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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
2,536
Share of paddles
75%
of the 3,360 approved paddles with a listed core material
Brands
935
Approved list total
5,398

2,536 of the 3,360 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (75%). Computed live from the database; 2,038 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
202359388%
20241,13788%
202564071%
202616634%

* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed core material.

All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • SLK By Selkirk

    Halo Pro Max
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Kevlar / aramid
    Approved:
    Dec 26, 2023

  • Noice

    Driver
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 22, 2023

  • Hudef Sports

    HPJ
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Other
    Approved:
    Dec 22, 2023

  • Rokne

    Republic 1.16 Widebody
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Widebody
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Dec 22, 2023

  • A11N SPORTS

    Carry XL 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 22, 2023

  • Potenza

    ULTRA
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Dec 22, 2023

  • SunStrike

    HEXAFLEX
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 22, 2023

  • HEAD

    Radical NITE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 22, 2023

  • Proton Sports Inc

    Series Two
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 20, 2023

  • Proton Sports Inc

    Series Three
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 20, 2023

  • Dominus

    4000-13E
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 20, 2023

  • Dominus

    3000-14E
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 20, 2023

  • Volair

    Fit 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Dec 20, 2023

  • HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY

    Sword & Shield J1H
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Dec 19, 2023

  • STINGER

    MC-1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 19, 2023

  • Victory Paddles

    PROSPIN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 19, 2023

  • NEWPORT PADDLE CO

    NPC001
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Dec 19, 2023

  • Orbit Pickleball

    Avior
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 19, 2023

  • Candela Pickleball

    Cat. 5
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 19, 2023

  • Body Helix

    X3 Lite
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Dec 18, 2023

  • uomentii

    PRO-U1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 16, 2023

  • 11SIX24

    Hurache-X Control+ 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Dec 14, 2023

  • Body Helix

    X3Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    18 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Dec 14, 2023

  • PURE Paddles

    GOLD
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 13, 2023

  • Luxe Pickleball

    Dinker
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 13, 2023

  • Winner Tribe S.L.

    GRIZZLY
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    19.6 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 13, 2023

  • Winner Tribe S.L.

    ARROW
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 13, 2023

  • Aristo

    ADV Series
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 12, 2023

  • Lotto

    ETYPE / EOTK16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Kevlar / aramid
    Approved:
    Dec 12, 2023

  • Lotto

    ETYPE / EOTK14
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Kevlar / aramid
    Approved:
    Dec 12, 2023

  • Lotto

    ETYPE / EOTC16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Dec 12, 2023

  • WETOOL

    WT-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 12, 2023

  • neonic

    flow 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 12, 2023

  • Lotto

    ETYPE / EOTC14
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Dec 9, 2023

  • ICKM

    Iskra
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    FURIA COMFORT PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    AXION CONTROL PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    EXPLORER CONTROL PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    FURIA ATTACK PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • MON CARBONE

    X3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • GEEHEIY

    GH-1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • Fountor

    FT-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 8, 2023

  • SLK By Selkirk

    Helix Max
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Dec 7, 2023

  • SLK By Selkirk

    Reflex
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Dec 7, 2023

  • Volair

    Pro 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Dec 7, 2023

  • Volair

    Mach 2 Forza 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 7, 2023

  • Volair

    Mach 2 Forza 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 7, 2023

  • Ocean Air Performance

    CX
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 6, 2023

  • Ocean Air Performance

    Grenade
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 6, 2023

  • ODEA

    ELITE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 6, 2023

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.