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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juciao | TITAN 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 7, 2024 | |
| Prince | Turbo | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 7, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-VI | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| Luzz | PB-RYT700-003 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Hurache-X Jelly Bean 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Fire HX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| Vector Pickleball | Sharp Shooter | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| Tecniq | MAXIPLAY | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| Legendtek | Vision | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 4, 2024 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | Apex Polypro Graphite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | Volley Composite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Pikpok Pickle | Panther Fury | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| PIXA Pickleball | Matrix 18K 3D | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Prince | Conquer Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Puelefu | V01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| F2 Sports | Pro Series KVLR 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| F2 Sports | Pro Series EL 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Aero T 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Qyntelix | QYNTELIX-X007 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Qyntelix | AERO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Prince | VISION | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Yisufo | YS-PK02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Erne Pickleball | erne Sydney | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Erne Pickleball | erne Kona | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Rally | Rally Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Prince | Conquer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Prince | Spinner | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Air | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| neonic | flare prime x | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Oct 31, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Hurache-X Jelly Bean 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Oct 30, 2024 | |
| Friday | FRIDAY-LABS-05 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 30, 2024 | |
| Passion Pulse | v8 pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Oct 28, 2024 | |
| Fanovae | POWERMAX 3D | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Dynasty Brand | Heavyweight Champ T700 Raw Carbon 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Aero X 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Aero X 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Aero T 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| RAS | Cruise | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| NOVA | Venom | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Smoke Show Paddles | SSP 64 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| VAJR Pickleball Sports | Iron collection | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Vispinvo | VS-R16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Alpha | Meta | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 24, 2024 | |
| Massaru | Synergy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 24, 2024 | |
| Trnity | Sport Wave | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Oct 24, 2024 | |
| Komodo pickleball | Furi 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 24, 2024 | |
| Komodo pickleball | Katana Kevlar Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Oct 24, 2024 | |
| Slaps Pickleball | Killjoy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 24, 2024 |
Juciao
TITAN 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 7, 2024
Prince
Turbo- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 7, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-VI- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
Luzz
PB-RYT700-003- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
11six24
Hurache-X Jelly Bean 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
Chorus
Fire HX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
Vector Pickleball
Sharp Shooter- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
Tecniq
MAXIPLAY- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
Legendtek
Vision- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 4, 2024
Vulcan Sporting Goods
Apex Polypro Graphite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Vulcan Sporting Goods
Volley Composite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Pikpok Pickle
Panther Fury- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
PIXA Pickleball
Matrix 18K 3D- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Prince
Conquer Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Puelefu
V01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
F2 Sports
Pro Series KVLR 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
F2 Sports
Pro Series EL 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Holbrook
Aero T 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Qyntelix
QYNTELIX-X007- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Qyntelix
AERO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Prince
VISION- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Yisufo
YS-PK02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Erne Pickleball
erne Sydney- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Erne Pickleball
erne Kona- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Rally
Rally Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Prince
Conquer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Prince
Spinner- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Air- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
neonic
flare prime x- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Oct 31, 2024
11six24
Hurache-X Jelly Bean 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Oct 30, 2024
Friday
FRIDAY-LABS-05- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 30, 2024
Passion Pulse
v8 pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Oct 28, 2024
Fanovae
POWERMAX 3D- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
Dynasty Brand
Heavyweight Champ T700 Raw Carbon 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
Holbrook
Aero X 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
Holbrook
Aero X 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
Holbrook
Aero T 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
RAS
Cruise- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
NOVA
Venom- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
Smoke Show Paddles
SSP 64- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
VAJR Pickleball Sports
Iron collection- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
Vispinvo
VS-R16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 26, 2024
Alpha
Meta- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 24, 2024
Massaru
Synergy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 24, 2024
Trnity
Sport Wave- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Oct 24, 2024
Komodo pickleball
Furi 14MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 24, 2024
Komodo pickleball
Katana Kevlar Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Oct 24, 2024
Slaps Pickleball
Killjoy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 24, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.