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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
1,575
Brands
616
Approved list total
5,398

Face material is listed for only 3,179 of 5,398 approved paddles, too few for a reliable percentage, so we show counts only.

Top brands

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All carbon fiber face paddles

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  • ARRONAX

    AOX AURORA
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 25, 2026

  • RAE.X SPORTS

    KUBE IV 14mm
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 25, 2026

  • MIRE

    E-TYPE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 25, 2026

  • Enflexy

    Falcon
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 24, 2026

  • SIWPC

    Ascension 2
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 18, 2026

  • Vole

    Flora X
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    15.6 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 18, 2026

  • Swift

    Flow Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 18, 2026

  • ARRONAX

    KVL005 14mm
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 18, 2026

  • KAIWIN

    DIAMOND S
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 18, 2026

  • Luzz

    PROBLADZ 2
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 18, 2026

  • Zin9

    HELLFIRE
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 16, 2026

  • Allwake

    AW-C3-CE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 16, 2026

  • Ascend Pickleball

    Sonic
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 16, 2026

  • Pikpok Pickle

    Croc Hunter
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 16, 2026

  • MFO

    Pro-Speed II
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 16, 2026

  • Skechers

    SKX Titan
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 16, 2026

  • RPM Pickleball

    Friction Pro V2 14mm Widebody
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Widebody
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 10, 2026

  • RPM Pickleball

    Friction Pro V2 16mm Widebody
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Widebody
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 10, 2026

  • SALT Pickleball

    C-605
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 10, 2026

  • Pickleball Apes

    Zen S+
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 9, 2026

  • HEROES

    MERIDIAN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 9, 2026

  • HEROES

    NOVA
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 9, 2026

  • Wika

    Bao Fire
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 9, 2026

  • RPM Pickleball

    Alt 1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 9, 2026

  • RPM Pickleball

    Friction Pro V2 16mm Hybrid
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 9, 2026

  • RPM Pickleball

    Friction Pro V2 14mm Hybrid
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 9, 2026

  • JOGARBOLA

    SOLUS PRIME
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Elongated
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 3, 2026

  • Elevated Pickleball

    Apex Air Series
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 3, 2026

  • STAR SPORTS

    REACTIVE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 1, 2026

  • PKLE

    LEVANTE GEN 3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 1, 2026

  • Rympleap

    Ranger 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 1, 2026

  • JOMA SPORT SA

    DESERT PRO SERIES
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 1, 2026

  • Azgairit

    Reactor Titanium
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 1, 2026

  • Onix Sports

    Adapt Max
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 1, 2026

  • Onix Sports

    Praxis 16
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 1, 2026

  • neonic

    Frost FLX
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 27, 2026

  • SLAPP Pickleball

    Slapp SHO X
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 27, 2026

  • Ikigai Pickleball

    Siida
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 27, 2026

  • Enflexy

    Mulan
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 21, 2026

  • DadGum Paddles

    Legend
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 20, 2026

  • Paddletek

    Honeyfoam ESQ 16
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 20, 2026

  • Spartus

    Spitfire Elongated
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Elongated
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 20, 2026

  • KUMPOO

    ELITE Blazing Flame
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 20, 2026

  • Holbrook

    Aero Foam 16mm Hybrid
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 20, 2026

  • Aireo

    Cyclone X
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 14, 2026

  • Chorus

    Coda S - Harmony Grit
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 14, 2026

  • Chorus

    Coda E - Harmony Grit
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 14, 2026

  • X SPAK

    Pro 5.0 Plus
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 12, 2026

  • Eleven Zero

    EZ Speed S14
    Core:
    Foam
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 8, 2026

  • AVIO SPORT

    APEX CONTROL 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 8, 2026

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.