Price: $178.00 - $142.00
(as of Dec 15, 2024 05:11:10 UTC - Details)

Product Description

NOT ALL PICKLEBALL PADDLES ARE CREATED EQUAL

Reinventing the Gold Standard

ProKennex Pickleball paddles are the first paddles created by multiple US Open Championship players. All paddles are dream, designed, and play-tested by Steve Dawson, Callan Dawson and Jennifer Dawson.

For over 6 years, ProKennex has pushed the limits of innovation and has done so once again with the release of the iconic Black Ace series.

We are thrilled to release the very first ever TORAY carbon fiber faced single piece paddle. The Black Ace is also the first TORAY carbon fiber faced paddle in an edgeless design, an engineering and manufacturing feat.

The Black Ace is a powerful yet versatile paddle to get the ultimate edge over your opponent.

The patented Air-o-Guard replaceable edge guard is designed with the highest aerodynamic standards to keep your paddle’s edge protected for life.

The New Kinetic System:

Utilizing a highly sensitive timing system with internal tungsten-filled chambers that reduce vibration and focus energy more efficiently, the ProKennex Kinetic Energy technology protects players from harmful impact forces and creates the most efficient energy transfer from paddle to ball.

The micro-tungsten beads are embedded in the paddle’s perimeter, absorbing impact vibration before it has a chance to travel from the paddle up your arm and into the soft tissues in your joints.

Due to the extreme power and pop of the Black Ace, we felt it obligatory to add an additional kinetic system in the handle of the paddle, enhancing the paddle with one extra layer of filtration of shock, torque and vibration. The tungsten beads within the kinetic system are now viewable through the end cap of the paddle.

An independent study by MIT Labs found that the ProKennex’s Kinetic system reduced vi bration by 43% causing significantly less damage to the arm.

Top-Quality Materials - The Black Ace Pro is the first ever single piece TORAY 700 faced carbon pickleball paddle, making it the most aerodynamic, fastest and powerful paddle in your hand.
Edgeless Design for Enhanced Play - The edgeless design enhances the Pickleball player’s reflexes in quick exchanges while producing more power compared to other carbon faced rackets due to the enhanced swing speed.
Play like a Pro - The ProKennex Black Ace Pro pickleball paddle was designed, engineered and play-tested by pros for two years to achieve the best paddle on the market for Spin, Control, Power and Touch. Compete at a high level and start playing with a professionally designed and USAPA approved pickleball racket that meets the highest standards in Pickleball.
Patented Kinetic System - The Black Ace Pro is equipped with kinetic technology, our patented shock and vibration absorbing system that reduces vibration by 43%. An additional kinetic system is added to the handle of the paddle and acts as a last-pass filtration system due to the enhanced power of the Black Ace.
Air-O-Guard System - The first interchangeable edge guard for pickleball rackets achieves paddle protection without the cumbersome weight and balance problems of current, old-world plastic guards.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Anti-itis, lots of power super light
Review: I have had medial epicondylitis for approximately three years which got worse once I started playing pickleball obsessively in February. After 3 months of physical therapy it still was not gone. I decided I needed to make the switch to pro Kennex paddles. I tried several and wasn’t convinced but committed. After about a month of using this paddle and decreasing my play to 1.5-2 hour sessions 4-5 days a week I am 98% better.This paddle takes getting used to because of the massive power. I added two strips lead tape to increase the soft spot. If you are looking for a more control paddle get the pro flight and add some lead to the top section for more power. Thanks to Black Friday I got a second for $100.Ps a Selkirk rep who let me try the black ace and pro flight told me those with tendinitis don’t get better unless they make the switch. I wasn’t convinced. But now I am and I have an amazing flick, great spin and love the lightness

Reviewer: Alejandro Fernandez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great paddle!
Review: It’s a great power paddle if that’s what you want. The styling is distinctive, so again, it’s a matter of taste. The ample sweet spot is raw carbon. It’s light and thin like the Selkirk Vanguard power air. I love the partial guard along the top reminiscent of their tennis brethren. Wasn’t ready to go no guard and it’s only where you need it. Wasn’t sure why it was $80 cheaper on Amazon than the ProKennex website but everything seems great. The nice paddle cover is a cool bonus.

