The short answer
The Evoke Premier Lightweight is the 7.5-7.8 oz version of the Evoke Premier, a 16 x 8 in Onix tournament paddle, the Lucent RC is an elongated raw-carbon Onix paddle with a 5.7 in handle, and the Stryker 4 Composite is the lower-tier pick here, which Onix pitches at beginner to intermediate players.
Our Top Picks
Onix, which its about page calls “one of the original brands in pickleball” (owned by Escalade Sports), lists 50 products in its paddles collection. Four are picks here: each has Onix’s spec list and a USA Pickleball approved-list entry, and was sold new on Amazon at or below Onix’s regular price on November 9, 2026. One, the Lucent RC, is also a pick in our elongated paddle guide. Other brands: our paddle brands roundup.
Find the Onix paddle for how you play
Pick how you play and what you want to spend. The suggestion is our editorial starting point, drawn from the four paddles below, not a test result.
Compare the 4 Onix paddles
Figures are Onix’s, for the version we link; “USA Pickleball” is the approved-list entry and the date it was added. Face material and size are in each review.
Evoke Premier Lightweight16 x 8 Face, 4 in GripLighter weight, wide face14 mm polypropylene honeycomb7.5-7.8 oz$103.50 Prime
Evidence: owner reports, no independent test
Lucent RCElongated Raw CarbonElongated, carbon face14 mm Hexcell polypropylene7.75-8.25 oz$107.90 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Z710 mm Widebody TaperLighter weight, carbon face10 mm polypropylene honeycomb7.2-7.8 oz$99.99
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Stryker 4 CompositeComposite Starter PaddleBeginners, wide face14 mm polypropylene honeycomb7.0-7.5 oz$44.03 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Is Onix a Good Pickleball Paddle Brand?
It depends on the line. WearTesters (August 2025) played three current Onix paddles that Onix sent, and says “the company had no involvement in the reviews or list”. It scored the Supercell 7.5/10, calling it a great value for a strictly control-oriented paddle, the Hype X 7.5/10 and the Malice DB 7/10, adding of the Malice DB: “Unfortunately though, at its price point, I would consider other options.” None of the three is a pick (see “Not picks” below).
Players split on the older lines. In a 2023 Reddit thread about an Onix V3, one player calls it “a solid entry-level paddle” and another says “Z3 is super outdated.” In a 2025 thread on the Evoke Premier, a former owner writes: “It’s a very outdated paddle…most of the Onix paddles are.” Those comments are about Onix’s older paddles; WearTesters’ scores cover three newer ones.
Onix’s Paddle Lines, Faces and Warranty
Onix files its paddles as Tournament, Performance or Recreational, with faces from DF Composite (Evoke Premier, Malice, Mayhem) and fiberglass (Evoke Pro V2) to graphite (Z5, Supercell) and raw carbon (Lucent RC, Hype X Pro, Theory, Praxis). The Theory, Praxis and Adapt Max have foam cores; most others list polypropylene. Onix says the Malice’s handle “is filled with high-density foam to enhance comfort while reducing vibration” (more: our vibration-reducing paddle guide).
Warranty. Onix’s warranty page covers tournament and performance paddles against workmanship and manufacturer defects for one year from purchase, and recreational paddles for 90 days; both need the original receipt and apply to the original owner only. After its accessory terms, the page adds that normal wear and tear is not covered. Wear in general: how long a paddle lasts.
Not picks. On November 9 the Hype X, Hype X Pro, Supercell, Tremor, Theory, Praxis, Adapt and Aeris were out of stock or not listed on Amazon, and the Malice, Malice DB, Mayhem 16 and Evoke Premier Raw Carbon were out of stock or offered above Onix’s price. The Z5, Z3, Evoke Pro, Outbreak, Mayhem 14, Lucent and other Evoke Premier weights are picks on our other guides. Other brands by budget: paddles under $100 and under $150, and our budget paddle roundup.
How These Four Onix Paddles Were Picked
How this guide was built
from Onix’s product, warranty and about pages and Amazon listings, USA Pickleball approval checked on the approved-paddle list on November 9, 2026, WearTesters’ Onix reviews and Reddit owner threads; we have not tested these products ourselves. No Onix page we read says any of these paddles is no longer eligible.
