ONIX Graphite Z5 vs Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
The ONIX Graphite Z5 and Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro differ most on power and control. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $79.99▲ | $179.99 |
| PowerDerived | 55▲ | 38 |
| ControlDerived | 46 | 58▲ |
| SpinDerived | 45 | 45 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 65▲ | 61 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 13 | 21 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 12 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Graphite | Graphite |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Nomex | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.5" | 15.8" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8"▲ | 7.9" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 4.9" | 5"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.8 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 19.8 cm | 20.2 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2016 | 2021 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Power
- ONIX Graphite Z5 scores 55 against 38 — 17 points of more pace on drives and put-aways.
- Control
- Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro scores 58 against 46 — 12 points of more predictable dinks and resets.
- Core thickness
- 12mm against 14.3mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Price
- ONIX Graphite Z5 is $100 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
ONIX Graphite Z5
- You want power (55/100)
- Budget matters — it's $100 less
$79.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
Choose the
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
- You want control (58/100)
$179.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
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