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Proton

Proton is a strong pick that’s easy to compare on specs and price.

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At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Tradeoff
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Proton
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • power
    A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
  • control
    Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Tradeoffs
  • power
    A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
  • control
    Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
soft-game friendlyfinishes pointssharp anglesshapeable shots
Touch & Control
  • Soft shots land with calm and predictable, and resets feel calm and predictable.
  • It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to steady on resets.
Power
  • Most feedback points to easy to generate pace.
  • It tends to feel quick on putaways, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Spin
  • The first impression is grippy with heavy shape.
  • In real play, it shows up as reliable for cut shots.

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