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ProKennex

Black Ace 14

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — an all-court option in a wide body shape.

$279USD list
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Wide body14mm coreCarbonGen 1.5/EdgelessFirepower BalancedAll-Court

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
102
4th percentile
Twist Weight
6.57
69th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
54.9 MPH
14th percentile
Pop
37.1 MPH
86th percentile
Spin
2042 RPM
Very High
Balance
224mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4"
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Pros

  • +Exceptional pop at 37.1 MPH — 86th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +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

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (14th 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 88% of paddles (avg $195)

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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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.