Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Pro Kennex XF: Bought this paddle because of my tennis elbow. It ended up being the best paddle I have ever used. It has helped with my elbow and my game. I highly recommend the XF
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ProKennex Black Ace XF Pickleball Paddle
85Universal Acclaim
The ProKennex Black Ace XF is widely praised for its exceptional power and pop, with most reviewers highlighting its lightweight design and ability to generate impressive ground strokes and volleys. However, opinions on power consistency are mixed—some find it requires precise sweet-spot contact, and a few report quality concerns like unusual cracking sounds or disappointment with accessories and noise levels.
Sentiment Breakdown
62 positive / 25 neutral / 13 negative
Pros
- Exceptional power and pop off the paddle
- Lightweight design enables quick exchanges
- Excellent for ground strokes and volleys
- Good control despite high power output
- Helps reduce tennis elbow strain
Cons
- Requires precise sweet-spot contact for full power
- Very loud sound on ball contact
- Quality concerns: unusual cracking sounds reported
What Reviewers Mention
Power
75% of reviews
Lightweight
38% of reviews
Control
25% of reviews
Sweet Spot
13% of reviews
Build Quality
13% of reviews
Specifications
| Core Thickness | 11 mm |
|---|---|
| Surface Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Shape | Elongated |
Where to Buy
Most Recent Reviews: Showing 8 reviews
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
ProKennex Black Ace XF: My favorite paddle, very powerful, also it’s not difficult to control as people thought of. I love it. The XF made my singles play even more powerful now.
Pickleball Central
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40Generally Unfavorable
Black Ace xf: Made an unusual cracking sound when you hit the ball. Seemed broken, faulty. Prefer the pro model.
Pickleball Central
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80Universal Acclaim
Loud!: This is a very good paddle! I've been using a Kinetic pro speed for a couple of years, but I wanted one with a longer handle. The paddle face is also larger, but it isn't heavy. It is also giving me the power I want, but boy, you hear it! It's got pop! It's an expensive paddle, and I'm disappointed that it didn't come with a paddle cover.
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Great Power Paddle: I love the power that I can generate in my ground strokes and volleys that I have with this paddle. I am able to volley balls back over the net that I was not able to do with other paddles. I had a lot of pop ups from the power of this paddle when I first started playing with this paddle. I am having less pop ups after weeks of drilling, but I know that I will need more weeks of drilling with this paddle to even have less pop ups.
Pickleball Central
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80Universal Acclaim
Black Ace FX: Crazy power in this paddle. I,m still somewhat of a banger but the ball really pops off the paddle. Need to be a experience player to handle this model. I.m getting use to it and it is a big advantage on ground strokes and at the kitchen.
Pickleball Central
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80Universal Acclaim
Black Ace XF: The paddles is weighted well and I enjoy the soft touch for resetting points. However as a paddle that I’ve heard other rave about the power they get, I don’t see it. I find I have to hit the sweet spot dead center to get the same power I experience from other paddles. I feel like I’m playing with a 16mm paddle. Same experience with the spin. Not nearly as much as other paddles I have tried. The kinetic system does definitely help with some shock absorption and would recommend it f
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
ProKennex Black Ace XF: Great paddle with lots of pop. Real light which makes it good for quick exchanges at the kitchen.
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