Fila Graphite
Who This Paddle Is For
all-around
Budget beginner graphite paddle from FILA, sold at Target and Amazon.
About the Fila Graphite
The Fila Graphite is a widebody-shape pickleball paddle with a graphite face over a 13mm core. It comes in around 7.3–8 oz with a 5" grip. Listed price: $49.99.
Playstyle fit: all-around. The widebody shape favors a forgiving sweet spot.
Budget beginner graphite paddle from FILA, sold at Target and Amazon.
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Find My Paddle →Pickle's Take
13mm core, graphite face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 1.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.8 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 10.0 / 10
- Touch
- 2.0 / 10
- Spin
- 1.7 / 10
Bottom 3% of catalog on power
Top 4% of catalog on hand speed
Top 26% of catalog on forgiveness
Bottom 13% of catalog on touch
Bottom 9% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a quick, hands-first style. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fila Graphite USA Pickleball approved?
USA Pickleball approval status for the Fila Graphite is not yet verified. Check equipment.usapickleball.org for the latest status before tournament play.
What's the core thickness of the Fila Graphite?
The Fila Graphite uses a 13mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a graphite face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Fila Graphite best for?
The Fila Graphite is best for players who prioritize a all-around game and prefer a widebody shape, in the 7.3–8 oz weight range.