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Polypropylene Honeycomb Pickleball Paddles

Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used paddle core. The plastic cells absorb impact, which gives a quiet, soft and forgiving feel that suits control and touch play.

By the numbers

Approved paddles
2,072
Brands
775
Approved list total
5,398

Core material is listed for only 2,742 of 5,398 approved paddles, too few for a reliable percentage, so we show counts only.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddles
202352
20241,189
2025658
2026173

All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • DECATHLON

    POWER DYN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 3, 2026

  • DECATHLON

    HYBRID DYN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 3, 2026

  • DECATHLON

    CONTROL DYN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 3, 2026

  • VANTA

    STRIKE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 30, 2026

  • Onix Sports

    Aeris
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 30, 2026

  • Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Tour Flash FT 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 21, 2026

  • Success

    S2911
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 21, 2026

  • Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods)

    Dragon Slayer Carbon
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Oct 19, 2026

  • Duole

    kairos gen2
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 19, 2026

  • Paddletek

    Phoenix Firestorm 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 15, 2026

  • PRO-SPIN

    Boost GFS 14MM
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Oct 15, 2026

  • PICKBLITZ

    STORM
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 13, 2026

  • Astes

    Architect Ultra
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 5, 2026

  • Gearbox

    Pressure X 8M
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 1, 2026

  • 2nd Serve Pickleball

    Momentum
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 29, 2026

  • MFO

    Zen-Infinity II
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 29, 2026

  • Pickletimes

    Rally
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 17, 2026

  • Joysent

    Horizon S1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.2 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Sep 15, 2026

  • BLENCAYZ

    CRONUS PRO
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 10, 2026

  • Proton

    Series 3 - Project Coyote
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 28, 2026

  • Engage Pickleball

    Pursuit Pro2 Widebody
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Widebody
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 27, 2026

  • DinkFast

    VGS-1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 27, 2026

  • Protech XP

    MODEL Y
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 27, 2026

  • KAIWIN

    KIVIX MAGIC
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 19, 2026

  • Paddletek

    Phoenix Talon 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2026

  • Chips &Dinks

    ELEVATE ONE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2026

  • Mint

    Cannon X
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2026

  • PRO-SPIN

    Boost
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Aug 15, 2026

  • Allwake

    AW-C7-CE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 15, 2026

  • Franklin Sports

    Raw Control RC1 16MM
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 7, 2026

  • Franklin Sports

    Raw Power RP1 16MM
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 7, 2026

  • DawnTiger

    Rising
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 7, 2026

  • Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Elongated
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Tour Bloom 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Tour Flash LH 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Engage Pickleball

    Pursuit Pro2
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Bosino

    STARTER
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Orca Paddle Company

    Ignite
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10.4 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Orca Paddle Company

    Drive
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10.4 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Orca Paddle Company

    Wave
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10.4 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Bosino

    Performer
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • YoPals

    Cyclone 007
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • SIWPC

    Dante 2.0
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Jeonpickleball

    PRODIGY
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 6, 2026

  • Franklin Sports

    Gem Carbon
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 23, 2026

  • Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Tour Flash 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2026

  • Ramsports

    Typhoon Widebody 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Widebody
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2026

  • neonic

    ember ultra
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2026

  • Branded Pickleball

    BP Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2026

  • Branded Pickleball

    BP Classic
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2026

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