Black Ace 14mm
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel — a versatile option in a wide body shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 100 is in the bottom 3% (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
- −Very light swing weight of 100 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $195)
Compare with similar paddles
The closest paddles to the Black Ace 14mm on swing weight, twist weight, power, spin, core and price.
- ProKennex Black Ace 14$279 · SW 102 · 54.9 mphCompare
- Franklin C45 Tempo 14mm$229.99 · SW 100 · 56.8 mphCompare
- Selkirk Power Air Epic$249.99 · SW 104 · 53.2 mphCompare
- ProKennex Black Ace Pro 10mm$250 · SW 105 · 56.8 mphCompare
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 Widebody$259.99 · SW 105 · 53.2 mphCompare
Data sources
Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source). 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.