Sources and their ties
WearTesters earns affiliate commissions. We found no independent play test of the four linked paddles: three reviews rest on Onix’s specs, one on owner reports.
Detailed Reviews
Onix Evoke Premier Lightweight, 16 x 8 Face, 4 in Grip
Lightweight, Red · 14 mm polypropylene honeycomb
Players who want a wide 16 x 8 in paddle in a lighter build and a smaller 4 in grip.
$103.50 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 14:26 UTCVerdict
The 7.5-7.8 oz build of the Evoke Premier, with its own 4 in grip.
Evidence: No independent test; owner reports. r/Pickleball owners: Evoke Premier lightweight, red.
Onix sells the Evoke Premier in Lightweight, Standard and Heavyweight; the Lightweight has a 4 in grip (the others 4.125 in) and its own USA Pickleball entry. Onix says the 16 x 8 in Impact shape is for “slightly increasing reach and maximizing baseline power”, and its own Tech Snapshot rates the Evoke Premier 90% for control and 80% for power and swing speed. Owners report quality problems: the poster of a 2025 Reddit thread, who bought this lightweight red paddle, writes: “Finally caved and got this paddle but I’ve ordered and replaced 4 as they all came in rattling like crazy, handled deformed(1), handle loose(1).” A former owner (version not stated) adds “It tends to have a rattle and the edge guard eventually comes loose,” while another commenter writes “I got that one, the Voyager Pro, and the Malice db16 and don’t have issue with any of them.” More: our light paddle guide. Sold by Amazon.com on November 9.
Specs (Onix Evoke Premier, Lightweight)
- Weight: 7.5-7.8 oz (Onix)
- Core: 14 mm polypropylene honeycomb (Onix)
- Face: DF Composite (Onix)
- Size: 16 x 8 in; handle 5 in; grip circumference 4 in (Onix)
- Warranty: 1 year (Onix, tournament paddles)
- Approval: “Evoke Premier Light”, added 2019-08-15
Pros
- 16 x 8 in face with a 14 mm polypropylene core at 7.5-7.8 oz
Cons
- One owner replaced four rattling units; another says the edge guard comes loose
Who should buy it
Players who want a wide 16 x 8 in paddle in a lighter build and a smaller 4 in grip.
Onix Lucent RC, Elongated Raw Carbon
Black · 14 mm Hexcell polypropylene
Players who want an elongated paddle with a raw carbon face and a 5.7 in handle.
$107.90 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 14:26 UTCVerdict
An elongated raw-carbon Onix paddle with a 5.7 in handle; Onix says the shape adds reach.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Onix.
Onix calls the Lucent RC “built for players seeking elevated performance and greater shot control”, with a “Dual Action Raw Carbon Fiber Face”, a Hexcell polypropylene core and Onix’s ThermoFused construction, and says: “Measuring 16.5” long and 7.5” wide, the Lucent RC is approved by USA Pickleball and is an ideal choice for experienced players looking to step up their performance.” It has a tennis-style handle; more: our paddles for tennis players. Sold by Amazon.com on November 9.
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Specs (Onix Lucent RC, Black)
- Weight: 7.75-8.25 oz (Onix)
- Core: 14 mm Hexcell polypropylene (Onix)
- Face: raw carbon fiber (Onix)
- Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; handle 5.7 in; grip circumference 4.125 in (Onix)
- Warranty: 1 year (Onix, performance paddles)
- Approval: “Lucent RC”, added 2026-05-05
Pros
- Raw carbon face on an elongated 16.5 in paddle with a 5.7 in handle
Cons
- No independent test yet; the 7.5 in face is narrower than the other three picks
Who should buy it
Players who want an elongated paddle with a raw carbon face and a 5.7 in handle.
Onix Z7, 10 mm Widebody Taper
Gray · 10 mm polypropylene honeycomb
Players who want a light widebody paddle with a thin core and Onix's control rating.
$99.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 14:26 UTCVerdict
A thin-core widebody paddle with a carbon-reinforced face, at Onix’s middle price tier.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Onix.
