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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Bantam TS-5).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Bantam TS-5 (lighter weight).
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Bantam TS-5
Fast hands-leaning
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
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Key differences
- Weight: Bantam TS-5 is lighter by 21g (7.3 oz (206 g) vs 8 oz (227 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Core material: PolyCore vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
PriceUSD 90
Weight7.3 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.
Price:$90 – $100
Weight:7.3 – 8 oz
Core:PolyCore vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
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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 TS-5 – 12.7mm
USD 89.99
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
USD 89.99
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.7 oz rangeBantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
7.3 oz (206 g)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
8 oz (227 g)
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
8 in (203 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
PolyCore
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
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