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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Weight | 215-225g | 220-235g |
| Shape | Elongated | Widebody |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | Nomex honeycomb |
| Surface | Carbon fibre with MaxGrit | Graphite |
| Grip Size | 4 1/4" | 4 1/4" |
| Core Thickness | 16mm | 14mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Franklin Signature has 215-225g vs 220-235g. Shape: Franklin Signature has Elongated vs Widebody. Core: Franklin Signature has Polypropylene honeycomb vs Nomex honeycomb. Overall, the Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle is best for advanced players while the Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle suits intermediate players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players and the Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle suits intermediate players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle (£140-160) costs more than the Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle (£60-80). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle can pay off.