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Bantam EX-L
$90
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Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
VANGUARD Power Air
$130
Selkirk
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Value-leaning (Bantam EX-L) vs Spin-friendly (VANGUARD Power Air - Epic).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with VANGUARD Power Air - Epic (face material or texture).

If you want value, start with Bantam EX-L (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

Bantam EX-L
Value-leaning
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic
Spin-friendly

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Bantam EX-L is cheaper by $93.00 ($186.95 vs $279.95)
  • Weight: VANGUARD Power Air - Epic is lighter by 6g (7.9 oz (224 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: Bantam EX-L is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Core material: PolyCore vs Polymer Honeycomb

Bottom line

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Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
Price$187
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Price$280
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb

These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.

Price:$187 – $280
Weight:7.9 – 8.1 oz
Core:PolyCore vs Polymer Honeycomb
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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
$93 range
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$279.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$163 range
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
$186.95
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$349.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
7.9 oz (224 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
16 in (406 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
15.7 in (400 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Bantam EX-L – 12.7mm
PolyCore
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Polymer Honeycomb
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