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
- 2,179
- Share of paddles
- 46%
- of the 4,693 approved paddles with a listed face material
- Brands
- 751
- Approved list total
- 5,398
2,179 of the 4,693 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (46%). Computed live from the database; 705 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA79 · 4%
- Selkirk61 · 3%
- Franklin Sports43 · 2%
- Vatic Pro38 · 2%
- Gearbox37 · 2%
- Engage Pickleball31 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk29 · 1%
- Paddletek24 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact | Carbo Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Dazeal | BLAST CONTROL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Prince | SHADOW | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | The Invader | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Ben Johns Perseus 3S Dual 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Ben Johns Perseus 3S Dual 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Perseus IV 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Agassi Edge 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Saga V7 16mm LH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Saga V7 16mm SH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Saga Flash 16mm LH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Facolos | PinkLady Collection of Lifestyle Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Players Pickleball | Rogue3 Hybrid | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Diadem Sports | Edge 18k Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Diadem Sports | Edge 18k Power Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| ABPK | Anchor | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Shapeshifter HX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Roston | Flow State Pro | Polymer (unspecified) | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Everyday Social | ASAMA 110 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 20, 2024 | |
| ENVY | Catalyst | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| DINQ | DINQ PRO LITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| Dynasty Brand | Hall of Famer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| PEAK Pickleball | PEAK Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| Roore | Coronado | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| Winner Tribe S.L. | AX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| Bison Paddles | Untamed | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| Bison Paddles | The Peak | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Project Boomstik Epic 16mm | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Project Boomstik Epic 13mm | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| Prokennex | Black Ace 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| Prokennex | Black Ace LG14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| Prokennex | Black Ace 14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| Prokennex | Black Ace XF14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| Ritter | Prime | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 7, 2024 | |
| Nalax | NX-02 | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 7, 2024 | |
| Pacearth | K3 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 7, 2024 | |
| Luzz | PB-RYT700-003 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| Vector Pickleball | Sharp Shooter | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| PIXA Pickleball | Matrix 18K 3D | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Prince | Conquer Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Puelefu | V01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Aero T 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Qyntelix | QYNTELIX-X007 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Qyntelix | AERO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Yisufo | YS-PK02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Erne Pickleball | erne Sydney | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Prince | Conquer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Air | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 |
Impact
Carbo Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Dazeal
BLAST CONTROL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Prince
SHADOW- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
The Invader- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
JOOLA
Perseus IV 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
JOOLA
Agassi Edge 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
Vatic Pro
Saga V7 16mm LH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
Vatic Pro
Saga V7 16mm SH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
Vatic Pro
Saga Flash 16mm LH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
Players Pickleball
Rogue3 Hybrid- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Diadem Sports
Edge 18k Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Diadem Sports
Edge 18k Power Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
ABPK
Anchor- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Chorus
Shapeshifter HX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Roston
Flow State Pro- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Everyday Social
ASAMA 110- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 20, 2024
ENVY
Catalyst- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
DINQ
DINQ PRO LITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Dynasty Brand
Hall of Famer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
PEAK Pickleball
PEAK Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Roore
Coronado- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Winner Tribe S.L.
AX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Bison Paddles
Untamed- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Bison Paddles
The Peak- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Selkirk
Project Boomstik Epic 16mm- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 15, 2024
Selkirk
Project Boomstik Epic 13mm- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 15, 2024
Prokennex
Black Ace 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 15, 2024
Prokennex
Black Ace LG14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 15, 2024
Prokennex
Black Ace 14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 15, 2024
Prokennex
Black Ace XF14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 15, 2024
Ritter
Prime- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 7, 2024
Nalax
NX-02- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 7, 2024
Pacearth
K3 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 7, 2024
Luzz
PB-RYT700-003- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
Vector Pickleball
Sharp Shooter- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
PIXA Pickleball
Matrix 18K 3D- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Prince
Conquer Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Puelefu
V01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Holbrook
Aero T 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Qyntelix
QYNTELIX-X007- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Qyntelix
AERO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Yisufo
YS-PK02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Erne Pickleball
erne Sydney- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Prince
Conquer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Air- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.