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$99.95$69.95
A wide, soft, honest paddle. Huge sweet spot and gentle on the arm — the classic "learn the game right" pick.
widebodymidgraphite facebeginner-approvedarm-friendly
Power4/10
Control7/10
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ONIX
Z5 Graphite
The bestseller that got a generation hooked. Loud nomex pop and a classic widebody shape — lively but demanding on off-center hits.
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Option one — buy new
$89.99
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Specs
- Shape
- Widebody (forgiving sweet spot)
- Weight
- Midweight (7.6–8.3 oz) (7.8–8.2 oz)
- Core
- Nomex (loud, lively pop)
- Face
- Graphite (touch + control)
- Grip circumference
- 4.25"
- Price
- $89.99
The honest read
Power7/10
Control6/10
Forgiveness7/10
beginner-approved
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