Onix
Onix Malice
The Onix Malice is a medium-weight, 14mm composite paddle built toward control and touch. It suits players who want steady placement at the kitchen while keeping enough weight for firm drives.
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Overview
The Malice combines a composite face with a polypropylene honeycomb core. Its 14mm core is the control version in the Malice range, while the standard shape measures 16 inches long and 8 inches wide. At 7.8–8.2 ounces, it should offer a balanced mix of stability and manageable swing speed.
The 5-inch tennis-style handle has a 4.25-inch circumference. That medium grip may feel secure for average-sized hands, but it gives you less room to adjust than a longer handle. The composite face and polypropylene core are designed around touch, power, and pop. An independent review found the paddle stronger for control than raw power.
Play style
This paddle fits a measured game built around placement, resets, and controlled attacks. The 14mm core points toward more touch than the thicker Max Control version, while the medium weight still supports solid drives from the baseline.
Its 16-inch length can give you useful reach at the kitchen and on wide balls. The composite face may suit players who want some pop without moving to an all-out power setup. Choose another paddle if your game depends on maximum spin, since the listed face is composite rather than raw carbon fiber.
Best for
- Players making a first upgrade toward better control and touch
- Players who value kitchen placement over maximum power
- Players who want a medium-weight paddle for both drives and quick exchanges
- Players with average-sized hands who prefer a medium grip
Look elsewhere if
- Players seeking the strongest possible power from the baseline
- Players who need a smaller or larger grip than 4.25 inches
- Players whose game depends heavily on textured-face spin
- Players who prefer a softer, more flexible paddle feel
Strengths
- The 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core is the control-focused option in the Malice range
- The composite face and core are intended to combine touch, power, and pop
- The 7.8–8.2-ounce weight offers a useful middle ground between stability and maneuverability
- The 16-inch length provides extra reach for kitchen exchanges and wide balls
- An independent review found stronger control than power
Things to consider
- The composite face is less specifically suited to spin than a raw carbon fiber surface
- The 4.25-inch grip may not fit players with notably smaller or larger hands
- The 14mm control model may feel less forgiving for players who want maximum control
- Players focused on explosive baseline power may find the balance too control-oriented
- The tennis-style handle may not suit players who prefer a conventional pickleball handle shape
Specs
| Brand | Onix |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz |
| Core thickness | 14 mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Composite |
| Face material | Composite |
| Shape | Standard |
| Length | 16 in |
| Width | 8 in |
| Handle length | 5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Tennis-style handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.