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Selkirk Ampec Epic VS Onix Graphite Z5

Product Name

Selkirk – Amped Epic

Onix Graphite Z5
Product Image Selkirk – Amped Epic Onix Graphite Z5
Price $150.00 $90.00
Our Rating 8.0 9.0
Brand Selkirk Onix
Category Paddles Paddles

Overview

Year 2021 2018
Skill Level Beginner to Pro Beginner to intermediate
Pros 🟢 Controllable
🟢 Speedy
🟢 Spinnable
🟢 Well-weighted 🟢 Powerful
🟢 Controlled
🟢 Accurate
🟢 Durable
🟢 Reliable
Cons 🔴 Overpriced
🔴 Fragile-handle
🔴 Dead-spots 🔴 Heavy
🔴 Bulky
🔴 Fragile (at the neck design)
🔴 Sub-par (in impact absorption)
🔴 Lightweight (which may affect impact absorption)

Properties

Core X5 Polymer honeycomb Nomex honeycomb
Surface FiberFlex (fiberglass) Graphite
Medium Weight 7.9-8.4 oz. 7.9 oz. (224 Grams)
Light Weight 7.3-7.8 oz.
Edge Guard Low-profile vinyl edge trim 1/4″ overlapping paddle face

Size

Paddle Length 15 3/4″ 15 1/2″ (394mm)
Paddle Width 8″ 8-1/8″ (203mm)
Core Thickness 9/16″ 9/16″ (14mm)

Grip

Grip Length 5 1/4″ 5″
Grip Style Perforated cushion Perforated cushion
Grip Circumference 4″ (Thin Grip) 4 1/4″ (Medium) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8″ 4 1/4″ (Medium) Actual grip sizes may vary up to 1/8″