Proton Series 1 Type A Elongated 15mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $280. Swing weight: 135. Twist weight: 6.52. Weight: 8.6 oz. Power: 55.9 MPH. Spin: 1938 RPM. Core: 15mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 135 (top 0%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- Very high swing weight of 135 (top 0%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
- On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 3%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 135 (top 0%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 135 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Proton
Series 1 Type A Elongated 15mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Elongated15mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower Balanced
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
135
100th percentile
Twist Weight
6.52
60th percentile
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
15mm
Power
55.9 MPH
50th percentile
Pop
35.9 MPH
34th percentile
Spin
1938 RPM
High
Balance
251mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 135 (top 0%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 135 (top 0%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
- −On the heavy side at 8.6 oz (top 3%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 135 (top 0%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 135 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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