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
- 3,639
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 4,723 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,104
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,639 of the 4,723 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 675 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- Franklin Sports82 · 2%
- JOOLA79 · 2%
- HEAD57 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball49 · 1%
- Wilson39 · 1%
- Selkirk38 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk37 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethos | Dunamis Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Dec 13, 2024 | |
| Rally | Rally Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 13, 2024 | |
| REV Pickleball | Zeus | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 11, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Club | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Volk | KL SPECTER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Prolux | BEAT | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Jolle Pickleball | Power Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Vitaluxe | CT-A200 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Spicy Dill Sports | Ghost | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Impact | Eclipse | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Impact | Spin Light | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Impact | Power Grip | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| 3rdshot | Oberon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Combat Paddles Company | Katana Pro Edition | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Dazeal | PULSE CONTROL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Gilton | GT-ARENA(Sunset-Red) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Gilton | GT-FAMILY(Grand-Blue) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Gilton | GT-FAMILY(Silver-White) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Penguin | Core Collection | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Paddlecraft | GENESIS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Dec 8, 2024 | |
| Robust Pickleball | R.E.D | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 8, 2024 | |
| Jojolemon | SHARK 100 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 8, 2024 | |
| wakdop | SU7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 8, 2024 | |
| Basky's | PRISONER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Enhance Pickleball | Banger | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Agassi Champion 12mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Everyday Social | The ASAMA SPEED | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Body Helix | FLIK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Dynasty Brand | Middleweight Champ T700 Toray Power Boost 2x | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Echo HX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 4, 2024 | |
| Pokhon | MA-03 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 3, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar Rise Pro 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar Rise Pro 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Prism V7-LH 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 1, 2024 | |
| Pikkl | SPSKSP13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Other | Dec 1, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2kc | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | Sword & Shield C2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series One | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| VELO Pickleball | Edge | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Movemint II | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Movemint 1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Mademoiselle | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Monsieur | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Magnifique | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Mon Marteau | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Mon Mirroir | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Shot3 | Genesis Pro Ai | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Impact | Ice | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Impact | Carbo Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Dazeal | BLAST CONTROL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 |
Ethos
Dunamis Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 13, 2024
Rally
Rally Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 13, 2024
REV Pickleball
Zeus- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 11, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Club- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Volk
KL SPECTER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Prolux
BEAT- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Jolle Pickleball
Power Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Vitaluxe
CT-A200- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Spicy Dill Sports
Ghost- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Impact
Eclipse- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Impact
Spin Light- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Impact
Power Grip- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
3rdshot
Oberon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Combat Paddles Company
Katana Pro Edition- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Dazeal
PULSE CONTROL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Gilton
GT-ARENA(Sunset-Red)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Gilton
GT-FAMILY(Grand-Blue)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Gilton
GT-FAMILY(Silver-White)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Penguin
Core Collection- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Paddlecraft
GENESIS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Dec 8, 2024
Robust Pickleball
R.E.D- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 8, 2024
Jojolemon
SHARK 100- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 8, 2024
wakdop
SU7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 8, 2024
Basky's
PRISONER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Enhance Pickleball
Banger- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
JOOLA
Agassi Champion 12mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Everyday Social
The ASAMA SPEED- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Body Helix
FLIK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Dynasty Brand
Middleweight Champ T700 Toray Power Boost 2x- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Chorus
Echo HX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 4, 2024
Pokhon
MA-03- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 3, 2024
Lunar
Lunar Rise Pro 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2024
Lunar
Lunar Rise Pro 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2024
Vatic Pro
Prism V7-LH 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 1, 2024
Pikkl
SPSKSP13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Dec 1, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2kc- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
Sword & Shield C2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Yobi Paddle
Series One- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
VELO Pickleball
Edge- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Movemint II- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Movemint 1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Mademoiselle- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Monsieur- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Magnifique- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Mon Marteau- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Mon Mirroir- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Shot3
Genesis Pro Ai- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Impact
Ice- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Impact
Carbo Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Dazeal
BLAST CONTROL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.