JOOLA Pro V vs ProKennex Black Ace Ovation
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
The value vs. premium matchup
The JOOLA Pro V's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the ProKennex Black Ace Ovation's 11mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. ProKennex Black Ace Ovation is the value pick at $100. JOOLA Pro V is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | JOOLA Pro V | ProKennex Black Ace Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8.4 oz | 7.9–8 oz |
| Shape | Hybrid | Compact |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 11mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb with Kinetic System |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Single-piece textured Toray carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.3" | 5.4" |
| Price | $299.95 | $100 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. JOOLA Pro V is listed at 8–8.4 oz; ProKennex Black Ace Ovation at 7.9–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the ProKennex Black Ace Ovation is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. JOOLA Pro V has a 16mm core; ProKennex Black Ace Ovation has a 11mm core, so the JOOLA Pro V core is 5mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. JOOLA Pro V measures 16.2" × 7.6"; ProKennex Black Ace Ovation measures 16.1" × 7.75" (hybrid vs compact). The JOOLA Pro V is 0.1" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. JOOLA Pro V has a 5.3" handle; ProKennex Black Ace Ovation has a 5.4" handle, so the ProKennex Black Ace Ovation handle is 0.1" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. JOOLA Pro V lists its face as Carbon fiber; ProKennex Black Ace Ovation lists Single-piece textured Toray carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. JOOLA Pro V lists its core as Polymer honeycomb; ProKennex Black Ace Ovation lists Polypropylene honeycomb with Kinetic System. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
JOOLA Pro V
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
ProKennex Black Ace Ovation
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 11mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…
- ✓you swing through the ball
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
Pick the ProKennex Black Ace Ovation if…
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
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