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
- 3,026
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 3,911 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,020
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,026 of the 3,911 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 1,487 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA70 · 2%
- Franklin Sports64 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball36 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk34 · 1%
- Wilson32 · 1%
- MTEN29 · 1%
- Vatic Pro28 · 1%
- 11six2426 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 211 | 87% |
| 2023 | 873 | 89% |
| 2024 | 1,137 | 88% |
| 2025 | 639 | 71% |
| 2026 | 166 | 34% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMA Sport Goods | Quantum | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 29, 2023 | |
| Ballr | PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 29, 2023 | |
| Wild Monkeys | Arachne | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2023 | |
| Wild Monkeys | Nightshade Carbon 3K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2023 | |
| Wild Monkeys | Nightshade Carbon-E 3K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2023 | |
| Wild Monkeys | Alpha Carbon 3K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 28, 2023 | |
| Booma | POWER COMPOSITE SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 28, 2023 | |
| Booma | CONTROL CARBON SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 28, 2023 | |
| Booma | LIGHTSPEED CARBON SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 28, 2023 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Filth | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 24, 2023 | |
| Vatic Pro | Flash 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 23, 2023 | |
| Varzky | VPS2-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 22, 2023 | |
| Romtek Pickleball | Black Panther | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 21, 2023 | |
| 5 Shots Pickleball | ProAm Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 20, 2023 | |
| Decathlon | DECATHLON PICKEBALL 500 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Mar 20, 2023 | |
| Electrum Pickleball | Model E Elite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 17, 2023 | |
| Proton | Series One Type A | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 16, 2023 | |
| Sprints | Amateur Hour Paddle | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 15, 2023 | |
| Six Zero | Double Black Diamond RC 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 12, 2023 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Pursuit Ultra EX 6.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 10, 2023 | |
| The Best Paddle | Fiberglass X Model | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 10, 2023 | |
| LIX Pickleball | Kiki | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 8, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Envy | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 7, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Impact | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 7, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Essence | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 7, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Smash | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 7, 2023 | |
| Your Pickleball Place | Competition | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 6, 2023 | |
| Big Pickle Sport | Power One | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 6, 2023 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Pursuit MX Ultra | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Other | Mar 3, 2023 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Beth Bellamy Diamond Series 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 1, 2023 | |
| TMPR Sports | TERRA TC-13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 28, 2023 | |
| Romtek Pickleball | Smash | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 27, 2023 | |
| GRÜVN | RAW-13R | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| GRÜVN | RAW-13E | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| GRÜVN | RAW-16RX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| Phantom Pickleball | Eternal | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| VERSIX Pickleball | VERSIX RAW 6C+ | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| Des Couples | 1965 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| Diadem Sports | Diadem Icon v2 XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 17, 2023 | |
| Recess | Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Warstic | WSPB4E - Pro Elongated Elite | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Elongated | Graphite | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Warstic | WSPB4 - Pro Elongated | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Elongated | Other | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Warstic | WSPB3E - Pro Standard Elite | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Graphite | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Your Pickleball Place | Trouble | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Other | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Quickhand | Q3S | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| JOOLA | Astro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Banger Pickleball | PROCOMP 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Gamma Sports | Obsidian 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 15, 2023 | |
| Empire Pickleball | MD7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 15, 2023 | |
| Pacific Paddle Labs | Patrol 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 15, 2023 |
AMA Sport Goods
Quantum- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 29, 2023
Ballr
PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 29, 2023
Wild Monkeys
Arachne- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2023
Wild Monkeys
Nightshade Carbon 3K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2023
Wild Monkeys
Nightshade Carbon-E 3K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2023
Wild Monkeys
Alpha Carbon 3K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 28, 2023
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Filth- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 24, 2023
Vatic Pro
Flash 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 23, 2023
Varzky
VPS2-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2023
Romtek Pickleball
Black Panther- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 21, 2023
5 Shots Pickleball
ProAm Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 20, 2023
Decathlon
DECATHLON PICKEBALL 500- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Mar 20, 2023
Electrum Pickleball
Model E Elite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2023
Proton
Series One Type A- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 16, 2023
Sprints
Amateur Hour Paddle- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 15, 2023
Six Zero
Double Black Diamond RC 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 12, 2023
Engage Pickleball
Pursuit Ultra EX 6.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 10, 2023
The Best Paddle
Fiberglass X Model- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 10, 2023
LIX Pickleball
Kiki- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 8, 2023
Wilson
Envy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 7, 2023
Wilson
Impact- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 7, 2023
Wilson
Essence- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 7, 2023
Wilson
Smash- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 7, 2023
Your Pickleball Place
Competition- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 6, 2023
Big Pickle Sport
Power One- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 6, 2023
Engage Pickleball
Pursuit MX Ultra- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Mar 3, 2023
ProXR Pickleball
Beth Bellamy Diamond Series 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 1, 2023
TMPR Sports
TERRA TC-13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 28, 2023
Romtek Pickleball
Smash- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 27, 2023
GRÜVN
RAW-13R- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 24, 2023
GRÜVN
RAW-13E- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 24, 2023
GRÜVN
RAW-16RX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 24, 2023
Phantom Pickleball
Eternal- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 24, 2023
VERSIX Pickleball
VERSIX RAW 6C+- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 24, 2023
Des Couples
1965- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 24, 2023
Diadem Sports
Diadem Icon v2 XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 17, 2023
Recess
Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
Warstic
WSPB4E - Pro Elongated Elite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
Warstic
WSPB4 - Pro Elongated- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
Warstic
WSPB3E - Pro Standard Elite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
Your Pickleball Place
Trouble- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
Quickhand
Q3S- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
JOOLA
Astro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
Banger Pickleball
PROCOMP 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2023
Gamma Sports
Obsidian 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2023
Empire Pickleball
MD7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2023
Pacific Paddle Labs
Patrol 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2023
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.