Proton Series Three Project Flamingo 15mm Widebody Pickleball Paddle
Proton Series Three Project Flamingo 15mm Widebody Pickleball Paddle is known for calm touch (15.0 mm · 8.0 oz).
Best for
Touch & control
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$280
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Players often describe a calm, predictable feel on resets and soft shots.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
15.0 mm
Weight
8.0 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlPlayers often describe a calm, predictable feel on resets and soft shots.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popheavy topspinbite on cutsforgiving sweet spotsolid vs paceconnected feelclean response
Touch & Control
- In real play, it shows up as steady on resets.
- The common thread: forgiving on soft touch.
Power
- Putaways come easier than expected—quick on putaways.
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: strong on drives.
Spin
- Most feedback points to reliable for cut shots.
- It tends to feel consistent bite on the ball, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
Stability
- The first impression is forgiving off-center.
- In real play, it shows up as trustworthy under pressure.
Feel
- Players often call out crisp but not harsh when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- The feel is described as smooth through impact rather than harsh.
Value
- The common thread: a strong pick at its tier.
- Most feedback points to competitive for the feature set.
Phrased for clarity.
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