ProKennex PKBA5

ProKennex Black Ace 105 Racket

Series: Black Ace

$249.00

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

The Black Ace 105 blazes a new trail, masterfully combining the tactile precision of a player’s frame with the powerful, forgiving comfort of a 105 in2 head size. Designed for players who command the court from any position, this racket delivers both pinpoint control and explosive power— making it effective orchestrati

Frame specs

Head Size	105in²
String Pattern	16x19
Length	27.25in / 69.22cm
Strung Weight	11.2oz / 318g
Balance	13in / 33.02cm / 5 pts HL
Swingweight	322
Stiffness	62
Beam Width	23.5mm / 23.5mm / 23.5mm
Composition	Aurealian Carbon Graphite
Power Level	Low-Medium
Stroke Style	Medium-Full
Swing Speed	Medium-Fast
Racket Colors	Black/Blue
Grip Type	ProKennex Synthetic
String Pattern Detail	16 Mains / 19 Crosses
String Tension	50-65 pounds

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What players say

Liked 4 sources

Playtesters and buyers consistently single out the Black Ace 105 as one of the most arm-friendly, comfortable frames around, with easy power thanks to the 105 sq in head and Kinetic system. Opinions split a bit on stability and spin at speed, with a few players finding the hoop can feel unpredictable or launchy on hard swings.

Best for

Arm/elbow issues
Players wanting easy power
All-court and doubles play
Intermediate to advanced baseliners

Pros

Very comfortable, low-vibration feel from the Kinetic system
Easy, forgiving power off the ground and on serve
Stable on volleys thanks to the extra quarter-inch length
Large 105 sq in head is forgiving on off-center hits

Cons

Can feel launchy or hard to control when swung fast
A couple of playtesters found the hoop unstable/underpowered near the top of the sweet spot
Spin generation on angled shots felt limited to some testers
Dampened stringbed gives less feedback for players who want to feel the ball

Voices

Very stable, predictable level of power and a very arm-friendly frame.

— Mark, 5.0 all-court lefty (Tennis Warehouse playtest team), Web

Arm-friendly racquet with plenty of pop. Nice and forgiving on off-center shots.

— Jason, 4.0 baseliner (Tennis Warehouse playtest team), Web

Comfortable, powerful, stable and forgiving, but it can launch the ball at times.

— Brittany, Open level (Tennis Warehouse playtest team), Web

This racquet definitely has a lot of easy power in it. Very good serving it has good feel on the volleys.

— Tennis Warehouse customer reviewer, Web

The hoop feels extremely unstable and underpowered, especially near the top of the sweet spot.