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
Typical price
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In rankings
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.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- valueValue 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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