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A wide, soft, honest paddle. Huge sweet spot and gentle on the arm — the classic "learn the game right" pick.
widebodymidgraphite facebeginner-approvedarm-friendly
Power4/10
Control7/10
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Paddletek
Bantam TS-5 Pro
Fiberglass pop in a forgiving widebody. The paddle that forgives your timing but rewards a confident swing.
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Option one — buy new
$99.99
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Specs
- Shape
- Widebody (forgiving sweet spot)
- Weight
- Midweight (7.6–8.3 oz) (7.6–8 oz)
- Core
- Polymer honeycomb (soft, control)
- Face
- Fiberglass (pop + power)
- Grip circumference
- 4.25"
- Price
- $99.99
The honest read
Power8/10
Control6/10
Forgiveness7/10
beginner-approved
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