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
- 3,546
- Share of paddles
- 77%
- of the 4,597 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,094
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,546 of the 4,597 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (77%). Computed live from the database; 801 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- Franklin Sports79 · 2%
- JOOLA79 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball49 · 1%
- HEAD47 · 1%
- Selkirk38 · 1%
- Wilson38 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk35 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball | Spectrum Graphite | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 28, 2021 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Finesse | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 28, 2021 | |
| Niupipo | MX-25 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 23, 2021 | |
| Niupipo | MX-24 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 23, 2021 | |
| Zcebra | Zcebra Graphite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 8, 2021 | |
| Niupipo | Explorer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Other | Feb 8, 2021 | |
| PROLITE Sports | Illuminate 2.0 (I-SERIES) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 5, 2021 | |
| Odysportsz | Odyssey Virtuoso | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 5, 2021 | |
| T Ticci | TPK001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 27, 2021 | |
| Pickleball International | Tidal Wave | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 21, 2021 | |
| Nexxed | Victor XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 20, 2021 | |
| Nexxed | Victor | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 20, 2021 | |
| HEAD | Flash | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 20, 2021 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | V520 Blade | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 19, 2021 | |
| Odysportsz | Odyssey Ambassador | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 19, 2021 | |
| Nexxed | Prime | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 19, 2021 | |
| Nexxed | Pro XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.3 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 19, 2021 | |
| Players Pickleball | Rogue2MAX | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| Players Pickleball | Rogue2Q | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball | Response Graphite | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Hudef | HD5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Hudef | HD3.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Hudef | HUDEF HD4.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Brick House Paddles | Retro 65T | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Other | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Onix | Z3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 1, 2021 | |
| GRM | GM-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 1, 2021 | |
| Albad | T1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Graphite | Dec 27, 2020 | |
| PROLITE Sports | Blaster | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 27, 2020 | |
| Fit For Life | FILA Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 27, 2020 | |
| Paddletek | Tempest Reign PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| HEAD | Gravity SH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| HEAD | Gravity LH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product | TY-02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2020 | |
| Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product | TY-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2020 | |
| Perfect Paddle Company | Model I | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 1, 2020 | |
| Churco | Cuadra | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Dec 1, 2020 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 30, 2020 | |
| JP WinLook | Energetic | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Graphite | Nov 30, 2020 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Widebody Ultra Lite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.5 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Nov 30, 2020 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Max Lite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 30, 2020 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | V560 Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 24, 2020 | |
| Niupipo | MX-19 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 19, 2020 | |
| Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods) | Monarch Youth Paddle | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 17, 2020 | |
| PikNinja | Assassin Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Other | Nov 17, 2020 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | V560 Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 13, 2020 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | V300 Youth | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 13, 2020 | |
| Kross Pickleball | Torment | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 12, 2020 | |
| Gamma Sports | GAMMA Conqueror | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 10, 2020 | |
| OneShot Pickleball | Proshot 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.5 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Nov 3, 2020 | |
| OneShot Pickleball | Ultimateshot 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 3, 2020 |
Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball
Spectrum Graphite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 28, 2021
PB Pro
Tour Finesse- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 28, 2021
Niupipo
MX-25- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2021
Niupipo
MX-24- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 23, 2021
Zcebra
Zcebra Graphite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2021
Niupipo
Explorer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2021
PROLITE Sports
Illuminate 2.0 (I-SERIES)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 5, 2021
Odysportsz
Odyssey Virtuoso- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 5, 2021
T Ticci
TPK001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 27, 2021
Pickleball International
Tidal Wave- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 21, 2021
Nexxed
Victor XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 20, 2021
Nexxed
Victor- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 20, 2021
HEAD
Flash- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 20, 2021
Vulcan Sporting Goods
V520 Blade- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 19, 2021
Odysportsz
Odyssey Ambassador- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 19, 2021
Nexxed
Prime- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 19, 2021
Nexxed
Pro XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 19, 2021
Players Pickleball
Rogue2MAX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 15, 2021
Players Pickleball
Rogue2Q- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 15, 2021
Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball
Response Graphite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Hudef
HD5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Hudef
HD3.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Hudef
HUDEF HD4.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Brick House Paddles
Retro 65T- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Onix
Z3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 1, 2021
GRM
GM-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 1, 2021
Albad
T1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Dec 27, 2020
PROLITE Sports
Blaster- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 27, 2020
Fit For Life
FILA Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 27, 2020
Paddletek
Tempest Reign PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 13, 2020
HEAD
Gravity SH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2020
HEAD
Gravity LH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2020
Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product
TY-02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2020
Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product
TY-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2020
Perfect Paddle Company
Model I- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 1, 2020
Churco
Cuadra- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Dec 1, 2020
PB Pro
Tour Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 30, 2020
JP WinLook
Energetic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Nov 30, 2020
PB Pro
Tour Widebody Ultra Lite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.5 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 30, 2020
PB Pro
Tour Max Lite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 30, 2020
Vulcan Sporting Goods
V560 Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 24, 2020
Niupipo
MX-19- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2020
Monarch Pickleball (Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Monarch Youth Paddle- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 17, 2020
PikNinja
Assassin Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Nov 17, 2020
Vulcan Sporting Goods
V560 Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 13, 2020
Vulcan Sporting Goods
V300 Youth- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 13, 2020
Kross Pickleball
Torment- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 12, 2020
Gamma Sports
GAMMA Conqueror- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 10, 2020
OneShot Pickleball
Proshot 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Nov 3, 2020
OneShot Pickleball
Ultimateshot 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 3, 2020
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.