ProKennex Black Ace Ovation
$100
About the ProKennex Black Ace Ovation
2025 aerodynamic edgeless design, single-piece textured carbon, Kinetic anti-vibe.
Listed play style: power, spin.
Where to buy: ProKennex direct and Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $100 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
11mm core, Single-piece textured Toray carbon fiber face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.1 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.8 / 10
- Touch
- 1.0 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
Bottom 1% of catalog on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The ProKennex Black Ace Ovation in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Black Ace Ovation | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.95 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8 oz) | lighter than 63% (3% same) | 288 other paddles |
| Length | 16.1 in | shorter than 66% (0% same) | 271 other paddles |
| Handle length | 5.4 in | shorter than 57% (1% same) | 265 other paddles |
| Weight within ProKennex | 7.95 oz | 2nd lightest | 3 paddles from ProKennex |
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (1 compact paddle at 11–12 mm, 5 paddles at 11–12 mm), so it is compared with every paddle.
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- No matching entry found on the approved list. That is not a ruling; check the list before tournament play.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
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