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
- 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
- JOOLA60 · 2%
- Franklin Sports54 · 2%
- 11SIX2425 · 1%
- HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY25 · 1%
- MTEN25 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk24 · 1%
- Engage Pickleball22 · 1%
- Selkirk Sport22 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 439 |
| 2024 | 1,189 |
| 2025 | 658 |
| 2026 | 173 |
All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominus | Limited | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 28, 2023 | |
| Spinergy | Spinergy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| ivecado | SPC-A13CP | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Volair | Alto 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Volair | Alto 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Lipaux | LP-X01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| DynamicDink | Edgeless Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| DynamicDink | Power Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| DynamicDink | Elite Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| MOZKUIB | MOZKUIB N-PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Baseline Racket Sports | The Weapon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| ULAOUL | unique | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Gearbox | Gearbox G2 Elongated | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Elongated | Hybrid blend | Sep 26, 2023 | |
| ProDrive | Encounter | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 26, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Luxx Control Air S2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 24, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Luxx Control Air Epic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 24, 2023 | |
| Friday | FRIDAY-LABS-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Fierce Team | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Fierce Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| GIO | GIO LITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| GIO | GIO PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Pickln | Piknix Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Rich Cat Supply | Savvy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Endorfina | PR2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Orefion | ORF-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Vitoler | vitoler01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| AMA Sport Goods Co., Ltd | Cross | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| SXhyf | SF-02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Other | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| RAE JESSIE | MODEL R5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Two 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Two 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Pickleball Poker | The Bet | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| MAYBOOM | MPP-X01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| MAYBOOM | MPP-N01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| MAYBOOM | MPP-S01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| YONEX | VCORE Plus | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| IANONI | PRO 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| KINVEPU | KP-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| Everyday Social | ASAMA 110-W | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| Triple J Pickleball | JAHKING | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| Triple J Pickleball | JUDGE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| RAE JESSIE | MODEL R1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| Continuum | ECCLES 3.1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| BLTEND | BLD-02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| OMDEX | DEX V4 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| GGEV | GE-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| BLTEND | BLD-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| YONEX | EZONE Plus | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| X SPAK | EXTRASPIN-1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| Booma | LIGHTSPEED COMPOSITE SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Sep 19, 2023 |
Dominus
Limited- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 28, 2023
Spinergy
Spinergy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
ivecado
SPC-A13CP- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
Volair
Alto 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
Volair
Alto 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
Lipaux
LP-X01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
DynamicDink
Edgeless Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
DynamicDink
Power Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
DynamicDink
Elite Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
MOZKUIB
MOZKUIB N-PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
Baseline Racket Sports
The Weapon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
ULAOUL
unique- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
Gearbox
Gearbox G2 Elongated- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2023
ProDrive
Encounter- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Luxx Control Air S2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 24, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Luxx Control Air Epic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 24, 2023
Friday
FRIDAY-LABS-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Wilson
Fierce Team- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Wilson
Fierce Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
GIO
GIO LITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
GIO
GIO PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Pickln
Piknix Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Rich Cat Supply
Savvy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Endorfina
PR2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Orefion
ORF-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Vitoler
vitoler01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
AMA Sport Goods Co., Ltd
Cross- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
SXhyf
SF-02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
RAE JESSIE
MODEL R5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Yobi Paddle
Series Two 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Yobi Paddle
Series Two 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Pickleball Poker
The Bet- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
MAYBOOM
MPP-X01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
MAYBOOM
MPP-N01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
MAYBOOM
MPP-S01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
YONEX
VCORE Plus- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
IANONI
PRO 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
KINVEPU
KP-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
Everyday Social
ASAMA 110-W- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
Triple J Pickleball
JAHKING- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
Triple J Pickleball
JUDGE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
RAE JESSIE
MODEL R1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
Continuum
ECCLES 3.1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
BLTEND
BLD-02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
OMDEX
DEX V4- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
GGEV
GE-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
BLTEND
BLD-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
YONEX
EZONE Plus- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
X SPAK
EXTRASPIN-1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Sep 19, 2023
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.