{"product_id":"paddletek-bantam-gto-c-pickleball-paddle","title":"Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12. Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStandard Handle, Serious Power — The GTO-C 12.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paddletek Bantam GTO-C 12. brings Paddletek's signature power and durability in a compact standard handle package. Backed by a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a reliable choice for players who want top-tier pop and pace in a familiar feel. It leans power-heavy, so if kitchen control is your focus, consider the ALW-C or TKO-CX lines — but for players who play hard and fast, the GTO-C 12. gets it done. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder-quiz\"\u003eTake our Paddle Quiz to compare.\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\u003ePower-first players at 3.5–5.0 who want a short handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want the GTO geometry in a more traditional handle length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for Paddletek's lifetime warranty guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should NOT Buy This Paddle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who prefer a longer 14.3 cm handle — see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddletek-bantam-gto-c-14-3-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eGTO-C 14.3\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen-first players who value touch over power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin-focused players who should look at the TKO-CX line\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 12.\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\u003e12.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddletek-bantam-gto-c-14-3-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eBantam GTO-C 14.3\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\u003e14.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddletek-bantam-tko-cx-12-7-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eBantam TKO-CX 12.7\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\u003e12.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GTO geometry in a short handle. Reliable power and lifetime warranty — a solid Bantam all-rounder.\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\u003e12.7 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\u003eHow is the GTO geometry different from TKO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGTO and TKO are different paddle shape and weight specs within Paddletek's lineup — each has a slightly different balance and feel while sharing the same core power character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I demo a Bantam paddle before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — check our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder-quiz\"\u003ePaddle Quiz\u003c\/a\u003e and contact us about demo options available in Canada.\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":44992138936481,"sku":"PTEK-OCEAN-BL","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fire Red","offer_id":44992138969249,"sku":"PTEK-FIRE-RED","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knockout Pink","offer_id":44992139002017,"sku":"PTEK-KNOCKOUT","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Titanium White","offer_id":44992139034785,"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-Blue-12.webp?v=1752609845","url":"https:\/\/pickleballpaddlescanada.ca\/products\/paddletek-bantam-gto-c-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Pickleball Paddles Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}