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ProKennex Black Ace XF14 pickleball paddle
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ProKennex

Black Ace XF14 ProKennex

Pickleball· Black Ace

Very goodUpdated on 10/03/2026
4.4out of 514 reviews
Version · 6 optionsBlack Ace XF14Change

The Black Ace XF14 is the elongated version of the new-generation Black Ace, with a 14 mm core approved by USA Pickleball. It keeps the extra-face design of the original XF, with a higher sweet spot for leverage and spin, but swaps the 11 mm core for a more controlled 14 mm one. It has a Carbon Fire Toray carbon face, polypropylene honeycomb, Kinetic and Dynamic Twist systems and a replaceable edge guard. It measures 16.4 x 7.5 inches, weighs 7.8 to 8.2 oz and has a 5.1-inch handle with a tapered 4 grip.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
14 mm
Face material
Toray carbon (Carbon Fire)
Core
Polypropylene honeycomb
Width
7.5 in
Length
16.4 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • 16.4 in elongated shape tends to give more reach
  • Carbon Fire face designed to generate spin, according to the brand
  • Kinetic system to reduce vibration, according to the manufacturer
  • Approved by USA Pickleball

Cons

  • 5.1 in handle may be short for two-handed backhands
  • 7.5 in wide face tends to be less forgiving on the sides
  • 4 in grip may feel thin for large hands
Ideal for
Players who want the reach and spin of an elongated paddle, with arm comfort and tournament approval.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialToray carbon (Carbon Fire)Medium confidence
CorePolypropylene honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness14 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesreplaceableMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.8 to 8.2 ozMedium confidence
Width7.5 inMedium confidence
Length16.4 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.1 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4 intaperedMedium confidence
ShapeElongatedMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%70
Approval from players35%68

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