A guide to Ace Trucks: Which trucks should you buy?

Choosing the right skateboard trucks can feel overwhelming. With varying sizes, materials, and design features like kingpins and baseplates differing across brands, the options can quickly become confusing. To make things simpler, we’re creating brand-specific guides to break down the choices and highlight what’s available. 

This Ace Truck guide isn’t a complete encyclopaedia—personal preference plays a huge role—but we aim to clear up some of the uncertainty and make selecting your next pair of Ace trucks a whole lot easier.

Here’s a breakdown of what makes them a firm shop favourite and how to pick the right pair for your board.

Some Ace info

Ace Trucks Mfg are hailed as some of the best skateboard trucks available, and with good reason. Unlike other truck brands, Ace is independently owned and run by skaters for skaters. Founded by absolute industry legends Joey Tershay and Steve Ruge—both bringing decades of truck expertise and turning know-how to the table—Ace has become a trusted name for top-tier trucks.

What sets Ace Trucks apart is their surf-inspired geometry. This design delivers a looser, more responsive turn, making them a go-to choice for skaters who're after fluid carving or a flowing ride – once you give a pair a go you’ll understand why they get labelled “surfy”. But Ace isn’t just about smooth turns; their trucks are built tough as a boot, using premium materials to stand up to the rigours of all types of skating.

With no frills or gimmicks, Ace Trucks are pure performance, designed for longevity and reliability. Their roster of riders includes top talents like Caspar Brooker, Ville Wester, Jamie Platt, Nick Boserio, Dane Brady, Brian Delatorre, Max Palmer, Eli Reed, Tom Remillard, Kevin Rodrigues, Shin Sanbongi, Ronnie Sandoval, Raven Tershy, Brian Anderson, Sage Elsesser, Kevin ‘Spanky’ Long, Tom Penny and loads more.

For those who demand performance, durability, and unparalleled turning ability, Ace delivers the goods every time. 

Ace Trucks Size Guide

Ace Truck Size	Axle Width (inches)	Deck Size Range (inches)
00	6.50	6.50 - under
11	7.25	7.00 - 7.30
22 & 02	7.75	7.12 - 7.75
33 & 03	8.00	7.75 - 8.125
44	8.25	8.125 - 8.375
55	8.50	8.375 - 8.755
60	8.75	8.50 – 9.00
66	9.00	8.75 – 9.25
77	9.25	9.25 - 9.5
80	10.00	9.5 - 10.5

 

Ace Classic

The original Ace design that put them on the map and easily the backbone of the Ace line up. The ACE Classic is perfect for skaters looking for dependable performance with that distinct ACE surfy turning geometry. Lightweight and ideal for carving or transition skating, the Classic model remains a trusted choice and still is first choice for many of the Ace team riders.

Height: 53mm

Weight: 22 – 344g, 33 – 368g, 44 – 397g, 55 – 412g, 66 – 420g

Ace AF1

The Ace AF1 is the evolution of the brand, engineered to provide next-level strength and performance without losing the signature Ace feel. Years of development have gone into making this the strongest cast truck on the market. Crafted with proprietary 356.2 aluminum alloy, offering a 70% increase in structural integrity and True T6 heat-treated baseplates and hangers for added durability – the AF1 is a real tech step up from Ace, a real doozy.

Not only that but the Ace AF1 also comes in a range of different finishes that might just float your boat. Obviously, polished is the classic but they also offer matte and gold finishes.

Height: 53mm

Weight: 22 – 366g, 33 – 379g, 44 – 387g, 55 – 396g, 60 – 405g,  66 – 420g

Ace AF1 Hollow 

Just when you think Ace trucks couldn’t get better… A lightweight spin on the classic AF1, the Hollow version uses hollow axles and kingpins to shave off precious grams without compromising strength. 

Height: 53mm

Weight: 22 – 340g, 33 – 352g, 44 – 359g, 55 – 368g, 60 – 376g,  66 – 382g

Ace AF1 Low 

Tailored for technical street skaters but really for anyone who prefers a lower truck, the ACE Low provides a reduced ride height while still providing the signature Ace turn and stability.

Height: 49mm

Weight: 22 – 348g, 33 – 361g, 44 – 370g, 55 – 379g, 60 – 388g

Ace Trucks collaborations and Pro models 

Beyond their core lineup, ACE Trucks collaborates with other brands and features pro-model trucks for a range of top skaters. They've teamed up with companies like Theories of Atlantis and Carhartt WIP, resulting in some banging  truck designs and colourways.

 

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Some of the skaters with pro-model ACE trucks include Kevin “Spanky” Long, Brian Anderson, Max Palmer, Raph Langslow, Jake Hayes, and Louie Lopez. These pro-models often feature custom colors, graphics, and sometimes even unique hardware – well worth a look.

More Ace questions?

Check out the full Ace Trucks lineup on the Ace Trucks Collection for all the latest models, including the AF1 and Classic series. Pair them with a set of fresh wheels and bearings for the ultimate ride upgrade!

Still unsure? Pop by the shop, drop us an email or shoot us a DM and we'll give you any more info you need to make a decision.