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Diadem Warrior BluCore Pro 14mm 14mm vs ProKennex Black Ace Pro 10mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Diadem Warrior BluCore Pro 14mm 14mm
ProKennex Black Ace Pro 10mm
Price
$289.95
$250
Swing Weight
110
105
Twist Weight
5.76
6.17
Weight
7.9 oz
8.1 oz
Core
19mm
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Power
56.8 MPH
56.8 MPH
Pop
37.6 MPH
38.1 MPH
Spin
1931 RPM
1848 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Balance
232mm
226mm
Diadem Warrior BluCore Pro 14mm 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional pop at 37.6 MPH — top 8% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Premium price at $289.95 — more expensive than 97% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Doubles Specialists
ProKennex Black Ace Pro 10mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 4% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 105 is in the bottom 8% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1848 RPM (19th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Very light swing weight of 105 (bottom 8%) sacrifices power and plow-through
Best For
Doubles Specialists
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