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Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Bantam TS-5).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Bantam TS-5 (lighter weight).

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Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm)

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Bantam TS-5
Fast hands-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Bantam TS-5 is lighter by 18g (7.3 oz (206 g) vs 7.9 oz (224 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm) is longer by 7mm (16.3 in (413 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Bantam TS-5 is wider by 6mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.8 in (197 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
Price$369
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
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Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
PriceUSD 90
Weight7.3 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore

These paddles differ in price, weight and dimensions.

Price:$90 – $369
Weight:7.3 – 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
$279 range
Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
$369.00
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
USD 89.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$279 range
Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
$369.00
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
USD 89.99

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.6 oz range
Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
7.9 oz (224 g)
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
7.3 oz (206 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
16.3 in (413 mm)
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Bantam GTO-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
7.8 in (197 mm)
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
8 in (203 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