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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pretty Pickleball Company | Royal | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar Rise X 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Kingberson | Model:S1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Yoelerey | RCF PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| EVO Athletica | EVO X114e | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Synergy Pickleball | FUSION 16mm Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 15, 2024 | |
| Synergy Pickleball | BLAST 14mm Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 15, 2024 | |
| Flydot | F-FG-201 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Rally Titan | Titan Power Chroma | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Rally Titan | Titan Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Mozkuib | M-ATTACK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Gladsky | GS-X1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Winpick | X3 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Winpick | X1 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Winpick | X PRO 3K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Winpick | CORE 18K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| SLAPP Pickleball | Slapp STREET | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Kappa | Flow | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| Gold Hinge | GH1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| Siux | Edge | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| Grafton | AQUA 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X12 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X11 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X10 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X9 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X8 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X6 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X4 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| Bison Paddles | Arches | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| NIROBI Sports | TYRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| Prime Ignite | Ascent | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| Dwell Pickleball | The Burg 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| PicklePerfect | Swift | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| Standout Pickleball | CF3 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Jul 11, 2024 | |
| PURE Paddles | Gold Standard | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 10, 2024 | |
| Nxlevel | Flash 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 10, 2024 | |
| Vigel | VGL-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 10, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Monarch Control 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 9, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Monarch All Court 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jul 9, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | AMPED Control S2 Lightweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 8, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | AMPED Control Epic Lightweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 8, 2024 | |
| Better Body Sports | UltraSpin E1 - 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2024 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | Triple Crown II | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2024 | |
| passion002 | V1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 7, 2024 | |
| Tropheos | Apollo 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 5, 2024 | |
| Tropheos | Apollo 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 5, 2024 |
The Pretty Pickleball Company
Royal- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Lunar
Lunar Rise X 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Kingberson
Model:S1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Yoelerey
RCF PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
EVO Athletica
EVO X114e- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Synergy Pickleball
FUSION 16mm Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 15, 2024
Synergy Pickleball
BLAST 14mm Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 15, 2024
Flydot
F-FG-201- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Rally Titan
Titan Power Chroma- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Rally Titan
Titan Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Mozkuib
M-ATTACK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Gladsky
GS-X1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Winpick
X3 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Winpick
X1 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Winpick
X PRO 3K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Winpick
CORE 18K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
SLAPP Pickleball
Slapp STREET- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Kappa
Flow- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
Gold Hinge
GH1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
Siux
Edge- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
Grafton
AQUA 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X12- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X11- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X10- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X9- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X8- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X6- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X4- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
Bison Paddles
Arches- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
NIROBI Sports
TYRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
Prime Ignite
Ascent- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
Dwell Pickleball
The Burg 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
PicklePerfect
Swift- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
Standout Pickleball
CF3 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2024
PURE Paddles
Gold Standard- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 10, 2024
Nxlevel
Flash 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 10, 2024
Vigel
VGL-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 10, 2024
11six24
Monarch Control 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 9, 2024
11six24
Monarch All Court 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 9, 2024
Selkirk
AMPED Control S2 Lightweight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2024
Better Body Sports
UltraSpin E1 - 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2024
Obelisk Pickleball
Triple Crown II- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2024
passion002
V1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 7, 2024
Tropheos
Apollo 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 5, 2024
Tropheos
Apollo 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 5, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.