JOOLA Graf Pro V
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $299.95
Our take on the Graf Pro V
The JOOLA Graf Pro V is a great option for players coming over to pickleball from tennis — especially women’s players. It has the same build as the JOOLA Agassi Pro V, but with a smaller handle, which makes the paddle feel more maneuverable and whippy in the hand.
Is the Graf Pro V worth $299.95?
Yes, if you’re coming to pickleball from tennis. At $299.95 it sits in the premium price range, and you get the full Pro V construction, co-designed with Steffi Graf, in a package that feels quick and lively in the hand.
Who should buy the Graf Pro V?
Former tennis players, women in particular, who want a racket-like paddle that is easy to whip through the ball. It brings the softer, steadier Pro V feel, and the flexing frame helps on touch shots like drops, dinks and resets.
Buy it if
- You're moving over from tennis
- You want a whippy, maneuverable feel
- You want predictable flex on drops and dinks
- You want Pro V tech in a tennis shape
Skip it if
- You prefer a larger handle
- You want a hybrid or widebody shape
- You're watching your budget
How does the Graf Pro V play?
It shares the Agassi Pro V’s build, so the KineticFrame flexes and recovers on impact for a predictable, repeatable launch. The smaller handle makes it whippier in the hand, and an elongated 16mm frame with a 118 swing weight points to reach and power.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Graf Pro V?
Its biggest edge is a whippy, tennis-friendly feel on a predictable frame. The main cost is a premium price and a high swing weight.
Strengths
- Whippy feel from the smaller handle
- Predictable flex from the KineticFrame
- Softer, more controlled Pro V feel
- Tennis-inspired design with Steffi Graf
Trade-offs
- Premium price at $299.95
- High 118 swing weight
- Less maneuverable than shorter shapes
Closest match we’ve tested
JOOLA Graf Pro V vs RPM Friction Pro V2
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing Weight
- 118
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 119
- Twist Weight
- 6.4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the Graf Pro V
What is the JOOLA Graf Pro V?
A tennis-inspired paddle co-designed with Steffi Graf. It shares the Agassi Pro V's build but has a smaller handle, so it feels more maneuverable and whippy.
Who should buy the JOOLA Graf Pro V?
Players coming to pickleball from tennis, especially women, who want a paddle that feels maneuverable and whippy in the hand.
What are people saying about the JOOLA Graf Pro V?
Reviewers call the Pro V line a softer, more controlled and predictable evolution of the springy Pro IV, with KineticFrame flex helping on drops, dinks and resets.
Which JOOLA paddle is considered the best?
The Perseus Pro V is JOOLA's flagship all-court paddle and the signature choice of Ben Johns.
How much does the JOOLA Graf Pro V cost?
$299.95, which puts it in the premium price range for pickleball paddles.
Is the JOOLA Graf Pro V USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What are some JOOLA Graf Pro V alternatives?
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Graf Pro V measured power 83, spin 84, swing weight 118 and twist weight 6.3.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.