Prokennex Black Ace LG 14 Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $279. Swing weight: 107. Twist weight: 5.6. Weight: 7.8 oz. Power: 55.7 MPH. Spin: 2056 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (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 5.6 (11th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 37.1 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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Prokennex
Black Ace LG 14
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 1.5/EdgelessFirepower BalancedPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
107
6th percentile
Twist Weight
5.6
7th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
55.7 MPH
40th percentile
Pop
37.1 MPH
93th percentile
Spin
2056 RPM
Very High
Balance
229mm
Grip Length
5.9"
Grip Size
4"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (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 5.6 (11th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $279 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 37.1 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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