Proton Series 3-Project Flamingo 15mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $280. Swing weight: 120. Twist weight: 6.64. Weight: 8.08 oz. Power: 57 MPH. Spin: 2102 RPM. Core: 15.5mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57 MPH (71th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Exceptional pop at 37.4 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Good spin generation at 2102 RPM (69th percentile)
- Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Advanced / Tournament Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
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Proton
Series 3-Project Flamingo 15mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power — a power option in a elongated shape.
$280
Find Your MatchElongated15.5mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower HighPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
120
95th percentile
Twist Weight
6.64
84th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
15.5mm
Power
57 MPH
50th percentile
Pop
37.4 MPH
98th percentile
Spin
2102 RPM
High
Balance
243mm
Grip Length
5.31"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57 MPH (71th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.4 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2102 RPM (69th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Advanced / Tournament Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Singles Players
Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
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