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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Bantam EX-L) vs Reach-leaning (Sapphire).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Bantam EX-L (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Sapphire (longer length or grip).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Sapphire (face material or texture).
Best-for highlights
Bantam EX-L
Forgiveness-leaning
Sapphire
Reach-leaningSpin-friendlyValue-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Sapphire is cheaper by $61.95 ($125.00 vs $186.95)
- Weight: Sapphire is lighter by 6g (7.9 oz (224 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: Sapphire is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Bantam EX-L is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
Price$187
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
Sapphire – 13mm
Price$125
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
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These paddles differ in price, weight and dimensions.
Price:$125 – $187
Weight:7.9 – 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.
Minimum priceDifferent
$62 rangeBantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
Sapphire – 13mm
$125.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
Sapphire – 13mm
$199.95
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeBantam EX-L – 12.7mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Sapphire – 13mm
7.9 oz (224 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
16 in (406 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
8 in (203 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
7.5 in (191 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