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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinkum® | Ripper | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 5, 2024 | |
| Phantom Pickleball | GoliathPro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| Franklin Sports | Defy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 8.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| Pekzen | ONE-001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| Prolux | Heartbreaker | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| HEAD | Gravity TEAM EX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 17 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| HEAD | Gravity TOUR EX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 17 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| HEAD | Gravity TOUR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 17 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| PBJ | SHERBET | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| Maverix Pickleball | Havik - 15 ProX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| Spikopoll | SPI NEW | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| KN | KNPB002 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| KN | KNPB001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 3, 2024 | |
| PeoBeo | T700 16mm CFS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| Kulstof | Ultra Instinct | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| ARTI | TEXAS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| MOZI | Gold Rush | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| Franklin Sports | Sweet Spot Trainer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| blinQSports | BQ-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| BallDash | PRO4PROS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| BallDash | SPICON 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| Lumen | Coffee Vibe | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| Fligon | PSC | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| Viking Athletics | Sword | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 2, 2024 | |
| Sanrio | Hello Kitty & Friends | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2024 | |
| Franklin Sports | Endure | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2024 | |
| DW | Dart World | Cyclone | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2024 | |
| Parrot | PRO-FORMANCE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Parrot | SPORT SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Phantom Pickleball | SniperPro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Synergy Pickleball | INSPIRE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Astes | ENGINEER MAX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Wilson | XP1 Team | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Rally Paddles Pickleball | Code Red X | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 28, 2024 | |
| Halcyon Pickleball | Olympian Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 28, 2024 | |
| Pickln | Alecto | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 27, 2024 | |
| Cheetah Pickleball | Cheetah Predion E20 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 27, 2024 | |
| Alpha Omega Pickleball | Ares | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 27, 2024 | |
| Sinsham | T70-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 27, 2024 | |
| HUSTL Pickleball | STEALTH CONTROL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 27, 2024 | |
| Juciao | Aeolus 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 27, 2024 | |
| Bqgvgu | SBT-7X | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 27, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | AMPED Control S2 Midweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| Niupipo | QUAKE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| Players Pickleball | Contender MAX | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| Players Pickleball | Contender Q | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| Players Pickleball | Contender E | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| Players Pickleball | Contender | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| Synergy Pickleball | EXPLORE 16mm All Court | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 25, 2024 | |
| Synergy Pickleball | ROYALE 16mm Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 25, 2024 |
Dinkum®
Ripper- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 5, 2024
Phantom Pickleball
GoliathPro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
Franklin Sports
Defy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 8.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
Pekzen
ONE-001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
Prolux
Heartbreaker- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
HEAD
Gravity TEAM EX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 17 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
HEAD
Gravity TOUR EX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 17 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
HEAD
Gravity TOUR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 17 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
PBJ
SHERBET- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
Maverix Pickleball
Havik - 15 ProX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
Spikopoll
SPI NEW- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
KN
KNPB002- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
KN
KNPB001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 3, 2024
PeoBeo
T700 16mm CFS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
Kulstof
Ultra Instinct- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
ARTI
TEXAS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
MOZI
Gold Rush- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
Franklin Sports
Sweet Spot Trainer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
blinQSports
BQ-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
BallDash
PRO4PROS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
BallDash
SPICON 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
Lumen
Coffee Vibe- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
Fligon
PSC- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
Viking Athletics
Sword- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2024
Sanrio
Hello Kitty & Friends- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2024
Franklin Sports
Endure- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2024
DW | Dart World
Cyclone- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2024
Parrot
PRO-FORMANCE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2024
Parrot
SPORT SERIES- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2024
Phantom Pickleball
SniperPro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2024
Synergy Pickleball
INSPIRE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2024
Astes
ENGINEER MAX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2024
Wilson
XP1 Team- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2024
Rally Paddles Pickleball
Code Red X- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 28, 2024
Halcyon Pickleball
Olympian Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 28, 2024
Pickln
Alecto- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 27, 2024
Cheetah Pickleball
Cheetah Predion E20- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 27, 2024
Alpha Omega Pickleball
Ares- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 27, 2024
Sinsham
T70-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 27, 2024
HUSTL Pickleball
STEALTH CONTROL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 27, 2024
Juciao
Aeolus 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 27, 2024
Bqgvgu
SBT-7X- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 27, 2024
Selkirk
AMPED Control S2 Midweight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 26, 2024
Niupipo
QUAKE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 26, 2024
Players Pickleball
Contender MAX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 26, 2024
Players Pickleball
Contender Q- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 26, 2024
Players Pickleball
Contender E- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 26, 2024
Players Pickleball
Contender- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 26, 2024
Synergy Pickleball
EXPLORE 16mm All Court- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2024
Synergy Pickleball
ROYALE 16mm Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.