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
- 3,618
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 4,694 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,100
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,618 of the 4,694 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 704 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- Franklin Sports81 · 2%
- JOOLA79 · 2%
- HEAD56 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball49 · 1%
- Wilson39 · 1%
- Selkirk38 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk35 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voxl | Flow | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Eleven Zero | EZ Power Kevlar 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Bravixs | APEX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| MOZI | Vortex | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Zumworgion | Mjolnir Forge Pro 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Lynx Pickleball | NOVA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Zick | Pyrogen | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| PIXA Pickleball | Mindrush | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Franklin Sports | Cove | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 12, 2024 | |
| PickleVille | 502 Red Rage Fusion 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 12, 2024 | |
| Kuche Sports | Fire | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Pokhon | MA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Kai 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| passion002 | PRO3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Eleven Zero | EZ Power 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Alpha | Solaris | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Alpha | Delta XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| YOORNA Sport | ASPERO Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Aikai | Raw Carbon Fiber 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Siux | Maverick | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Siux | Genesis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Siux | Liberty | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | Sword & Shield J3k Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | Sword & Shield J3k | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| Mxvic | LIBERTY | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| JoncAye | GRAPHITE LITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| Ajoia | Power 003 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Alpha | Zero Gravity 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Swice | Swift Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Tropheos | Athena 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Tropheos | Athena 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Six Zero | Black Diamond RF14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series 4 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| bACKHAND | ONE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| Velocity | WRAITH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| Gearbox | G3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| ibonu | 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| Standout Pickleball | CF4 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| Standout Pickleball | RC2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| Onix | Malice 16 Raw Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 6, 2024 | |
| Maverix Pickleball | Havik - 15 All Court | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jun 6, 2024 | |
| Maverix Pickleball | Havik - 15 Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Hybrid | Hybrid blend | Jun 6, 2024 | |
| Ajoia | Power 002 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 5, 2024 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Fat Boy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jun 5, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 5, 2024 | |
| Ascend Pickleball | Plus One Kevlar | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 5, 2024 | |
| Scoop | Pilot 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 4, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | AMPED Control Epic Midweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 3, 2024 | |
| Odysportsz | Virtuoso SP Vertexx Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| TigerTail Sports | TTCF1575 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 1, 2024 |
Voxl
Flow- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Eleven Zero
EZ Power Kevlar 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Bravixs
APEX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
MOZI
Vortex- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Zumworgion
Mjolnir Forge Pro 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Lynx Pickleball
NOVA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Zick
Pyrogen- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
PIXA Pickleball
Mindrush- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Franklin Sports
Cove- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 12, 2024
PickleVille
502 Red Rage Fusion 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 12, 2024
Kuche Sports
Fire- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Pokhon
MA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Yobi Paddle
Kai 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
passion002
PRO3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Eleven Zero
EZ Power 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Alpha
Solaris- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Alpha
Delta XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
YOORNA Sport
ASPERO Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Siux
Maverick- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Siux
Genesis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Siux
Liberty- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
Sword & Shield J3k Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
Sword & Shield J3k- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2024
Mxvic
LIBERTY- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2024
JoncAye
GRAPHITE LITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2024
Ajoia
Power 003- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Alpha
Zero Gravity 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Swice
Swift Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Tropheos
Athena 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Tropheos
Athena 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Six Zero
Black Diamond RF14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Yobi Paddle
Series 4 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
bACKHAND
ONE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
Velocity
WRAITH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
Gearbox
G3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
ibonu
2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
Standout Pickleball
CF4- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
Standout Pickleball
RC2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 6, 2024
Maverix Pickleball
Havik - 15 All Court- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 6, 2024
Maverix Pickleball
Havik - 15 Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 6, 2024
Ajoia
Power 002- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 5, 2024
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Fat Boy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jun 5, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 5, 2024
Ascend Pickleball
Plus One Kevlar- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 5, 2024
Scoop
Pilot 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 4, 2024
Selkirk
AMPED Control Epic Midweight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2024
Odysportsz
Virtuoso SP Vertexx Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 1, 2024
TigerTail Sports
TTCF1575- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 1, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.