Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro | ONIX Z5 Graphite |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 74.7/100 | 73.6/100 |
| MSRP | $60 | $70 |
| Best tracked price | $60 | $70 |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 104 | 102 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Core | 13 mm | 11 mm |
| Shape | standard | widebody |
| Surface | Textured fiberglass | Graphite composite |
| Handle | 4.9 in | 5 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
- Tracked range
- $60 – $62
- Typical (median)
- $61
- All-time low
- $60
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
ONIX Z5 Graphite
- Tracked range
- $70 – $73
- Typical (median)
- $71.50
- All-time low
- $70
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7073
- Control7876
- Spin6662
- Forgiveness8482
- Sweet spot8684
- Stability7270
- Maneuverability8688
- Pop7480
- Touch7270
- Consistency7674
- Swing weight4644
- Twist weight6462
- Launch angle6970
- Plow through5456
- Softness7874
Bars listed in the order Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro · ONIX Z5 Graphite
Verdicts
Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
A starter paddle with a famous name on it. Perfectly serviceable for the first few months of play, and easy to hand down once you upgrade.
ONIX Z5 Graphite
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.