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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle (lighter weight).
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SWORD & SHIELD J1
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Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle
Fast hands-leaning
Key differences
- Weight: Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle is lighter by 19g (8.1 oz (230 g) vs 8.8 oz (249 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Face material: PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER vs Textured Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
Price$309
Weight8.8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Price$315
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
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These paddles differ in price, weight and materials.
Price:$309 – $315
Weight:8.1 – 8.8 oz
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Showing 4 meaningful differences
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
$309.00
Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$315.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$131 rangeSWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
$309.00
Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$439.95
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.7 oz rangeSWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
8.8 oz (249 g)
Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Graf Pro Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Textured Carbon Fiber
How we detect differences
We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:
- Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
- Thickness: 1mm or more difference
- Price: $20 or more difference
- Materials: Any difference in core or face material

