Proton Project Peacock
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $180.00
Our take on the Project Peacock Elongated
Proton developed a unique foam core in the Peacock, giving it a softer and more responsive feel without sacrificing top-end power. It also features the same gritty carbon fiber surface that made the Project Flamingo a popular choice for many players in 2025, so it’s easy to add a lot of shape on all kinds of shots.
The Peacock comes in four models: 15mm elongated, 13mm elongated, 15mm widebody, 13mm widebody. The 13mm widebody is our favorite option for doubles, while the 15mm elongated is our favorite option for singles.
Check out our full review of the Proton Project Peacock here.
Is the Project Peacock Elongated worth $180?
Yes. At $180 it sits in the mid price range, and the 100% foam core feels softer and livelier than honeycomb builds while keeping top-end power. It is plusher than the Project Flamingo, so it suits players who want control with their power.
Who should buy the Project Peacock Elongated?
All-court players who want high spin and high dwell time in a plush package. This 15mm elongated is our pick for singles, while the 13mm widebody is the one we like for doubles. Heavy topspin servers and drop hitters will feel at home.
Buy it if
- You want a plush feel with real power
- You like heavy topspin on serves and drops
- You want dinks that feel controlled
- You want a quick elongated paddle
Skip it if
- You want a rigid, firm-feeling paddle
- You want maximum pop in hands battles
- You want stable resets without adding weight
How does the Project Peacock Elongated play?
High dwell time keeps dinks comfortable and lets you shape aggressive roll attacks out of the air with the gritty carbon face. It feels very fast in the hand for an elongated paddle at a 116 swing weight. Putaway power matches the Flamingo, so you can still end a point when the chance comes.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Project Peacock Elongated?
Its biggest edge is a plush, high-dwell feel with putaway power on par with the Flamingo. The main cost is a light stock build that wants added weight for resets.
Strengths
- Plush, responsive feel from a full-foam core
- High dwell time for controlled dinks
- Heavy topspin on serves, drives and drops
- Fast in the hand for an elongated shape
Trade-offs
- Slightly less pop than the Flamingo in hands battles
- Light stock weight needs help on resets
- Will not blow opponents off the court
- Widebody shapes should reset better
Closest match we’ve tested
Proton Project Peacock vs Bread & Butter Loco
Same elongated shape, same Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
15% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 120
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the Project Peacock Elongated
Is the Proton Project Peacock worth $180?
Yes. Its 100% foam core gives it a softer, more responsive feel without giving up top-end power, which ranks in the top 25% of paddles.
Which Proton Project Peacock should I choose?
The 15mm elongated for singles or the 13mm widebody for doubles. Those are our favorites of the four models.
Is the Proton Project Peacock a power paddle or a control paddle?
It's an all-court paddle. High dwell time keeps dinks comfortable and controlled, and it feels very fast in the hand for an elongated paddle.
Does the Proton Project Peacock have good spin?
Yes. It has the same gritty carbon fiber face as the Project Flamingo, which makes heavy topspin easy on serves, drives, drops and roll attacks.
Proton Project Peacock vs Project Flamingo: which is better?
Neither is better outright. The Peacock feels plusher, with slightly less pop in hands battles but more control on counters than the more rigid Flamingo.
What are some Proton Project Peacock 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 Project Peacock Elongated measured power 89, spin 91, swing weight 116 and twist weight 6.3.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.