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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
1,744
Share of paddles
49%
of the 3,530 approved paddles with a listed face material
Brands
672
Approved list total
5,398

1,744 of the 3,530 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (49%). Computed live from the database; 1,868 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
202341349%
202461748%
202545250%
202626254%

* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed face material.

All carbon fiber face paddles

Filter these in the database

  • Rokne

    Taktical Carbon 1.16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2023

  • Rokne

    Taktical Carbon 1.13
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2023

  • MAK Pickleball LLC

    IceIce I1B
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2023

  • Wowlly Sports Inc.

    SURGE XL
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 20, 2023

  • Empire Pickleball

    MD9
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 20, 2023

  • Spartus

    Ballista
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 17, 2023

  • Trnity

    Pathos Revolution 19
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    19 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 16, 2023

  • Forehand Paddles

    FP404
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 16, 2023

  • Forehand Paddles

    FP402
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 16, 2023

  • Vatic Pro

    PRISM Flash 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • Poach Pickleball

    Havoc M3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • Odysportsz

    Odysportsz StrikeClawsz XTIII
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • PBA SPORT

    DINKMASTER
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    20 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 12, 2023

  • Yobi Paddle

    Series One 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Dinkshot Pickleball

    Mamba
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Gigapower

    GP500
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Steele Pickleball

    AF
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Moshka

    Original Pro Control
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Portraits of Hope

    Geometric
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Paddletek

    Tempest Reign Pro v3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14.3 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Paddletek

    Tempest Wave v3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • HUSTL Pickleball

    HUSTL LEGEND Raw Carbon 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Komodo pickleball

    Furi LS
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 5, 2023

  • Wilson

    Blaze Pro 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14.9 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 3, 2023

  • White Widow Pickleball

    Razor Code Tour
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 3, 2023

  • Jolle Pickleball

    Pro Max
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 2, 2023

  • Xenon Paddle LLC

    PX16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • GoSports

    GS Air
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • GoSports

    GS Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • Aoborty

    YT01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • INSUM

    T700
    Core:
    Nomex honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Fore, Inc.

    Havok Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 28, 2023

  • Purely Pickleball, LLC

    PP16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • NXTgen Sports Inc.

    Aero Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • RB1500

    LW-003
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Gearbox

    G-14
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Gearbox

    G-16
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Mercer

    M81
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Intuit Sport

    Power Strike Tour+ 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Short Court LLC

    The Original
    Core:
    Nomex honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 24, 2023

  • Pickleball Apes

    Neo Line One 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 23, 2023

  • The Corner Sports

    Experience 360 Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 23, 2023

  • Forehand Paddles

    FP403
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 23, 2023

  • Forehand Paddles

    FP401
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    9.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 23, 2023

  • Wowlly Sports Inc.

    Surge
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    13.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 21, 2023

  • Babolat

    WZRD
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    20 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 21, 2023

  • PCKL

    PCKL Pro Series 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 20, 2023

  • PCKL

    PCKL Pro Series 13mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 20, 2023

  • Engage Pickleball

    Pursuit Pro EX
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 20, 2023

  • Engage Pickleball

    Pursuit Pro EX 6.0
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    15.2 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 20, 2023

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