Prokennex Black Ace 16 Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Price: $279. Swing weight: 109. Twist weight: 6.92. Weight: 8 oz. Power: 55.4 MPH. Spin: 2056 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Exceptional stability — 6.92 twist weight is 84th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Below-average power at 55.4 MPH (20th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.92 (84th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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Prokennex
Black Ace 16
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 1.5/EdgelessFirepower BalancedControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
109
13th percentile
Twist Weight
6.92
85th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.4 MPH
32th percentile
Pop
36.3 MPH
56th percentile
Spin
2056 RPM
Very High
Balance
234mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4"
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.92 twist weight is 84th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 109 is in the 19th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.4 MPH (20th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.92 (84th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
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