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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
2,879
Share of paddles
77%
of the 3,739 approved paddles with a listed core material
Brands
995
Approved list total
5,398

2,879 of the 3,739 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 1,659 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
20226491%
202387389%
20241,13788%
202563971%
202616634%

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

All polypropylene honeycomb core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • Levenway

    Le-4622-V1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Calvin Keeney

    The Brute
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Element 6 Pickleball

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

  • Pacific Paddle Labs

    Cutback 1.0
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    19 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Wasp Pickleball

    Wasp 1.0
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Bisoncan

    BPD-021
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Insum

    T500A
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Erne Pickleball

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

  • Erne Pickleball

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

  • Pello

    PXVI
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Pello

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

  • G.O.A.T. Paddle

    G.O.A.T. Control
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Elite Pickleball

    Design
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Deerfamy

    DP741
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    11 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Kondor

    ATTK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Panel Sound

    PS-FBR002
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Anna Bright Scorpeus CFS 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Perseus 16mm Alpha 4
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Perseus 14mm Alpha 4
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • Body Helix

    X-1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • ProXR Pickleball

    BLQK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    May 8, 2023

  • ProXR Pickleball

    Chicago Slice
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 8, 2023

  • Selkirk

    Labs Project 006 Tour
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 8, 2023

  • Pitens

    PT-09
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • Fastempo

    FO-11
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • Fastempo

    FO-15
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • Anbrose

    Capitan Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • One More Pickleball

    Vibe
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • Luxe Pickleball

    Draft
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • Ethos

    TELOS
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    May 4, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Perseus 14mm Alpha 1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 3, 2023

  • Luxury Pickleball

    Luxury Pickleball
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 2, 2023

  • Moshka

    Original Pro Attack
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 2, 2023

  • Battle Paddles

    Ricochet
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 1, 2023

  • Vinsguir

    VG-05
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Apr 30, 2023

  • Takeya USA

    Helios Sport 16-S
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Apr 30, 2023

  • Takeya USA

    Helios Sport 16-L
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Apr 30, 2023

  • Pello

    PXVamos
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Battle Paddles

    Drago
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Volo Sports

    #TC3K2401
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Paddles With Purpose

    The Resilient
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Aniviia

    Voltex Gen 3 Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Pitens

    PT-11
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Yengine

    YES13
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Solar Paddles

    Elysium
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • HISK

    RAV PRO
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Armour Pickleball

    Goliath
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • MTEN

    MT-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • F2 Sports

    Pro Series
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Elongated
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

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