Proton Project Peacock Widebody
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- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $175.00
Our take on the Peacock Widebody
The Proton Project Peacock widebody is one of our favorite paddles for doubles, especially the 13mm version. It has a very low swingweight of 105 and great pop at the kitchen line, which is a deadly combo in hands battles at the net.
Is the Peacock Widebody worth $175?
Yes, especially for doubles. At $175 it sits in the mid price range, and the pairing of a low swing weight with strong pop at the kitchen line makes it dangerous in hands battles at the net.
Who should buy the Peacock Widebody?
Doubles players who live at the net. Compared with the elongated Peacock, the wider face should make transition-zone resets easier, while the elongated model remains the stronger singles choice. It shares the Peacock’s Gen 4 foam core, so the soft, responsive feel carries over.
Buy it if
- You play mostly doubles
- You win exchanges in hands battles
- You want easier resets than the elongated Peacock
- You want a larger sweet spot
Skip it if
- You play mostly singles
- You want elongated reach and leverage
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the Peacock Widebody play?
A 109 swing weight and a high 7.1 twist weight make it fast and stable at the kitchen line, where it brings great pop. The foam core adds the Peacock family’s soft, responsive feel, with high spin from the gritty carbon face. Expect easier transition-zone resets than on the elongated version.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Peacock Widebody?
Its biggest edge is hand speed and pop at the net with widebody stability. The main cost is less reach than the elongated Peacock.
Strengths
- Very low swing weight for fast hands
- Great pop at the kitchen line
- High 7.1 twist weight for stability
- Better transition resets than elongated
Trade-offs
- Less reach than the elongated Peacock
- Singles players are better served by elongated
- Light stock build may want added weight
Closest match we’ve tested
Proton Project Peacock Widebody vs Honolulu J3CR
Same widebody shape, same Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 109
- Twist Weight
- 7.1
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- USAP
15% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 110
- Twist Weight
- 6.9
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- UPA-A
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Questions people ask about the Peacock Widebody
Is the Proton Project Peacock Widebody worth $175?
Yes, especially for doubles. Its very low swing weight and great pop at the kitchen line make a deadly combo in hands battles at the net.
Who should buy the Proton Project Peacock Widebody?
Doubles players. The widebody shape should be better on transition-zone resets than the elongated Peacock, which is the better pick for singles.
What is the swing weight of the Proton Project Peacock Widebody?
109, with a high 7.1 twist weight. It swings lighter than the elongated Peacock, which comes in at 116.
Is the Proton Project Peacock Widebody USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
How thick is the Proton Project Peacock Widebody?
15mm, built on a Gen 4 foam core. It also comes in 13mm, which is the version we especially like for doubles.
What are some Proton Project Peacock Widebody 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 Peacock Widebody measured power 89, spin 91, swing weight 109 and twist weight 7.1.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.