Core material
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
- 3,618
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 4,693 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,100
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,618 of the 4,693 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 705 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- Franklin Sports81 · 2%
- JOOLA79 · 2%
- HEAD56 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball49 · 1%
- Wilson39 · 1%
- Selkirk38 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk35 · 1%
- Paddletek34 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 246 | 81% |
| 2022 | 404 | 85% |
| 2023 | 863 | 88% |
| 2024 | 1,136 | 88% |
| 2025 | 634 | 70% |
| 2026 | 143 | 29% |
* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed core material.
All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infmarc | SUMERIAN AND FIRE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2025 | |
| Infmarc | S.A.F. EPIC | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2025 | |
| Franklin Sports | Carbon F7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| addict. | Infinity X | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Hybrid | Hybrid blend | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Zephyr 80 Wide 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Zephyr 80 Wide 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Phantom 60 Extend 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Phantom 80 Extend 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Phantom 80 Extend 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Triple Ace | HORIZON ULTRA-S | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Triple Ace | Horizon Ultra-L | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| Friday | FRIDAY-LABS-10 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Mark | unMarked | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Gaba | GOLD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Bolduel | THORVIGOR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Amoswiz | P-2DC08 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Wika | TITAN | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Jonel | Typhoon16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Jonel | Bolt 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Ultimate | Elite Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Other | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| Enhance Pickleball | SweetSpot Team | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| Blue Cut | SpinX Force | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| POC POC | TITAN PRO1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| Jeonpickleball | PANDA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| Forehand Paddles | F1 Air | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| Goosepick | Signature Pick | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 25, 2025 | |
| Alliat | ASC.i3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 21, 2025 | |
| Pixxl | APEX - PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 21, 2025 | |
| PlayMade | Play Maker | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 20, 2025 | |
| Tribe | APACHE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| ARTI | Exotic Tripimal | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| ARTI | ARTI Fiberglass | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| Banger Pickleball | Procomp | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| Air | SWIFT | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.3 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| Slamopus | T700 Carbon Fiber S1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Raptor 20 Wide 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 18, 2025 | |
| Bthree2 | sWINg POWER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.8 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Mar 17, 2025 | |
| Revolin | BioFLX+ Drift Pure | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Mar 17, 2025 | |
| KUL | T700 Hyperion | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 17, 2025 | |
| Amakirk | AMK VT TOUR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Prolux | FIRE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Volair | Canvas 1 Forza 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Kozi Athletics | Zen Force | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.8 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Kozi Athletics | Sleeper Pro Air | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.8 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Kozi Athletics | Elite 1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Kozi Athletics | Novice | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Fura | Extreme velocity | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| PIXA Pickleball | Renegade | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Zephyr 20 Extend 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Hndrd | Phantom 20 Wide 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 13, 2025 |
Infmarc
SUMERIAN AND FIRE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2025
Infmarc
S.A.F. EPIC- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2025
Franklin Sports
Carbon F7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
addict.
Infinity X- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
Hndrd
Zephyr 80 Wide 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
Hndrd
Zephyr 80 Wide 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
Triple Ace
HORIZON ULTRA-S- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
Triple Ace
Horizon Ultra-L- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
Friday
FRIDAY-LABS-10- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Mark
unMarked- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Gaba
GOLD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Bolduel
THORVIGOR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Amoswiz
P-2DC08- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Wika
TITAN- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Jonel
Typhoon16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Jonel
Bolt 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Ultimate
Elite Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
Enhance Pickleball
SweetSpot Team- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2025
Blue Cut
SpinX Force- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2025
POC POC
TITAN PRO1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2025
Jeonpickleball
PANDA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2025
Forehand Paddles
F1 Air- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2025
Goosepick
Signature Pick- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2025
Alliat
ASC.i3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 21, 2025
Pixxl
APEX - PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 21, 2025
PlayMade
Play Maker- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 20, 2025
Tribe
APACHE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2025
ARTI
Exotic Tripimal- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2025
ARTI
ARTI Fiberglass- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2025
Banger Pickleball
Procomp- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2025
Air
SWIFT- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2025
Slamopus
T700 Carbon Fiber S1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2025
Hndrd
Raptor 20 Wide 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 18, 2025
Bthree2
sWINg POWER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2025
Revolin
BioFLX+ Drift Pure- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2025
Amakirk
AMK VT TOUR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Prolux
FIRE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Volair
Canvas 1 Forza 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Kozi Athletics
Zen Force- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Kozi Athletics
Sleeper Pro Air- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Kozi Athletics
Elite 1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Kozi Athletics
Novice- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Fura
Extreme velocity- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
PIXA Pickleball
Renegade- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Hndrd
Phantom 20 Wide 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.