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
- 1,575
- Brands
- 616
- Approved list total
- 5,398
Face material is listed for only 3,180 of 5,398 approved paddles, too few for a reliable percentage, so we show counts only.
Top brands
- JOOLA50 · 3%
- Franklin Sports37 · 2%
- Selkirk Sport36 · 2%
- Vatic Pro30 · 2%
- Engage Pickleball23 · 1%
- RPM Pickleball21 · 1%
- Gearbox19 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk19 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 244 |
| 2024 | 617 |
| 2025 | 452 |
| 2026 | 262 |
All carbon fiber face paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTREME ELITE PICKLEBALL | EVOLUTION | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 14, 2023 | |
| EXTREME ELITE PICKLEBALL | EMPOWER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 14, 2023 | |
| Legacy Pickleball, LLC. | Legacy Velocity | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 13, 2023 | |
| HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY | SWORD & SHIELD J1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 8, 2023 | |
| GETFUN | GF-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 7, 2023 | |
| Spartan Wave | Apollo | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 6, 2023 | |
| Aethos | M1 Legion | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 6, 2023 | |
| Spartan Wave | Ares | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 6, 2023 | |
| WETOOL | WT-02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 6, 2023 | |
| NRG | Carbon Extreme | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 6, 2023 | |
| Solsken | BX-Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 5, 2023 | |
| Anbrose | Rhythm Ripples Pro 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 5, 2023 | |
| Vinsguir | SMASHER X23 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 5, 2023 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Evolution Aero | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 4, 2023 | |
| Pikkofun | Buzz-14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 4, 2023 | |
| JOOLA | Simone Jardim Hyperion C2 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 3, 2023 | |
| JOOLA | Simone Jardim Hyperion C2 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 3, 2023 | |
| JOOLA | Theseus 14mm Mod HA-15 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 3, 2023 | |
| JOOLA | Theseus 16mm Mod HA-15 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 3, 2023 | |
| KOBO | Scorch | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 2, 2023 | |
| KOBO | ATOMIC | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 2, 2023 | |
| OXIKEN | CARBON CONTROL | Other | 9.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 1, 2023 | |
| OXIKEN | AIR | Other | 9.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 1, 2023 | |
| OXIKEN | CARBON AIR | Other | 9.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 1, 2023 | |
| OXIKEN | DESIGN | Other | 9.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 1, 2023 | |
| Darner | Emperor | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 1, 2023 | |
| CORAL | Protec | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Bachüs | Panther | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 29, 2023 | |
| Rokne | Republic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 29, 2023 | |
| Frog Paddle | Poison Dart | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 29, 2023 | |
| KOBO | TSUNAMI | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 29, 2023 | |
| Dominus | Limited | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 28, 2023 | |
| Spinergy | Spinergy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| ivecado | SPC-A13CP | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Lipaux | LP-X01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| DynamicDink | Edgeless Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| DynamicDink | Elite Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| MOZKUIB | MOZKUIB N-PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| Baseline Racket Sports | Matryxx | Nomex honeycomb | 19 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 27, 2023 | |
| ProDrive | Encounter | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 26, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Luxx Control Air S2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 24, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Luxx Control Air Epic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 24, 2023 | |
| Friday | FRIDAY-LABS-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| GIO | GIO LITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| PBA SPORT | CANNON | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Pickln | Piknix Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Endorfina | PR2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| AMA Sport Goods Co., Ltd | Cross | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Two 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Two 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 |
EXTREME ELITE PICKLEBALL
EVOLUTION- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 14, 2023
EXTREME ELITE PICKLEBALL
EMPOWER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 14, 2023
Legacy Pickleball, LLC.
Legacy Velocity- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 13, 2023
HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY
SWORD & SHIELD J1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 8, 2023
GETFUN
GF-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 7, 2023
Spartan Wave
Apollo- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 6, 2023
Aethos
M1 Legion- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 6, 2023
Spartan Wave
Ares- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 6, 2023
WETOOL
WT-02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 6, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 6, 2023
Solsken
BX-Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 5, 2023
Anbrose
Rhythm Ripples Pro 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 5, 2023
Vinsguir
SMASHER X23- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 5, 2023
Engage Pickleball
Evolution Aero- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 4, 2023
Pikkofun
Buzz-14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 4, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 3, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 3, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 3, 2023
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 3, 2023
KOBO
Scorch- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 2, 2023
KOBO
ATOMIC- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 2, 2023
OXIKEN
CARBON CONTROL- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 9.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 1, 2023
OXIKEN
AIR- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 9.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 1, 2023
OXIKEN
CARBON AIR- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 9.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 1, 2023
OXIKEN
DESIGN- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 9.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 1, 2023
Darner
Emperor- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 1, 2023
CORAL
Protec- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 30, 2023
Bachüs
Panther- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 29, 2023
Rokne
Republic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 29, 2023
Frog Paddle
Poison Dart- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 29, 2023
KOBO
TSUNAMI- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 29, 2023
Dominus
Limited- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 28, 2023
Spinergy
Spinergy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
ivecado
SPC-A13CP- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
Lipaux
LP-X01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
DynamicDink
Edgeless Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
DynamicDink
Elite Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
MOZKUIB
MOZKUIB N-PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
Baseline Racket Sports
Matryxx- Core:
- Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 19 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2023
ProDrive
Encounter- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Luxx Control Air S2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 24, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Luxx Control Air Epic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 24, 2023
Friday
FRIDAY-LABS-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
GIO
GIO LITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
PBA SPORT
CANNON- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Pickln
Piknix Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Endorfina
PR2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
AMA Sport Goods Co., Ltd
Cross- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Yobi Paddle
Series Two 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Yobi Paddle
Series Two 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.