Proton Series 3 - Project Coyote
Specifications
| Polypropylene honeycombListed as "Polypropylene" | |
| Core thickness | 15 mm |
| Shape | Not listed |
| Outline (per USA Pickleball) | Rectangle with round corners |
| Face material | Carbon fiberListed as "Carbon" |
| Surface finish | Raw |
| Cell size | 8mm |
| MD number | S3CE15 |
| Weight | Not listed |
| Not listed | |
| Not listed | |
| Length | Not listed |
| Width | Not listed |
| Handle length | Not listed |
| Grip circumference | Not listed |
| MSRP (manufacturer list price) | Not listed |
| Release year | Not listed |
| Manufacturer page | Not listed |
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.
Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.
What these specs mean
- Core thickness
- A mid-thickness core (about 14 to 15 mm) sits between the two common builds: a bit more pop than 16 mm, a bit more cushion than 13 mm.
- Core material
- Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used core. The plastic cells absorb impact, giving a quiet, soft and forgiving feel that suits control and touch.
- Face
- Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.
These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.
Pro tour legality (UPA-A)
Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.
- UPA-A
- Certified
- Listed as
- Series Three · Model # S3CE15
- UPA-A added
- Aug 12, 2026
UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles
Where to buy
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Same construction, other brands
Polypropylene honeycomb core, 15 mm.
| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRE | E-TYPE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 25, 2026 | |
| RPM Pickleball | Strike | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| NIVIA | K-5000 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 24, 2025 | |
| Proton Sports Inc | Series Three Project Flamingo- S3FS15 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 1, 2025 | |
| PikNinja Sports LLC | Black Lotus | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 20, 2025 | |
| Six Zero | Danimal | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Elongated | Fiberglass | Sep 17, 2025 | |
| HEAD | Radical TOUR15 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 10, 2025 | |
| River | V1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 26, 2025 |
MIRE
E-TYPE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2026
RPM Pickleball
Strike- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2026
NIVIA
K-5000 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 24, 2025
Proton Sports Inc
Series Three Project Flamingo- S3FS15- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2025
PikNinja Sports LLC
Black Lotus- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 20, 2025
Six Zero
Danimal- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 17, 2025
HEAD
Radical TOUR15- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 10, 2025
River
V1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 26, 2025
Learn more
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