Grafton Orbit 1.0 Elongated (16mm)

Description

Grafton Orbit 1.0 Elongated (16mm)

Floating core. Forward power. Full reach.

The Grafton Orbit 1.0 takes a different approach to power delivery in a 16mm elongated paddle. Rather than a standard thermoformed core bonded directly to the face, the Orbit uses Floating Core Construction – the polypropylene honeycomb sits engineered to float within the paddle structure, increasing energy return through contact and generating a firm, lively pop that conventional builds at this thickness rarely match. The result is an elongated 16mm that plays livelier and more forward than you might expect from the spec sheet.

The face pairs hybrid glass fibre with RAW T700 carbon fiber, blending the softer, more connected feel of fiberglass with the spin texture and durability of raw carbon. At 16.5″ x 7.5″ with a 5.6″ handle supporting two-handed backhands, the Orbit is built for attacking players who want reach, court coverage and the leverage to load up on drives and overheads. A swing weight of 121 adds meaningful plow-through on groundstrokes. USAP approved, PBCoR 0.42.

Key Features

• Floating Core Construction – polypropylene honeycomb core engineered to float within the frame for improved energy transfer and dwell time
• Hybrid Glass Fiber + RAW T700 Carbon Fiber face – blends the connected feel of fiberglass with the spin texture of raw carbon
• Elongated 16.5″ x 7.5″ shape – maximum reach for court coverage, overheads, and angled drives
• High swing weight (121) – strong plow-through and momentum for aggressive baseline attackers
• 5.6″ handle – supports two-handed backhands and serve power generation
• USAP approved, PBCoR 0.42 – competition-legal for sanctioned tournament play

Specifications

• Brand: Grafton Pickleball
• Shape: Elongated
• Core Thickness: 16mm
• Core Material: Floating Polypropylene Honeycomb
• Face Material: Hybrid Glass Fiber + RAW T700 Carbon Fiber
• Length: 16.5″
• Width: 7.5″
• Handle Length: 5.6″
• Grip Circumference: 4.125″
• Weight Range: 7.8 – 8.1 oz
• Swing Weight: 121
• Twist Weight: 6.2
• PBCoR: 0.42
• Approval: USAP

The Grafton Orbit 1.0 takes a different approach to power delivery in a 16mm elongated paddle. Its Floating Core Construction keeps the polypropylene honeycomb separate from the frame, increasing energy return through contact and generating a firm, lively pop that standard thermoformed builds at this thickness struggle to match – an interesting option for attacking players who want reach and punch without stepping up to a thinner, faster paddle.