Condition

8

10: New
9: Mint
8: Excellent
7: Good
6: Fair
5: Average
4: Below Average
3: Poor

| Rarity

8

10: Impossibly rare
9: Extremely rare
8: Hard to find
7: Fairly rare
6: Uncommon
5: Common
<4: Big Seller

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About This Racket

ProKennex, established in 1978 by founder Lo Kunnan initially produced wooden badminton rackets in Taiwan before venturing into tennis and squash, introducing the one of the very first mid-size graphite tennis rackets in 1980 and graphite squash rackets in 1983. The company made a claimed a breakthrough in racket technology with the launch of the KINETIC in 1994, a shock-reducing layup.

The 1984 Golden Ace was one of the original and best of the Wood Aces which also included the Red Ace and Blue Ace. It came with either a Graphite Face or Boron Face and was superb quality. Indeed having played with the Golden Ace I would hand on heart say it is one of the best wooden rackets of all time! The Golden ace was prices at £63 in 1986

Boron Ace–100% graphite
Black Ace–100% graphite
Silver Ace–80% graphite, 20% Fiberglass
Bronze Ace–60% graphite, 40% Fiberglass
Copper Ace–40% graphite, 60% fiberglass

This was their advert copy “

“Pro Kennex is one of the largest manufacturers and developers of racquets – tennis, squash, soft tennis, racquetball and badminton – in the world. And now they announce the ultimate weapon range for Australia. As a leading innovator in racquet development, Pro Kennex has developed a sophisticated material technology in the full range of materials utilized in racquet sports: wood, aluminum, graphite, composition, boron, and fiberglass. In leading the industry in the manufacturing field, in research and development of materials, production efficiencies and materials technology, Pro Kennex is a leader in composite technology. The Kennex split-sized technology offers more control, larger sweet spot, lower vibration and arm fatigue and speed to the player. This game fatigue has been greatly reduced due to the development of Pro Kennex composite materials at a reasonable price. And we back our racquets with a full year frame guarantee. Pro Kennex is a world ahead.“

The Silver Ace This exciting weapon combines our unique construction technology creating a tennis racquet unlike any other. The Silver Ace is ideal for players who want the zip and stiffness of graphite with the flexibility and resilience of fiberglass. Our balance and handle system absorbs vibration and lessens the strain on joints and muscles.

The Golden Ace The racquet of tomorrow, with four graphite fibers running through the main frame. This provides the player with extra strength and durability. The Kennex balance and handle system also reduces vibration and absorbs stress, making this racquet ideal for the aggressive player. It gives the on-the-court performance of fiberglass.

The Black Ace A weapon of nearly limitless energy and power. The result of putting today’s highest performance graphite materials into the most state-of-the-art frame. There’s even a vibration-absorbing bumper strip to protect strings and the frame. Designed to meet the demands of top seed mid-size graphite tennis racquet”

Specifications (👋 not yet accurate….check back soon)

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