ProKennex Black Ace (315) Racket
Series: Black Ace
$249.00
This ultra-plush player's racket combines a buttery feel with impressive plow-through and accuracy
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.7oz / 332g |
| Balance | 12.59in / 31.98cm / 7 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 332 |
| Stiffness | 56 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 21mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Aurealian Carbon Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | 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
Tennis Warehouse playtesters rated the Black Ace (315) highest for comfort of any category, calling it an ultra-flexible, arm-friendly player's frame with easy access to topspin. Reviewers agreed it is not really a power or pure-control stick: the plush, flexible beam rewards players who generate their own pace and can feel disconnected or "noodley" to those who swing hard and want a firmer, more direct response.
Best for
- Arm-conscious / tennis-elbow players
- All-court and counterpunching styles
- Players wanting easy topspin access
- Advanced players who supply their own power
Pros
- Standout comfort from a flexible, low-stiffness (56 RA) beam
- Easy topspin access from the open 16x19 pattern
- Stable at net and absorbs pace well despite the flexible feel
- Good precision for shaping shots from the baseline
Cons
- Lowest-rated category was power, so it needs an active swing to hit through the court
- Very flexible response felt "noodley" or disconnected to some testers on harder swings
- Thick swingweight (~332) can make it feel less nimble for quick net exchanges and fast serve motions
Voices
— Troy, 4.5-level lefty all-court playtester, Web
I could feel the flexibility of the frame. This racquet played with control and had easy access to topspin.
— Michelle, Open-level aggressive baseliner playtester, Web
The racquet felt a bit noodley, and I felt disconnected from shots.
— Mark, 4.5-level counterpuncher playtester, Web
I never felt bullied by pace from the backcourt.