Prokennex Black Ace 14 Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Price: $279. Swing weight: 102. Twist weight: 6.57. Weight: 7.8 oz. Power: 54.9 MPH. Spin: 2042 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- Quick hands — swing weight of 102 is in the bottom 4% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (13th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Very light swing weight of 102 (bottom 4%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (102, bottom 4%) with 37.1 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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Prokennex
Black Ace 14
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Wide body14mm coreCarbonGen 1.5/EdgelessFirepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
102
1th percentile
Twist Weight
6.57
64th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
54.9 MPH
21th percentile
Pop
37.1 MPH
93th percentile
Spin
2042 RPM
Very High
Balance
224mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 102 is in the bottom 4% (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (13th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Very light swing weight of 102 (bottom 4%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (102, bottom 4%) with 37.1 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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