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UPA-A Certified and USAP PBCoR .43 Certified
Paddle Weight: Average Weight - 7.8 oz
Paddle Face Material: Textured Carbon Surface Technology
Paddle Core Material: Honeycomb Core
Core Thickness: 16 mm
Paddle Shape: Elongated
Paddle Length: 16 1/2"
Paddle Width: 7 1/2''
Grip Thickness: Standard - 4.125"
Handle Length: Long - 5 1/2''
Stefi Graf Professional Model
TECH-FLEX POWER: Our newest innovation in paddle design, TexFlex technology uses added foam outside the frame for optimal weight distribution and improved flexibility without losing structure. This patent-pending design delivers more power, a larger sweet spot, and extra forgiveness for precise, controlled shots—even on mishits.
HYPER FOAM EDGE WALL: Specialized foam is injected into the perimeter of the paddle, adding weight and stability. This enhances the sweet spot for consistent edge-to-edge performance.
TEXTURED CARBON FIBER: Experience cutting-edge textured carbon fiber surface technology, featuring an advanced finish that boosts durability. This innovative design enhances power, control, and spin, delivering peak performance on the court.
PROPULSION CORE: Patent-pending Propulsion Core technology delivers explosive power on drives, counters, and speed-ups, while providing refined feel and control for resets, drops, and dinks.
NFC ENABLED: Tap your phone to the handle to authenticate your paddle and unlock an exclusive product experience through JOOLA Connect.
The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has unveiled its Interim Certification Program, designed to establish new standards for paddle performance and consistency in pickleball. This initiative evaluates paddles based on Acceptable Deflection Force and Maximum RPMs, both right out of the box and after extended use.
Beginning in 2025, all professional pickleball players competing in UPA events—encompassing those in the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball (MLP)—will be required to use paddles that have received UPA-A approval.
The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has unveiled its Interim Certification Program, designed to establish new standards for paddle performance and consistency in pickleball. This initiative evaluates paddles based on Acceptable Deflection Force and Maximum RPMs, both right out of the box and after extended use.
Description
JOOLA Graf Pro 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
Inspired by the legendary Steffi Graf, this paddle is designed for players who demand precision, power, and control. The JOOLA Steffi Graf Pro Duel delivers professional-level performance with innovative features that maximize your game.
Paddle benefits
The JOOLA Graf Pro 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle is engineered for players who value a blend of power, control, and finesse. At its core, TECH-FLEX POWER technology utilizes foam injected around the frame to optimize weight distribution, ensuring stability and enhanced flexibility. This design expands the sweet spot, offering forgiveness and consistency even on off-center hits.
The HYPER FOAM EDGE WALL further boosts stability and provides edge-to-edge performance, ensuring every shot delivers maximum power and accuracy. Combined with the TEXTURED CARBON FIBER surface, this paddle enhances spin, control, and durability, giving players the ability to dominate rallies and place shots with precision.
The PROPULSION CORE technology ensures explosive power on drives, counters, and speed-ups, while still offering a soft touch for resets, dinks, and drop shots. Its elongated shape and extended 16 1/2” length give players extra reach, while the 5 1/2” handle is perfect for two-handed backhands. The standard 4.25” grip size ensures comfort and control during extended play.
Additionally, this paddle is NFC-enabled, allowing users to authenticate their paddle and access exclusive content through JOOLA Connect. Designed to meet UPA-A certification standards, this paddle is competition-ready and built for the highest level of play.
Warranty
JOOLA warrants the paddles to be free from major defects in workmanship and materials when used for the intended purpose under normal use and conditions FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT ON ORIGINAL PURCHASE* in the United States and Canada. The warranty is non-transferable and only valid to the original purchaser. The warranty does not apply to replacement paddles. Registration on JOOLAUSA.com is required within 14 days of purchase to be eligible for the warranty policy. This warranty covers all manufacturer defects, missing parts, and workmanship.
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About the Brand
JOOLA has dominated the professional table tennis scene in the United States for over 10 years. Partnering with North American Table Tennis (NATT) early on, JOOLA established a strong presence through the North American Tour and NATT‘s flagship event, the North American Teams Championships. Each event in the Tour generally drew in 200 to 300 participants and showcased about 30 JOOLA tables, while the Teams event exposed the brand to nearly 1000 players, who competed on about 150 JOOLA tables. With each successful event, JOOLA grew its fan base and eventually became the most visible table tennis brand in US table tennis.
Beginning in 2012, JOOLA officially began a partnership with USA Table Tennis (USATT), the national governing body for table tennis. Through this agreement JOOLA became the Official Table Sponsor of USATT Tournaments, including the US Open and US National Championships. Held annually during the winter, the US Open attracts international players from all over the world, while the US National Championships is always filled with top US players competing for US titles every summer. Both competitions are major table tennis events in the US and are the association’s two largest gatherings of the sport’s enthusiasts nationwide. Both USATT and JOOLA are genuinely excited about this partnership and hope to further drive table tennis development in the US for generations to come!
In 2019, Sport Squad, Inc., the US-based distributor and licensee of JOOLA for the North American and Brazilian market., announced its acquisition of JOOLA Tischtennis GmbH. Established in 2006 and based in Rockville, MD, Sport Squad, Inc. was founded by Richard Lee out of a love for table tennis. Sport Squad eventually expanded to include 4 different brands dedicated to offering interactive and immersive games and gaming equipment. It is the parent company to JOOLA, iPong, Sport Squad, and Hit Mit. To learn more about Sport Squad, Inc., check out Sport Squad’s website.
With a renewed energy, the JOOLA logo was redesigned and released in 2020 to reflect JOOLA’s continued commitment to excellence. The new stylized J symbolizes a new era and the 3 pillars of the brand as JOOLA strives to take table tennis into the future.
Paddle Properties
| Approved For | UPA-A USAP |
|---|---|
| Color | Black White Red |
| Construction | Thermoformed |
| Core Material | Polypropylene |
| Core Thickness | Thick |
| Deals | Personalization Eligible |
| Experience Level | Intermediate Professional |
| Face Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Grip Size | Standard (4 1/8" - 4 3/8") |
| Handle Length | Long |
| Paddle Shape | Elongated |
| Paddle Weight | Middleweight |
| Player Type | Balanced Power |
| Series | Graf |
| Vendor | JOOLA |
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