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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
2,554
Share of paddles
78%
of the 3,261 approved paddles with a listed core material
Brands
931
Approved list total
5,398

2,554 of the 3,261 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (78%). Computed live from the database; 2,137 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
202353493%
20241,18992%
202565873%
202617336%

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

All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • Aqui Legend

    AL-02
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 24, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Ben Johns Hyperion C2 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Ben Johns Hyperion C2 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • PIKKL

    HurricanePro 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • Mark

    Slayer
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • Kovak

    Alpha 100
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • EVOL

    OG
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • PEAKPULSE

    LORA
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • SLAMOPUS

    SOP
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • KiwiLabs Pickleball

    Spiked
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 23, 2023

  • TPASDDB

    TS-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 22, 2023

  • JoncAye

    Cyclone
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 21, 2023

  • Hummingbird Pickleball

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

  • Six Zero

    Ruby
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Kevlar / aramid
    Approved:
    Oct 20, 2023

  • Aiso

    Centric 16MM
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 20, 2023

  • Dominus

    Pro Series 2000-16E
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 20, 2023

  • Volair

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

  • Volair

    Corto 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 20, 2023

  • Bread and Butter Pickleball Company

    Loco
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 20, 2023

  • Racka

    Alpha-X Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 20, 2023

  • addict.

    Infinity 8
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 20, 2023

  • Rokne

    ROKNE Republic 2.16 Widebody
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Widebody
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 19, 2023

  • HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY

    Sword & Shield J3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY

    Sword & Shield J2
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • Shock and Awe

    Maneuver Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • PIX

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

  • LUNAR

    Lunar Pro 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • KiwiLabs Pickleball

    0-0 Start
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • Spartus

    Gladius Centurion
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • AceSlam Sporting

    AS-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • GETFUN

    GF-02
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • Jolle Pickleball

    Ultra Max XL
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • Interstellar Fire

    CH-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • NXTgen Sports Inc.

    Atlas
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • Rayox

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

  • Joymove

    JM-B1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • OutWest Sport LLC

    The Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • OMDEX

    DEX V6
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • ENECTRO

    QB01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 16, 2023

  • EXTREME ELITE PICKLEBALL

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

  • EXTREME ELITE PICKLEBALL

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

  • Legacy Pickleball, LLC.

    Legacy Pro 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 13, 2023

  • Legacy Pickleball, LLC.

    Legacy Velocity
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 13, 2023

  • Evolvefit

    EVO 1.0
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 12, 2023

  • Drive Pickleball

    CT3-716
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Other
    Approved:
    Oct 10, 2023

  • Hurricane

    Vortex 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 10, 2023

  • AIHOYE

    APK-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 10, 2023

  • HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY

    SWORD & SHIELD J1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 8, 2023

  • Legacy Pickleball, LLC.

    Legacy Pro Air
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 8, 2023

  • Hittiona

    HTN-H1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Oct 8, 2023

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