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
- 3,199
- Share of paddles
- 78%
- of the 4,120 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,042
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,199 of the 4,120 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (78%). Computed live from the database; 1,278 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA78 · 2%
- Franklin Sports70 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball46 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk34 · 1%
- Selkirk32 · 1%
- Wilson32 · 1%
- HEAD31 · 1%
- MTEN29 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 384 | 85% |
| 2023 | 873 | 89% |
| 2024 | 1,137 | 88% |
| 2025 | 639 | 71% |
| 2026 | 166 | 34% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinevn | K1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 25, 2024 | |
| Raxs Pickleball | No Fear | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 25, 2024 | |
| Regalia Sports | Grand | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 25, 2024 | |
| Friday | FRIDAY-LABS-03 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Sigma Pickleball | X Two | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Three 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2k | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Shapeshifter | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Legendtek | L2 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Xowak | Dynamis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Legendtek | L1 PRO 12K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Xowak | Signature Pearl | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.4 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Xowak | Signature | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.4 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Momentum Sports | Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| SPKTR Sports | 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| Fox Pickleball | Arctic 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 22, 2024 | |
| Pkoll | Spoon 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Pkoll | Spoon 1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Coastal Paddles | Islander | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Xzaktly | BEAST | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Velocity | APEX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Power Swing | PS-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Miami Paddles | Breeze Aero | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Go! | The Weekender | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 21, 2024 | |
| Pikkl | PRSKVP16-VP16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 20, 2024 | |
| Pikkl | PRSKHP14-HP14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 20, 2024 | |
| Everyday Social | GRAN CLASS 110 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Feb 20, 2024 | |
| Rokne | Republic 1.16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 20, 2024 | |
| Eco Sports | Carbon Killer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Feb 18, 2024 | |
| OM | AERO1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 15, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | BANTAM ESQ-C14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.3 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Feb 15, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.3 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Feb 15, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam TKO-C 12.7mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Feb 15, 2024 | |
| Aucip | OLIVIA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 15, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2H | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 15, 2024 | |
| Amoswiz | P-2DC03 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 14, 2024 | |
| Luft | PLATINUM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 14, 2024 | |
| Luft | PRECISION | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 14, 2024 | |
| Luft | REFLEX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 14, 2024 | |
| Luft | VORTEX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 14, 2024 | |
| Jolle Pickleball | Kevlar Max XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Feb 13, 2024 | |
| Miami Paddles | Oasis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 13, 2024 | |
| Pkoll | Quiet 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 12, 2024 | |
| Pkoll | Quiet 1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Feb 12, 2024 | |
| Golden Set | SNAKE-BITE VX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 12, 2024 | |
| Viclion | V2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2024 | |
| Famiballs | F1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2024 | |
| Six Zero | QUARTZ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 10, 2024 | |
| Luft | LIGHTNING | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2024 | |
| Luft | CLASSIC | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 10, 2024 |
Kinevn
K1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 25, 2024
Raxs Pickleball
No Fear- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 25, 2024
Regalia Sports
Grand- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 25, 2024
Friday
FRIDAY-LABS-03- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Sigma Pickleball
X Two- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Yobi Paddle
Series Three 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2k- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Chorus
Shapeshifter- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Legendtek
L2 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Xowak
Dynamis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Legendtek
L1 PRO 12K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Xowak
Signature Pearl- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.4 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Xowak
Signature- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.4 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Momentum Sports
Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
SPKTR Sports
1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2024
Fox Pickleball
Arctic 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 22, 2024
Pkoll
Spoon 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
Pkoll
Spoon 1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
Coastal Paddles
Islander- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
Xzaktly
BEAST- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
Velocity
APEX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
Power Swing
PS-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
Miami Paddles
Breeze Aero- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2024
Pikkl
PRSKVP16-VP16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 20, 2024
Pikkl
PRSKHP14-HP14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 20, 2024
Everyday Social
GRAN CLASS 110- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Feb 20, 2024
Rokne
Republic 1.16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 20, 2024
Eco Sports
Carbon Killer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 18, 2024
OM
AERO1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2024
Paddletek
BANTAM ESQ-C14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2024
Paddletek
Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2024
Paddletek
Bantam TKO-C 12.7mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2024
Aucip
OLIVIA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2H- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2024
Amoswiz
P-2DC03- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 14, 2024
Luft
PLATINUM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 14, 2024
Luft
PRECISION- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 14, 2024
Luft
REFLEX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 14, 2024
Luft
VORTEX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 14, 2024
Jolle Pickleball
Kevlar Max XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Feb 13, 2024
Miami Paddles
Oasis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 13, 2024
Pkoll
Quiet 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 12, 2024
Pkoll
Quiet 1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Feb 12, 2024
Golden Set
SNAKE-BITE VX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 12, 2024
Viclion
V2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2024
Famiballs
F1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2024
Six Zero
QUARTZ- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2024
Luft
LIGHTNING- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2024
Luft
CLASSIC- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.