ONIX Graphite Z5 vs Pro Kennex Pro Flight
The ONIX Graphite Z5 and Pro Kennex Pro Flight differ most on spin and core thickness. 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▲ | $189.95 |
| PowerDerived | 55 | 55 |
| ControlDerived | 46▲ | 45 |
| SpinDerived | 45 | 79▲ |
| ForgivenessDerived | 65 | 68▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 13 | 26 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 12 mm | 11 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Graphite | Toray carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Nomex | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.5" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 4.9"▲ | 4.875" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.8 oz | 8 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 19.8 cm | 20.1 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2016 | 2019 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Spin
- Pro Kennex Pro Flight scores 79 against 45 — 34 points of more bite on brushed shots.
- Core thickness
- 12mm against 11mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Face
- Graphite against Toray carbon — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Price
- ONIX Graphite Z5 is $110 cheaper at MSRP.
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ONIX Graphite Z5
- Budget matters — it's $110 less
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$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.
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