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Bantam EX-L
$90
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Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle
$150
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Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight – 14mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight).

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If you want fast hands, start with Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight (lighter weight).

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Bantam EX-L

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Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight
Fast hands-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight is lighter by 13g (7.7 oz (217 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: Bantam EX-L is thinner by 1.3mm (12.7 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Core material: PolyCore vs Polypropylene

Bottom line

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Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
Price$187
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight – 14mm
Price$190
Weight7.7 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene

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

Price:$187 – $190
Weight:7.7 – 8.1 oz
Thickness:12.7mm – 14mm
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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
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight – 14mm
$189.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight – 14mm
$189.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.5 oz range
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight – 14mm
7.7 oz (217 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
1.3mm range
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
12.7 mm
Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight – 14mm
14 mm

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
PolyCore
Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle - Blue / Lightweight – 14mm
Polypropylene
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