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80Universal Acclaim
While this is an elite choice for newcomers (I even named it my top beginner paddle in 2023), I don't think it has enough to tempt more advanced players. Once you hit the intermediate level, you'll want enough spin and power to help you play a more aggressive game, and the Bantam TS-5 doesn't have that. That said, it does have better quality materials, more forgiveness, and superior control than other beginner paddles—plus an endorsement from ALW herself. This puts it above and beyond other p...
