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Onix Z5

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Onix Z5 — Onix pickleball paddle

The Onix Z5 is a standard-shape paddle from Onix, built with a 13mm Nomex honeycomb core and a fibreglass face. Static weight is 7.6oz, grip circumference 4.25", handle length 5". MSRP $80 USD.

Iconic budget paddle. Older Nomex core means louder hits, shorter dwell time, but unbeatable price.

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Full spec table

BrandOnix
Released2018-01-01
Static weight7.6 oz
Core thickness13 mm
Core typeNomex honeycomb
Shapestandard
Grip circumference4.25"
Handle length5"
Face materialfibreglass
Build generationGen 2
MSRP$80 USD

Tournament approval status

OrganisationStatus
USA Pickleball✓ Approved
PPA Tour✓ Approved
APP Tour✓ Approved

Approval status is verified against each org's published equipment list. Verify with the primary source before any sanctioned event — use our Banned Paddle Tracker for the live status.

Compared to spec-similar paddles

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Selkirk SLK Halo Control

16mm core · standard · 7.8oz · $130

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