{"product_id":"paddletek-bantam-gto-c-14-3-pickleball-paddle","title":"Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePower Paddle, Long Handle — Built for the Grind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 14.3 is a long-handle power paddle built for players who grind from the baseline and want a paddle that lasts. With Paddletek's signature top-tier power and a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, the GTO-C 14.3 is built for durability and performance. It leans power-forward, so kitchen control players may want to look elsewhere — but if you play hard and fast, this paddle delivers. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder-quiz\"\u003eCompare options with our Paddle Quiz.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSweet Spot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Paddle Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseline power players at 3.5+ level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a longer handle for two-handed shots or tennis-style swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a premium paddle with lifetime warranty backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should NOT Buy This Paddle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet-first players who prioritize soft touch over power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who prefer a short 12.7 cm handle — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddletek-bantam-gto-c-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eGTO-C 12.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners still building their game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBantam GTO-C 14.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddletek-bantam-gto-c-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eBantam GTO-C 12.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddletek-bantam-tko-cx-14-3-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eBantam TKO-CX 14.3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long handle, big power, lifetime warranty. Purpose-built for players who go hard every rally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiberglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolymer Honeycomb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6–8.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does GTO stand for in the Bantam lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGTO refers to a specific Paddletek paddle geometry spec — a slightly different shape and weight distribution compared to TKO and ALW models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this paddle good for doubles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — its power and reach are great for aggressive doubles play, especially from the transition zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder-quiz\"\u003ePaddle Quiz →\u003c\/a\u003e | 📖 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-pickleball-paddles-canada-2026\"\u003eBest Paddles in Canada 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paddletek","offers":[{"title":"Ocean Blue","offer_id":44984361812129,"sku":"PTEK-OCEAN-BL","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fire Red","offer_id":44984361844897,"sku":"PTEK-FIRE-RED","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knockout Pink","offer_id":44984361877665,"sku":"PTEK-KNOCKOUT","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Titanium White","offer_id":44984361910433,"sku":"PTEK-TITANIUM","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/1175\/3633\/files\/GTO-C-Primary-Product-Image-White-14_8bc8cf04-d178-4fdd-8b1f-7c186a8df4fd.webp?v=1752608000","url":"https:\/\/pickleballpaddlescanada.ca\/products\/paddletek-bantam-gto-c-14-3-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Paddles Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}