Proton Coyote 15mm Pickleball Paddle

Proton Coyote 15mm is an elongated paddle from Proton’s Series Three, built with a Polypropylene Honeycomb core, foam reinforcement around the perimeter, and a Raw Carbon Fiber surface. It features a 5.5 inch handle, an average weight of 7.78 oz, and a swing weight of 116.8.

This setup suits players who want extra reach, use drives and counters often, and need enough handle space for a two handed backhand. Project Coyote is not designed to feel extremely light or ultra fast in the hand. It leans more toward a solid swing feel while still keeping enough control for dinks, drops, and resets.

How does Proton Coyote 15mm play?

At 15mm, Project Coyote sits between thinner paddles that favor quick rebound and 16mm paddles that often lean more toward control.

The face responds quickly enough for drives and counters, while the core still keeps a relatively stable feel when pace needs to be taken off the ball.

Its swing weight of 116.8 also gives the paddle some noticeable weight through the swing. That can be useful on baseline drives, overheads, and shots where more mass behind the ball is preferred.

The trade off is that players used to lower swing weight paddles may need some time to adjust during quick hand battles at the kitchen.

Polypropylene Honeycomb core with foam reinforcement

Inside Proton Coyote is a Polypropylene Honeycomb core combined with foam reinforcement around the perimeter.

The honeycomb core provides the familiar response of a polymer paddle, while the foam around the edge is designed to improve structural stability and support off center contact.

This becomes more noticeable during rushed blocks, defensive counters, or shots that land closer to the edge of the paddle.

Foam reinforcement does not automatically mean more power. Actual response still depends on contact point, swing speed, and how the weight is distributed across the paddle.

Raw Carbon Fiber surface for spin

Project Coyote uses a Roughness Enhanced Raw Carbon Fiber face.

The surface is designed with added texture to create more friction against the ball, which can help on topspin drives, slices, roll volleys, and spin focused serves.

Spin still depends heavily on technique. A textured face can support spin, but it does not replace racket head speed or clean contact.

For players who use topspin and slice regularly, this is a more meaningful detail than the material name alone.

5.5 inch handle with a redesigned taper

One of the more practical details on Proton Coyote is the redesigned transition between the handle and paddle face.

Combined with the 5.5 inch handle, the narrower taper creates more room for a second hand on two handed backhands.

The 16.5 inch elongated shape also adds extra reach, which can help when handling balls away from the body or stretching for shots around the kitchen.

Players coming from a wide body paddle may notice a narrower face and a different feel when moving the paddle quickly near the net.

What does a swing weight of 116.8 mean?

The average paddle weight is 7.78 oz, or around 221g. That number does not sound particularly heavy, but the swing weight of 116.8 shows that Project Coyote still carries some mass through the swing.

That is why total weight alone does not tell the full story.

Proton Coyote makes more sense for players who want a solid feel on drives and counters rather than the fastest possible paddle in hand.

Its twist weight of 5.9 is also worth noting when looking at face stability, especially on off center contact.

Who is Proton Coyote for?

Proton Coyote is better suited to players who already have basic technique and want one paddle that can handle different parts of the game.

It is especially relevant for players looking for:

An elongated shape with extra reach.

Enough handle length for a two handed backhand.

A Raw Carbon Fiber face for spin support.

A more solid feel on drives and counters.

The ability to move between power shots and softer dinks, drops, or resets.

Players who prefer an extremely head light paddle, a wide body shape, or very fast hand speed may want to try the paddle first before deciding.

Proton Series 3 Project Coyote 15mm specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Proton
Series	Series Three
Model	Project Coyote S3CE15
Shape	Elongated
Length	16.5 in
Width	7.5 in
Thickness	15 mm
Average Weight	7.78 oz, around 221g
Swing Weight	116.8
Twist Weight	5.9
Balance Point	24.4 according to manufacturer specifications
Handle Length	5.5 in
Grip Circumference	4.125 in
Core	Polypropylene Honeycomb
Reinforcement	Foam Reinforced Perimeter
Surface	Roughness Enhanced Raw Carbon Fiber
Certifications	USA Pickleball and UPA A

Actual weight may vary slightly from paddle to paddle. Players who are sensitive to weight or balance should check the specific unit before purchasing.

Is Proton Coyote 15mm worth considering?

Proton Coyote is worth a closer look for players who want an all court paddle with a slightly aggressive character, an elongated shape, and enough handle space for a two handed backhand.

Its appeal does not come from one single technology. The combination of a honeycomb core, perimeter foam, raw carbon face, 5.5 inch handle, and 116.8 swing weight creates a paddle that feels solid on drives while still leaving room for softer touch shots.

If maximum hand speed or an extremely head light feel is the priority, this may not be the easiest paddle to adapt to right away.

Shop Proton Coyote at Mipik

Proton Coyote 15mm is available to explore at Mipik Pickleball stores. Players can check stock and ask about the actual weight of available units before choosing.

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