Onix Graphite Z5 vs HEAD Radical Elite
Our call: Onix Graphite Z5 (DinkScore 74 vs 70) — but the per-spec wins below can flip it for your game.
★ Our pick
Onix
Graphite Z5
first-paddle widebody pick
74DinkScore
Spin2/5
Power3/5
Control3/5
Forgiveness4/5
HEAD
Radical Elite
casual rec players on a budget
70DinkScore
Spin2/5
Power3/5
Control2/5
Forgiveness3/5
| Spec | Onix Graphite Z5 | HEAD Radical Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Graphite | Fiberglass |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Thickness | 14mm | 11mm |
| Shape | Widebody | Standard |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 108 | 110 |
| Price band | Under $100 | Under $100 |
| Arm-friendly | No | No |
The verdict
Buy the Onix Graphite Z5 if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 74 to 70 and is the stronger fit for first-paddle widebody pick.
Buy the HEAD Radical Elite if its strengths match your game — it's built for casual rec players on a budget. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.