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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
2,536
Share of paddles
75%
of the 3,360 approved paddles with a listed core material
Brands
935
Approved list total
5,398

2,536 of the 3,360 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (75%). Computed live from the database; 2,038 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
202359388%
20241,13788%
202564071%
202616634%

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

All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • GOALSO

    GLS PRO
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • KAIROS

    72247
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jul 12, 2023

  • Yobi Paddle

    Series One 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Dinkshot Pickleball

    Mamba
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Gigapower

    GP500
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Combat Paddles Company

    Katana
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Steele Pickleball

    AF
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Moshka

    Original Pro Control
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Portraits of Hope

    Geometric
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Paddletek

    Tempest Reign Pro v3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14.3 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Paddletek

    Tempest Wave v3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • ALTMR Naples

    Tridente 1.0
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • HUSTL Pickleball

    HUSTL LEGEND Raw Carbon 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Hudef Sports

    VIVA Gen2
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 9, 2023

  • Komodo pickleball

    Furi LS
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 5, 2023

  • Wilson

    Blaze Pro 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14.9 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 3, 2023

  • White Widow Pickleball

    Razor Code Tour
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 3, 2023

  • Kulstof

    Pro Six
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 3, 2023

  • Jolle Pickleball

    Pro Max
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 2, 2023

  • Niupipo

    MX-38
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jul 2, 2023

  • Xenon Paddle LLC

    PX16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • GoSports

    GS Air
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • GoSports

    GS Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • GoSports

    GS 1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • VNISLOVD

    PRO
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • GRÜVN

    RAW-16V
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Sigma Pickleball LLC

    Sigma One
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Asteriskk

    Vk1000
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Aoborty

    YT01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Victoper

    VC100
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Akawav

    STARLIGHT
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • ProXR Pickleball

    Bay Area Breakers
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Fore, Inc.

    Havok Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 28, 2023

  • Purely Pickleball, LLC

    PP16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • NXTgen Sports Inc.

    Aero Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Continuum

    EPH 6.17
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • RB1500

    LW-003
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Mercer

    M81
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Intuit Sport

    Power Strike Tour+ 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Professor Sports LLC

    Prime
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Pickleball Apes

    Neo Line One 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 23, 2023

  • The Corner Sports

    Experience 360 Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 23, 2023

  • Raketi

    FV1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    8.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Jun 22, 2023

  • Babolat

    WZRD
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    20 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 21, 2023

  • Babolat

    BALLR +
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Jun 21, 2023

  • Babolat

    STRKR +
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Jun 21, 2023

  • F2 Sports

    Imperium L
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Jun 21, 2023

  • PCKL

    PCKL Pro Series 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 20, 2023

  • PCKL

    PCKL Pro Series 13mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 20, 2023

  • Brick House Paddles

    Heritage 77T
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 20, 2023

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