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Proton Series Three Project Flamingo 13mm Widebody Pickleball Paddle

Proton Series Three Project Flamingo 13mm Widebody Pickleball Paddle is known for stable feel (13.0 mm · 8.0 oz).

Best for
Forgiving feel
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
At a glance
Strength
forgiveness
Off-center hits tend to stay usable, which helps on defense and speed-up exchanges.
Proton Series Three Project Flamingo 13mm Widebody Pickleball Paddle
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
13.0 mm
Weight
8.0 oz

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • forgiveness
    Off-center hits tend to stay usable, which helps on defense and speed-up exchanges.
What people are saying
stable headsteady on mishits
Stability
  • The common thread: trustworthy under pressure.
  • Most feedback points to less twisty on mishits.

Phrased for clarity.

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