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ProKennex Black Ace 16 pickleball paddle

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Black Ace 16 ProKennex

Pickleball· Black Ace

GoodUpdated on 10/03/2026
Version · 6 optionsBlack Ace 16Change

The Black Ace 16 brings ProKennex's Kinetic technology to pickleball, with microspheres in the handle and the paddle that absorb vibration and protect the arm. The face is Toray carbon with a Carbon Fire finish, which takes the texture to the legal limit for spin, and the core is 16 mm polypropylene honeycomb. It measures 16 x 8 inches, weighs 7.9 oz, and has a 5.3-inch handle and a 4-inch tapered grip.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
16 mm
Face material
Toray carbon
Core
Polypropylene honeycomb
Width
8 in
Length
16 in

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Kinetic technology to absorb vibration, according to the brand
  • Carbon Fire face with texture aimed at spin, according to the manufacturer
  • 16 x 8 in shape tends to forgive more off-center hits
  • Suitable for beginners, intermediates and advanced players

Cons

  • 4 in grip may feel thin for large hands
  • 16 in length tends to give less reach than elongated shapes
  • 5.3 in handle may be short for two-handed backhands
Ideal for
Players with elbow or shoulder pain who want comfort, control and spin in a wide shape.
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialToray carbonMedium confidence
CorePolypropylene honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness16 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesreplaceableMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.8 to 8.2 ozMedium confidence
Width8 inMedium confidence
Length16 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.3 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4 inMedium confidence
ShapeStandardMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%66
Approval from players35%65

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