Proton Series 1 Type A Elongated 11mm Review
This paddle delivers crisp 11mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $280. Swing weight: 124. Twist weight: 5.91. Weight: 8.14 oz. Core: 11mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (11mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
- Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 124 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Proton
Series 1 Type A Elongated 11mm
This paddle delivers crisp 11mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Elongated11mm coreCarbonGen 1
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
124
95th percentile
Twist Weight
5.91
19th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
11mm
Balance
247mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 7%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (11mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 7%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 124 (top 7%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 124 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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