Neonic Flare Prime-X Paddle Review : The Best Value for a Power Widebody

[@timothyngo933]

All that performance for a great price is unbeatable

[@robedwards6926]

How does the power and pop compare to the Pulsar fx r2?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

More pop than the FX R2 and similar power levels with the R2 having more stability

[@robedwards6926]

@AllDriveNoDropPickleball I love the R2 but wished it hit a bit harder. Love the dwell time and feel off the surface. I'm about to buy the Esq-c 14mm because I find it to have have similar dwell time and feel. Any other paddle you think has this dwell and feel off the surface?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

@@robedwards6926 Yeah, the ESQ-Cs are good options and then the new 11Six24 Power Paddles would be good options for power/dwell time but those are not coming until February

[@MattyRut2922]

Look at me, commenting without a giveaway. That's how much I appreciate the content you produce. I love the Neonic is keeping the price reasonable with their paddle (reasonable? I mean great value!). I'm in the market for a power paddle in a standard/widebody. Paddletek's sweet spot is too small. This paddle is on my short list and significantly cheaper than the other options.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Hey that is a true fan, I appreciate it. I think this will be the choice for a lot of people at this price point and performance when shopping for a Widebody

[@KerryJohnson-en1us]

Great review. This one put me over the top. Liked the video, subscribed and used your code. The Neonic is on the way😂

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Appreciate it and welcome to the channel

[@susanrogers9821]

Son 🎉great job on the review love it

[@helloman3676]

4:48 The illegal serve tho 🤣🤣🤣

[@caseyturnbaugh9484]

How does the thrive azul play in comparison to this paddle?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Not as stiff with about the same pop and a little less power with better control and more spin.

[@morganmiller3477]

Love widebodies, and on a budget. How does it compare to the Spartus Apollo?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

It is a lot more aggressive leaning than the Apollo with less stability sweet spot and more pop/power.

[@dinizluis6490]

Which one would you recommend between the Neonic Flare Titanium vs. Neonic Flare Prime X?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Flare for more AC and better control. Prime C for more power and pop

[@TheTitaniumXx]

What's your widebody/standard paddle of choice?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Ohhh great question probably between this and the ESQ 12.7. Throw the Ripple in there too when it comes out

[@TheTitaniumXx]

@@AllDriveNoDropPickleball Interesting! Will you be adding the Pulse V to the comparison list soon? Also looking forward to the ADND cooking show with the release of the invader's hot sauce haha

[@Andyofsuh]

Whats the sw after the weight you added?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

114

[@caseyturnbaugh9484]

Which paddle do you personally like better this paddle or the ESQ - C?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

@ esq 12.7, this one offers a better sweet spot and control

[@ernest4483]

Another great content and review Jacob of the Flare Prime X, and is already sold out, but I already purchased and received the Bantam ESQ-C 14.3mm version Aurora colorway no regrets I guess I'm representing Team Paddletek /Bantam lol, with the 10% discount code with the Flare Prime X you could by two of them for the price of the ESQ-C 12.7mm/14.3mm

[@ernest4483]

so Jacob between the Flare Prime X and ESQ-C 14.3mm version which do you prefer, does all Paddletek paddles don't come a paddle cover, your paying $250.00 it would be nice to include a paddle cover, when I purchased the ESQ-C 14.3mm version Aurora colorway and the TKO-CX 14.3mm version Riptide colorway they came with a paddle eraser and a paddletek draw string bag which is nice

[@dinryu]

Gah and I got the ESQ a month ago. I do like the ESQ a lot too. On the one side it is Gen 1 manufacturing process and limited lifetime warranty on the other it cost twice as much.

[@alexpazmino4762]

Does the prime x have more power and pop than the j2k pro?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Great question, I haven’t hit with the production model in a long time so I can’t answer that one. Just guessing on memory I would guess the J2K pro has more power and the pop might be similar

[@123BV8]

Great review as always! Your thoughts, I just keep going back to an old CRBN 2X, tried so many other paddles Gearbox, Joola’s, Paddletek 12.7 CX and my wife’s C…..Any idea on how this would compare to the CRBN 2X?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Power and pop upgrade with a little bit of a control sacrifice

[@cardinals5516]

Thanks for the awesome review! How does the Flare Prime X compare to the Pulse V? Specifically power and pop.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

More pop and power than the Pulse V so far for me. Hard to know with the break-in talk of the Pulse V and everyone having different experiences

[@cardinals5516]

@@AllDriveNoDropPickleball Thanks for the reply!

