The ESQ-C 12.7 is extremely lightweight, very poppy, has above average power, big spin and a good sweet spot. This is a rare combination of paddle characteristics and a very good combination for players who like to be aggressive at the net.
There aren’t many standard shaped paddles that come with some power and pop. But the ESQ-C 12.7 delivers in this department and is one of only a few standard shaped paddles I’d categorize as a power paddle. In my tests, it ranked in the top 10% for pop and the top 30% for power among the 150+ paddles I’ve evaluated.
It’s rare to find a standard-shaped power paddle, let alone one that is also this lightweight with an average swingweight of 106. This combo of being ultra lightweight and high in pop makes it one of the best offensive paddles I’ve ever used at the net. You can get your paddle into position quickly on counters and you find the ball out in front of you more often in fast hands exchanges. But not only are you in better position more often, you also have the pop to put some pace on the ball and win those fast hand exchanges.
Because it is so poppy though it is harder to control and keep resets and drops down. However, when you compare it to the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 12.7 which is the elongated version of this paddle the pop is toned down some because of the wider face so it is easier to control in comparison to that one.
Ratings:
- Control: 80
- Power: 87
- Pop: 96
- Spin: 98
- Forgiveness: 84
Reviewer: Braydon (4.8 DUPR)
