Overview
With roots that extend back 40 years to the original Black Ace 93, this racquet features the legendary engineering of one of the game's most experienced racquet manufacturers. At nearly 11.8 ounces strung and boasting a mid 320's RDC-swingweight, the Black Ace 315 feels a tad more stable than the 300 gram version, but it still packs enough speed for the aggressive all-court player. As part of the new Ace Station series, this racquet's synchronized technologies are designed to deliver more control and feel than racquets in the Q+ and QuadFocus lines (both more power oriented). In addition to its time-tested Kinetic Technology, which uses movable mass to increase stability and power, the Black Ace features FlexLogic to help the racquet bend optimally at impact. The upshot, according to ProKennex, is reduced head deformation at impact combined with increased dwell time, giving the shot-maker heightened command over the ball. Other notable technologies include a Kinetic Comfort Handle System which reduces harsh vibrations for a cleaner feel at impact. From the baseline the Black Ace 315 combines outstanding ball feedback with very easy targeting on full swings. It comes around fast for the weight while managing to feel stable against higher levels of pace. It's also very spin-friendly, and the touch on volleys is spot on. Aggressive servers will have enough control to swing for power. With its impressive combination of stability, precision and feel, the Black Ace 315 is an obvious choice for experienced players.
Specifications
Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm² | ||||
Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
Strung Weight:11.8oz / 335g | ||||
Balance: 12.59in / 31.98cm / 7 pts HL | ||||
Swingweight: 325 | ||||
Stiffness: 56 | ||||
Beam Width: 21mm / 21mm / 21mm | ||||
Composition: SpiralTech Graphite | ||||
Power Level: Low | ||||
Stroke Style: Full | ||||
Swing Speed: Fast | ||||
Racquet Colors:Yellow/Black | ||||
Grip Type: ProKennex Synthetic | ||||
String Pattern:
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String Tension: 50-65 pounds |
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Customer Reviews
Awesome arm-friendly frameHelped me fix my tennis elbow in two years. 4.0 player. I use hybrid natural gut and soft poly combo. Highly recommended.
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Pinnacle of a comfortable player’s racquetNothing like it. I must have 100 racquets, all purchased looking for an advanced player’s racquet, searching for comfort no matter what string I have in it; this is the one. Best in feel, dwell time and comfort.
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Previous Feedback
Comments: A great racquet and one that plays very much like an arm-friendlier version of the Pure Strike 100 in a 20mm beam. It has better than average stability and you can put in any string you want and it rewards what you put in. The only gripe is the lack of feel. Definitely a keeper.
From: Ron, 11/25/20
Comments: The specs on this frame made me very curious, especially stiffness of 56. There is nothing even close to this on the market. Got a package of two today and couldn't wait to try them. Wow. No, Wow. The best racquet I've ever hit with. Great spin potential. I'm a life long ProKennex user, since my tennis elbow days of the early 90s. I have all versions of 5G, Q Tours, Redondos, etcetera. The closest one to the Black Ace is Q+ Tour 315, but this one is more stable, more forgiving, and the feel of the Black Ace 315 is incredible. My today opponent's nearly 100 mph groundstrokes posed no problems, even though this is a sub 12 ounces racquet. This has not just exceeded, it blew away my expectations! In the long line of arm-friendly frames, this one shines the brightest!
From: Gennady, 9/22/20