[@morganmiller3477]

Was wondering the same thing!

[@iugradmark]

So they made some changes from the prime and indicated that version wasn’t what they were expecting it to be. So can you say what they changed to make the X?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

They didn’t say exactly but something to do with either the cell size or layers being incorrect with the initial run.

[@KaLee-gc7oq]

Sounds like a great paddle. How does it compare to the Monarch All Court? I'm thinking of jumping on the Monarch sale tomorrow on 11/6/24.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Above the AC in power and pop but I give the edge to the AC in control and stability

[@Andyofsuh]

Did you like this more than the saga?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

I like the Saga Flash more

[@simonlee8219]

How is the stiffness compared to a Volair M2F or Apollo? The Flare Prime X sounds great on paper but I was attracted to the ESQ 14mm because I assumed the gen 1 softness wouldn’t aggravate my elbow

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

It isn’t super stiff but it isn’t exactly soft. If that is what you are after I would try some of the titanium paddles or the Jelly Bean Monarch or Jelly Bean Hurrache some of the softest options around

[@lazyhusband]

Jellybean all day for doubles.

[@haydenlipsey14]

How would you compare this to a J3K?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Pop upgrade and slight power upgrade with sacrificing a little sweet spot and control

[@haydenlipsey14]

@@AllDriveNoDropPickleball over regular or Pro? Or both

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

@ Regular. Pro is closer I’ll have to think more about that

[@JovanniG678]

Awesome review! Is there anything like this but in an elongated aero shape?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

They have a hybrid shape coming out and Vatic Pro has the Saga V7 coming out that isn’t exactly the same but fits a good value power elongated paddle

[@JovanniG678]

@ for some reason I just feel like there is a lot of drag in the traditional elongated shape and the aero top shape just cut through the air for me, odd I know but I like the length. Thank you I will look out to the hybrid and look into the Saga as well, Thank you

[@AlanChang1]

Been wanting to try something other than a hybrid shape to see how the others work out for me. I think maybe the elongated works better than wide body for me. So not high interest on this though the price is good.

[@DroidX1337]

This vs the Vatic Saga? Decisions decisions… if you’re coming from an 12.7 ESQ where would you spend your money?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Vatic Saga had more power and less pop stock so if you want that and want a hybrid or elongated then there. Otherwise this to stay with the shape lower price.

[@DroidX1337]

@ your the man thank you!

[@joeypupillo5210]

This or the monarch all court?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

If you are looking for a boost in pop and power this if you want one of the best all courters and get control+stability with decent power the Monarch AC

[@gauravpatel2005]

Olympus or FPX ?

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

FPX for widebody lovers and easier to control Olympus for hybrid and more power pop combo

[@williamzz5]

@@AllDriveNoDropPickleballI got to say playing with the Olympus is pretty addictive. Such a fun paddle to play and it makes me more self-conscious to make sure I don’t generate too much power.

[@ethand8664]

Oh wow a WMU alumni?? I graduated from there and never been back to kzoo since haha

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Go Broncos!

[@anthonyangulo7505]

How would you compare to the power and pop of party’s apollo

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

More pop than the Apollo and maybe the same amount of party 🎊

[@romanhernz3839]

I did not like the paddle and it was returned.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

No paddle is a perfect fit for everyone, what didn’t you like?

[@romanhernz3839]

@@AllDriveNoDropPickleball for me the paddle was dull, flat maybe the Flow might be better, thanks for your videos.

[@RickJacked]

Already sold out lmao

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

I believe the sale goes live at 12pm est I’ll pin a comment

[@shrewbreezy]

Go now. They just restocked. Just ordered mine 5 mins ago