Prokennex
Black Ace 16
Widebody16mmGen 1.5/Edgeless
The Prokennex Black Ace 16 is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle. It generates well above-average spin (77th percentile) with low power and above-average pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus elite twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$279.00
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Performance
Spin2056 rpm(77)
Power (serve mph)55.4(32)
Pop (volley mph)36.3(55)
Swing weight109.0(16)
Twist weight6.9(84)
Balance point23.4 cm(15)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight8.0 → 8.0 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight109.0 → 109.0 ±0
Twist weight6.92 → 6.92 ±0
Balance point23.4 → 23.4 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight109.0(16)
Twist weight6.9(84)
Balance point23.4 cm(15)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 1.5/Edgeless
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
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- Handle length
- 5.30 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 109.0
- Twist weight
- 6.92
- Balance point
- 23.4 cm
- Spin
- 2,056 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 49/100
- Grip size
- 4.00 in
- Year released
- 2024
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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