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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
2,459
Brands
900
Approved list total
5,398

Core material is listed for only 3,162 of 5,398 approved paddles, too few for a reliable percentage, so we show counts only.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddles
2023439
20241,189
2025658
2026173

All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • Niupipo

    MX-59
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Niupipo

    MX-58
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 28, 2023

  • Body Helix

    X4
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 22, 2023

  • Element 6 Pickleball

    Ebb
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 22, 2023

  • BB

    BB SCORCHER 3K16PP
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 22, 2023

  • Velvet Athletics

    Hammered
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 21, 2023

  • AMA Sport Goods Co., Ltd

    BOND 01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 21, 2023

  • Amoswiz

    P-2DG01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 21, 2023

  • Luxe Pickleball

    LX
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 21, 2023

  • Racka

    Delta-X Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 21, 2023

  • drop

    drop.
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 20, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Viridian
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 20, 2023

  • Heritage Pickle-ball

    Heritage Pickle-ball Essentials
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Nov 20, 2023

  • Franklin Sports

    Rove
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    8.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 20, 2023

  • Franklin Sports

    Rally
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    8.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 20, 2023

  • Franklin Sports

    Geo
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    8.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 20, 2023

  • Hummingbird Pickleball

    Maestro Superflux 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 20, 2023

  • Aristo

    PWR Series
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Vatic Pro

    Prism V7-LH
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Kulstof

    Sixteen
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Pickln

    Helios
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • MAK Pickleball LLC

    Hoggox H1S
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Luxe Pickleball

    ACE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Firehouse Pickleball

    Firehouse
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Pickleist

    RS-1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Kickticks

    KT-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Aqui Legend

    AL-03
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 18, 2023

  • Darner

    hawker
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 17, 2023

  • Revolin

    Rise Pure
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Other
    Approved:
    Nov 15, 2023

  • Master Athletics

    P3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 15, 2023

  • SLK By Selkirk

    Trickshot
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 15, 2023

  • KOBO

    Thunder
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 15, 2023

  • Electrum Pickleball

    Electrum Model E Stealth
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 15, 2023

  • Electrum Pickleball

    Electrum Pro Stealth
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 15, 2023

  • Legacy Pickleball, LLC.

    Legacy Pro Air 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Diadem Sports

    Edge 18k Speed Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Fusion T&C

    TC1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • ENZŌ

    Kitetsu
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • VORTExX

    Composite
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Enigma

    Proto
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Volk

    KL800
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • INSUM

    T1000
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • INSUM

    T800
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Hexa

    Stinger
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Hudef Sports

    Mage
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Mercer Pickleball

    Stage 1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Mercer Pickleball

    Cloud Piercer
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    19 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Mercer Pickleball

    Proforce Elite
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    19 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Kevlar / aramid
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • MOZI

    Court Authority
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

  • Pikkofun

    Bliss 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 14, 2023

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