Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Engage Encore Pro EX | ProKennex Black Ace LG |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.9/100 | 83.1/100 |
| MSRP | $130 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | $130 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 109 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Fiberglass composite | Textured carbon |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Engage Encore Pro EX
- Tracked range
- $130 – $135
- Typical (median)
- $132.50
- All-time low
- $130
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
ProKennex Black Ace LG
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power7074
- Control8888
- Spin7482
- Forgiveness8988
- Sweet spot9086
- Stability8082
- Maneuverability8478
- Pop6670
- Touch8690
- Consistency8588
- Swing weight5070
- Twist weight7478
- Launch angle6848
- Plow through6076
- Softness9092
Bars listed in the order Engage Encore Pro EX · ProKennex Black Ace LG
Verdicts
Engage Encore Pro EX
A soft, light, extremely forgiving paddle that has quietly become the default recommendation for players over 60.
ProKennex Black Ace LG
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.