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
- 2,155
- Share of paddles
- 47%
- of the 4,596 approved paddles with a listed face material
- Brands
- 750
- Approved list total
- 5,398
2,155 of the 4,596 approved paddles with a listed face material are carbon fiber face paddles (47%). Computed live from the database; 802 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA79 · 4%
- Selkirk61 · 3%
- Franklin Sports42 · 2%
- Vatic Pro38 · 2%
- Engage Pickleball31 · 1%
- Gearbox31 · 1%
- SLK By Selkirk29 · 1%
- HEAD23 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105 | 35% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma Sports | Discovery | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 1, 2021 | |
| Sweet Pickle | Retro Rose | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2021 | |
| Diadem Sports | Icon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 22, 2021 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Omni | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 1, 2021 | |
| Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball | Spectrum Graphite | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 28, 2021 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Finesse | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 28, 2021 | |
| Zcebra | Zcebra Graphite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 8, 2021 | |
| PROLITE Sports | Illuminate 2.0 (I-SERIES) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 5, 2021 | |
| Pickleball International | Tidal Wave | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 21, 2021 | |
| Pickleball International | Velocity Graphite | Aramid / Nomex honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 20, 2021 | |
| Niupipo | MX-22 | Other | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 19, 2021 | |
| Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball | Response Graphite | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Hudef | HD5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Hudef | HD3.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| Hudef | HUDEF HD4.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 14, 2021 | |
| GRM | GM-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 1, 2021 | |
| PROLITE Sports | Blaster | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 27, 2020 | |
| Fit For Life | FILA Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 27, 2020 | |
| Paddletek | Tempest Reign PRO | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product | TY-02 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2020 | |
| Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product | TY-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2020 | |
| Perfect Paddle Company | Model I | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 1, 2020 | |
| PB Pro | Tour Widebody Ultra Lite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.5 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Nov 30, 2020 | |
| Vulcan Sporting Goods | V560 Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 24, 2020 | |
| Gamma Sports | GAMMA Conqueror | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 10, 2020 | |
| PROLITE Sports | Skyline | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 20, 2020 | |
| Macaw Pickleball | Macaw Pro 1 | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 18, 2020 | |
| Gearbox | CP7 | Other | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 3, 2020 | |
| Wilson | Echo Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 2, 2020 | |
| scuddles | PRO X SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.3 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 2, 2020 | |
| Accufli | AIRTEK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 11 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Baseline Racket Sports | Pickleball Guru Breath | Aramid / Nomex honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2020 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam EX-L Yates Edition | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 24, 2020 | |
| Hai-Lite Sports | Signature Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 21, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Mach6 Power | Polymer (unspecified) | 4 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 7, 2020 | |
| Wilson | Juice Carbon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 3, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Maxima | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 3, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard S2 Power | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Aug 3, 2020 | |
| Combat Paddles Company | Arrow | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 23, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Epic Power | Polymer (unspecified) | 4 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 14, 2020 | |
| Master Athletics | P1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 27, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Mach6 | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 13, 2020 | |
| PROLITE Sports | Illuminate (I-Series) | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | May 12, 2020 | |
| Net World Sports | Vermont Venom | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 12, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Power Invikta | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 11, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Epic | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 11, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard S2 | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 11, 2020 | |
| Selkirk | Vanguard Invikta | Polymer (unspecified) | Not listed | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 11, 2020 | |
| Niupipo | MX-08 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 16, 2019 | |
| Niupipo | MX-07 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 10.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 16, 2019 |
Gamma Sports
Discovery- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 1, 2021
Sweet Pickle
Retro Rose- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2021
Diadem Sports
Icon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 22, 2021
Selkirk
Vanguard Omni- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 1, 2021
Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball
Spectrum Graphite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 28, 2021
PB Pro
Tour Finesse- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 28, 2021
Zcebra
Zcebra Graphite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 8, 2021
PROLITE Sports
Illuminate 2.0 (I-SERIES)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 5, 2021
Pickleball International
Tidal Wave- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 21, 2021
Pickleball International
Velocity Graphite- Core:
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 20, 2021
Niupipo
MX-22- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 19, 2021
Paddletek DBA Prince Pickleball
Response Graphite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Hudef
HD5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Hudef
HD3.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
Hudef
HUDEF HD4.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 14, 2021
GRM
GM-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 1, 2021
PROLITE Sports
Blaster- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 27, 2020
Fit For Life
FILA Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 27, 2020
Paddletek
Tempest Reign PRO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 13, 2020
Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product
TY-02- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2020
Shenzhen Tinya Paper Product
TY-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2020
Perfect Paddle Company
Model I- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 1, 2020
PB Pro
Tour Widebody Ultra Lite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.5 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 30, 2020
Vulcan Sporting Goods
V560 Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 24, 2020
Gamma Sports
GAMMA Conqueror- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 10, 2020
PROLITE Sports
Skyline- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2020
Macaw Pickleball
Macaw Pro 1- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 18, 2020
Gearbox
CP7- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 3, 2020
Wilson
Echo Carbon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 2, 2020
scuddles
PRO X SERIES- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 2, 2020
Accufli
AIRTEK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 11 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Sep 1, 2020
Baseline Racket Sports
Pickleball Guru Breath- Core:
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2020
Paddletek
Bantam EX-L Yates Edition- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2020
Hai-Lite Sports
Signature Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 21, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard Mach6 Power- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 4 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 7, 2020
Wilson
Juice Carbon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 3, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard Maxima- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 3, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard S2 Power- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Aug 3, 2020
Combat Paddles Company
Arrow- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 23, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard Epic Power- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 4 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 14, 2020
Master Athletics
P1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 27, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard Mach6- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 13, 2020
PROLITE Sports
Illuminate (I-Series)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- May 12, 2020
Net World Sports
Vermont Venom- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 12, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard Power Invikta- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 11, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard Epic- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 11, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard S2- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 11, 2020
Selkirk
Vanguard Invikta- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 11, 2020
Niupipo
MX-08- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 16, 2019
Niupipo
MX-07- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 10.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 16, 2019
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.