Pyzel Phantom.

Why the Phantom exists

When the Ghost took off, the feedback Pyzel kept hearing was that it came alive from shoulder-high upwards. Most surf is not shoulder-high. So Jon Pyzel built a step-down: same rocker as the Ghost, but with more single concave through the centre to flatten it out and generate speed, plus a fuller outline and extra volume. Crucially he did that without losing the feel of the original design, which is why the Phantom reads as a genuine performance board rather than a softened version of one. See where it sits in the wider Pyzel range.

The shape explained

Like the Ghost, the Phantom pushes the wide point forward of centre, which puts volume under your chest, lengthens the sweet spot and gives you a longer, more forgiving platform to paddle and pump from. The extra single concave through the middle is the key difference: it flattens the effective rocker where your front foot sits, so the board carries speed through the dead sections that a Ghost would sink into. Off the tail you still get the drive and release the Ghost family is known for.

How to size a Phantom

• Around your usual shortboard length, or an inch under if you want it looser.
• Add a little width and thickness over your standard dims.
• Volume slightly up on your everyday board, since it is designed for weaker surf.
• Between sizes? Use our board advisor or call the shop and talk it through.

Phantom, Ghost or Shadow?

Simple version: the Ghost is for good waves, the Phantom is for normal ones. The Shadow takes the Ghost rocker but moves the wide point back to centre for a more traditional high-performance outline, so it suits surfers who want a conventional feel. If your local is mostly small and gutless, the Gremlin or Red Tiger is the better call, and the twin fin and fish options go further again. Compare the full lineup in the shortboard collection.

Fins and set-up

A medium to large thruster template is the standard set-up and suits the Phantom's forward volume. Going up a size adds hold when the surf has push, and a quad set frees it up and adds drive down the line on slower days. Browse Futures fins, then finish with a tail pad, leash and board bag.

Made in the UK

Ocean Magic is the UK licensed manufacturer for Pyzel, so the Phantoms on this page are shaped and glassed in our Newquay factory. If your dimensions are not in stock, we can build a custom Phantom in four to six weeks, and there are often Pyzel boards worth grabbing in the sale.

Is the Phantom good for intermediates?

Yes. It is the most approachable board in the Ghost family and the one we recommend most often to surfers stepping into a proper performance shape.

Is the Phantom better than the Ghost?

For UK conditions, usually. The Ghost is the better board once the surf is solid and clean, but the Phantom will get ridden far more days of the year.

What size Phantom should I ride?

Start at your normal shortboard length with a touch more width, thickness and volume. Ask us if you want a second opinion before ordering.

Do you ship Pyzel boards across the UK?

Yes, dispatched within 48 hours, 30-day returns, Klarna available.