Onix
Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon
League players stepping up to a raw carbon paddle
$119.99at Onix Pickleball
Onix
Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon
Control players who want a softer, damped feel
$269.99at Onix Pickleball
Ratings Head to Head
Onix Hype X Pro Raw CarbonOnix Malice DB Raw Carbon
Power9.57
Control89.5
Spin9.58.5
Sweet spot910
Research score9.08.8
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon | Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Touch players | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Spin players | 9.2 | 8.6 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon rates 9.5 to the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon’s 7.
- Control goes to the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon (9.5 vs 8).
- Spin goes to the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon (9.5 vs 8.5).
- On sweet spot, the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon is ahead: 10 vs 9.
- Different shapes: the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon is elongated and the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon is standard.
- Core thickness: 14 mm for the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon against 16 mm (14 mm version also available) for the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon. The thinner Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon costs less at each brand’s own store.
- Tournament play: only the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon is on the USA Pickleball approved list.
The Verdict
Choose the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon if you want more power, more spin and a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.
Choose the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon if you want more control and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon | Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75–8.25 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Standard |
| Length | 16.5 in | 16 in |
| Width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm (14 mm version also available) |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb (Reactive Honeycomb Core) | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Raw carbon fiber | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $119.99 | $269.99 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Not listed |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon?
On our spec-based scale the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon scores higher (9.0 vs 8.8). By player type, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon suits power hitters and spin players better, while the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon?
The Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon rates higher for power on our scale (9.5 vs 7).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon?
The Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon scores higher for beginners (9.2 vs 8.8), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon and Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon approved for tournament play?
Only the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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