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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PADL Company | EDGELESSS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 14, 2024 | |
| Xowak | Revolution | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 14, 2024 | |
| Wickle | Elite II | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | May 14, 2024 | |
| Six Zero | Sapphire RC13MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 14, 2024 | |
| Pirat | The Green Pirat | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 14, 2024 | |
| Body Helix | X4/16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | May 13, 2024 | |
| Dominus | 5000-14E | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 13, 2024 | |
| Prince | Shark | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 13, 2024 | |
| Scoop | Chopper 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 13, 2024 | |
| Lumen | Mountain Vibe | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 13, 2024 | |
| Endura | Fusion | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | May 13, 2024 | |
| Grafton | BLAZE 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 12, 2024 | |
| CirrusCloud | CLOUD-E2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 12, 2024 | |
| Dink N' Dilly | DN'D | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 12, 2024 | |
| Play-PKL | Signature Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 10, 2024 | |
| Maui-G Sports | Elua G1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 10, 2024 | |
| Tiapad | TYD03 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | May 10, 2024 | |
| Odysportsz | Virtuoso SP Blitz-Master Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 10, 2024 | |
| Solo X | Origin | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 10, 2024 | |
| Pickle Brand | Pickle Juice | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 10, 2024 | |
| Prolux | ICE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 22 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 8, 2024 | |
| MTEN | T700 RAW CARBON FIBER 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 2, 2024 | |
| Natistom | N16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | May 2, 2024 | |
| Jundkso | Jk16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 2, 2024 | |
| Xzaktly | BLAZE | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 2, 2024 | |
| Relispo | RP-FS-16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 2, 2024 | |
| TKG Sports | TKGPKLFIBR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 2, 2024 | |
| TKG Sports | TKGPKLCRBN | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 2, 2024 | |
| Crossfire | PB301.PB303 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 2, 2024 | |
| Crossfire | PB302.PB304 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 2, 2024 | |
| Crossfire | PB305.PB311 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 2, 2024 | |
| KVLR | DRILLER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 1, 2024 | |
| Gherkin | Solace | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 1, 2024 | |
| Gherkin | Aegis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 1, 2024 | |
| Gherkin | Aspire | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 1, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Tyson McGuffin Magnus CAS 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 1, 2024 | |
| Jolle Pickleball | Pro Max XL 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 1, 2024 | |
| KC Paddles | Oomph | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | May 1, 2024 | |
| Zooka | RKT-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 1, 2024 | |
| Zelos | Elongated Zues 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Elongated | Raw carbon | May 1, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | Sword & Shield J7k Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Apr 30, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J7k | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Apr 30, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Hurache-X Control+ 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Apr 29, 2024 | |
| BlooBallz | T1000 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 28, 2024 | |
| Circe | CIELO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| VERSIX Pickleball | VERSIX Vector XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| Helios | THE KHIONE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| KC Smash | Treasure Seakers | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Proto 1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| Prince | Challenger | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 25, 2024 |
The PADL Company
EDGELESSS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 14, 2024
Xowak
Revolution- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 14, 2024
Wickle
Elite II- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 14, 2024
Six Zero
Sapphire RC13MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 14, 2024
Pirat
The Green Pirat- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 14, 2024
Body Helix
X4/16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- May 13, 2024
Dominus
5000-14E- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 13, 2024
Prince
Shark- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 13, 2024
Scoop
Chopper 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 13, 2024
Lumen
Mountain Vibe- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 13, 2024
Endura
Fusion- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- May 13, 2024
Grafton
BLAZE 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 12, 2024
CirrusCloud
CLOUD-E2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 12, 2024
Dink N' Dilly
DN'D- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 12, 2024
Play-PKL
Signature Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 10, 2024
Maui-G Sports
Elua G1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 10, 2024
Tiapad
TYD03- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- May 10, 2024
Odysportsz
Virtuoso SP Blitz-Master Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 10, 2024
Solo X
Origin- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 10, 2024
Pickle Brand
Pickle Juice- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 10, 2024
Prolux
ICE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 22 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 8, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
Natistom
N16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
Jundkso
Jk16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
Xzaktly
BLAZE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
Relispo
RP-FS-16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
TKG Sports
TKGPKLFIBR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
TKG Sports
TKGPKLCRBN- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
Crossfire
PB301.PB303- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
Crossfire
PB302.PB304- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
Crossfire
PB305.PB311- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 2, 2024
KVLR
DRILLER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
Gherkin
Solace- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
Gherkin
Aegis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
Gherkin
Aspire- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
Jolle Pickleball
Pro Max XL 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
KC Paddles
Oomph- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
Zooka
RKT-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
Zelos
Elongated Zues 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- May 1, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
Sword & Shield J7k Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Apr 30, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J7k- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Apr 30, 2024
11six24
Hurache-X Control+ 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Apr 29, 2024
BlooBallz
T1000- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 28, 2024
Circe
CIELO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 26, 2024
VERSIX Pickleball
VERSIX Vector XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 26, 2024
Helios
THE KHIONE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 26, 2024
KC Smash
Treasure Seakers- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 26, 2024
Holbrook
Proto 1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Prince
Challenger- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.