Onix Z5 Composite Pickleball Paddle
The Onix Z5 is the original wide-body composite paddle - a long-running favourite for control players and improving beginners.
4.0 / 5
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Highly recommended
Strengths
- Generous sweet spot from the wide-body shape - forgiving for beginners
- Tunes a controlled, consistent feel; not power-first
- Polymer core keeps noise lower than older Nomex builds
Watch outs
- Power output is modest by 2026 standards; aggressive bangers will find it limiting
- Older paddle design means newer carbon-fibre paddles outpace it on spin generation
- Grip size runs small (~4 1/4 inch) and may need an overgrip for bigger hands
£79.99
Typical price - check Amazon UK for live pricing.
- Face material Graphite or fiberglass composite (Z5 Graphite vs Z5 Composite)
- Core Polymer honeycomb (5/8 inch)
- Length 15.5 inches (39.4 cm)
- Width 8 inches (20.3 cm)
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- Face material
- Graphite or fiberglass composite (Z5 Graphite vs Z5 Composite)
- Core
- Polymer honeycomb (5/8 inch)
- Length
- 15.5 inches (39.4 cm)
- Width
- 8 inches (20.3 cm)
- Weight
- 7.5 - 8.2 oz (213-232 g)
- Grip circumference
- 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)
- Grip length
- 5 inches
- USAPA approved
- Yes
- Edge guard
- Yes