DURABLE HONEYCOMB CORE: High-grade polymer composite honeycomb of Bantam EX-L pickleball paddle ensures consistent and quiet play. Equipped with a 1/8" edged shock guard, these pickleball paddles absorb the shock of the ball, resulting in high-performance gameplay every time. AMPLE SWEET SPOT: The high-grade Bantam PolyCore provides this pickle ball paddle with an ample sweet spot for powerful and accurate shots. This medium-weight, full-sized paddle features the advanced Bantam PolyCore interior for responsive returns. ULTRA-CUSHION HIGH-TACK PERFORMANCE GRIP: The Paddletek Bantam EX-L pickle ball paddles feature an ultra-cushion high-tack performance grip that provides superior control and comfort during long games. It also helps absorb vibration for a more comfortable feel on each shot. LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: This Paddletek pickleball paddle is designed to provide an optimal weight balance, offering a perfect blend of power and performance. Game after game, it delivers the power and performance you need to win at the highest levels of play. USAPA APPROVED: These pickleball paddles meet all the specifications laid down by the USAPA for pickleball paddle width, length, hitting surface, and weight. It means this pickleball paddle performs up to the highest standards when playing in a competitive environment. MAD WITH POWER! There’s a reason the Bantam EX-L finds its way onto so many championship courts. One of the top pickleball paddles, this medium-weight, full-sized paddle features the advanced Bantam PolyCore interior for responsive returns. Necessary pickle-ball equipment, game after game, delivers the power and performance you need to win at the highest levels of play. POWER RATING 8.5 / 10 CONTROL RATING 7.5 / 10 FORGIVENESS RATING 7 / 10 WEIGHT 7.8 - 8.4 oz GRIP CIRCUMFERENCE 4 1/4" GRIP LENGTH 5" SURFACE Velvet Textured Polycarbonate CORE Bantam PolyCore CORE MATERIAL High-Grade Polymer Composite Honeycomb CORE THICKNESS 12.7 mm TOTAL LENGTH 15 5/8" WIDTH 7 3/4" EDGE GUARD This Pickleball paddle is equipped with a 1/8" -edged shock guard. PERFORMANCE GRIP All standard grip paddles are equipped with our Ultra Cushion High Tack Performance Grip. All thin grip paddles are equipped with our High Tack Performance Grip.