Pro Kennex Black Ace XF 14mm Review
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $280. Swing weight: 102. Twist weight: 5.29. Weight: 7.8 oz. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Quick hands — swing weight of 102 is in the bottom 4% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.29 (bottom 3%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Very light swing weight of 102 (bottom 4%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
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Pro Kennex
Black Ace XF 14mm
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
102
Twist Weight
5.29
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Balance
224mm
Grip Length
5.1"
Grip Size
4"
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 102 is in the bottom 4% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.29 (bottom 3%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very light swing weight of 102 (bottom 4%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
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