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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Bantam TS-5) vs Value-leaning (Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Bantam TS-5 (wider face).
If you want value, start with Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
Bantam TS-5
Forgiveness-leaning
Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre
Value-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre is cheaper by USD 40.11 (USD 49.88 vs USD 89.99)
- Length: Bantam TS-5 is longer by 9mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.6 in (397 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Bantam TS-5 is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: PolyCore vs Poly Core
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
Price$90
Weight7.3 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre – 13mm
Price$50
Weight7.4 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePoly Core
These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$50 – $90
Core:PolyCore vs Poly Core
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Showing 5 meaningful differences
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
$40 rangeBantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
USD 89.99
Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre – 13mm
USD 49.88
Maximum priceDifferent
$40 rangeBantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
USD 89.99
Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre – 13mm
USD 49.88
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
16 in (406 mm)
Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre – 13mm
15.6 in (397 mm)
WidthDifferent
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
8 in (203 mm)
Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre – 13mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Bantam TS-5 – 12.7mm
PolyCore
Dart Pickleball Paddle - Black Ombre – 13mm
Poly 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