LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Proton Series Two Project Flash
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Proton Series Two Project Flash takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Proton Series Two Project Flash wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm, which costs $179.
Power
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
93 vs 84
Spin
Proton Series Two Project Flash
92 vs 88
Control
Proton Series Two Project Flash
88 vs 78
Forgiveness
Proton Series Two Project Flash
84 vs 80
Hand speed
Proton Series Two Project Flash
111 vs 122 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
$179 at IQ 82.1 vs $200 at IQ 85.3
Overall pick: Proton Series Two Project Flash · $200 · IQ 85.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 93Power84
- 78Control88
- 88Spin92
- 80Forgiveness84
- 81Sweet spot86
- 84Stability84
- 68Maneuverability80
- 92Pop80
- 77Touch86
- 80Consistency88
- 82Swing weight70
- 80Twist weight80
- 61Launch angle50
- 91Plow through80
- 69Softness80
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Proton Series Two Project Flash specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm | Proton Series Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.1 | 85.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.93 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 122 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.54 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.48 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.52 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.13 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit | Gritted raw carbon |
| Core material | XPOP modified foam | Thermoformed polymer honeycomb |
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm verdict
A head-loaded offensive option with listed swing weight 122 ±3 despite a 7.93 oz average static weight. XPOP is designed for lively rebound; soft resets require touch. Estimated DNA is not proof of a measured power or spin win over Spitfire.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Proton Series Two Project Flash scores 80 against 68 for LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm is $21 cheaper at $179.
Maneuverability
Proton Series Two Project Flash leads by 12 points (80 vs 68).
Pop
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 12 points (92 vs 80).
Swing weight
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
Launch angle
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm leads by 11 points (61 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
Proton Series Two Project Flash
Proton Series Two Project Flash is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 88 vs 80, sweet spot 86 vs 81, forgiveness 84 vs 80. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Proton Series Two Project Flash
Proton Series Two Project Flash is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 80 vs 68, control 88 vs 78, touch 86 vs 77. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84 vs 85.3 on the weighted index). Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm and keep the $21.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Proton Series Two Project Flash
Proton Series Two Project Flash is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 69, forgiveness 84 vs 80. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
Take LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm if you want pop (+12), swing weight (+12), launch angle (+11). Its swing weight of 122 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm review →Proton Series Two Project Flash
Take Proton Series Two Project Flash if you want maneuverability (+12), softness (+11), control (+10). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Proton Series Two Project Flash review →Where to Buy
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LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm vs Proton Series Two Project Flash FAQ
- Which is better, the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm or the Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.3 vs 82.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Proton Series Two Project Flash leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 122 for LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm or the Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm scores 93 for power against 84 for Proton Series Two Project Flash. That comes from a 16 mm XPOP modified foam core swinging at 122 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash at 88 versus 78. 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 88 for the Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face on LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 80). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm costs $179, $21 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?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm: 16 mm XPOP modified foam core with a Carbon fiber with green silicon-carbide grit face. Proton Series Two Project Flash: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core with a Gritted raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm, at 5.52 in of handle against 5.4 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm 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. LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm at 7.93 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (122 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm to the Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Proton Series Two Project Flash leads on maneuverability by 12 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $179 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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