ProKennex Black Ace (300) Racket
Series: Black Ace
$249.00
Arm-friendly comfort meets spin, pocketing, and feel
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.2oz / 318g |
| Balance | 12.99in / 32.99cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 324 |
| Stiffness | 55 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 21mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Aurealian Carbon Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Black/Red |
| Grip Type | ProKennex Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 50-65 pounds |
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What players say
Testers and forum owners agree the Black Ace (300) is one of the most arm-friendly frames around, with a long dwell time and big spin window thanks to the Kinetic chambers and low 55 RA flex. Opinions split on power and touch: some found it launches long with plenty of pop, others called it underpowered and too dampened to feel the contact point, especially at net.
Best for
- Players with arm or elbow sensitivity
- Spin-heavy baseliners
- Players who like a plush, dwell-heavy feel
- Doubles/net players prioritizing comfort over punch
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for the weight class, praised as arm-friendly by multiple testers
- Long dwell time and large spin window on groundstrokes and serves
- Maneuverable for a 100 sq in frame, easy to get in position at net
- Absorbs pace and stays stable even off-center
Cons
- Inconsistent depth control, with a tendency to sail shots long
- Muted, dampened feel makes it hard to sense exactly where contact happens
- Some testers found it underpowered and lacking punch on volleys and serves
- Feel and touch suffer somewhat at net
Voices
— Brittany, TW playtester, Web
The feel of the Black Ace 300 is too dampened for my taste. I lost the feel for where the ball was landing on the stringbed.
— Jason, TW playtester, Web
not enough free power
— Tiffani, TW playtester, Web
a crafty player who likes to mix it up with touch and drop shots
— Oak, TW playtester (4.5-5.0), Web
Love it or hate it, the feel is certainly unlike anything else.
— toby55555, Forums
slightly underpowered but great for my arm
— Roger Huey, Forums
feels same as prior model