Proton Series Three Pickleball Paddle Project Flamingo
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$280
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Weight
8.0 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- valueValue is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
What people are saying
strong value
Value
- Players often call out a strong pick at its tier when on resets and dinks.
- For the money, people describe the performance as competitive for the feature set.
Phrased for clarity.
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