Onix Z5 Graphite review

Onix calls the Z5 Graphite the most popular paddle in its line, and its specs explain why it shows up in so many community centers. The widebody face is 15.5 by 8.125 inches, the widest here, which Onix says gives it the largest sweet spot of its shapes. A graphite face sits over a 12mm Nomex honeycomb core, and the paddle weighs 7.5 to 8.2 oz. The flared handle mimics a tennis racket, runs 5 inches and has a 4 inch grip circumference. It is approved by USA Pickleball and includes an edge guard. Onix's own snapshot rates it 60% for control and 80% for power. For a new player the wide face is the main benefit. For spin, it falls behind the raw carbon paddles on this list, since a smooth graphite face does not grip the ball the same way.

Who it is for

recreational players who want a forgiving widebody

Price

$89.99 at the Onix US store when checked.

KZ1500-BLU1 $89.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Graphite face over a Nomex honeycomb core
• Widebody shape, 15.5 by 8.125 inches
• 12mm paddle thickness, weight 7.5 to 8.2 oz
• Flared tennis-style handle, 5 inches long with a 4 inch grip
• USA Pickleball approved, edge guard included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Widest face on this list at 8.125 inches
• Strength: Tennis handle shape will feel familiar to tennis players
• Strength: $89.99 on the Onix US store
• Weakness: Smooth graphite face, without the raw carbon spin texture of most paddles here
• Weakness: 4 inch grip may feel thin for larger hands
• Weakness: Nomex core design is older than the polymer cores on newer paddles

Key facts

• Price: $89.99
• Core: Nomex honeycomb, 12mm
• Weight: 7.5 to 8.2 oz
• Shape: Widebody, 15.5 x 8.125 in
• Approval: USA Pickleball

Where it ranks

Onix Z5 Graphite is No. 7 in our Best Pickleball Paddles verdict.