Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) | Proton Series Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.6/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $175 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Core | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave | Gritted raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.375 in | 5.4 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $175.
Proton Series Two Project Flash
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8584
- Control8888
- Spin9592
- Forgiveness8284
- Sweet spot8486
- Stability8384
- Maneuverability8480
- Pop8280
- Touch8686
- Consistency8888
- Swing weight6870
- Twist weight8280
- Launch angle5750
- Plow through7880
- Softness8080
Bars listed in the order Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) · Proton Series Two Project Flash
Verdicts
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
The exposed Kevlar weave is the story: it grips the ball like a fresh grit face but, unlike sprayed textures, it is the material itself, so the spin number does not decay over a season.
Proton Series Two Project Flash
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.