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Onix Z5 Graphite pickleball paddle
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Z5 Graphite Onix

Pickleball· Z5

GoodUpdated on 10/03/2026
4.6out of 54,954 reviews

The Z5 Graphite is the most popular paddle in Onix history and a classic for those who start taking pickleball seriously. It has a widebody shape of 15.5 x 8.125 inches, a graphite face and a 12 mm Nomex honeycomb core, which gives a firm feel and lively ball exit. It weighs between 7.5 and 8.2 oz, has a 5 inch handle with a tennis-style grip and edge protection. The wide sweet spot forgives off-center errors, and the package balances power and hand speed without requiring refined technique.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
7.9 oz
Core thickness
12 mm
Face material
Graphite
Core
Nomex honeycomb
Width
8.1 in
Length
15.5 in

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • 8.125 in wide shape tends to forgive more off-center hits
  • 12 mm Nomex core usually gives a firm response and lively ball
  • Recommended for beginners and intermediates
  • Approved by USA Pickleball

Cons

  • Graphite face usually generates less spin than raw carbon
  • Nomex core is usually louder than polypropylene
  • 5 in handle may be short for a two-handed backhand
Ideal for
Beginner or intermediate who wants a wide, forgiving paddle with good feel to play regularly.
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate

Specs

Construction
Face materialGraphiteMedium confidence
CoreNomex honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness12 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz7.5 to 8.2 ozMedium confidence
Width8.1 inMedium confidence
Length15.5 inMedium confidence
Grip length5 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4 inMedium confidence
ShapeWideMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%54
Approval from players35%81

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The Most Popular Pickle Ball Paddle On The Market - The Onix Z5 Pickleball PaddleThe Bob & Brad Crew · in English

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4.64,954 reviews
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  • Amazon4.6 · 4,192 reviews

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