Onix
Onix Lucent
The Onix Lucent is an elongated composite paddle with a tennis-racket-inspired handle. It suits players who want extra reach, familiar two-handed backhands, and a balanced mix of power, control, and touch.
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Overview
The Lucent uses a polypropylene honeycomb core and Pure Force Composite Face. Onix describes this combination as balancing power, control, touch, and responsiveness. The composite face should also feel more forgiving than the Lucent's raw carbon version, according to reviewers.
Its elongated shape adds reach for defensive shots and overheads. The tennis-racket-inspired handle can feel natural if you use a two-handed backhand. The 4.12-inch grip circumference is relatively compact, so check that it suits your hand. It is USA Pickleball approved.
Play style
This paddle fits players who mix baseline drives with controlled placement. The elongated shape supports reach and leverage, while the composite face is intended to provide reliable power without giving up control. Reviewers describe it as the more forgiving choice compared with the raw carbon version.
The polypropylene core supports touch and responsiveness for soft shots. The composite face also offers consistent spin, but players seeking the strongest possible spin response may prefer a textured raw carbon face. The longer shape can help with two-handed backhands and extended reach, though a compact shape may feel easier to move quickly.
Best for
- Tennis players bringing a two-handed backhand into pickleball
- Players upgrading from an entry-level paddle
- Baseline players who want reach for drives and overheads
- Players who want a forgiving composite feel
- Players who need more reach on defensive shots
Look elsewhere if
- Players specifically seeking the strongest raw-carbon spin response
- Players who prefer a compact paddle for quicker hand exchanges
- Players whose hands suit a larger grip circumference
- Players wanting a widebody shape and its broader hitting area
Strengths
- Elongated shape provides added reach and leverage
- Tennis-racket-inspired handle supports familiar two-handed backhands
- Composite face offers a forgiving feel and controlled spin
- Polypropylene honeycomb core supports touch and responsiveness
- USA Pickleball approved for tournament play
Things to consider
- The elongated shape may not suit players who prioritize compact hand speed
- The composite face will not offer the same textured spin emphasis as the raw carbon version
- The 4.12-inch grip circumference may feel small or large depending on your hand
- The longer profile may feel less natural if you prefer a widebody paddle
Specs
| Brand | Onix |
|---|---|
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Composite |
| Face material | Pure Force composite |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Grip circumference | 4.12 in |
| Handle | Tennis-racket-inspired handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: weight, core thickness, length, width, handle length.
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