Onix — Padel & Pickleball Equipment UK

Onix has been making pickleball paddles since 2005 — a long-tenure brand in a market that's only really existed at scale for a decade. The Z5, Evoke, and Stryker lines are well-regarded composite paddles that compete on price below Selkirk and JOOLA while delivering on the fundamentals (sweet spot, surface texture, weight distribution).

For UK pickleballers, Onix is the brand for buyers who want recognised quality without paying flagship prices. The Z5 at £80-110 is one of the most popular entry-intermediate paddles globally and is well-stocked on Amazon UK. The Evoke Premier sits at £140-180 and is a credible step up.

Onix is less aggressive on R&D than Selkirk or JOOLA — they aren't pushing thermoforming, raw spin, or gen-3 surface textures the same way. Trade-off: cheaper price, more conventional paddles. For someone playing twice a week not chasing pro-tour spec, it is plenty.