Black Ace LG 14
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in an elongated shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Exceptional pop at 37.1 MPH — 86th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th 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
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 89% of paddles (avg $189)
Best For
Light swing weight (107, 15th percentile) 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 Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.