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Paddletek

Bantam ESQ-C

Shape
Standard
Weight
7.5–7.8 oz
Core thickness
12.7 or 14.3 mm
Surface
PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700)
Swing weight
100–108 (12.7 mm)

What players keep saying · from 3 reviews

dead spots1fast hands1forgiving1good control1small sweet spot1

Their ESQ-C 14.3 felt riddled with dead spots from day 2, and lead tape didn't help.

“For some reason mine feels absolutely riddled with dead spots. I feel like I got a defect.”
negativedead spots

Their first standard-shape paddle, the ESQ-C 14.3, is more forgiving and controllable than the TKO-CX thanks to a wider sweet spot, and they like it more the more they play.

“my own initial thoughts on ESQ-C, is my first standard/widebody shape is more forgiving and controlling than the CX due to it's wider sweet spot”
positiveforgivinggood control

Has mostly loved the ESQ-C 12.7 since release: fast at the kitchen with power when needed, but harder to dial in dinks and a small sweet spot.

“I’ve been using the ESQ-C 12.7mm paddle since it was released, and have (mostly) loved it. It’s fast at the kitchen and provides power when needed.”
mixedfast handssmall sweet spot

Owns the ESQ-C 14.3 and finds it worth it, with a slight weight setup.

“I have the ESQ-C 14.3mm and worth it.”
positive

Loves their ESQ-C 12.7 and finds Paddletek paddles very durable, with a lifetime warranty.

“I love my 12.7 Esq. I’ve never heard a bad thing about their customer service. Lifetime (obviously some limitations) warranty. They’re very durable.”
positive

Has mained many paddles and found the ESQ-C felt great from day one, even in stock form.

“The ESQ-C felt really great from day 1 and even in stock form.”
positive

Uses the standard-shape ESQ-C 14.3 and loves it.

“I use the ESQ-C 14.3 and love it.”
positive