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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
2,329
Brands
858
Approved list total
5,398

Core material is listed for only 3,018 of 5,398 approved paddles, too few for a reliable percentage, so we show counts only.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddles
2023309
20241,189
2025658
2026173

All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • 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

  • sunflex

    PICKLEBALL RACQUET RETICULO FG13 FRICTION
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    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

  • ADSPED

    AD-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 6, 2023

  • CZRR

    X5 PRO
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 6, 2023

  • Master Athletics

    P3XL
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 3, 2023

  • Fre'Bird

    Icon 13mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 1, 2023

  • Ocean Air Performance

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

  • THE RUDDER

    PEACE & LOVE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10.2 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Dec 1, 2023

  • 3rdshot

    Venus
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Dec 1, 2023

  • Electrum Pickleball

    Electrum Pro II Stealth
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 30, 2023

  • SLK By Selkirk

    Halo Pro XL
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Kevlar / aramid
    Approved:
    Nov 29, 2023

  • Selkirk Sport

    Amped Pro Air Invikta
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 29, 2023

  • PaddleTap Pickleball

    DNA 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 29, 2023

  • MTEN

    M-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 29, 2023

  • Body Helix

    X4/14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 29, 2023

  • BALLR

    HEAT
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 29, 2023

  • Pickle Genius

    Bright Model
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Body Helix

    X2 Lite
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    EXPLORER ATTACK PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Pop Pop Sports

    PREMIERE-1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    FURIA CONTROL PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    CONQUEROR ATTACK PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Drop Shot Sports

    AXION ATTACK PK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

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