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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm)) vs Reach-leaning (Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm)
Forgiveness-leaning
Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue
Reach-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) is cheaper by USD 30.01 (USD 249.99 vs USD 280.00)
- Length: Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Roughness-Enhanced Aerospace Grade Carbon Fiber
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
Price$250
Weight7.7 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
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Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue – 13mm
Price$280
Weight7.8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreHigh-Density Performance Foam+ Polypropylene Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$250 – $280
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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
$30 rangeBantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
USD 249.99
Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue – 13mm
USD 280.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$30 rangeBantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
USD 249.99
Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue – 13mm
USD 280.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
16 in (406 mm)
Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue – 13mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
8 in (203 mm)
Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue – 13mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Bantam ESQ-C (12.7mm) – 12.7mm
Carbon Fiber
Project Flamingo Elongated 13MM - Blue – 13mm
Roughness-Enhanced Aerospace Grade Carbon Fiber
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

