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ProKennex Kinetic Black Ace XF 11mm pickleball paddle

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Kinetic Black Ace XF 11mm ProKennex

Pickleball· Black Ace

Very goodUpdated on 2026-10-03
Version · 12 optionsKinetic Black Ace XF 11mmChange

The Black Ace XF, for extra face, is the longest and most powerful in the original Black Ace family. The elongated 16.4 x 7.5 inch face raises the sweet spot and gives more leverage at contact, adding reach, power, and spin. It uses a Toray carbon face, an 11 mm polypropylene honeycomb core, a weight of 7.7 to 8.1 oz, and a 5.1-inch handle with a 4 grip. It has one-piece construction, the Kinetic anti-vibration system, and the Air-O-Guard protector. Like the other 11 mm Black Aces, it has been decertified by USA Pickleball for tournaments since July 2025.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
11 mm
Face material
Toray carbon
Core
Polypropylene honeycomb
Width
7.5 in
Length
16.4 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • 11 mm core tends to give a lot of ball exit
  • Elongated 16.4 in shape tends to give more reach
  • Kinetic anti-vibration system, according to the brand
  • Recommended for recreational play by intermediates and advanced players

Cons

  • Decertified by USA Pickleball for tournaments since July 2025
  • 11 mm core tends to make short-game control harder
  • 7.5 in wide face tends to be less forgiving on the sides
Ideal for
Recreational player with an offensive profile who wants reach and maximum power in an elongated paddle.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialToray carbonMedium confidence
CorePolypropylene honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness11 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesreplaceable Air-O-GuardMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedNoMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.7 to 8.1 ozMedium confidence
Width7.5 inMedium confidence
Length16.4 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.1 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4 inMedium confidence
ShapeElongatedMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%72
Approval from players35%65

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