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Graphite Z5
Best for first-paddle widebody pick.
Graphite14mm coreWidebody7.9 ozswing wt ≈108Under $100
74DinkScore
Spec-class ratings
Spin2/5
Power3/5
Control3/5
Forgiveness4/5
Our read
The Graphite Z5 is a graphite-faced widebody build on a 14mm polymer honeycomb. That combination tells you most of the story: the thinner core returns more energy to the ball, which is where its power rating comes from — you give up some plush control in exchange. The face material caps its spin class — fine for flat hitters, limiting for heavy-topspin games.
Who it's for: first-paddle widebody pick. Players with elbow sensitivity should look at our arm-friendly shortlist instead. Cross-shop it inside its price band below, or answer five questions in the Paddle Finder to see whether it actually fits your game.