ProKennex · ranked #13 of 16
Black Ace Pro
Best for tennis-elbow and joint-sensitive players.
Raw carbon14mm coreStandard7.9 ozswing wt ≈110$180–$250
85DinkScore
Spec-class ratings
Spin4/5
Power3/5
Control4/5
Forgiveness4/5
Our read
The Black Ace Pro is a raw carbon-faced standard build on a 14mm polymer honeycomb. That combination tells you most of the story: the thinner core returns more energy to the ball, which is where its power rating comes from — you give up some plush control in exchange. The raw carbon face grips the ball for top-tier spin class.
Who it's for: tennis-elbow and joint-sensitive players. It also makes our arm-friendly shortlist — relevant if elbows are a consideration. Cross-shop it inside its price band below, or answer five questions in the Paddle Finder to see whether it actually fits your game.