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Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm)

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VANGUARD Power Air - Epic

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Key differences

  • Weight: Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) is lighter by 7g (7.7 oz (217 g) vs 7.9 oz (224 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
PriceUSD 250
Weight7.7 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
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VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Price$280
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb

These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.

Price:$250 – $280
Weight:7.7 – 7.9 oz
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
$30 range
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
USD 249.99
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$279.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$100 range
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
USD 249.99
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$349.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
7.7 oz (217 g)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
7.9 oz (224 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
16 in (406 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
15.7 in (400 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
Carbon Fiber
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material