Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner

By The Kitchen Team | Sep 18, 2026

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.

Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner
Price
$175.00

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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.

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Proton Series Four – Project Roadrunner

Proton Series Four - Project Roadrunner

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Shape
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Brand
Proton
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