Onix Malice DB Open Throat Raw Carbon 16mm
$269.99
About the Onix Malice DB Open Throat Raw Carbon 16mm
Malice variant with Double Bridge rubber insert - reduces vibration while adding power. Open-throat design. For aggressive baseline players who want power + dampening.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: Onix direct and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onix | $269.99 | In stock | Buy on Onix (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- —
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 6.6 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Onix Malice DB Open Throat Raw Carbon 16mm in our database
Its handle length (5 in) is shorter than 95% of the 139 other 16 mm paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Malice DB Open Throat Raw Carbon 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 40% (31% same) | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Length | 16 in | shorter than 73% (9% same) | 144 other 16 mm paddles |
| Handle length | 5 in | shorter than 95% (5% same) | 139 other 16 mm paddles |
| Weight within Onix | 8 oz | heaviest (tied) | 8 paddles from Onix |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Onix Sports Onix Malice DB 16”. Date added on the list: Dec 1, 2022.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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