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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinsguir | VG-10 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Pekzen | ONE-003 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Pekzen | ONE-002 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| ARTI | CALIFORNIA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| ARTI | NEW YORK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| ARTI | FLORIDA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| TokyoPaddles | Champ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Golden Sport | GS-G01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Pakle | Blade-Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Pakle | Blade-Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Proton | Series Four | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Aug 4, 2024 | |
| CONVERT Pickleball | LACERTA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Aug 4, 2024 | |
| Skechers | Inspire | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Bison Paddles | Mt. Rainier | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Bison Paddles | Yosemite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Bison Paddles | Grand Teton | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| American Pickleball League | APL REC | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Boundless Pickleball | Crossover Series Z-13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Boundless Pickleball | Crossover Series S-13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| MATCO Tools | MTCPCKBL | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Mocree | InitialForce Apex Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Mocree | IconixEdge Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| AirBlades | The Peacemaker | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Heick | NONSTOP X6 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Heick | NONSTOP X7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Ektelon | Inferno RS 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 31, 2024 | |
| Shrey Athletic | Elite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 31, 2024 | |
| DINQ | PRO ELITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 31, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Monarch Jelly Bean 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 30, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Hurache-X Alpha1 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Monarch Jelly Bean 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| DSRPaddles.com | DSR XF | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.7 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| Maverix Pickleball | Clash - 15 All Court | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| Maverix Pickleball | Clash - 15 Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Hybrid | Hybrid blend | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 25, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Monarch Control 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| Sonix | PLAY | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | CYBER CORE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | FLASH CORE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | CYBER TEAM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | CYBER ELITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | FLASH SUPRM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| Pbvmurtg | LEO-001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| Ethos | Dunamis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Hybrid | Hybrid blend | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| Luzz | PB-RT700-001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Sypik | TritonPro Tour | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Booma | RAW CARBON SERIES HYBRID | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Pro-Spin | GFS 13MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Bepickle | KRONA PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 |
Vinsguir
VG-10- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Pekzen
ONE-003- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Pekzen
ONE-002- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
ARTI
CALIFORNIA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
ARTI
NEW YORK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
ARTI
FLORIDA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
TokyoPaddles
Champ- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Golden Sport
GS-G01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Pakle
Blade-Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Pakle
Blade-Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Proton
Series Four- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Aug 4, 2024
CONVERT Pickleball
LACERTA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Aug 4, 2024
Skechers
Inspire- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Bison Paddles
Mt. Rainier- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Bison Paddles
Yosemite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Bison Paddles
Grand Teton- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
American Pickleball League
APL REC- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Boundless Pickleball
Crossover Series Z-13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Boundless Pickleball
Crossover Series S-13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
MATCO Tools
MTCPCKBL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Mocree
InitialForce Apex Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Mocree
IconixEdge Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
AirBlades
The Peacemaker- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Heick
NONSTOP X6- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Heick
NONSTOP X7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Ektelon
Inferno RS 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 31, 2024
Shrey Athletic
Elite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 31, 2024
DINQ
PRO ELITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 31, 2024
11six24
Monarch Jelly Bean 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 30, 2024
11six24
Hurache-X Alpha1 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
11six24
Monarch Jelly Bean 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
DSRPaddles.com
DSR XF- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.7 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
Maverix Pickleball
Clash - 15 All Court- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
Maverix Pickleball
Clash - 15 Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
Paddletek
Bantam ESQ-C 12.7mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 25, 2024
11six24
Monarch Control 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
Sonix
PLAY- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
CYBER CORE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
FLASH CORE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
CYBER TEAM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
CYBER ELITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
FLASH SUPRM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
Pbvmurtg
LEO-001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
Ethos
Dunamis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
Luzz
PB-RT700-001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Sypik
TritonPro Tour- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Pro-Spin
GFS 13MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Bepickle
KRONA PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.