Prokennex Black Ace XF 14 Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $279. Swing weight: 101. Twist weight: 5.4. Weight: 7.8 oz. Power: 54.7 MPH. Spin: 1993 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Quick hands — swing weight of 101 is in the bottom 3% (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
- Below-average power at 54.7 MPH (12th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.4 (bottom 5%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Very light swing weight of 101 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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Prokennex
Black Ace XF 14
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 1.5/EdgelessFirepower Control+All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
101
1th percentile
Twist Weight
5.4
3th percentile
Weight
7.8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
54.7 MPH
19th percentile
Pop
36.4 MPH
60th percentile
Spin
1993 RPM
High
Balance
221mm
Grip Length
5.1"
Grip Size
4"
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 101 is in the bottom 3% (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
- −Below-average power at 54.7 MPH (12th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.4 (bottom 5%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very light swing weight of 101 (bottom 3%) sacrifices power and plow-through
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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