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Buy the Kuikma PPR 100 to test the waters; upgrade to the Onix Z5 the moment you're playing weekly.
Two budget-to-mid pickleball options that map cleanly onto different stages of player development. The Kuikma PPR 100 at £20-30 is the cheapest paddle in the UK — polymer honeycomb core, fibreglass face, 12mm thick, standard shape. It's the test-the-sport paddle.
The Onix Graphite Z5 at £60-80 is a long-running classic — widebody shape, Nomex honeycomb core, graphite face, 14mm thick, 220-235g. Big sweet spot, excellent feel, trusted by intermediate players for years.
Clear advice:
The Z5 is admittedly heavier than newer carbon paddles and the Nomex core is a more dated tech, but at £60-80 it's still a credible intermediate buy with proven longevity. The Kuikma physically can't deliver the spin or control once you start playing real matches.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Beginner | Intermediate |
| Weight | 210-225g | 220-235g |
| Shape | Standard | Widebody |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Nomex honeycomb |
| Surface | Fibreglass | Graphite |
| Grip Size | 4" | 4 1/4" |
| Core Thickness | 12mm | 14mm |
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The main differences are: Weight: Decathlon Kuikma has 210-225g vs 220-235g. Shape: Decathlon Kuikma has Standard vs Widebody. Core: Decathlon Kuikma has Polymer honeycomb vs Nomex honeycomb. Overall, the Decathlon Kuikma PPR 100 Pickleball Paddle is best for beginners while the Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle suits intermediate players.
The Decathlon Kuikma PPR 100 Pickleball Paddle is the better choice for beginners thanks to its forgiving design and accessible price point. The Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle is aimed at intermediate players and may be more demanding to use effectively.
The Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle (£60-80) costs more than the Decathlon Kuikma PPR 100 Pickleball Paddle (£20-30). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are intermediate players, the extra investment in the Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle can pay off.