Christian Alshon plays the Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX (12.7mm) — his signature paddle, co-designed with Paddletek.
One of the hardest-hitting young stars on tour, Christian Alshon gets the question a lot: what paddle does he use? His own signature Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm.
I’m Jason Regan, a USA Pickleball Ambassador for North Central Massachusetts, tracking what the pros actually swing.
What is Christian Alshon’s paddle?
Alshon co-designed the Bantam TKO-CX with Paddletek. It pairs a PT-700 raw carbon-fiber face with Paddletek’s Bantam core for a blend of power, spin, and reach. The elongated 16.5″ shape with a 5.75″ handle suits a two-handed backhand and adds speed at contact. See it at Paddletek.
Why does he use it?
Alshon is a power-first, aggressive baseliner with a huge two-handed backhand. The TKO-CX is built for exactly that game — max power and spin with the reach an elongated shape provides.
Should you use Christian Alshon’s paddle?
It rewards players who want power and spin and can handle an elongated, thinner-core (more pop, less forgiveness) paddle — better for intermediate-plus players than beginners. Match a paddle to your game with our best paddles guide, and remember you don’t need to swap as often as a pro.
See who else plays what in our pro paddle list.
— Jason Regan, USA Pickleball Ambassador, North Central Massachusetts. Last updated August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What paddle does Christian Alshon use?
His signature Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX 12.7mm, a raw carbon-fiber power paddle he co-designed.
What brand does Christian Alshon play for?
Paddletek.
Is the Paddletek Bantam TKO-CX good for beginners?
It’s a power-oriented paddle better suited to intermediate and advanced players than true beginners.