Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner
Our take on the Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner
The Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner makes it easy to control pace and spin on dinks because of its plush feel, while it has good pop in faster exchanges because of the Nomex layer in the core.
The edgeless design is a big plus in terms of hand speed and maneuverability, so you’re more likely to get the paddle where you need it in order to make good contact.
Find our full review of the Project Roadrunner here.
- Price
- $175.00
Is the Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner worth $175?
Who should buy the Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner?
How does the Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner?
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Questions people ask about the Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner
Is the Proton Series Four Project Roadrunner worth $175?
Yes, if you want touch and pop in one paddle. Its hybrid core plays almost like two settings: soft on drops, resets and dinks, with a boost on drives and counters.
Who should buy the Proton Project Roadrunner?
Players who drop their third shot and like to attack with flicks out of the air at the kitchen line. It's light and edgeless, which helps hand speed.
Does the Proton Project Roadrunner have good spin?
Yes. Its gritty carbon fiber face with exposed Kevlar fibers spins the ball very well on drops, drives and serves, which helps you play aggressively in the transition zone.
What is the swing weight of the Proton Project Roadrunner?
116, which is medium, with a low 5.7 twist weight. It starts out light at 7.9 ounces, so there's room to customize where the weight goes.
Does the Proton Project Roadrunner need lead or tungsten tape?
It helps. Without an edge guard it can twist against hard attacks, and about 0.4 ounces of tape on the sides and top corners adds stability and plow-through.
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.