Black Ace Pro vs. Rush

Brand

Price

$178|Click for an updated price
$99.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.816.4

Width

7.67.5

Core Thickness

1016

Core Material

Polypropylene Honeycomb???

Facing Material

Toray Carbon Fiber16

Weight (Low-High)

7.95 - 7.957.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.35.4

Handle Grip Circumference

44.125

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PROKENNEX

PROKENNEX

2022

Encinitas, CA

10 paddles

PROKENNEX is one of our favorite paddle brands

The Black Ace that ProKennex has got insane power and the edge-less design is pretty sweet, imo. It's got a 10mm core, aka more power than most paddles. I like this brand for this paddle alone.

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Diadem

Diadem

2015

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

13 paddles

Diadem Sports, founded in 2015 in Pompano Beach, Florida, is driven by a vision that goes beyond just producing tennis rackets and pickleball paddles. As the last American tennis brand, they focus on innovation, creating products like the Solstice Power string with patented Star Core Technology. Their philosophy, "Live to Play," underscores the importance of sports as a means to foster physical fitness, social connection, and human engagement. Diadem's mission is to redefine the game while celebrating the joy and simplicity of play, connecting people through tennis and pickleball.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Black Ace Pro is more expensive ($178) than Rush ($99.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Rush has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Black Ace Pro (10 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Rush has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Black Ace Pro (15.8 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Black Ace Pro has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Rush (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Black Ace Pro has a greater weight (7.95 oz) than Rush (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Rush has a greater handle length (5.4 inches) than Black Ace Pro (5.3 inches).

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