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Z5 Mod V2 Graphite Pickleball Paddle

A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.

Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Z5 Mod V2 Graphite Pickleball Paddle
Our grade
Developing
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What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • control
    Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
  • value
    Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
  • Players often call out calm and predictable when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
  • Soft shots land with steady on resets, and resets feel steady on resets.
Power
  • The common thread: easy to generate pace.
  • Most feedback points to quick on putaways.
Spin
  • The face grip shows up as grippy with heavy shape on shaped shots.
  • The first impression is reliable for cut shots.
Stability
  • It tends to feel stable through contact, especially in hands battles at the net.
  • Players often call out forgiving off-center when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Value
  • For the money, people describe the performance as worth it for the performance.
  • The value proposition comes down to a strong pick at its tier.
Overall
  • In real play, it shows up as balanced overall.
  • The common thread: solid across the court.

Phrased for clarity.

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