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
- 3,393
- Share of paddles
- 78%
- of the 4,361 approved paddles with a listed core material
- Brands
- 1,080
- Approved list total
- 5,398
3,393 of the 4,361 approved paddles with a listed core material are polypropylene honeycomb core paddles (78%). Computed live from the database; 1,037 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA79 · 2%
- Franklin Sports74 · 2%
- ProXR Pickleball49 · 1%
- Selkirk38 · 1%
- HEAD36 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk35 · 1%
- Wilson32 · 1%
- Adidas31 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 174 | 81% |
| 2022 | 404 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark | 02R2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Booma | TITANIUM ELITE SERIES ELONGATED | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Elongated | Other | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Mas Pow | Propulsion Core 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| G.O.A.T. Paddle | Power Stealth | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Antmill | ONEFORM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Astes | Architect Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 30, 2025 | |
| Luzz | PRO-CANNON | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| Golabs | PB1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| Ascend Pickleball | AD1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| All-American Paddle | RIO | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Acepik | Ace Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Kumpoo | SURPASS MYSTERY 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 23, 2025 | |
| Ronbus | REFOAM R1.14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Elongated | Raw carbon | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| EPYK | ZEUS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| CirrusCloud | CLOUD-GV5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| JIRU | Jerusalem V1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| Helios | The Athos - K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Helios | Blaze | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| GRÜVN | CRUZN-16HD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J3Ti+ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | Psycho | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| FZ Forza | Intensity 500 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.2 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| FZ Forza | Intensity 1000 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Pickle Cove | Splash | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Mizuno USA | Acrospeed SX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.2 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Jun 12, 2025 | |
| Kingtek | K09 LUXX CONTROL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2025 | |
| Pikpok Pickle | Marlin Apex | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2025 | |
| Franklin Sports | Rockstar | Polypropylene honeycomb | 8.8 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 11, 2025 | |
| JOOLA | Essentials Trainer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 10, 2025 | |
| Reload | RLD1-14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 10, 2025 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Sweet Spot Max 3 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 10, 2025 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Sweet Spot Max 3 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 10, 2025 | |
| Booma | PRO K1V ELONGATED | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Elongated | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 9, 2025 | |
| Infmarc | MARC TW 000SPII | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 9, 2025 | |
| Ronbus | REFOAM R4.14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Jun 4, 2025 | |
| Apex | Edge XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Gatorstrike | GPS GOLD PRO SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Palakol | Tomahawk | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Palakol | Machete | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Crush Sports | BLK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Professor Sports | Titanium Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Extreme Elite Pickleball | ELITE PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Revolin | Torch Pure | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Other | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Standout Pickleball | CF4 POWER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | Invictus Gen3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | Horizon Gen3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| FILA | Strike | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Komodo pickleball | TENET | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 2, 2025 |
Mark
02R2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Mas Pow
Propulsion Core 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
G.O.A.T. Paddle
Power Stealth- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Antmill
ONEFORM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Astes
Architect Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2025
Luzz
PRO-CANNON- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
Golabs
PB1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
Ascend Pickleball
AD1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
All-American Paddle
RIO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2025
Acepik
Ace Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2025
Kumpoo
SURPASS MYSTERY 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 23, 2025
Ronbus
REFOAM R1.14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
EPYK
ZEUS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
CirrusCloud
CLOUD-GV5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
JIRU
Jerusalem V1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
Helios
The Athos - K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Helios
Blaze- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
GRÜVN
CRUZN-16HD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J3Ti+- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
Psycho- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
FZ Forza
Intensity 500- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.2 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Paddletek
Bantam GTO-C 12.7mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
FZ Forza
Intensity 1000- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Pickle Cove
Splash- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Mizuno USA
Acrospeed SX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.2 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Jun 12, 2025
Kingtek
K09 LUXX CONTROL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2025
Pikpok Pickle
Marlin Apex- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2025
Franklin Sports
Rockstar- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 8.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2025
JOOLA
Essentials Trainer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2025
Reload
RLD1-14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2025
ProXR Pickleball
Sweet Spot Max 3 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2025
ProXR Pickleball
Sweet Spot Max 3 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2025
Booma
PRO K1V ELONGATED- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2025
Infmarc
MARC TW 000SPII- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2025
Ronbus
REFOAM R4.14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 4, 2025
Apex
Edge XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Gatorstrike
GPS GOLD PRO SERIES- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Palakol
Tomahawk- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Palakol
Machete- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Crush Sports
BLK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Professor Sports
Titanium Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Extreme Elite Pickleball
ELITE PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Revolin
Torch Pure- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Standout Pickleball
CF4 POWER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Obelisk Pickleball
Invictus Gen3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Obelisk Pickleball
Horizon Gen3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
FILA
Strike- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Komodo pickleball
TENET- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 2, 2025
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.