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
- 1,998
- Share of paddles
- 48%
- of the 4,120 approved paddles with a listed face material
- Brands
- 716
- Approved list total
- 5,398
1,998 of the 4,120 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (48%). Computed live from the database; 1,278 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA78 · 4%
- Selkirk41 · 2%
- Franklin Sports40 · 2%
- Vatic Pro38 · 2%
- Engage Pickleball31 · 2%
- SLK By Selkirk27 · 1%
- Gearbox24 · 1%
- HEAD23 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 185 | 41% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Choice | CARBON T700 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 24, 2024 | |
| PB | GR29 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.2 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 24, 2024 | |
| Vinsguir | VIENTO X3.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 23, 2024 | |
| Vinsguir | VIENTO X2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 23, 2024 | |
| Booma | RAW CARBON SERIES AERO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 20, 2024 | |
| Robbims | RB-02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 20, 2024 | |
| RBX | C1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 17, 2024 | |
| Parrot | FAN SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 14, 2024 | |
| Flight | Solo | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 14, 2024 | |
| Thompson | 515 Twill | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.1 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 14, 2024 | |
| Voxl | Flow | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Bravixs | APEX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Lynx Pickleball | ELITE | Other | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Lynx Pickleball | NOVA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Zick | Pyrogen | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Kasaca | SKCTP023 | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 13, 2024 | |
| Pokhon | MA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| passion002 | PRO3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Eleven Zero | EZ Power 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Alpha | Solaris | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Aikai | Raw Carbon Fiber 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Siux | Maverick | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Siux | Liberty | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 11, 2024 | |
| Mxvic | LIBERTY | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 10, 2024 | |
| Alpha | Zero Gravity 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Tropheos | Athena 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Tropheos | Athena 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Six Zero | Black Diamond RF14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jun 9, 2024 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series 4 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| bACKHAND | ONE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 7, 2024 | |
| Maverix Pickleball | Havik - 15 All Court | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jun 6, 2024 | |
| MTEN | NOVA-X1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 5, 2024 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Pro Epic | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 3, 2024 | |
| Odysportsz | Virtuoso SP Vertexx Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| TigerTail Sports | TTCF1575 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| SmashX | SX1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| Sanrio | Hello Kitty | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| M8 Pickleball | ACE | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| PinPoint | Hammer | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 30, 2024 | |
| Beatnik | SPACE BLADE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 29, 2024 | |
| Astes | ENGINEER PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 29, 2024 | |
| Solara '94 | Legacy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 29, 2024 | |
| PKD Pickleball | VOLCANO PRIME | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 28, 2024 | |
| Gearbox | Pro Ultimate 16mm | Carbon-fiber rib (SST) | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 26, 2024 | |
| Squatch Threads | Waves | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 23, 2024 | |
| Squatch Threads | Summit | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 23, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar Rise X 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 23, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | Tempest TKO-C 14.3mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.3 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 22, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Prism Flash-LH 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 20, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Prism Flash-LH 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 20, 2024 |
Full Choice
CARBON T700 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2024
PB
GR29- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.2 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2024
Vinsguir
VIENTO X3.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 23, 2024
Vinsguir
VIENTO X2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 23, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2024
Robbims
RB-02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2024
RBX
C1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 17, 2024
Parrot
FAN SERIES- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 14, 2024
Flight
Solo- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 14, 2024
Thompson
515 Twill- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.1 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 14, 2024
Voxl
Flow- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Bravixs
APEX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Lynx Pickleball
ELITE- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Lynx Pickleball
NOVA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Zick
Pyrogen- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Kasaca
SKCTP023- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 13, 2024
Pokhon
MA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
passion002
PRO3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Eleven Zero
EZ Power 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Alpha
Solaris- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Siux
Maverick- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Siux
Liberty- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 11, 2024
Mxvic
LIBERTY- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 10, 2024
Alpha
Zero Gravity 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Tropheos
Athena 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Tropheos
Athena 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Six Zero
Black Diamond RF14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 9, 2024
Yobi Paddle
Series 4 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
bACKHAND
ONE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 7, 2024
Maverix Pickleball
Havik - 15 All Court- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 6, 2024
MTEN
NOVA-X1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 5, 2024
Selkirk
Vanguard Pro Epic- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 3, 2024
Odysportsz
Virtuoso SP Vertexx Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 1, 2024
TigerTail Sports
TTCF1575- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 1, 2024
SmashX
SX1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 1, 2024
Sanrio
Hello Kitty- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 1, 2024
M8 Pickleball
ACE- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 1, 2024
PinPoint
Hammer- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 30, 2024
Beatnik
SPACE BLADE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 29, 2024
Astes
ENGINEER PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 29, 2024
Solara '94
Legacy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 29, 2024
PKD Pickleball
VOLCANO PRIME- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 28, 2024
Gearbox
Pro Ultimate 16mm- Core:
- Carbon-fiber rib (SST)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 26, 2024
Squatch Threads
Waves- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 23, 2024
Squatch Threads
Summit- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 23, 2024
Lunar
Lunar Rise X 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 23, 2024
Paddletek
Tempest TKO-C 14.3mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 22, 2024
Vatic Pro
Prism Flash-LH 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 20, 2024
Vatic Pro
Prism Flash-LH 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 20, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.