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ProKennex · 2022

Ki 5 (260 g) 2022

100.0 · 260 · 34.0

Graphite (Kinetic system). 100 in² head, 260 g unstrung, 34 cm unstrung balance, 16×20 string pattern.

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Verified specs
Specifications checked against the manufacturer's source on 2 Sep 2026.
€149.70 editorial reference price
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Specifications

✓ measured by us · Manufacturer = checked against the maker's sheet · Unchecked = not yet checked
Head size 100 in² 645 cm² Manufacturer
Weight, unstrung 260 g Manufacturer
Balance, unstrung 34 cm 1 pts HL Manufacturer
Swingweight 286 kg·cm² Manufacturer
Stiffness 66 RA Manufacturer
String pattern 16×20 Manufacturer
Length 68.5 cm 27.0″ Manufacturer

Six criteria

calculated from the verified specifications, scored out of 10, shown against the category average
Power 8.0
Solid -0.3 vs category average
Free depth on a short swing
Calculated from 100 in², 260 g, 34 cm, 16×20, RA 66 (spec model v1.0).
Control 8.1
Solid -0.2 vs category average
How closely the ball follows the aim
Calculated from 100 in², 260 g, 34 cm, 16×20, RA 66 (spec model v1.0).
Comfort 7.9
Modest -0.4 vs category average
Shock reaching the wrist and elbow
Calculated from RA 66, 260 g, 100 in² (spec model v1.0).
Spin 8.0
Solid -0.3 vs category average
Revolutions off the string bed
Calculated from 100 in², 260 g, 34 cm, 16×20, SW 286 (spec model v1.0).
Stability 7.3
Modest -0.9 vs category average
Head hold against incoming pace
Calculated from 260 g, 34 cm, 100 in², SW 286 (spec model v1.0).
Manoeuvrability 9.3
Class-leading +0.8 vs category average
Speed through preparation and recovery
Calculated from 260 g, 34 cm, 100 in², SW 286 (spec model v1.0).

Where it wins and loses

against the average for this category
Strengths
Manoeuvrability 9.3 — 0.8 above the average for this category (balance 34.0 cm, 260 g).
Trade-offs
Stability 7.3 — 0.9 below the average for this category (260 g, balance 34.0 cm).
Comfort 7.9 — 0.4 below the average for this category (RA 66, 260 g).
Power 8.0 — 0.3 below the average for this category (100 in² head, RA 66).
Best forQuick hands at the net and late preparation.
Think twice ifYou are still building the strength to swing a heavy frame.
What matters most to you?
Power 8.0 #212 of the 260 we score on power

Below the average for this category — think twice if you already hit long when you go for it.

From 100 in² head, RA 66.

Control 8.1 #173 of the 260 we score on control

Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.

From 16×20, 100 in² head.

Comfort 7.9 #71 of the 92 we score on comfort

Below the average for this category — think twice if you have had elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble.

From RA 66, 260 g.

Spin 8.0 #222 of the 260 we score on spin

Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.

From 16×20, balance 34.0 cm.

Stability 7.3 #260 of the 260 we score on stability

Below the average for this category — think twice if you are still building the strength to swing a heavy frame.

From 260 g, balance 34.0 cm.

Manoeuvrability 9.3 #2 of the 260 we score on manoeuvrability

Above the average for this category, so this frame suits quick hands at the net and late preparation.

From balance 34.0 cm, 260 g.

Read off this product's six criteria against the average for its category — the same numbers shown above, with the specification behind each gap named.

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