Reviewer: Ishtar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This paddle surprised me (in a good way) **UPDATE after 7 MONTHS **
Review: I have 5 ProKennex tennis racquets and have used them for years. They helped remove my tennis elbow. Moving to Pickleball, I didn't know much about the different brands of paddles out there when I started and someone recommended Engage. Tried Engage and my tennis elbow came back. I then went through a number of different paddles with Selkirk, Head, and Babolat. The tennis elbow was getting worse and was happy to see ProKennex again. I bought a Pro Speed II and the tennis elbow didn't get any worse, but it wasn't improving. The Pro Speed II was fine, but the face became delaminated very quickly and returned it.I then decided I would turn to the Black Ace Pro and after reading plenty of reviews online from Pickleball Paddle reviewers (mostly on YouTube), I didn't have very high expectations. They were pretty hard on it. I was surprised to see just how wrong I felt they were in most areas after receiving it and getting some time to play with it. It is far and away my favorite paddle and it has greatly increased my enjoyment of the sport. I enjoy playing Pickleball, but simply put, I enjoy playing more with this paddle. Here are my thoughts.The sweet spot is indeed smaller than other paddles as I test it, but during game play and just in normal hitting it basically goes away. I don't notice it as a problem at all and I can control the ball just as well or better when compared to other paddles. It is a power paddle, which is nice especially for those with tennis elbow. You can use less force on your arm to generate the same amount of ball speed when compared against other paddles. I was surprised to find the difference in sound is something people have noticed. Yes, it is different especially when slamming an overhead, but not so much that I probably would not noticed if reviewers hadn't pointed it out. Also, no one else on the courts I play on notice either. It feels like this is blown out of proportion in the same way other dinks (pun intended) against the paddle are. I was a little worried about the longer handle on this paddle. It isn't too much longer than the other paddles I've played with, but it is longer. I thought I might find this bothersome and instead it feels like the perfect length to me. The aesthetics and ACE decal that sit on the face are another thing reviewers sort of said negatively about this paddle. Personally, I think the ACE look looks pretty cool. It looks a little different and I like it for that. The decal hasn't worn off yet and does not seem to impact game play at all. If you are hitting the ball on the decal that close to the handle then you are mishitting on any paddle anyway. I've not seem any RPM spin tests on this paddle, but I wish someone would do one. My guess is that it is somewhere around 1700 - 1800. Not a ton of spin, but still enough there to generate some. Finally, I should make mention of something for those that have never hit with this paddle. That is, there is little to no dwell time or absorption with this paddle. You can really feel the dwell time on the Engage and Head paddles. I'm guessing the less dwell time results in greater power. You would think there would be some trade-offs there, but as I said, this paddle can somehow still generate spin with pretty much no dwell time. I'm assuming you have the carbon fiber face to thank for that. I would have also thought the little to no dwell time would result in less control, but I'm not seeing that. This paddle is just as predictable, if not more predictable, than all the other paddles I've tried.Like I said, surprisingly, just a lot of fun to play with and delivers in all the areas I hoped for. The only question I have at this point is just how durable it might be, but I can only answer that after having more time with it. For now, I'm super happy with it.**UPDATE - 7 months later** - This is still my "go to" paddle and thought I might speak a little to durability now that I've had this paddle 7 months. I serve and drive the ball hard and have plenty of speed ups and slams at the kitchen line. Basically, I've been hard on this paddle and it has held up extremely well. I saw some YouTube posts early on with this paddle where people showed some delamination and pockets of deformity on the face, but I'm not seeing any of that. I can only assume ProKennex resolved those issues by the time I got this paddle.Additionally, I have a ProKennex LG as my backup paddle. I do like the LG for the longer handle and reach, but for control I still come back to the Black Ace Pro. Some who have two-handed backhands might prefer the LG with the extra-long handle, but the Black Ace Pro has a pretty nice long handle already so it still might work for some with two-handed backhands. The LG is $250 right now with the Black Ace Pro at $150. Regardless of price I still prefer the Black Ace Pro.

Reviewer: Dallas1
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good pop on this lightweight paddle, did not help my elbow
Review: I like the lightweight and the pop off the paddle. Spin was not bad, but probably not as good as a thicker carbon fiber paddle. Sweet spot is fairly large, probably because of the carbon fiber. Extremely low swing weight makes for great maneuverability. Dinking is good because of the light weight. I would recommend this paddle, but it takes a while to get used to the rebound. Blocking sometimes leads to ball sailing out, if the angle is not correct. I would recommend putting topspin to keep the ball in. Slicing should be avoided as the ball will sail. Overall, a great powerful paddle if you have some topspin skills.Downside of this paddle is that if you are prone to tennis elbow, the paddle may not help. Try some other solutions: form, grip, etc.

Reviewer: Sammy Farha
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: PROKENNEX Black Ace Pro - Pickleball Paddle with Toray 700 Carbon Fiber Face
Review: PROKENNEX Black Ace Pro - Pickleball Paddle with Toray 700 Carbon Fiber Face Great paddle. Supposed to be good for tennis elbow. Is very light and has a great swing rate. Bought it for my wife but we also have a used extra paddle that is fun to play with.

Reviewer: Harry Houston
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Light and quick but hard to control
Review: I got this at a great price compared to $250 not so lunch ago. The paddle came with a nice carrying bag.The paddle is light and quick but hard to control and take awhile to get use to.Not for beginner.

Reviewer: Crystal C
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: New Favorite Paddle
Review: Received this paddle yesterday and I love it. I have seven other paddles and this bar far is my favorite. I almost didn’t purchase this paddle due to other pickleballers reviews however I am glad I did. I started playing two months ago and I find this paddle to be very forgiving. I am able to get shots over that may not go over with my other more expensive paddles. The power is great, the sound isn’t as loud as what I was expecting. I have nothing bad to say about the black ace. The handle is thin so I plan on adding a different grip to thicken it up. I just hope it will hold up as I plan on using this as my number one go to paddle.