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Aethos Pickleball Paddles

Approved paddles
3
First approval
Oct 6, 2023
Latest approval
May 12, 2026
On the list, all time
3
includes decertified and removed

Core material

Of 3 approved paddles with a listed core

  • Polypropylene honeycomb2 · 67%
  • Foam1 · 33%

Core thickness

Of 3 approved paddles with a listed thickness

  • 16 mm2 · 67%
  • 14 mm1 · 33%

Shape

Not stated on the official listings.

All approved Aethos paddles

  • M3 ARES
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    May 12, 2026
  • M2 Valkryie
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    May 19, 2025
  • M1 Legion
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 6, 2023

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.