55
Power
45
Control
79
Spin
68
Forgive
ONIX
Graphite Z5
The widebody classic. Thin nomex-era core and a graphite face — dated against modern paddles, but still the most-sold shape in the sport.
ControlBeginnerBudgetClassicWidebody
Performance profile
How these are calculatedPower55
Control46
Spin45
Forgiveness65
Swing weight index13
These are estimates, not measurements
We calculate these scores from the manufacturer's published specifications using a formula we publish in full. Nobody has swung this paddle on our behalf and nobody has put it on a swing weight machine. Treat them as a way to compare paddles consistently — not as lab data.
Full specifications
| Core thickness | 12 mmManufacturer Spec |
|---|---|
| Face material | GraphiteManufacturer Spec |
| Core material | NomexManufacturer Spec |
| Shape | WidebodyManufacturer Spec |
| Length | 15.5"Manufacturer Spec |
| Width | 8"Manufacturer Spec |
| Handle length | 4.9"Manufacturer Spec |
| Grip circumference | 4.25"Manufacturer Spec |
| Static weight | 7.5–8.2 ozManufacturer Spec |
| Swing weight index | 13/100Derived |
| Balance point | 19.8 cm from buttDerived |
| Thermoformed | NoManufacturer Spec |
| Unibody handle | NoManufacturer Spec |
| Edgeless | NoManufacturer Spec |
| USAP approved | Yes — listed Dec 2011Manufacturer Spec |
| Released | 2016Manufacturer Spec |
Specs last verified against the manufacturer: not yet verified
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