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
- 2,410
- Brands
- 885
- Approved list total
- 5,398
Core material is listed for only 3,109 of 5,398 approved paddles, too few for a reliable percentage, so we show counts only.
Top brands
- JOOLA60 · 2%
- Franklin Sports51 · 2%
- 11SIX2425 · 1%
- HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY25 · 1%
- MTEN25 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk24 · 1%
- Engage Pickleball22 · 1%
- HNDRD21 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 390 |
| 2024 | 1,189 |
| 2025 | 658 |
| 2026 | 173 |
All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babolat | Wizard AXS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 20, 2026 | |
| Paddletek | EXL-C 14.3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.3 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| Paddletek | EXL-C 12.7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| SIWPC | Ascension + | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| Wilson | Powerhouse | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 14, 2026 | |
| Babolat | Baller AXS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| Babolat | Striker AXS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| Babolat | Wizard Evo | Polypropylene honeycomb | 18 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| Babolat | Striker Evo | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| YAIT | TAKUMI | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| YAIT | Elytra | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| Grafton | ORBIT 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Apr 2, 2026 | |
| neonic | Frost Ultra Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| Wilson | Seismic Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.3 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| Wilson | Overdrive | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| DHS | Ultra | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| RPM Pickleball | Jade 14mm Elongated | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| RPM Pickleball | Jade Widebody 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| RPM Pickleball | Strike | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| RPM Pickleball | Jade Widebody 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Mar 19, 2026 | |
| Srikel | Power X | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 19, 2026 | |
| Srikel | AURA PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 19, 2026 | |
| Leopard | THE FIVE ELEMENTS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 18, 2026 | |
| Paddletek | Talon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 17, 2026 | |
| VECTOR X | SHADOW | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 17, 2026 | |
| June Pickleball | VX-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 17, 2026 | |
| RAD Pickleball Co. | RPP216 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 17, 2026 | |
| Flight | Aviator | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 16, 2026 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Aurelius 12.7MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Aurelius 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Aurelius 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| CASETiFY | IMPACT | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 3, 2026 | |
| ALL YOUNG | SL-03 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Feb 27, 2026 | |
| TENVINA | HERCULES PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 23, 2026 | |
| iPickl | S-8 Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 19, 2026 | |
| AMA Sport Goods Co., Ltd | NXT II Vortex | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 17, 2026 | |
| Riposte | PRO FORCE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 16, 2026 | |
| Riposte | PRO CONTROLE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 16, 2026 | |
| Spinex | FLEX-HYBRID | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Feb 16, 2026 | |
| Skechers | S603192P | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 16, 2026 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Dynasty Megan Fudge 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| Franklin Sports | Signature Carbon E 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| Zocker | Aspire Signature | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Elongated | Raw carbon | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| YAIT | XTRIEVE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| BURK | LEGEND S.01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 18 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| YABA | PRO+ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2026 | |
| Versyon | Blaze | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 6, 2026 | |
| Luzz | CANNON2 M1 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 6, 2026 | |
| RPM Pickleball | Jade Elongated 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Feb 6, 2026 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Dynasty Megan Fudge 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2026 |
Babolat
Wizard AXS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 20, 2026
Paddletek
EXL-C 14.3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 17, 2026
Paddletek
EXL-C 12.7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 17, 2026
SIWPC
Ascension +- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Apr 17, 2026
Wilson
Powerhouse- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 14, 2026
Babolat
Baller AXS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 7, 2026
Babolat
Striker AXS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 7, 2026
Babolat
Wizard Evo- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 18 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 7, 2026
Babolat
Striker Evo- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 7, 2026
YAIT
TAKUMI- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 7, 2026
YAIT
Elytra- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 7, 2026
Grafton
ORBIT 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Apr 2, 2026
neonic
Frost Ultra Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 31, 2026
Wilson
Seismic Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Mar 31, 2026
Wilson
Overdrive- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 31, 2026
DHS
Ultra- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2026
RPM Pickleball
Jade 14mm Elongated- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2026
RPM Pickleball
Jade Widebody 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2026
RPM Pickleball
Strike- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2026
RPM Pickleball
Jade Widebody 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2026
Srikel
Power X- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2026
Srikel
AURA PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 19, 2026
Leopard
THE FIVE ELEMENTS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 18, 2026
Paddletek
Talon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2026
VECTOR X
SHADOW- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2026
June Pickleball
VX-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2026
RAD Pickleball Co.
RPP216- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2026
Flight
Aviator- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 16, 2026
Franklin Sports
C45 Aurelius 12.7MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 5, 2026
Franklin Sports
C45 Aurelius 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 5, 2026
Franklin Sports
C45 Aurelius 14MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 5, 2026
CASETiFY
IMPACT- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 3, 2026
ALL YOUNG
SL-03- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Feb 27, 2026
TENVINA
HERCULES PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2026
iPickl
S-8 Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 19, 2026
AMA Sport Goods Co., Ltd
NXT II Vortex- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 17, 2026
Riposte
PRO FORCE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2026
Riposte
PRO CONTROLE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2026
Spinex
FLEX-HYBRID- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2026
Skechers
S603192P- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2026
Franklin Sports
C45 Dynasty Megan Fudge 14MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
Franklin Sports
Signature Carbon E 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
Zocker
Aspire Signature- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
YAIT
XTRIEVE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
BURK
LEGEND S.01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 18 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
YABA
PRO+- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2026
Versyon
Blaze- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 6, 2026
Luzz
CANNON2 M1 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 6, 2026
RPM Pickleball
Jade Elongated 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 6, 2026
Franklin Sports
C45 Dynasty Megan Fudge 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2026
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.