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 4,693 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,100
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,618 of the 4,693 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 705 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 Pretty Pickleball Company | PPC1CF | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Halo Power XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| Hudef | Viva Gen3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| Ritter | X23 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 8 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| Paika Sports | Nova16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| Crown Pickleball | CARBON BLADE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| Intuit Sport | Vision X1 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 25, 2024 | |
| Prince | Assault | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 24, 2024 | |
| Steele Pickleball | Creator | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Apr 24, 2024 | |
| Beatnik | XMonster | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 24, 2024 | |
| Vinsguir | VG-09 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 22, 2024 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Shogun | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| voxov | Pro Power Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| Jolle Pickleball | Kevlar Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| Vufoxt | V31 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Mav Pro 16mm 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| Triple J Pickleball | JAHKING/AR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Hurache-X Control 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| Samson | Jawbone.14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| Raqly | MASTERLY | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| Mxvic | SkySmash | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| Thekla | TK-60H | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| Silent Storm | Silent Storm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Apr 18, 2024 | |
| Beatnik | Air Blade | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 18, 2024 | |
| BigFoot | Pro Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 18, 2024 | |
| Prince | PPK113 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Dinker Drinker | Blue Curacao | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Dinker Drinker | Spin Splinter | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Paddlebot | GB | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| White Widow Pickleball | Proto X16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| PiCK | RP700 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Beatnik | AIR BLAST | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Melors | G101 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| KVLR | CONTROL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Puelefu | C1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Puelefu | E01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| PB Village | Standard Vee Two | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Tourmax | TC 7000 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 15, 2024 | |
| Franklin Sports | FS Tour Tempo Featherweight 12MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 12, 2024 | |
| Franklin Sports | FS Tour Dynasty Featherweight 12MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 12, 2024 | |
| Drop Shot Sports | Conqueror Control PK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 10, 2024 | |
| quiet play paddles | Carbon Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 10, 2024 | |
| Gamma Sports | RCF Airbender 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 10, 2024 | |
| Gamma Sports | RCF Airbender 10 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 10, 2024 | |
| PDX paddles | TC1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 10, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar X 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 10, 2024 | |
| Spark Sport | Spark Project Integration | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 10, 2024 | |
| Carbon Pickle | Air Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 6, 2024 | |
| CPX | AIR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 6, 2024 | |
| Fox Pickleball | Vixen | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 5, 2024 |
The Pretty Pickleball Company
PPC1CF- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Halo Power XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Hudef
Viva Gen3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Ritter
X23- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Paika Sports
Nova16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Crown Pickleball
CARBON BLADE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Intuit Sport
Vision X1 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 25, 2024
Prince
Assault- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 24, 2024
Steele Pickleball
Creator- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Apr 24, 2024
Beatnik
XMonster- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 24, 2024
Vinsguir
VG-09- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 22, 2024
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Shogun- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 20, 2024
voxov
Pro Power Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 20, 2024
Jolle Pickleball
Kevlar Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Apr 20, 2024
Vufoxt
V31- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
Holbrook
Mav Pro 16mm 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
Triple J Pickleball
JAHKING/AR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
11six24
Hurache-X Control 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
Samson
Jawbone.14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
Raqly
MASTERLY- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
Mxvic
SkySmash- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
Thekla
TK-60H- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 19, 2024
Silent Storm
Silent Storm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Apr 18, 2024
Beatnik
Air Blade- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 18, 2024
BigFoot
Pro Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 18, 2024
Prince
PPK113- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Dinker Drinker
Blue Curacao- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Dinker Drinker
Spin Splinter- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Paddlebot
GB- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
White Widow Pickleball
Proto X16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
PiCK
RP700- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Beatnik
AIR BLAST- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Melors
G101- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
KVLR
CONTROL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Puelefu
C1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Puelefu
E01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
PB Village
Standard Vee Two- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Tourmax
TC 7000- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 15, 2024
Franklin Sports
FS Tour Tempo Featherweight 12MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 12, 2024
Franklin Sports
FS Tour Dynasty Featherweight 12MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 12, 2024
Drop Shot Sports
Conqueror Control PK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 10, 2024
quiet play paddles
Carbon Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 10, 2024
Gamma Sports
RCF Airbender 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 10, 2024
Gamma Sports
RCF Airbender 10- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 10, 2024
PDX paddles
TC1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 10, 2024
Lunar
Lunar X 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 10, 2024
Spark Sport
Spark Project Integration- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 10, 2024
Carbon Pickle
Air Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 6, 2024
CPX
AIR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 6, 2024
Fox Pickleball
Vixen- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 5, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.