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
- 2,091
- Share of paddles
- 48%
- of the 4,361 approved paddles with a listed face material
- Brands
- 738
- Approved list total
- 5,398
2,091 of the 4,361 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (48%). Computed live from the database; 1,037 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA79 · 4%
- Selkirk51 · 2%
- Franklin Sports42 · 2%
- Vatic Pro38 · 2%
- Engage Pickleball31 · 1%
- Gearbox30 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk29 · 1%
- HEAD23 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80 | 37% |
| 2022 | 198 | 42% |
| 2023 | 482 | 49% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huff | Huff Control Freak | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 18, 2022 | |
| Omega Pickleball by Engage Pickleball | Evolution Extreme 1/2 inch | Polymer (unspecified) | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 14, 2022 | |
| Selkirk | Project 003 S2 | Polymer (unspecified) | 20 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 9, 2022 | |
| Play Paddles | Elevated | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 9, 2022 | |
| Onix | Onix Z7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 3, 2022 | |
| Vinsguir | VG-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 3, 2022 | |
| Alpha | Sonic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 17 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 1, 2022 | |
| Alpha | Zero Gravity | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 1, 2022 | |
| Oliver Sport | DELTA XL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 30, 2022 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | Argyle | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 24, 2022 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | Horizon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 24, 2022 | |
| Obelisk Pickleball | Scepter | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 24, 2022 | |
| Grow Pickleball | Patience | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 20, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Vision Carbon Grip Surface 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Vision Carbon Grip Surface 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Solaire Carbon Friction Surface 14mm | Other | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Ben Johns Hyperion Carbon Friction Surface 16mm | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Method Carbon Grip Surface 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Method Carbon Grip Surface 12mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Method Carbon Touch Surface 12mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2022 | |
| Rokne | Curve Carbon X | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 21, 2022 | |
| LovinPickleball | SpinPro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 21, 2022 | |
| PickleBoom | Graphite+ | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 17, 2022 | |
| Niupipo | MX-33 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 17, 2022 | |
| Esper | ITACHI | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 17, 2022 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | ProXR Signature 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 15, 2022 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | ProXR Signature 14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 15, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Radius Carbon Grip Surface 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 14, 2022 | |
| Triple Ace | Pro-S | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 9, 2022 | |
| Triple Ace | Pro-G | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 9, 2022 | |
| Triple Ace | Pro-L | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 9, 2022 | |
| Huff | Huff Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 6, 2022 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Signature "The Wall" 16 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 3, 2022 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Signature "The Wall" 14 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 3, 2022 | |
| Helium | ATMOS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 3, 2022 | |
| Selkirk | Labs Project 001 Invikta | Polypropylene honeycomb | 5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 16, 2022 | |
| Drop Shot Sports | Delta PK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.2 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 15, 2022 | |
| Drop Shot Sports | Conqueror PK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.2 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 15, 2022 | |
| RooSportz | Reaction | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 15, 2022 | |
| HEAD | Gravity Tour LH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 9, 2022 | |
| LightDo | LightDo Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 9, 2022 | |
| LightDo | LightDo Elite | Aramid / Nomex honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 9, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Ben Johns Hyperion Carbon Abrasion Surface 13.5mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 2, 2022 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Wide Body Edge | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.5 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Feb 1, 2022 | |
| Tiapad | TYD08 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 1, 2022 | |
| COSTA Pickleball | Identity Pro | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 1, 2022 | |
| Wild Monkeys | pit viper | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 26, 2022 | |
| Wild Monkeys | prima | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 26, 2022 | |
| Electrum Pickleball | Electrum Pro 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 26, 2022 | |
| JOOLA | Ben Johns Hyperion Carbon Abrasion Surface 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 21, 2022 |
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 18, 2022
Omega Pickleball by Engage Pickleball
Evolution Extreme 1/2 inch- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 14, 2022
Selkirk
Project 003 S2- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 9, 2022
Play Paddles
Elevated- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 9, 2022
Onix
Onix Z7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 3, 2022
Vinsguir
VG-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 3, 2022
Alpha
Sonic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 17 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 1, 2022
Alpha
Zero Gravity- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 1, 2022
Oliver Sport
DELTA XL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 30, 2022
Obelisk Pickleball
Argyle- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 24, 2022
Obelisk Pickleball
Horizon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 24, 2022
Obelisk Pickleball
Scepter- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 24, 2022
Grow Pickleball
Patience- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 20, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2022
- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2022
- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2022
Rokne
Curve Carbon X- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 21, 2022
LovinPickleball
SpinPro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 21, 2022
PickleBoom
Graphite+- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2022
Niupipo
MX-33- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2022
Esper
ITACHI- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2022
ProXR Pickleball
ProXR Signature 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 15, 2022
ProXR Pickleball
ProXR Signature 14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 15, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 14, 2022
Triple Ace
Pro-S- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 9, 2022
Triple Ace
Pro-G- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 9, 2022
Triple Ace
Pro-L- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 9, 2022
Huff
Huff Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 6, 2022
ProXR Pickleball
Signature "The Wall" 16- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 3, 2022
ProXR Pickleball
Signature "The Wall" 14- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 3, 2022
Helium
ATMOS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 3, 2022
Selkirk
Labs Project 001 Invikta- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 16, 2022
Drop Shot Sports
Delta PK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.2 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2022
Drop Shot Sports
Conqueror PK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.2 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2022
RooSportz
Reaction- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 15, 2022
HEAD
Gravity Tour LH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 9, 2022
LightDo
LightDo Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 9, 2022
LightDo
LightDo Elite- Core:
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 9, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 2, 2022
PB Pro
Tour Wide Body Edge- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.5 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 1, 2022
Tiapad
TYD08- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 1, 2022
COSTA Pickleball
Identity Pro- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 1, 2022
Wild Monkeys
pit viper- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 26, 2022
Wild Monkeys
prima- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 26, 2022
Electrum Pickleball
Electrum Pro 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 21, 2022
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.