Onix
Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon
Control players who want a softer, damped feel
$269.99at Onix Pickleball
Selkirk
Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)
Touch players who prioritize dinks, resets and spin
$200at Selkirk
Ratings Head to Head
Onix Malice DB Raw CarbonSelkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)
Power76
Control9.59.5
Spin8.59.5
Sweet spot109.5
Research score8.88.6
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Touch players | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Power hitters | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Spin players | 8.6 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon rates 7 to the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)’s 6.
- Spin goes to the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) (9.5 vs 8.5).
- The Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon also leads on sweet spot, 10 to 9.5.
- They tie on control (9.5).
- Core thickness: 16 mm (14 mm version also available) for the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon against 19 mm for the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic). The thinner Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) costs less right now (see the prices above).
- Tournament play: only the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is on the USA Pickleball approved list.
The Verdict
Pick the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon if you want more power and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a power hitter.
Choose the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) if you want more spin, a lower price and tournament approval, especially if you’re a spin player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon | Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Length | 16 in | 15.85 in |
| Width | 8 in | 7.85 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm (14 mm version also available) | 19 mm |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | X7 Thickset polymer honeycomb |
| Face | Raw carbon fiber | Florek carbon fiber with InfiniGrit texture |
| Handle length | 5 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $269.99 | $200 (list $280) |
| USA Pickleball approved | Not listed | 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 Malice DB Raw Carbon or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
On our spec-based scale the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon scores higher (8.8 vs 8.6). By player type, the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon suits beginners and power hitters better, while the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) suits spin players better.
Which has more power, the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
The Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon rates higher for power on our scale (7 vs 6).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon or the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic)?
The Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon scores higher for beginners (9.2 vs 9.0), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Onix Malice DB Raw Carbon and Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) approved for tournament play?
Only the Selkirk LUXX Control Air with InfiniGrit (Epic) is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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