The ZN-3A is the heavyweight of the ZN series of paddles. This vertical iambic key weighs approximately 5 pounds 6 ounces and uses 4 large diameter feet for stability. It has been updated to include 3 ball bearings per lever arm.

The ZN-4 is built on a 3/4" x 3 1/2" w x 3" d base and uses the 3 mounting point bearing plates. It weighs 2 pounds 14 ounces and uses 4 large diameter feet for maximum stability.

The ZN-4A has been updated to a 3/4" x 3 1/2"w x 3" d base and also incorporates the larger feet as shown on the ZN-4.

The ZN-5A is the round base version of the ZN-4A. It has a 3/4" thick x 3 1/4" diameter brass base and uses 4 feet for maximum stability. Please note that this key can also be built with the 3 mounting point bearing plates which covers the center post as seen on the ZN-4 model.

The ZN-5B is mounted on a 4 inch diameter brass base. It weighs in at 3 pounds 8 ounces and uses the longer fingerpieces and 4 large diameter feet.

The ZN-8 is built on a 3/4" x 3" diameter brass base. It has 4 feet for maximum stability, uses 3 ball bearings per lever arm and has
the 3 mounting point bearing plate.

The ZN-8 SPECIAL EDITION features a 3/4" x 3" bronze base with black bearing plate and posts. It has 3 ball bearing per lever arm. The key has 4 feet for maximum stability.

The ZN-8A has the same base and features of the ZN-8 but uses the smaller bearing plate with the large center post.

The ZN-9 has a 3" x 3 1/2" brass base and weighs 2 pounds 11 ounces. It incorporates the large diameter feet giving it maximum stability.

The ZN-9A has a new base size. It is now on a 3/4" x 3"w x 2 1/2"d base which improves the stance and looks of the key. It also uses 3 ball bearing per lever arm like the ZN-8, ZN-8A, and ZN-9. The ZN-9A can be built with the small bearing plate showing the center post or the larger 3 mounting point bearing plate which encloses the center post. Please specify your choice when placing your order.

The ZN -QRP has been given a new base size. It is now on a 3/4" x 2 1/4" w x 2" d base. It weighs approximately 1 pound 4 ounces and now uses the 3 mounting point bearing plate. It has 3 ball bearings per lever arm. This key would also serve well as a portable or home station key occupying very little real estate on
your desk.

The ZN-SL has been upgraded with a new base size to make the selection process easier. It is now on a 3/4" thick x 3 1/2" wide x 3" deep base and weighs in around 2 pounds, 14 ounces with 4 large diameter feet for stability (see photo). It can be built with either a single fingerpiece (coarse black only) or with 2 fingerpieces (choice of standard colors) as shown. Please specify whether you want a single fingerpiece or 2 fingerpieces when placing your order.

The ZN-SLR is the round version of the single lever paddle ZN family. It is built on a 4 inch diameter brass base approximately 3/4 " thick. It weighs in at 3 pounds 6 ounces and uses 4 large diameter feet for maximum stability. It can be built as shown with a single fingerpiece or with 2 seperate fingerpieces as can be seen on the ZN-SL model.