The First TITANIUM Wide Body Paddle! - Neonic Flare Pickleball Paddle Review

[@kwong8414]

Nice review. Concise and to the point. Thanks.

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@kwong8414 Thank you!

[@MattyRut2922]

Great review Scooter. I appreciate it wasn’t a copy cat review of what others have said. I like your view on it.

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@MattyRut2922Thanks Mat! I always try to go into a review as unbiased as possible. Definitely interesting watching the other reviews coming out today and hearing everyone else’s opinions about it!

[@aaronsegal1682]

Definitely looking at getting this paddle. Great review.

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@aaronsegal1682 It’s definitely a good one to consider!

[@JW-iz6mv]

I just got the Flow model about a week ago and it's a great paddle.If this Flare model is anything like the Flow it will be great !

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@JW-iz6mv Both great paddles! Neonic is killing it lately!

[@khpickleball]

Sweet intro and great review! Love the looks of the Flare along with the longer handle vs BnB Fatboy. Has Neonic said anything about the "Titanium" weave? I keep reading about how it is actually polyester and not titanium.

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@khpickleball Thanks! I appreciate it. And I haven't personally seen Neonic or any brand address the polyester / titanium issue other than B&B making a joke in the comments of the PB Persuit podcast video. However, I personally just view it as a marketing term at this point and I don't think any brand is using it maliciously. Unfortunately, it became a feature before it was discovered that it wasn't exactly what the brands thought it was, but it does seem to make a difference in the feel of the paddle, so whatever you call it, I like it!

[@samuelborthwick4867]

More powerful than the neonic force?

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@samuelborthwick4867 I think I'd give the edge to the Force ever so slightly, but they're also radically different feeling paddles The Force is elongated with a much stiffer feel, whereas the Flare is that wide body shape with a softer, springier feel. So I think ultimately different people might feel more comfortable generating power with one or the other based on their preferences.

[@swiftraider759]

Do you prefer this Neonic or the Fatboy?

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@swiftraider759 Tough question! I think for my personal taste i like the Neonic just a little bit more. I like the longer handle and titanium which gives it the edge for me. But my dad still prefers the Fat Boy because it’s a bit stiffer and has a bigger sweet spot.

[@swiftraider759]

@@scooterreviewsstuff Thank you for the reply. I do like that the Fatboy has some pop compared to the Mach 2 Forza. Less than the Apollo but the Fatboy has more power. I added 3grams at 3 and 9 o'clock and recently used in a 4.0 tournament. Still maneuverable in the kitchen. Those characteristics you mentioned are important to me as far as the sweet spot a being rigid.

[@scooterreviewsstuff]

@@swiftraider759 No problem! Really can’t wrong either way since they’re both great!

[@user-fjs752]

I just can't with those earrings