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Paddle Comparison

Flik F3 Triple Core vs Mint Ghost

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Flik F3 Triple Core

Higher Swing Weight (power) (117.38 vs 113.4, +3.98)

Hand Speed

Mint Ghost

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.38 vs 113.4)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Flik F3 Triple Core

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.27 vs 6.05, +0.22)

Value

Mint Ghost

Lower effective price ($171.00 vs $165.71, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Flik
Mint

Model

F3 Triple Core
Ghost

Shape

Hybrid
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.1 oz

Swing Weight

117.38
113.4

Twist Weight

6.27
6.05

Play Style

all-court
all-court

Retail Price

$190.00
$194.95

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$171.00
$165.71

Flik

F3 Triple Core

$171.00 (was $190.00)

Mint

Ghost

$165.71 (was $194.95)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Flik F3 Triple Core if…

  • You want more power — SW 117.38 is 3.98 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.27 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Mint Ghost if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (113.4 vs 117.38) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $5 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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