Onix
Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon
Control players who want a softer, damped feel
Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Lucent RC | 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 Lucent RC 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).
- The Onix Lucent RC also leads on spin, 9.5 to 8.5.
- The Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon also leads on sweet spot, 10 to 9.
- Different shapes: the Onix Lucent RC is elongated and the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon is standard.
- Core thickness: 14 mm for the Onix Lucent RC against 16 mm (14 mm version also available) for the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon. The thinner Onix Lucent RC should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Onix Lucent RC costs less at each brand’s own store.
- Tournament play: only the Onix Lucent RC is on the USA Pickleball approved list.
The Verdict
Go with the Onix Lucent RC if you want more power, more spin and a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.
Pick 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 Lucent RC | 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 | Hexcell polypropylene | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Dual Action raw carbon fiber | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.7 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 Lucent RC or the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon?
On our spec-based scale the Onix Lucent RC scores higher (9.0 vs 8.8). By player type, the Onix Lucent RC 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 Lucent RC or the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon?
The Onix Lucent RC rates higher for power on our scale (9.5 vs 7).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Lucent RC 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 Lucent RC and Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon approved for tournament play?
Only the Onix Lucent RC is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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