# LUFT Lightning vs Paddletek Phoenix Talon Scores calculated from the specs ([how we calculate](https://racquetrank.com/ca/methodology/)). Reference prices from stores, checked every day. ## Racquets in the comparison 2 racquets Pickleball - [Lightning LUFT](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/luft/lightning/) - [Phoenix Talon Paddletek](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/paddletek/phoenix-talon-2026/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | Lightning LUFT RR Score 73 out of 100, Good No offers right now | Phoenix Talon Paddletek RR Score 73 out of 100, Good No offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: Lightning LUFT (73). | #1LUFTLightning LUFT RR Score 73 out of 100, Good No offers right now | #2PaddletekPhoenix Talon Paddletek RR Score 73 out of 100, Good No offers right now | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Where to buy | | | | | All offersReference price · we may earn a commission from these links | No offers right now | No offers right now | | | RR Score | | | | | RR Score | RR Score 73 out of 100, Good | RR Score 73 out of 100, Good | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz7.9 ± 0.2 oz | | | Width | 7.8 in | No data | | | Length | 16.1 in | No data | | | Grip length | 5.5 in | No data | | | Grip circumference | 4.1 in | No data | | | Shape | Standard | Standard | | | Construction | | | | | Face material | Raw carbon with UV print | Raw carbon | | | Core | Honeycomb polymer | Polypropylene honeycomb | | | Core thickness | 14 mm | 14 mm | | | Edge protection | No | No data | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [LUFT Lightning vs ProKennex Black Ace 14](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/luft-lightning-vs-prokennex-black-ace-14/) - [LUFT Lightning vs Paddletek Phoenix Genesis Carbon](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/luft-lightning-vs-paddletek-phoenix-genesis-carbon-2026/) - [Gearbox Pro Power Integra 14mm vs LUFT Lightning](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/gearbox-pro-power-integra-14mm-vs-luft-lightning/) - [JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-pro-iv-16mm-pro-iv-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-pro-v-14mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-pro-iv-14mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Power FX 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-power-fx-16mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus 3S 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-3s-16mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Astral 14mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-astral-14mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-cfs-16-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Double Vision 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-double-vision-16mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-heat-vision-16mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) --- Source: https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/luft-lightning-vs-paddletek-phoenix-talon-2026/