ONIX Z5 Graphite vs Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 73Power76
- 76Control82
- 62Spin74
- 82Forgiveness84
- 84Sweet spot85
- 70Stability77
- 88Maneuverability82
- 80Pop79
- 70Touch76
- 74Consistency80
- 44Swing weight52
- 62Twist weight70
- 70Launch angle64
- 56Plow through64
- 74Softness82
Specs
| $70 | Price | $80 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 7.8 oz |
| 102 | Swing weight | 106 |
| 5.5 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| widebody | Shape | hybrid |
| Graphite composite | Surface | Fiberglass composite |
| 5 in | Handle | 5 in |
ONIX Z5 Graphite verdict
The paddle that introduced a generation to pickleball. It is fast and cheap, but the thin Nomex core is loud and dated next to modern polymer builds.
Selkirk SLK Evo Hybrid 2.0 verdict
A genuinely balanced sub-$100 paddle. Nothing about it is elite, but nothing is a liability either, which is rare at this price.