Proton Project Coyote
Our take on the Project Coyote
The Proton Project Coyote was released this month and has already generated a lot of buzz among paddle reviewers and players. It’s a “Gen 3” build that delivers great power and a predictable response off the paddle face, making it a good option for a wide variety of play styles.
It has a relatively low swingweight compared to other elongated paddles on the market, so it’s very maneuverable in fast exchanges, and Proton also introduced a slightly different throat taper with the Project Coyote, which is something a lot of Proton players had been asking for. We think this is the best Proton paddle yet and could still move up our list as we spend more time with it.
Check out our full review of the Proton Project Coyote here.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $195.00
Is the Project Coyote worth $195?
Who should buy the Project Coyote?
How does the Project Coyote play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Project Coyote?
Project Coyote vs Perseus 3S
Power
Proton Project Coyote
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- Proton
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 113
- Twist Weight
- 6.1
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
Power
JOOLA 3S Dual
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- JOOLA
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 121
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- UPA-A
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Questions people ask about the Project Coyote
Is the Proton Project Coyote worth $195?
Yes. We think it's Proton's best paddle to date, balancing high power with a stable, connected feel and a smoother throat taper players had asked for.
Who should buy the Proton Project Coyote?
Players who want power without sacrificing feel or control. It has a generous sweet spot and good stability, and it fits a wide variety of play styles.
Is the Proton Project Coyote a power paddle or a control paddle?
It's a power paddle, especially on drives, serves and overheads. The response off the face stays predictable rather than explosive, with clear feedback on contact.
What is the swing weight of the Proton Project Coyote?
113, with a 6.1 twist weight, which is relatively low for an elongated paddle. It feels quick in fast exchanges and leaves room to add weighted tape.
Is the Proton Project Coyote 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 Proton Project Coyote alternatives?
Honolulu J6CR
Bread & Butter Loco
FLiK F3
How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.