Prokennex Black Ace 16 Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$279
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Weight
7.9 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readynot buzzysmooth impact
Touch & Control
- Soft shots land with forgiving on soft touch, and resets feel forgiving on soft touch.
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to easy to place.
Power
- Most feedback points to strong on drives.
- It tends to feel punchy without feeling wild, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
Feel
- The common thread: smooth through impact.
- Most feedback points to plush without being mushy.
Phrased for clarity.
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