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
- 3,447
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 4,469 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,081
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,447 of the 4,469 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 929 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA79 · 2%
- Franklin Sports75 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball49 · 1%
- HEAD43 · 1%
- Selkirk38 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk35 · 1%
- Wilson32 · 1%
- Adidas31 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 246 | 81% |
| 2022 | 404 | 85% |
| 2023 | 863 | 88% |
| 2024 | 1,136 | 88% |
| 2025 | 634 | 70% |
| 2026 | 143 | 29% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Sports | Ben Johns Series F2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 3, 2021 | |
| Franklin Sports | Dagger | Polypropylene honeycomb | 8.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 3, 2021 | |
| Master Athletics | P2 XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2021 | |
| Smashify | MAD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2021 | |
| Smashify | ACE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Other | Dec 2, 2021 | |
| Smashify | AIR | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2021 | |
| Club Pickleball | Ace | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Dec 1, 2021 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Omega Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 24, 2021 | |
| Gamma Sports | GAMMA 505 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Graphite | Nov 21, 2021 | |
| Selkirk | Maxima Vanguard 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 16, 2021 | |
| Selkirk | Mach6 Vanguard 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 16, 2021 | |
| Selkirk | Omni Vanguard 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 16, 2021 | |
| Selkirk | Invikta Vanguard 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 16, 2021 | |
| Selkirk | S2 Vanguard 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 16, 2021 | |
| Formula Sports | Striker | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 16, 2021 | |
| Players Pickleball | Rogue2MAX Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| Players Pickleball | Rogue2Q Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| Players Pickleball | Rogue2E Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| Crbn | 2 (16mm) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| Crbn | 2 (13mm) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| SNOK | Warrior 3.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| Tenacious Pickleball | TP22 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.5 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | TS5.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 9, 2021 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Signature XL 12.5mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Perry Ellis International | GSASC0F3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Other | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Rokne | Curve Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Paddle Candy Pickleball | Paddle Candy Outlaw | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Paddle Candy Pickleball | Paddle Candy Rave | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Paddle Candy Pickleball | Paddle Candy Psych | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Paddle Candy Pickleball | Paddle Candy Monster | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Paddle Candy Pickleball | Paddle Candy Freak | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Niupipo | Frank Anthony Davis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Other | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Niupipo | Voyager | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Other | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| F2 Sports | Imperium | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Kronos Pickleball | TX1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 2, 2021 | |
| Master Athletics | P2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2021 | |
| Cpassion Industrial | Doryfera | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 18, 2021 | |
| TMPR Sports | EXPANSE LX | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 13, 2021 | |
| Heick | NONSTOP | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 13, 2021 | |
| Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods) | Crown Jewel ES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Oct 12, 2021 | |
| Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods) | Mercenary Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16.5 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Oct 12, 2021 | |
| HEAD | Radical Tour | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Oct 11, 2021 | |
| HEAD | Radical Tour CO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 11, 2021 | |
| VERSIX Pickleball | VERSIX Ascent 5C | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Oct 8, 2021 | |
| VERSIX Pickleball | VERSIX Strike 4F | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.2 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 8, 2021 | |
| Tessovec Ab | Pro Player | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 8, 2021 | |
| Poach Pickleball | Defender | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 7, 2021 | |
| Poach Pickleball | Defender Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 7, 2021 | |
| Poach Pickleball | Podium | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 7, 2021 | |
| Poach Pickleball | Podium Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 7, 2021 |
Franklin Sports
Ben Johns Series F2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 3, 2021
Franklin Sports
Dagger- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 8.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 3, 2021
Master Athletics
P2 XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2021
Smashify
MAD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2021
Smashify
ACE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2021
Smashify
AIR- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2021
Club Pickleball
Ace- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Dec 1, 2021
SLK By Selkirk
Omega Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 24, 2021
Gamma Sports
GAMMA 505- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Nov 21, 2021
Selkirk
Maxima Vanguard 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 16, 2021
Selkirk
Mach6 Vanguard 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 16, 2021
Selkirk
Omni Vanguard 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 16, 2021
Selkirk
Invikta Vanguard 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 16, 2021
Selkirk
S2 Vanguard 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 16, 2021
Formula Sports
Striker- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 16, 2021
Players Pickleball
Rogue2MAX Carbon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
Players Pickleball
Rogue2Q Carbon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
Players Pickleball
Rogue2E Carbon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
Crbn
2 (16mm)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
Crbn
2 (13mm)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
SNOK
Warrior 3.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
Tenacious Pickleball
TP22- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
Obelisk Pickleball
TS5.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 9, 2021
PB Pro
Tour Signature XL 12.5mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 4, 2021
Perry Ellis International
GSASC0F3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Rokne
Curve Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Paddle Candy Pickleball
Paddle Candy Outlaw- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Paddle Candy Pickleball
Paddle Candy Rave- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Paddle Candy Pickleball
Paddle Candy Psych- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Paddle Candy Pickleball
Paddle Candy Monster- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Paddle Candy Pickleball
Paddle Candy Freak- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Niupipo
Frank Anthony Davis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Niupipo
Voyager- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
F2 Sports
Imperium- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Kronos Pickleball
TX1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 2, 2021
Master Athletics
P2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2021
Cpassion Industrial
Doryfera- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 18, 2021
TMPR Sports
EXPANSE LX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 13, 2021
Heick
NONSTOP- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 13, 2021
Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Crown Jewel ES- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Oct 12, 2021
Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Mercenary Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Oct 12, 2021
HEAD
Radical Tour- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Oct 11, 2021
HEAD
Radical Tour CO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 11, 2021
VERSIX Pickleball
VERSIX Ascent 5C- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Oct 8, 2021
VERSIX Pickleball
VERSIX Strike 4F- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.2 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 8, 2021
Tessovec Ab
Pro Player- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 8, 2021
Poach Pickleball
Defender- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 7, 2021
Poach Pickleball
Defender Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 7, 2021
Poach Pickleball
Podium- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 7, 2021
Poach Pickleball
Podium Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 7, 2021
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.