JOOLA
Graf Champion 12mm
A pickleball paddle from JOOLA.
Spec-based interpretation
What the specs may mean on court
At 12 mm, the core thickness is commonly associated with a more controlled, softer response when thicker and a firmer, more direct response when thinner. That is thinner than this catalog's 16 mm median.
Its listed average weight is 7.8 oz. Static weight can affect how quickly a paddle feels to move and how substantial it feels through contact; swing weight and balance matter too. It is lighter than this catalog's 8 oz median.
The 5.5 in handle leaves more room for players who use a two-handed backhand.
This is a comparison of documented specifications and common equipment tradeoffs, not a playtest or a claim about this paddle’s individual feel.
Product specifications
Dimensions & handling
Thickness12mm
This paddle12mm
Median16mm
Average weight7.8 oz
This paddle7.8 oz
Median8 oz
Length16.5 in
This paddle16.5 in
Median16.5 in
Width7.5 in
This paddle7.5 in
Median7.5 in
Handle length5.5 in
This paddle5.5 in
Median5.5 in
Grip circumference4.13 in
This paddle4.13 in
Median4.13 in
Materials & build
FaceSandblasted Fiberglass
Approval & warranty
CertificationsUPA-A certified
Warranty12mo (registration required)