Onix says “The Z7 paddle is perfect for the tournament player that is looking for outstanding value with excellent control and touch,” and its Tech Snapshot rates it 90% for control, 80% for swing speed and 70% for power. Onix’s spec list gives the face as “Graphite Face Reinforced with Woven Carbon Fiber”, its feature list as “Lightweight Carbon Fiber face”. The Amazon listing gives 15.5 x 8.125 in and 7.5-8.2 oz, against Onix’s 15.75 x 7.875 in and 7.2-7.8 oz. No one in a 2024 Reddit thread about it says they own one; replies steer the poster toward thermoformed paddles, and one assumes the Z7 is like the Z5. More: our wide-body paddle guide. Sold and shipped by Hem Logistics, a third-party seller, on November 9.
Specs (Onix Z7, Gray)
- Weight: 7.2-7.8 oz (Onix); Amazon listing: 7.5-8.2 oz
- Core: 10 mm polypropylene honeycomb (Onix)
- Face: graphite reinforced with woven carbon fiber (Onix)
- Size: 15.75 x 7.875 in (Amazon listing: 15.5 x 8.125 in); handle 5 in; grip circumference 4.125 in (Onix)
- Warranty: 1 year (Onix, performance paddles)
- Approval: “Onix Z7”, added 2022-05-03
Pros
- 10 mm core and a carbon-reinforced graphite face at 7.2-7.8 oz, per Onix
Cons
- Sold by a third-party seller, not Onix or Amazon; Amazon’s size and weight differ from Onix’s
Who should buy it
Players who want a light widebody paddle with a thin core and Onix’s control rating.
Onix Stryker 4 Composite, Composite Starter Paddle
Red · 14 mm polypropylene honeycomb
Newer players who want a wide Onix paddle at 7.0-7.5 oz (Onix calls it medium-weight), at a lower tier.
$44.03 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 11:12 UTCVerdict
The lower-tier pick, a composite paddle Onix pitches at beginner to intermediate players.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Onix.
Onix says “The oversized shape offers a calculated, larger sweet spot that is perfect for beginner to intermediate players,” while a feature bullet reads “EVERY LEVEL – Perfect option for beginners and professionals alike”. Its spec list calls the shape “Standard” and the core “Polymer”, while its feature list says “OVERSIZED PADDLE SHAPE” and “POLYPROPYLENE CORE”, and its description calls the face fiberglass. Onix tags it Clearance. It is a separate model, with its own USA Pickleball entry, from the Stryker 4 Graphite in our graphite paddle guide: same shape, size and grip, but a composite face where Onix’s description gives the Graphite a graphite face, and Onix calls this one medium-weight and the Graphite (7.0-7.4 oz) light-weight. In a 2023 Reddit thread, replies to a player weighing it pointed to other brands. Sold by Amazon.com on November 9.
Specs (Onix Stryker 4 Composite, Red)
- Weight: 7.0-7.5 oz, “Medium-Weight” (Onix)
- Core: 14 mm polypropylene honeycomb (Onix feature list; spec list: “Polymer”)
- Face: composite (Onix; its description says fiberglass)
- Size: 15.5 x 7.8 in; handle 5 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (Onix)
- Warranty: 90 days (Onix, recreational paddles)
- Approval: “Stryker 4 Composite”, added 2017-06-01
Pros
- 7.8 in wide composite face at 7.0-7.5 oz, at Onix’s lower price tier
Cons
- 90-day warranty, against a year on the other three; Onix rates it 60% for swing speed, control and power
Who should buy it
Newer players who want a wide Onix paddle at 7.0-7.5 oz (Onix calls it medium-weight), at a lower tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the best Onix pickleball paddle?
It depends on how you play (see the short answer at the top). Onix’s own paddle guide sorts its range into tournament, performance and recreational paddles.
Q. What is the #1 rated or best all-around pickleball paddle?
Ratings vary by reviewer; our roundup of the best pickleball paddles sorts picks from many makers by playing style.
Q. Which Onix paddle is best for beginners?
Onix pitches the Stryker 4 Composite at beginner to intermediate players and files the Z1, Z3 and Recruit paddles as recreational. Other brands: our beginner paddle guide.
Q. Is the Onix V3 paddle still sold?
Onix’s site showed its V3 paddle as sold out on November 9 and lists the V4; we found no in-stock Amazon offer for the Recruit V4.
Q. What about the Onix Z5 Graphite?
The Z5 (Graphite and Mod V2) is a pick in our beginner paddle guide and graphite guide, so it is not repeated here.
Final Verdict
The four differ in shape, core and price tier; match one to how you play with the finder above, or see our hub for pickleball paddles.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
