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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yobi Paddle | Series One X | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 16, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Atlas Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Black Knight | Command | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 16, 2024 | |
| AceGear | 3K Carbon Fiber | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Luzz | ZZ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 15, 2024 | |
| Facolos | LifeStyle Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 14, 2024 | |
| Luzz | PB-3K-001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 12, 2024 | |
| Insum | T-TITANIUM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 12, 2024 | |
| Spyderpick | SP2404C16GD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 12, 2024 | |
| Spyderpick | SP2404C20GD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 12, 2024 | |
| Fdc'z | FDP-001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 12, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Prism V7 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 8, 2024 | |
| Tahoma | AIR PERFORMANCE 003 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 8, 2024 | |
| Tahoma | AIR PERFORMANCE 007 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 8, 2024 | |
| Vitaluxe | CT-A100 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 8, 2024 | |
| Pekzen | ONE-003 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Pekzen | ONE-002 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| ARTI | CALIFORNIA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| ARTI | NEW YORK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| ARTI | FLORIDA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| TokyoPaddles | Champ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Short Court | Pro-Series | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Alpha | Slipstream 8.0 Aramid | Other | 17 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2024 | |
| Double Fish | DFPK-3101 | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| AirBlades | The Peacemaker | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Shrey Athletic | Elite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 31, 2024 | |
| DINQ | PRO ELITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 31, 2024 | |
| Thompson | 515 Uni | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 13.1 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| DSRPaddles.com | DSR XF | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.7 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| Maverix Pickleball | Clash - 15 All Court | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jul 26, 2024 | |
| Titan Pickleball | Pro Titanium 14L | Aramid / Nomex honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| Titan Pickleball | Pro Titanium 16L | Aramid / Nomex honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | CYBER TEAM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | CYBER ELITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| HEAD | FLASH SUPRM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| Pbvmurtg | LEO-001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 24, 2024 | |
| Luzz | PB-RT700-001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Bepickle | KRONA PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| The Pretty Pickleball Company | Royal | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar Rise X 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Kingberson | Model:S1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Yoelerey | RCF PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 20, 2024 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Pursuit Pro1J | Polymer (unspecified) | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 19, 2024 | |
| Synergy Pickleball | FUSION 16mm Control | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 15, 2024 | |
| Synergy Pickleball | BLAST 14mm Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 15, 2024 | |
| Rally Titan | Titan Power Chroma | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Rally Titan | Titan Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Mozkuib | M-ATTACK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Gladsky | GS-X1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| Winpick | X3 PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 12, 2024 |
Yobi Paddle
Series One X- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 16, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Atlas Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 16, 2024
Black Knight
Command- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 16, 2024
AceGear
3K Carbon Fiber- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 16, 2024
Luzz
ZZ- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 15, 2024
Facolos
LifeStyle Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 14, 2024
Luzz
PB-3K-001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 12, 2024
Insum
T-TITANIUM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 12, 2024
Spyderpick
SP2404C16GD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 12, 2024
Spyderpick
SP2404C20GD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 12, 2024
Fdc'z
FDP-001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 12, 2024
Vatic Pro
Prism V7 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 8, 2024
Tahoma
AIR PERFORMANCE 003- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 8, 2024
Tahoma
AIR PERFORMANCE 007- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 8, 2024
Vitaluxe
CT-A100- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 8, 2024
Pekzen
ONE-003- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Pekzen
ONE-002- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
ARTI
CALIFORNIA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
ARTI
NEW YORK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
ARTI
FLORIDA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
TokyoPaddles
Champ- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Short Court
Pro-Series- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 17 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2024
Double Fish
DFPK-3101- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
AirBlades
The Peacemaker- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 2, 2024
Shrey Athletic
Elite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 31, 2024
DINQ
PRO ELITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 31, 2024
Thompson
515 Uni- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 13.1 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
DSRPaddles.com
DSR XF- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.7 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
Maverix Pickleball
Clash - 15 All Court- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 26, 2024
Titan Pickleball
Pro Titanium 14L- Core:
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
Titan Pickleball
Pro Titanium 16L- Core:
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
CYBER TEAM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
CYBER ELITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
HEAD
FLASH SUPRM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
Pbvmurtg
LEO-001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 24, 2024
Luzz
PB-RT700-001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Bepickle
KRONA PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
The Pretty Pickleball Company
Royal- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Lunar
Lunar Rise X 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Kingberson
Model:S1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Yoelerey
RCF PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 20, 2024
Engage Pickleball
Pursuit Pro1J- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 19, 2024
Synergy Pickleball
FUSION 16mm Control- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 15, 2024
Synergy Pickleball
BLAST 14mm Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 15, 2024
Rally Titan
Titan Power Chroma- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Rally Titan
Titan Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Mozkuib
M-ATTACK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Gladsky
GS-X1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Winpick
X3 PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 12, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.