Proton Project Peacock Widebody
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.
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $175.00
Is the Peacock Widebody worth $175?
Who should buy the Peacock Widebody?
How does the Peacock Widebody play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Peacock Widebody?
Peacock Widebody vs J3CR CBE
Proton Project Peacock Widebody
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Proton
- Paddle Type
- Not specified
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 109
- Twist Weight
- 7.1
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- USAP
Power
Honolulu J3CR
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Honolulu
- 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?
PIKKL Hurricane Pro
Honolulu J3CR
11SIX24 Pegasus Power 2
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.