GRAFTON Orbit 1.0: SW 121, conservative ~2,050–2,100 RPM peer band (not PRH lab), USAP, $175 or $140 with code PRH (20% off). Power-first — not a fast-hands kitchen paddle.
The Verdict
Power-first elongated floater from GRAFTON.
Two-handed roll dinks felt natural on the 5.6" handle. After thorough on-court evaluation, the GRAFTON Orbit 1.0 is a strong fit for aggressive all-court and baseline players who want grafton max-power elongated at a strong prh discount — see category scores below for power, control, spin, and feel.
If you're comparing it against other foam-core paddles, it's one of several great foam core paddles we've played this year.
Specs
| Price (with code) | $140 with code PRH |
| Stock Price | $175 |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Thickness | 16mm |
| Core | Floating polypropylene honeycomb (per GRAFTON PDP) |
| Face | Hybrid glass fiber + RAW T700 carbon fiber |
| Weight | 7.8–8.1 oz |
| Grip Length | 5.6" / 4.125" |
| Swing Weight | 121 |
Performance Scores
On-Court Feel
Firm forward contact on drives — the floating honeycomb core adds a little dwell versus stiff thermoformed builds without feeling mushy on blocks.
Spin sits in a conservative 2,050–2,100 RPM peer band for this elongated carbon class, not elite grit tier; roll dinks need intentional brush.
Swing weight 121 is the real story: great for baseline commitment, slow for kitchen hand battles. The 5.6" handle helped two-handed roll dinks feel natural in our sessions.
Performance & Testing
The GRAFTON Orbit 1.0 went through our standard on-court protocol - drills, rec play, and at least one tournament match. Scores reflect consensus feedback, not a single reviewer's opinion.
Grit & Durability
Raw T700 hybrid face — strong initial bite; long-term grit is closer to peel-ply class than PermaGrit. GRAFTON lists 30-day trial on the PDP.
Who It's For
Power elongated bargain hunters with PRH who accept heavy swing weight.
Skip if you need fast kitchen hands or 2,300+ RPM spin — look at foam or grit-tier paddles instead.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong power positioning
- USAP + PBCoR 0.42
- $140 with PRH
- 5.6" handle for two-handers
- 30-day trial + cover
Cons
- SW 121 — slow kitchen hands
- TW 6.2 off-center penalty
- Spin figure is our peer estimate, not in-house RPM
- Only elongated v1.0
- Peel-ply class durability
Bottom Line
Reachable power at $140 with PRH and respectable class-average spin.
We will tighten the RPM band if we complete a full PRH spin measurement pass on Orbit.
PRH is 20% off — $140 at checkout when the code applies.
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Common questions
What is the promo code for the GRAFTON Orbit 1.0?
Our code is PRH (Save 20%). Paste it at checkout on graftonpickleball.com after you open the shop link from this review or our deals page.
How much does the GRAFTON Orbit 1.0 cost with PRH?
List price is $175; with PRH you pay $140. Prices can change on the brand site — we update reviews when we catch a shift.
Is the GRAFTON Orbit 1.0 tournament legal?
Our notes from testing: USAP · PBCoR 0.42. If you play sanctioned events, double-check the current list on USA Pickleball or your tour before you buy.
Who is the GRAFTON Orbit 1.0 for?
Aggressive all-court and baseline players who want GRAFTON max-power elongated at a strong PRH discount
How much spin does the GRAFTON Orbit 1.0 generate?
We list spin around ~2,050–2,100 from a conservative peer band for this face and shape — not a number we measured in-house yet.