Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Malice Raw Carbon | Onix Praxis |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Touch players | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Power hitters | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 9.5 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Onix Praxis rates 10 to the Onix Malice Raw Carbon’s 8.
- On spin, the Onix Praxis is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.5.
- The Onix Malice Raw Carbon also leads on control, 9.5 to 9.
- On sweet spot, the Onix Malice Raw Carbon is ahead: 10 vs 9.5.
- Different shapes: the Onix Malice Raw Carbon is standard and the Onix Praxis is elongated.
- Price: the Onix Praxis costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Pick the Onix Malice Raw Carbon if you want more control and a bigger sweet spot.
Choose the Onix Praxis if you want more power, more spin and a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Onix Malice Raw Carbon | Onix Praxis |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.75–8.25 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Elongated |
| Length | 16 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 8 in | 7.5 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm (14 mm version also available) | 16 mm (13 mm version also available) |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | Endurafoam solid foam core |
| Face | Raw carbon fiber | T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5 in | 5.4 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $249.99 | $169.99 |
| 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 Malice Raw Carbon or the Onix Praxis?
On our spec-based scale the Onix Praxis scores higher (9.5 vs 9.0). By player type, the Onix Praxis suits power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Onix Malice Raw Carbon or the Onix Praxis?
The Onix Praxis rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 8).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Malice Raw Carbon or the Onix Praxis?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (9.4).
Are the Onix Malice Raw Carbon and Onix Praxis approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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