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
- 3,026
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 3,911 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,020
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,026 of the 3,911 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 1,487 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA70 · 2%
- Franklin Sports64 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball36 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk34 · 1%
- Wilson32 · 1%
- MTEN29 · 1%
- Vatic Pro28 · 1%
- 11six2426 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 211 | 87% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Pickleball | MPBC-09 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 10, 2024 | |
| OWL Sport | PXE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Other | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| OWL Sport | PX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Other | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| OWL Sport | CXE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| OWL Sport | CX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | V1200-TL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | V1100-JD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| Gambit Pickleball | Knight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| MOZI | QUICKDRAW 12K PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| Revpickleball | Platinum | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| Orlando Squeeze | Citron Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| NRG | T700i | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 8, 2024 | |
| Thrive | SURGE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Helios | The Astraeus | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Longevity Sport | # Nano-Fiber EK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| 20x44 | EL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Four 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Triple Ace | Horizon Ultra-G | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| PrecisionPro | ProStart Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Rokne | Republic 3.16 Widebody | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Widebody | Raw carbon | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Cameo | Series 3KPRO 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| KiwiLabs Pickleball | Cannon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Rhino Pickleball | X-16 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Sweetspot | Strike Game | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| NineFour | Apex Pro Series 3k | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Picklemaster | I | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| PB5star | Balance | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| PB5star | Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| iovfit | PK01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Other | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Sport Beats | Versatil 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Quicksand | #1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.2 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Triple Ace | Viktor G | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 7, 2024 | |
| Triple Ace | HYC 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 6, 2024 | |
| HEAD | Boom TEAM EX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 6, 2024 | |
| HEAD | Boom TOUR EX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 6, 2024 | |
| PinPoint | Precision Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 5, 2024 | |
| Friday | FRIDAY-LABS-02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 5, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Control S2 Midweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Control S2 Lightweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Control Epic Midweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Control Epic Lightweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Bond Pickleball | Pioneer Neo 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Bond Pickleball | Pioneer Neo 14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Plaer | Resolute | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Calmcrest | LITEFLEX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Mozkuib | MOZKUIB M-PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| Bond Pickleball | Pursuer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| MOZI | Hyperdrive | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 4, 2024 | |
| PB Pro | INFINITY NXTGEN Arch XL 16.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 2, 2024 | |
| PB Pro | Infinity Falcon Lite 16.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 2, 2024 |
Maui Pickleball
MPBC-09- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 10, 2024
OWL Sport
PXE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
OWL Sport
PX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
OWL Sport
CXE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
OWL Sport
CX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
Vulcan Sporting Goods
V1200-TL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
Vulcan Sporting Goods
V1100-JD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
Gambit Pickleball
Knight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
Revpickleball
Platinum- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
Orlando Squeeze
Citron Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
NRG
T700i- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2024
Thrive
SURGE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Helios
The Astraeus- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Longevity Sport
# Nano-Fiber EK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
20x44
EL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Yobi Paddle
Series Four 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Triple Ace
Horizon Ultra-G- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
PrecisionPro
ProStart Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Cameo
Series 3KPRO 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
KiwiLabs Pickleball
Cannon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Rhino Pickleball
X-16 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Sweetspot
Strike Game- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
NineFour
Apex Pro Series 3k- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Picklemaster
I- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
PB5star
Balance- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
PB5star
Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
iovfit
PK01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Sport Beats
Versatil 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Quicksand
#1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.2 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Triple Ace
Viktor G- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 7, 2024
Triple Ace
HYC 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 6, 2024
HEAD
Boom TEAM EX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 6, 2024
HEAD
Boom TOUR EX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 6, 2024
PinPoint
Precision Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 5, 2024
Friday
FRIDAY-LABS-02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 5, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
Bond Pickleball
Pioneer Neo 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
Bond Pickleball
Pioneer Neo 14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
Plaer
Resolute- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
Calmcrest
LITEFLEX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
Mozkuib
MOZKUIB M-PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
Bond Pickleball
Pursuer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
MOZI
Hyperdrive- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 4, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 2, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 2, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.