JOOLA Graf 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
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
Thickness
12.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
soft-game friendlyfinishes pointsfeature-packed
Touch & Control
- Players often call out calm and predictable when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- 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.
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.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
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$60
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