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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
1,854
Share of paddles
50%
of the 3,739 approved paddles with a listed face material
Brands
681
Approved list total
5,398

1,854 of the 3,739 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (50%). Computed live from the database; 1,659 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
20224159%
202348249%
202461748%
202545250%
202626254%

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

All carbon fiber face paddles

Filter these in the database

  • Vinsguir

    VIENTO X23
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 17, 2023

  • NorCal Sports

    Summit
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Calvin Keeney

    The Brute
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Element 6 Pickleball

    Flow
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Pacific Paddle Labs

    Cutback 1.0
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    19 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Insum

    T500A
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Erne Pickleball

    Carbon XVI
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Erne Pickleball

    Carbon XIII
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • G.O.A.T. Paddle

    G.O.A.T. Control
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Deerfamy

    DP741
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    11 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • Kondor

    ATTK
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 16, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Anna Bright Scorpeus CFS 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Perseus 16mm Alpha 4
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Perseus 14mm Alpha 4
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • Body Helix

    X-1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2023

  • Selkirk

    Labs Project 006 Tour
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 8, 2023

  • Fastempo

    FO-15
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • One More Pickleball

    Vibe
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • Luxe Pickleball

    Draft
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 5, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Perseus 14mm Alpha 1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 3, 2023

  • Luxury Pickleball

    Luxury Pickleball
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 2, 2023

  • Moshka

    Original Pro Attack
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 2, 2023

  • Battle Paddles

    Drago
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.7 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Paddles With Purpose

    The Resilient
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Pitens

    PT-11
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    9.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Solar Paddles

    Elysium
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Zcebra

    Black Mamba
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 28, 2023

  • Legacy Pickleball

    Legacy Pro S
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 25, 2023

  • House Pickleball

    BNB
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 22, 2023

  • Handz Pickleball

    CourtFusionPro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 21, 2023

  • Pickleball Connect

    Excalibur
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    10 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 20, 2023

  • 5 Shots Pickleball

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

  • Pickleball Apes

    Neo Line One
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 10, 2023

  • Gamma Sports

    Obsidian 13
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 10, 2023

  • Rainier Pickleball

    GENESIS
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 10, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Ben Johns Perseus Carbon Friction Surface 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 10, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Ben Johns Perseus Carbon Friction Surface 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 10, 2023

  • LIX Pickleball

    CG-3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 6, 2023

  • Wickle

    Elite I
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 6, 2023

  • Skal Pickleball

    The Odin
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 6, 2023

  • Pacific Paddle Labs

    Current FORCE 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 6, 2023

  • Pacific Paddle Labs

    Current LTE 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 6, 2023

  • Pacific Paddle Labs

    Current LTE 13
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 6, 2023

  • ProDrive

    Drive Carbon
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    19 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 6, 2023

  • Cheetah Pickleball

    Cheetah Predion E16 AF/CF
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 5, 2023

  • PaddleBallers

    Vice Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 4, 2023

  • JOOLA

    Seneca Carbon Drive Surface 16mm
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 1, 2023

  • Clover Pickleball

    CP1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    12.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Apr 1, 2023

  • Gaba

    Rogue
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    Not listed
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Mar 30, 2023

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