Electrum Model E Max V3 vs ProKennex Black Ace LG
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Electrum Model E Max V3 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 82Power74
- 88Control88
- 86Spin82
- 86Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot86
- 86Stability82
- 72Maneuverability78
- 74Pop70
- 86Touch90
- 88Consistency88
- 78Swing weight70
- 84Twist weight78
- 50Launch angle48
- 82Plow through76
- 78Softness92
Electrum Model E Max V3 vs ProKennex Black Ace LG specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Electrum Model E Max V3 | ProKennex Black Ace LG |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.7 — better | 83.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 109 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Textured carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter | Kinetic core with damping chambers |
Electrum Model E Max V3 verdict
The Max is the widest-body Electrum yet, and the numbers show it: sweet spot 88 and twist weight 84 are both top-quartile. It is a forgiving elongated paddle, which is not a common combination.
ProKennex Black Ace LG verdict
The most arm-friendly build in the database. Softness 92 comes from ProKennex's Kinetic damping, and it is the one paddle we recommend without hesitation for players managing tendon pain.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: ProKennex Black Ace LG scores 92 against 78 for Electrum Model E Max V3 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($200 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
Power
Electrum Model E Max V3 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Swing weight
Electrum Model E Max V3 leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Maneuverability
ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 86.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Black Ace LG, elongated on the Model E Max V3.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Black Ace LG, elongated on the Model E Max V3.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Electrum Model E Max V3
Electrum Model E Max V3 is a narrow pick at this level — power 82 vs 74, plow through 82 vs 76, spin 86 vs 82. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
ProKennex Black Ace LG
ProKennex Black Ace LG is the clearer pick at this level — softness 92 vs 78, forgiveness 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
ProKennex Black Ace LG
Take ProKennex Black Ace LG if you want softness (+14), maneuverability (+6), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProKennex Black Ace LG review →Electrum Model E Max V3
Take Electrum Model E Max V3 if you want power (+8), swing weight (+8), twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Electrum Model E Max V3 review →ProKennex Black Ace LG vs Electrum Model E Max V3 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProKennex Black Ace LG or the Electrum Model E Max V3?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.7 vs 83.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, at 109 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Electrum Model E Max V3. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ProKennex Black Ace LG or the Electrum Model E Max V3?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 measures 82 on power against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG at 88 versus 88. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 scores 86 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 82 for the Textured carbon face on ProKennex Black Ace LG. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Electrum Model E Max V3, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and ProKennex Black Ace LG carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG: 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core with a Textured carbon face. Electrum Model E Max V3: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProKennex Black Ace LG avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Electrum Model E Max V3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProKennex Black Ace LG to the Electrum Model E Max V3?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ProKennex Black Ace LG leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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