Spade vs. Black Ace Pro

Brand

Price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.515.8

Width

7.57.6

Core Thickness

1610

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberToray Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.87.95 - 7.95

Handle Length

5.55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334

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Ace

Ace

2022

Sheridan, Wyoming

3 paddles

ACE Pickleball was started by Will and his colleague Brian McDonaugh after Will, a former competitive tennis player, transitioned to pickleball in 2022 and couldn't find a suitable paddle. Combining Will's playing expertise and Brian's industry experience, they created their high-performance flagship paddle, the Spade.

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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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Black Ace Pro ($178).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Spade 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?

    Spade has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Black Ace Pro (15.8 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

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

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Black Ace Pro has a greater weight (7.95 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Spade has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Black Ace Pro (5.3 inches).

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