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
- 1,673
- Share of paddles
- 50%
- of the 3,367 approved paddles with a listed face material
- Brands
- 647
- Approved list total
- 5,398
1,673 of the 3,367 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (50%). Computed live from the database; 2,031 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA50 · 3%
- Franklin Sports37 · 2%
- Selkirk Sport36 · 2%
- Vatic Pro32 · 2%
- Engage Pickleball25 · 1%
- Gearbox21 · 1%
- RPM Pickleball21 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk19 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 342 | 50% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball Poker | The Bet | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 23, 2023 | |
| KINVEPU | KP-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| RAE JESSIE | MODEL R1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| Continuum | ECCLES 3.1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| JOOLA | Perseus 14mm Alpha 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 16, 2023 | |
| JOOLA | Perseus 16mm Alpha 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 16, 2023 | |
| Steele Pickleball | Titan | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 14, 2023 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 12, 2023 | |
| Franklin Sports | Beta Carbon B2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2023 | |
| Franklin Sports | Beta Carbon B1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2023 | |
| Franklin Sports | Beta Carbon A2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2023 | |
| Franklin Sports | Beta Carbon A1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2023 | |
| Killa Dinks | Rush | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2023 | |
| Fienzio | DC-PK001 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 11, 2023 | |
| Churco | Carbono Cuadra | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| Churco | Carbono Alta | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| Switch | Pro16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| G.O.A.T. Paddle | Performance | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| Play-PKL | Signature 1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| PickleVille | Dark Horse | Nomex honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| Empire Pickleball | Nemean | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| Camocin | CFS-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| PKBRO | Masterchef | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 9, 2023 | |
| Gearbox | Pro Power Fusion | carbon_rib | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 6, 2023 | |
| PIKKL | VantagePro 14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 6, 2023 | |
| PIKKL | VantagePro 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 6, 2023 | |
| nicol pickleball | P-One | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 5, 2023 | |
| Diadem Sports | A52 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 1, 2023 | |
| REV Pickleball | Aria Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 1, 2023 | |
| Wild Monkeys | Atlanta Hawks | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Churco | Carbono | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Lumina | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Atmos XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Gearbox | Pro Control Elongated | carbon_rib | 14 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| A'Ardia | A'Ardia BQN | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Anbrose | Gold Vein | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Brick House Paddles | Heritage 76T | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Brick House Paddles | Heritage 74T | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Wild Monkeys | Spirit | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| OLANNY | OLY-3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2023 | |
| OLANNY | OLY-2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2023 | |
| OLANNY | OLY-1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2023 | |
| Ath Union | Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 23, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 21, 2023 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Vanguard Control Invikta Midweight | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 21, 2023 | |
| Embark | Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 20, 2023 | |
| OXIKEN | CARBON PRO | Other | 9.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 20, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Tempo Pro 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Tempo 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Wilson | Blaze Tour 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 18, 2023 |
Pickleball Poker
The Bet- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 23, 2023
KINVEPU
KP-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
RAE JESSIE
MODEL R1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
Continuum
ECCLES 3.1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 21, 2023
JOOLA
Perseus 14mm Alpha 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 16, 2023
JOOLA
Perseus 16mm Alpha 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 16, 2023
Steele Pickleball
Titan- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 14, 2023
Paddletek
Bantam ALW-C 12.7mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2023
Franklin Sports
Beta Carbon B2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2023
Franklin Sports
Beta Carbon B1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2023
Franklin Sports
Beta Carbon A2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2023
Franklin Sports
Beta Carbon A1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2023
Killa Dinks
Rush- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2023
Fienzio
DC-PK001- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2023
Churco
Carbono Cuadra- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
Churco
Carbono Alta- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
Switch
Pro16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
G.O.A.T. Paddle
Performance- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
Play-PKL
Signature 1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
PickleVille
Dark Horse- Core:
- Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
Empire Pickleball
Nemean- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
Camocin
CFS-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
PKBRO
Masterchef- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 9, 2023
Gearbox
Pro Power Fusion- Core:
- carbon_rib
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 6, 2023
PIKKL
VantagePro 14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 6, 2023
PIKKL
VantagePro 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 6, 2023
nicol pickleball
P-One- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 5, 2023
Diadem Sports
A52- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 1, 2023
REV Pickleball
Aria Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 1, 2023
Wild Monkeys
Atlanta Hawks- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Churco
Carbono- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Lumina- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Atmos XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Gearbox
Pro Control Elongated- Core:
- carbon_rib
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
A'Ardia
A'Ardia BQN- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Anbrose
Gold Vein- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Brick House Paddles
Heritage 76T- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Brick House Paddles
Heritage 74T- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Wild Monkeys
Spirit- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
OLANNY
OLY-3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2023
OLANNY
OLY-2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2023
OLANNY
OLY-1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2023
Ath Union
Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 23, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 21, 2023
Selkirk Sport
Vanguard Control Invikta Midweight- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 21, 2023
Embark
Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2023
OXIKEN
CARBON PRO- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 9.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2023
Wilson
Tempo Pro 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Wilson
Tempo 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Wilson
Blaze Tour 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 18, 2023
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.