Onix
Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon
League players stepping up to a raw carbon paddle
$119.99at Onix Pickleball
Ratings Head to Head
Onix Hype X Pro Raw CarbonOnix Malice Raw Carbon
Power9.58
Control89.5
Spin9.58.5
Sweet spot910
Research score9.09.0
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon | Onix Malice Raw Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Touch players | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Spin players | 9.2 | 8.8 |
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 Raw Carbon’s 8.
- The Onix Malice Raw Carbon also leads on control, 9.5 to 8.
- Spin goes to the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon (9.5 vs 8.5).
- Sweet spot goes to the Onix Malice Raw Carbon (10 vs 9).
- Different shapes: the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon is elongated and the Onix Malice 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 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.
The Verdict
Pick 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 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 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 | $249.99 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
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 Raw Carbon?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 9.0. By player type, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon suits power hitters and spin players better, while the Onix Malice Raw Carbon suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Onix Malice Raw Carbon?
The Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon rates higher for power on our scale (9.5 vs 8).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Onix Malice Raw Carbon?
The Onix Malice Raw Carbon scores higher for beginners (9.4 vs 8.8), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon and Onix Malice Raw Carbon approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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