ProKennex Black Ace Pro vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic
Our call: Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic (DinkScore 90 vs 85) — but the per-spec wins below can flip it for your game.
ProKennex
Black Ace Pro
tennis-elbow and joint-sensitive players
85DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power3/5
Control4/5
Forgiveness4/5
★ Our pick
Selkirk
LUXX Control Air Epic
soft-game control specialists
90DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power2/5
Control5/5
Forgiveness5/5
| Spec | ProKennex Black Ace Pro | Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Thickness | 14mm | 20.5mm |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 110 | 112 |
| Price band | $180–$250 | $250+ |
| Arm-friendly | Yes | Yes |
The verdict
Buy the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 90 to 85 and is the stronger fit for soft-game control specialists.
Buy the ProKennex Black Ace Pro if its strengths match your game — it's built for tennis-elbow and joint-sensitive players, and it sits in a different price band ($180–$250 vs $250+), which may settle the question by itself. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.