ProKennex Black Ace 16mm vs Selkirk Labs 007 Epic 10mm

Pros

• +Quick hands — swing weight of 105 is in the bottom 9% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
• +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
• +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot

Cons

• −Very light swing weight of 105 (bottom 9%) sacrifices power and plow-through
• −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
• −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
• −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $189)

Pros

• +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
• +Exceptional pop at 37.6 MPH — top 7% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
• +Outstanding spin at 2269 RPM — top 7% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
• +Quick hands — swing weight of 104 is in the bottom 7% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
• +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 5%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons