JOOLA Graf Pro IV

The Graf Pro IV uses a 16mm honeycomb core beneath a textured carbon-fiber face. Its 16.5-inch length and 7.5-inch width create an elongated profile, while the 5.5-inch handle gives you extra room for a two-handed backhand or tennis-style grip. The listed weight is 7.8 ounces, though other listings put the average closer to 8.1 ounces, so check the seller's exact specification.

The Graf shape extends the sweet spot toward the upper edges and bottom corners. Reviewers also describe the Pro IV construction as more stable and forgiving, with added lower-paddle foam helping expand the sweet spot and increase flex. That combination should appeal if you want reach and consistency without choosing a very heavy paddle. USAP approval makes it suitable for sanctioned play.

This paddle fits a controlled attacking style. The elongated shape gives you extra reach on wide balls, serves, and baseline drives, while the 16mm core favors a solid, stable response. Its textured carbon-fiber face is intended to support spin, and reviewers describe the Graf as especially suited to nuanced control and precise net play.

The longer profile and handle are less appealing if you need the quickest hand exchanges at the kitchen. Choose it if you value reach, spin, and accurate placement more than maximum compactness. The extended sweet spot can also help when your contact drifts toward the upper or outer part of the face.