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
- 3,546
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 4,597 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,094
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,546 of the 4,597 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 801 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- Franklin Sports79 · 2%
- JOOLA79 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball49 · 1%
- HEAD47 · 1%
- Selkirk38 · 1%
- Wilson38 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk35 · 1%
- Adidas31 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayox | HERO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 4, 2024 | |
| Spinergy | Spinergy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 4, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Sweet Spot Max 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 3, 2024 | |
| KVLR | POWTROL-Q | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Apr 3, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Sweet Spot Max 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 3, 2024 | |
| Wetool | WT03 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Apr 3, 2024 | |
| Lumen | Chill Vibe | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 3, 2024 | |
| Lumen | Bold Vibe | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 3, 2024 | |
| Helios | THE APOLLO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 2, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2K Pro 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Apr 2, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Evo Power 13mm Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Hurache-X Control 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| TOBY | Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| TOBY | Lite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| Ronbus | R3 Pulsar FX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| Ronbus | R2 Pulsar FX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Widebody | Raw carbon | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| Legendtek | L1 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| Legendtek | L2 PRO 12K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| Prince | Reflex | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 1, 2024 | |
| nüplay sports | KÄRBAN | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 29, 2024 | |
| Surfside | Carbon 1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 29, 2024 | |
| Yotiger | Mars-M3 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 29, 2024 | |
| Gu Ang | GRB-PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 29, 2024 | |
| Gu Ang | GS003 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 29, 2024 | |
| Wilson | Cadence Tour 12 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| Wilson | Cadence Pro 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| Wilson | Cadence 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| MTEN | T700 RAW CARBON FIBER 16MM MAX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| Tomoro | ATP | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Atlas XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | Tempest Wave Pro C 14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.3 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Evo Power 13mm XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| ivecado | GRV-B13CP | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2024 | |
| Kinevn | K2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 27, 2024 | |
| Crush Sports | FRDM3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 25, 2024 | |
| Crush Sports | FRDM2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 25, 2024 | |
| Crush Sports | FRDM1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 25, 2024 | |
| Epic Paddles | E1 PRO DART 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 25, 2024 | |
| Epic Paddles | E1 PRO DART 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 25, 2024 | |
| Bepickle | PHOENIX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 25, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Amped Pro Air Epic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 24, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Evo Control XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 24, 2024 | |
| Power Swing | PS-2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| Adidas | adipower CTRL Carbon 24K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| Adidas | adipower ATTK Carbon 24K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| Adidas | adipower CARBON ATTK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| Adidas | RX ATTK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| Adidas | RX CTRL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| Adidas | Match Light Spin Blade Grit | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| Adidas | Match Spin Blade Grit | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 22, 2024 |
Rayox
HERO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 4, 2024
Spinergy
Spinergy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 4, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
Sweet Spot Max 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 3, 2024
KVLR
POWTROL-Q- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Apr 3, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
Sweet Spot Max 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 3, 2024
Wetool
WT03- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Apr 3, 2024
Lumen
Chill Vibe- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 3, 2024
Lumen
Bold Vibe- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 3, 2024
Helios
THE APOLLO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 2, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2K Pro 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Apr 2, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Evo Power 13mm Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
11six24
Hurache-X Control 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
TOBY
Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
TOBY
Lite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
Ronbus
R3 Pulsar FX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
Ronbus
R2 Pulsar FX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
Legendtek
L1 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
Legendtek
L2 PRO 12K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
Prince
Reflex- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2024
nüplay sports
KÄRBAN- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 29, 2024
Surfside
Carbon 1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 29, 2024
Yotiger
Mars-M3 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 29, 2024
Gu Ang
GRB-PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 29, 2024
Gu Ang
GS003- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 29, 2024
Wilson
Cadence Tour 12- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
Wilson
Cadence Pro 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
Wilson
Cadence 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
Tomoro
ATP- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Atlas XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
Paddletek
Tempest Wave Pro C 14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Evo Power 13mm XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
ivecado
GRV-B13CP- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2024
Kinevn
K2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2024
Crush Sports
FRDM3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2024
Crush Sports
FRDM2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2024
Crush Sports
FRDM1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2024
Epic Paddles
E1 PRO DART 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2024
Epic Paddles
E1 PRO DART 14MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2024
Bepickle
PHOENIX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 25, 2024
Selkirk
Amped Pro Air Epic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 24, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Evo Control XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 24, 2024
Power Swing
PS-2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
Adidas
adipower CTRL Carbon 24K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
Adidas
adipower ATTK Carbon 24K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
Adidas
adipower CARBON ATTK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
Adidas
RX ATTK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
Adidas
RX CTRL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
Adidas
Match Spin Blade Grit- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.