Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 vs ProKennex Black Ace LG
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 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
- 90Control88
- 89Spin82
- 84Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot86
- 82Stability82
- 76Maneuverability78
- 76Pop70
- 88Touch90
- 86Consistency88
- 70Swing weight70
- 80Twist weight78
- 50Launch angle48
- 80Plow through76
- 80Softness92
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 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 | Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 | ProKennex Black Ace LG |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.4 — better | 83.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 109 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 — 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 carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit | Textured carbon |
| Core material | Specialized polymer honeycomb | Kinetic core with damping chambers |
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 verdict
Engage's most balanced Pursuit yet. The Omni grit face holds spin longer into a paddle's life than most raw carbon, which matters more than peak-day RPM numbers.
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 80 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, maneuverability, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProKennex Black Ace LG is $30 cheaper at $200.
Softness
ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 12 points (92 vs 80).
Power
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Spin
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
Pop
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
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 (84.3 vs 85.1 on the weighted index). Take ProKennex Black Ace LG and keep the $30.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take ProKennex Black Ace LG and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Power
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 is a narrow pick at this level — power 82 vs 74, spin 89 vs 82, plow through 80 vs 76. Swing weight 113 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
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 80, forgiveness 88 vs 84. 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?
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0
Take Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 if you want power (+8), spin (+7), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 review →ProKennex Black Ace LG
Take ProKennex Black Ace LG if you want softness (+12), forgiveness (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProKennex Black Ace LG review →Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 vs ProKennex Black Ace LG FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 or the ProKennex Black Ace LG?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.4 vs 83.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, at 109 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 or the ProKennex Black Ace LG?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 measures 82 on power against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG. That comes from a 16 mm Specialized polymer honeycomb core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 at 90 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?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 scores 89 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face, against 82 for the Textured carbon face on ProKennex Black Ace LG. In practice a 7-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0, with 6.5 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG costs $200, $30 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0: 16 mm Specialized polymer honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face. ProKennex Black Ace LG: 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0, 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 Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 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. Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProKennex Black Ace LG to the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ProKennex Black Ace LG leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $230 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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