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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevics | Pro Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 26, 2024 | |
| Pickle Place | Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 24, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Monarch All Court 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods) | Dragon Slayer - MN25DRGNSLYR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Project 007 Epic 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| Hudef | Newera Luxury gen1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 18 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| Flamingo Pickleball | Fuego | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| EdgeTech | Maximus | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| Lotus | TRUONG QUANG VU | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2024 | |
| passion002 | Power Tour | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | GT Showtime 12.7mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar LIT Pro 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Rokne | Republic 3.16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Kai 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Brick House Paddles | Excelsior 94 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Other | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Splash | Hang10 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Splash | Slasher | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Hybrid blend | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Supra | Eclipse | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Dazeal | JK7 MAX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Asteriskk | Karma | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Sporfeel | PRIME | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Arvo | EDITION 002 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Gatorstrike | VINCIMUS AIR CONTROLLER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Forte | Sole EP | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 18, 2024 | |
| Stafford Paddles | Blackbird | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 18, 2024 | |
| Stafford Paddles | Blackbird | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 18, 2024 | |
| Acorn | Infinity | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Sep 18, 2024 | |
| Spikopoll | SPI-PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 17, 2024 | |
| Velarta | XLR8 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 17, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Project 007 Invikta 10mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 16, 2024 | |
| KC Paddles | Amped 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 16, 2024 | |
| Leekey | LK-PE01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 16, 2024 | |
| Beast MK | 10BMK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 16, 2024 | |
| Gamma Sports | RCF Airbender 22 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 22 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 14, 2024 | |
| Niupipo | DRIFT | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 13, 2024 | |
| Niupipo | CLASH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 13, 2024 | |
| Pickleball Apes | MAX E | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Pickleball Apes | MAX S | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| ABPK | CAPTAIN | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| HUSTL Pickleball | LEGEND X15 PRO 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| HUSTL Pickleball | Voyager PRO16mm Power Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Vinsguir | VG-13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Vinsguir | VG-12 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| A11N Sports | EMPIRE CONTROL MAX 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Massaru | Pure Touch | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Htpick | HT-RY001S | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Manta World Sport | Raptor XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| NOX | PRO SHIELD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Project 007 Invikta 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| A11N Sports | EMPIRE POWER MAX 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2024 |
Sevics
Pro Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2024
Pickle Place
Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 24, 2024
11six24
Monarch All Court 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2024
Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Dragon Slayer - MN25DRGNSLYR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2024
Selkirk
Project 007 Epic 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2024
Hudef
Newera Luxury gen1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 18 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2024
Flamingo Pickleball
Fuego- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2024
EdgeTech
Maximus- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2024
Lotus
TRUONG QUANG VU- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2024
passion002
Power Tour- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Paddletek
GT Showtime 12.7mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Lunar
Lunar LIT Pro 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Rokne
Republic 3.16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Yobi Paddle
Kai 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Brick House Paddles
Excelsior 94- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Splash
Hang10- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Splash
Slasher- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Supra
Eclipse- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Dazeal
JK7 MAX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Asteriskk
Karma- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Sporfeel
PRIME- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Arvo
EDITION 002- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Gatorstrike
VINCIMUS AIR CONTROLLER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Forte
Sole EP- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 18, 2024
Stafford Paddles
Blackbird- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 18, 2024
Stafford Paddles
Blackbird- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 18, 2024
Acorn
Infinity- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Sep 18, 2024
Spikopoll
SPI-PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 17, 2024
Velarta
XLR8- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 17, 2024
Selkirk
Project 007 Invikta 10mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 16, 2024
KC Paddles
Amped 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 16, 2024
Leekey
LK-PE01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 16, 2024
Beast MK
10BMK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 16, 2024
Gamma Sports
RCF Airbender 22- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 22 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 14, 2024
Niupipo
DRIFT- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 13, 2024
Niupipo
CLASH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 13, 2024
Pickleball Apes
MAX E- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Pickleball Apes
MAX S- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
ABPK
CAPTAIN- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
HUSTL Pickleball
LEGEND X15 PRO 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
HUSTL Pickleball
Voyager PRO16mm Power Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Vinsguir
VG-13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Vinsguir
VG-12- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
A11N Sports
EMPIRE CONTROL MAX 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Massaru
Pure Touch- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Htpick
HT-RY001S- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Manta World Sport
Raptor XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2024
NOX
PRO SHIELD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2024
Selkirk
Project 007 Invikta 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2024
A11N Sports
EMPIRE POWER MAX 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.