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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black) vs Reach-leaning (Bantam EX-L Pro).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black (lighter weight).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Bantam EX-L Pro (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Bantam EX-L Pro
Reach-leaning
Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black
Fast hands-leaning
Key differences
- Weight: Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black is lighter by 14g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: Bantam EX-L Pro is longer by 12mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
Tradeoffs
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
Bantam EX-L Pro – 14.3mm
Price$100
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness14.3 mm
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Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in weight and dimensions.
Weight:8 – 8.5 oz
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.5 oz rangeBantam EX-L Pro – 14.3mm
8.5 oz (241 g)
Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
8 oz (227 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Bantam EX-L Pro – 14.3mm
16 in (406 mm)
Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
Bantam EX-L Pro – 14.3mm
8 in (203 mm)
Evoke Pro Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
8.1 in (205 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