Luzz Pro 4 Inferno
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $229.00
Our take on the Pro-4 Inferno
As the name suggests, this paddle is hot. Its 100% foam core offers big power on serves, third-shot drives and putaways. Like many power-centric paddles, though, it will take time to get resets and dinks dialed in. This is a paddle that we think is good in the hands of a good player, but hard to control for lower-level players.
Is the Pro-4 Inferno worth $229?
Yes, for good players. At $229 it sits in the high price range, and its full-foam core gives big power on serves, drives and putaways. Next to the Selkirk Boomstik it hits a little softer but offers a better mix of control and value.
Who should buy the Pro-4 Inferno?
Intermediate to advanced players who can handle a power-first paddle and want touch and vibration dampening along with it. Lower-level players will find it hard to control, since resets and dinks take time to dial in.
Buy it if
- You want big power on serves and drives
- You hit putaways with authority
- You want power, touch and price in balance
- You are a good player who can control it
Skip it if
- You are still building control skills
- You want the hardest hitter, like the Boomstik
- You need quick resets right away
- You want a low swing weight
How does the Pro-4 Inferno play?
Power is high from the microporous full-foam core, which also adds touch and vibration dampening. Serves, third-shot drives and putaways jump off the face, and the expanded sweet spot keeps blocks predictable. Dinks and resets take time to dial in, and the 119 swing weight is heavy.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Pro-4 Inferno?
Its biggest edge is full-foam power with touch and dampening. The main cost is a learning curve on resets and dinks for lower-level players.
Strengths
- Big power on serves, drives and putaways
- Microporous foam adds touch and dampening
- Expanded sweet spot steadies off-center hits
- Good balance of control and price
Trade-offs
- Resets and dinks take time to dial in
- Hard to control at lower levels
- Slightly less power than the Boomstik
- Heavy at a 119 swing weight
Closest match we’ve tested
Luzz Pro 4 Inferno vs Vatic V-Sol Pro
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 119
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
15% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing Weight
- 114
- Twist Weight
- 6.5
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the Pro-4 Inferno
Is the Luzz Pro 4 Inferno a good paddle?
Yes. Its microporous foam core blends explosive power with touch and vibration dampening, and its expanded sweet spot keeps off-center hits and blocks predictable.
How much does the Luzz Pro 4 Inferno cost?
$229, which puts it in the high price range for pickleball paddles.
Is the Luzz Pro 4 Inferno better than the Selkirk Boomstik?
It depends. The Boomstik hits harder with more raw power, while the Inferno gives slightly less power but a better balance of control and price.
Which Luzz pickleball paddle is the best?
The Pro 4 Inferno is Luzz's most balanced paddle, mixing power, touch and sweet spot for intermediate to advanced players.
Who should buy the Luzz Pro 4 Inferno?
Good players. Its full-foam core gives big power on serves, drives and putaways, but resets and dinks take time to dial in, so it's hard to control for lower-level players.
Is the Luzz Pro 4 Inferno USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What are some Luzz Pro 4 Inferno alternatives?
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Pro-4 Inferno measured power 93, spin 76, swing weight 119 and twist weight 6.2.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.