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Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon Pickleball Paddle4.6
2 sourcesThe Onix Hype X Pro is an elongated, thermoformed paddle with a 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core, a raw T700 carbon fibre face and a 5.5-inch handle, sold at around $120. Pickleball Union gave it 4.25/5 after several weeks of play, praising its hand speed, control and spin while finding power below average. Verywell Fit rated it 4.9/5 and named it best with elongated handle, citing extra reach, a ventilated grip and good spin on serves. It suits beginners and intermediate players who value control and quick hands; hard hitters wanting easy putaways, or players with large hands who dislike thin grips, should look elsewhere.
Strengths
- — Light, evenly balanced paddle that Pickleball Union found fast in kitchen exchanges
- — Generous sweet spot gave precise placement on dinks and cross-court angles
- — Raw carbon face produced plenty of spin despite only average surface grit
Watch-outs
- — Below-average power for putaways and drives from the 14mm core
- — Thin 4 1/8-inch handle with light cushioning may need an overgrip for larger hands
