Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm vs Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock
Lunar Pickleball
Luna 16mm
$149.99
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
Both paddles target balanced players — the choice comes down to feel and price.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm | Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 15mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | 100% foam core (EPP, no honeycomb) |
| Face material | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber | Roughness-Enhanced Aerospace Grade Carbon Fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.375" |
| Price | $149.99 | $179.99 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Core thickness. Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm has a 16mm core; Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock has a 15mm core, so the Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm core is 1mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Handle length. Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm has a 5.5" handle; Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock has a 5.38" handle, so the Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm handle is 0.13" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm lists its face as Toray T700 raw carbon fiber; Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock lists Roughness-Enhanced Aerospace Grade Carbon Fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock lists 100% foam core. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: balanced, spin
Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 15mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: balanced
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock if…
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
More matchups with the Lunar Pickleball Luna 16mm
More matchups with the Proton Sports Series Three Project Peacock
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