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
- 2,554
- 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
- JOOLA60 · 2%
- Franklin Sports54 · 2%
- MTEN28 · 1%
- 11SIX2425 · 1%
- HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY25 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk24 · 1%
- Engage Pickleball22 · 1%
- Selkirk Sport22 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 534 | 93% |
| 2024 | 1,189 | 92% |
| 2025 | 658 | 73% |
| 2026 | 173 | 36% |
* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed core material.
All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relyon | R2 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Wild Monkeys | Atlanta Hawks | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Churco | Carbono | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Lumina | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Atmos XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Phantom | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Sentinel | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Chroma | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Blaze | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| TMPR Sports | Expanse Beta LX | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| A'Ardia | A'Ardia BQN | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Core Pickleball | REACTION PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Rich Cat Supply | Ánimo | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| GARYE | WL-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Anbrose | Gold Vein | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Brick House Paddles | Heritage 76T | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Brick House Paddles | Heritage 74T | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| ATLAS PICKLEBALL | TITAN PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 28, 2023 | |
| OLANNY | OLY-3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2023 | |
| OLANNY | OLY-2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2023 | |
| OLANNY | OLY-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2023 | |
| Ath Union | Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 23, 2023 | |
| Relyon | R2 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 21, 2023 | |
| Relyon | R1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 21, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 21, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Vanguard Control Invikta Midweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 21, 2023 | |
| Rally Paddles Pickleball | Maverick | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 20, 2023 | |
| Precise Power | Torrent 19MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 20, 2023 | |
| Embark | Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 20, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Tempo Pro 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Tempo 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Blaze Tour 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Fierce Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Blaze Pro 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Blaze 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Organic Pickleball | OP001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Diadem Sports | Edge 18k Power Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Spinergy | ZX-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| la point | lp classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | Horizon II | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| la point | lp pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| A11N SPORTS | Carry C7 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| A11N SPORTS | Carry C7 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Cassette | Carbon Pro 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Franklin Sports | Dagger 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 8.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Franklin Sports | Gem | Polypropylene honeycomb | 8.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Franklin Sports | Oasis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 8.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| OFFSIR | TC-16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Nysget sports LLC | joyous | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Recly / Finesse Formula LLC | Flex Lite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 |
Relyon
R2 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Wild Monkeys
Atlanta Hawks- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Churco
Carbono- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Lumina- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Atmos XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Phantom- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Sentinel- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Chroma- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Blaze- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
TMPR Sports
Expanse Beta LX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
A'Ardia
A'Ardia BQN- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Core Pickleball
REACTION PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Rich Cat Supply
Ánimo- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
GARYE
WL-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Anbrose
Gold Vein- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Brick House Paddles
Heritage 76T- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Brick House Paddles
Heritage 74T- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
ATLAS PICKLEBALL
TITAN PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 28, 2023
OLANNY
OLY-3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2023
OLANNY
OLY-2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2023
OLANNY
OLY-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2023
Ath Union
Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 23, 2023
Relyon
R2 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 21, 2023
Relyon
R1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 21, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 21, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Vanguard Control Invikta Midweight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 21, 2023
Rally Paddles Pickleball
Maverick- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2023
Precise Power
Torrent 19MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2023
Embark
Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2023
Wilson
Tempo Pro 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Wilson
Tempo 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Wilson
Blaze Tour 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Wilson
Fierce Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Wilson
Blaze Pro 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Wilson
Blaze 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Organic Pickleball
OP001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Diadem Sports
Edge 18k Power Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Spinergy
ZX-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
la point
lp classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Obelisk Pickleball
Horizon II- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
la point
lp pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
A11N SPORTS
Carry C7 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
A11N SPORTS
Carry C7 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Cassette
Carbon Pro 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Franklin Sports
Dagger 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 8.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Franklin Sports
Gem- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 8.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Franklin Sports
Oasis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 8.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
OFFSIR
TC-16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Nysget sports LLC
joyous- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Recly / Finesse Formula LLC
Flex Lite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.