Face material
Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddles
Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response across the face.
By the numbers
- Approved paddles
- 2,124
- Share of paddles
- 48%
- of the 4,469 approved paddles with a listed face material
- Brands
- 744
- Approved list total
- 5,398
2,124 of the 4,469 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (48%). Computed live from the database; 929 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA79 · 4%
- Selkirk52 · 2%
- Franklin Sports42 · 2%
- Vatic Pro38 · 2%
- Engage Pickleball31 · 1%
- Gearbox30 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk29 · 1%
- HEAD23 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105 | 35% |
| 2022 | 198 | 42% |
| 2023 | 482 | 49% |
| 2024 | 617 | 48% |
| 2025 | 452 | 50% |
| 2026 | 262 | 54% |
* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed face material.
All carbon fiber face paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop | Dunlop CR-FIVE V1.0 | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Three | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| OWL Sport | Talon X1 | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Joysent | Halo X5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | JOLT | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 9, 2025 | |
| Arrow | Prismatic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 9, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Alpha Pro Elongated 16mm | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Alpha Pro Elongated 14mm | Polymer (unspecified) | 14 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Pro-Line Paddle | HEAT | Aramid / Nomex honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Voltz | LUXX Air Pro | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Hudef | Apex Pro2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 2, 2025 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Dynasty Hayden Patriquin Edition 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Dynasty Hayden Patriquin Edition 14MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Parris Todd 13.25MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | 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 | |
| U-Brio | P-1 | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| XPRT Fitness | PRO C | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Astes | Architect Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 30, 2025 | |
| Ckjazz | FOAMCORE | Foam | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 30, 2025 | |
| Luzz | PRO-4 | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| Luzz | PRO-CANNON | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| All-American Paddle | RIO | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Vatic Pro | V-Sol Flash SH 16mm | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Kumpoo | SURPASS MYSTERY 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 23, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | ProFoam | Foam | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 22, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Encore Pro V3.0 | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 22, 2025 | |
| EPYK | ZEUS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| Pickleball Apes | Harmony S | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Pickleball Apes | Harmony X | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Helios | Blaze | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J3Ti+ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | 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 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2FC+ | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2025 | |
| Gearbox | GX2 Power Hybrid | Carbon-fiber rib (SST) | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 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 | |
| Body Helix | FLIK Falcon | Foam | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 10, 2025 | |
| Reload | RLD1-14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 10, 2025 | |
| Selkirk | Project Boomstik Widebody 16mm | Foam | 16 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Selkirk | Project Boomstik Elongated 16mm | Foam | 16 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Pickleball Apes | Harmony V | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | Sword & Shield J2NF | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | Sword & Shield J2NFT | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Gatorstrike | GPS GOLD PRO SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| Professor Sports | Titanium Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2025 | |
| ZADI Pickleball | Aval | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 2, 2025 |
Dunlop
Dunlop CR-FIVE V1.0- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
Yobi Paddle
Series Three- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
OWL Sport
Talon X1- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
Joysent
Halo X5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
ProXR Pickleball
JOLT- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 9, 2025
Arrow
Prismatic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 9, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Alpha Pro Elongated 16mm- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Alpha Pro Elongated 14mm- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Pro-Line Paddle
HEAT- Core:
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Voltz
LUXX Air Pro- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Hudef
Apex Pro2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2025
Franklin Sports
C45 Dynasty Hayden Patriquin Edition 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Franklin Sports
C45 Dynasty Hayden Patriquin Edition 14MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Franklin Sports
C45 Parris Todd 13.25MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- 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
U-Brio
P-1- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
XPRT Fitness
PRO C- Core:
- Other
- 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
Ckjazz
FOAMCORE- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2025
Luzz
PRO-4- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
Luzz
PRO-CANNON- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
All-American Paddle
RIO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2025
Vatic Pro
V-Sol Flash SH 16mm- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2025
Kumpoo
SURPASS MYSTERY 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 23, 2025
Engage Pickleball
ProFoam- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 22, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Encore Pro V3.0- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 22, 2025
EPYK
ZEUS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
Pickleball Apes
Harmony S- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Pickleball Apes
Harmony X- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Helios
Blaze- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- 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
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
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2FC+- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2025
Gearbox
GX2 Power Hybrid- Core:
- Carbon-fiber rib (SST)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 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
Body Helix
FLIK Falcon- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2025
Reload
RLD1-14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2025
- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Pickleball Apes
Harmony V- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Honolulu Pickleball Company
Sword & Shield J2NF- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
Honolulu Pickleball Company
Sword & Shield J2NFT- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- 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
Professor Sports
Titanium Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2025
ZADI Pickleball
Aval- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 2, 2025
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.