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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Bantam EX-L).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red (lighter weight).
If you want forgiveness, start with Bantam EX-L (wider face).
Best-for highlights
Bantam EX-L
Forgiveness-leaning
GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red
Fast hands-leaning
Key differences
- Weight: GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red is lighter by 15g (7.6 oz (215 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Width: Bantam EX-L is wider by 25mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
Price$187
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red
Price$190
Weight7.6 oz
Thickness—
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These paddles differ in price, weight and dimensions.
Price:$187 – $190
Weight:7.6 – 8.1 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.
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Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red
$189.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red
$189.95
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.5 oz rangeBantam EX-L – 12.7mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red
7.6 oz (215 g)
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
8 in (203 mm)
GAMMA 405 Pickleball Paddle - Yellow and Red
7 in (178 mm)
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