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 | Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 | ProKennex Black Ace LG |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.9/100 | 83.1/100 |
| MSRP | $150 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | $150 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 109 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Textured carbon |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
- Tracked range
- $150 – $156
- Typical (median)
- $153
- All-time low
- $150
- 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™
- Power7274
- Control9288
- Spin8082
- Forgiveness8688
- Sweet spot8786
- Stability8282
- Maneuverability8178
- Pop6870
- Touch9190
- Consistency8988
- Swing weight5670
- Twist weight7678
- Launch angle5848
- Plow through6676
- Softness8892
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 · ProKennex Black Ace LG
Verdicts
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
The reference control paddle for players who do not want the weight of a 20 mm build. Touch scores trail only the Luxx.
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.