JOOLA Agassi Champion 12mm 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
$60
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
Thickness
12.0 mm
Weight
7.8 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- valueValue is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
What people are saying
calm toucheasy pacebite on cutssharp anglesclean responsecomfortable feedbackworth the priceall-court
Touch & Control
- In real play, it shows up as easy to place.
- The common thread: confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
Power
- Putaways come easier than expected—punchy without feeling wild.
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: lively when you step in.
Spin
- Most feedback points to easy to roll topspin.
- It tends to feel confident on angles, especially in hands battles at the net.
Feel
- Players often call out plush without being mushy when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- The feel is described as comfortable over long sessions rather than harsh.
Value
- The common thread: priced like a premium paddle.
- Most feedback points to good value when on sale.
Overall
- Players often call out easy to adjust to when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- The first impression is predictable in play.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
Best offerJOOLA
$60
Best priceIn stock
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