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
- 3,199
- Share of paddles
- 78%
- of the 4,120 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,042
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,199 of the 4,120 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (78%). Computed live from the database; 1,278 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA78 · 2%
- Franklin Sports70 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball46 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk34 · 1%
- Selkirk32 · 1%
- Wilson32 · 1%
- HEAD31 · 1%
- MTEN29 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 384 | 85% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD | Radical Tour Raw | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Adidas | ADIPOWER TEAM ATTK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Recess | 512 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Eon Paddles | EON Lite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Eon Paddles | EON Touch | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Eon Paddles | EON Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Wolfe | BITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Qranc | Qranc Torq Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 21 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Qranc | Qranc Reaqtor Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 21 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Pello | Pello PXIII | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jan 16, 2023 | |
| Diima Sports | DIMA-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 11, 2023 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Zane Navratil Carbon 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jan 10, 2023 | |
| Vinsguir | VG-04 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 9, 2023 | |
| PB Pro | Infinity Widebody 16.0mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Widebody | Raw carbon | Jan 8, 2023 | |
| FUSION Pickleball | Spectre | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jan 1, 2023 | |
| Spartus | Gladius 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 30, 2022 | |
| Spartus | Gladius 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 30, 2022 | |
| Armour Pickleball | Sara Ash Signature Paddle | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 28, 2022 | |
| Snipe Sports | Carbon Air | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.7 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Dec 28, 2022 | |
| Element 6 (E6) | 16s | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 28, 2022 | |
| Jonapar | JO-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 28, 2022 | |
| Alpha | Sonic XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 17 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 28, 2022 | |
| TMPR Sports | TERRA LX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 26, 2022 | |
| Poach Pickleball | Podium 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 26, 2022 | |
| Poach Pickleball | Havoc 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 26, 2022 | |
| Kamikaze Pickleball | Day Dinker | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 26, 2022 | |
| Kamikaze Pickleball | Night Owl | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 26, 2022 | |
| Nettie Pickleball | PRO / POWER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 26, 2022 | |
| A11N Sports | ZENITH C8 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 24, 2022 | |
| A11N Sports | HyperFeather R | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 24, 2022 | |
| A11N Sports | ZENITH C7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 24, 2022 | |
| Hajimari | 30899 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Graphite | Dec 24, 2022 | |
| Triple Ace | Horizon G | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 24, 2022 | |
| Onix | Evoke Premier Raw Carbon 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Onix | Evoke Premier Pro Raw Carbon 14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Onix | Evoke Premier Raw Carbon Pro 10 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Spear - Juno | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Spear - Topo | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Spear - Current | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Spear - Breakout | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Spear - Bolt | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Drip - Bread Head | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Drip - Vero | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Drip - Verge | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Drip - Shift | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Drip - Ridge | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Cuspy | CSY-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 16, 2022 | |
| PB Pro | INFINITY ARCH XL 16.0mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 15, 2022 | |
| Vatic Pro | V7 Flash Carbon Fiber 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 15, 2022 | |
| Six Zero | Sapphire | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 15, 2022 |
HEAD
Radical Tour Raw- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Adidas
ADIPOWER TEAM ATTK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Recess
512- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Eon Paddles
EON Lite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Eon Paddles
EON Touch- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Eon Paddles
EON Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Wolfe
BITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Qranc
Qranc Torq Carbon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 21 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Qranc
Qranc Reaqtor Carbon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 21 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Pello
Pello PXIII- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jan 16, 2023
Diima Sports
DIMA-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 11, 2023
ProXR Pickleball
Zane Navratil Carbon 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jan 10, 2023
Vinsguir
VG-04- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 9, 2023
PB Pro
Infinity Widebody 16.0mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jan 8, 2023
FUSION Pickleball
Spectre- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jan 1, 2023
Spartus
Gladius 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 30, 2022
Spartus
Gladius 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 30, 2022
Armour Pickleball
Sara Ash Signature Paddle- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 28, 2022
Snipe Sports
Carbon Air- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Dec 28, 2022
Element 6 (E6)
16s- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 28, 2022
Jonapar
JO-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 28, 2022
Alpha
Sonic XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 17 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 28, 2022
TMPR Sports
TERRA LX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 26, 2022
Poach Pickleball
Podium 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 26, 2022
Poach Pickleball
Havoc 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 26, 2022
Kamikaze Pickleball
Day Dinker- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 26, 2022
Kamikaze Pickleball
Night Owl- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 26, 2022
Nettie Pickleball
PRO / POWER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 26, 2022
A11N Sports
ZENITH C8- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 24, 2022
A11N Sports
HyperFeather R- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 24, 2022
A11N Sports
ZENITH C7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 24, 2022
Hajimari
30899- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Dec 24, 2022
Triple Ace
Horizon G- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 24, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 21, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 21, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 21, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Spear - Juno- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Spear - Topo- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Spear - Current- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Spear - Breakout- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Spear - Bolt- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Drip - Bread Head- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Drip - Vero- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Drip - Verge- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Drip - Shift- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Drip - Ridge- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 20, 2022
Cuspy
CSY-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 16, 2022
PB Pro
INFINITY ARCH XL 16.0mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 15, 2022
Vatic Pro
V7 Flash Carbon Fiber 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 15, 2022
Six Zero
Sapphire- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 15, 2022
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.