Rising star Jalina Ingram delivered a standout performance at the Carvana PPA Tour’s Veolia Arizona Open in Mesa, battling her way to the women’s singles semifinals.

Unsigned top female pro Catherine Parenteau was also seen competing with Project Coyote, adding another notable name to the paddle’s presence on court.

Beyond the pros

Ingram’s run was only part of the story. Players using the Project Coyote earned 14 total
medals across professional and amateur divisions in Mesa.

And the momentum stretched beyond Arizona. Across the country, Miles Hoover earned
bronze in men’s singles at the Grand Rapids PPA Challenger.

These results drove us to take a closer look at what the Coyote brings to the court.

Power that fits the whole game

The Coyote is a 15mm elongated paddle and Proton’s most powerful paddle yet. Built around a polypropylene honeycomb core with a reinforced-foam perimeter, its approximately 7.7-ounce average weight emphasizes maneuverability, while a 5.5-inch handle and refined throat taper provide room for comfortable two-handed play. Proton designed that combination to deliver power without sacrificing stability and responsiveness.

The Kitchen’s August 26 review offered a strong endorsement of that balance, calling Project Coyote “the company’s best paddle to date” and highlighting its combination of high power and a stable, connected feel.

Accessible performance

At $195, Project Coyote brings Proton’s power-focused design below the $200 mark, with construction intended to support everything from controlled dinks and soft resets to powerful drives and fast kitchen exchanges.

But specifications tell only part of the story. The real question is whether a paddle fits the way a player wants to compete. Fourteen medals in Mesa, along with another professional podium across the country, give players a compelling reason to take a closer look at the Coyote.

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