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ONIX（ESCALADE SPORTS）
Onix Graphite Z5
Wide body
Weight7.5–8.2 oz (average 7.9 oz)
Thickness11mm
CoreNomex honeycomb
FaceGraphite
Street price$89.99
Onix Graphite Z5isOnix's longtime best-selling model. With an affordable price and stable performance, it's the staple of staples, widely known as the paddle many people first pick up when starting pickleball.
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Spec Overview
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brands | Onix（Escalade Sports） |
| Face material | Graphite |
| Core Material | Nomex honeycomb |
| Shape | Wide body |
| Weight | 7.5–8.2 oz (average 7.9 oz) |
| Thickness | 11mm |
| Price | $89.99 |
| Handle length | 5.0″ |
The Royal Road of Entry Paddles
With a wide-body shape and a wide sweet spot, mishits are few even for beginners. The balance of lightness from the graphite face and rebound from the Nomex core is good, ideal for learning the basic shots one by one.
Recommended for Players Like These
- Complete beginners about to start pickleball
- Those who want a quality paddle while keeping the budget down
- Facilities that want to introduce it as a trial-session or rental paddle
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* The prices, sponsored players, rankings, etc. in this article are information as of June 2026. Please check each official site for the latest information.