JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power84
- 88Control88
- 92Spin92
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability80
- 82Pop80
- 86Touch86
- 88Consistency88
- 74Swing weight70
- 84Twist weight80
- 54Launch angle50
- 84Plow through80
- 74Softness80
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 | Proton Series Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86 — better | 85.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction | Gritted raw carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam edge | Thermoformed polymer honeycomb |
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 verdict
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.
Proton Series Two Project Flash verdict
The grittiest face Proton has made. Spin 92 puts it in the top tier of the database, and the hybrid shape keeps it usable at the kitchen line.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Proton Series Two Project Flash scores 80 against 74 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Proton Series Two Project Flash is $50 cheaper at $200.
Softness
Proton Series Two Project Flash leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Swing weight
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
Twist weight
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
Launch angle
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 4 points (54 vs 50).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.8 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series Two Project Flash and keep the $50.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85.9 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series Two Project Flash and keep the $50.
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series Two Project Flash and keep the $50.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Proton Series Two Project Flash
Proton Series Two Project Flash is a narrow pick at this level — softness 80 vs 74. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Proton Series Two Project Flash
Take Proton Series Two Project Flash if you want softness (+6). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Proton Series Two Project Flash review →JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 if you want swing weight (+4), twist weight (+4), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 review →Proton Series Two Project Flash vs JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Proton Series Two Project Flash or the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86 vs 85.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Proton Series Two Project Flash leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Proton Series Two Project Flash or the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 measures 86 on power against 84 for Proton Series Two Project Flash. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core swinging at 114 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash at 88 versus 88. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash scores 92 for spin off its Gritted raw carbon face, against 92 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face on JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Proton Series Two Project Flash carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash costs $200, $50 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core with a Gritted raw carbon face. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.4 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Proton Series Two Project Flash to the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Proton Series Two Project Flash leads on softness by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $200 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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