Face material
Raw Carbon Pickleball Paddles
Raw carbon faces leave the carbon-fiber surface untreated. The natural texture tends to grip the ball for spin, though the texture can wear with heavy use.
By the numbers
- Approved paddles
- 939
- Share of paddles
- 24%
- of the 3,911 approved paddles with a listed face material
- Brands
- 423
- Approved list total
- 5,398
939 of the 3,911 approved paddles with a listed face material are raw carbon face paddles (24%). Computed live from the database; 1,487 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- ProXR Pickleball30 · 3%
- GRÜVN29 · 3%
- Ronbus25 · 3%
- Crbn20 · 2%
- Volair17 · 2%
- Gherkin15 · 2%
- Enhance Pickleball14 · 1%
- NOX14 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32 | 13% |
| 2023 | 203 | 21% |
| 2024 | 302 | 23% |
| 2025 | 236 | 26% |
| 2026 | 166 | 34% |
* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed face material.
All raw carbon face paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceifie | CFP01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 24, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-XIII | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 23, 2024 | |
| Picklehigh® | Elevation PRO 5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 22, 2024 | |
| VAJR Pickleball Sports | Vibranium collection | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 22, 2024 | |
| Niupipo | GLIDE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 17, 2024 | |
| Poach Pickleball | Slingshot | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 16, 2024 | |
| SXY | Dominator | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 13, 2024 | |
| Quantum Lux | Odin | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 10, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Aero S 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 9, 2024 | |
| Svicx | PRO SERIES VX5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 9, 2024 | |
| Ascend Pickleball | UNO | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 9, 2024 | |
| Overtime | 101 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 9, 2024 | |
| KiwiLabs Pickleball | Circuit | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 9, 2024 | |
| Volk | KL BEAST | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 8, 2024 | |
| Osaka | Pro Tour | Polypropylene honeycomb | Not listed | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 8, 2024 | |
| ARTI | Kristen&Kristy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 1, 2024 | |
| Facolos | ELITE PRO SERIES | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 28, 2024 | |
| Augocean | 3K CFS PRO AN-01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 28, 2024 | |
| Anywhere Pickleball | Aristocrat | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 27, 2024 | |
| Exodus | Finesse 1 | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 26, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-XIX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 26, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-XXII | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.3 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 26, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-XXI | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 26, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-XX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 14.3 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 26, 2024 | |
| Sevics | Pro Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 26, 2024 | |
| passion002 | Power Tour | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Arvo | EDITION 002 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 20, 2024 | |
| Velarta | XLR8 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 17, 2024 | |
| Dymon | MAYHEM 5.5-14 | Other | 14 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 16, 2024 | |
| Niupipo | CLASH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 13, 2024 | |
| HUSTL Pickleball | Voyager PRO16mm Power Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Massaru | Pure Touch | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| NIKK Sports | JLS-25 | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 12, 2024 | |
| Dynamix Pickleball | G2 Elite | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Sep 11, 2024 | |
| Ektelon | Rogue RS 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 3, 2024 | |
| Ektelon | Diablo RS 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 3, 2024 | |
| Velvet Athletics | Crushed 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 3, 2024 | |
| Velvet Athletics | Crushed 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 3, 2024 | |
| Gatorstrike | VINCIMUS AIR CRUSHER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 3, 2024 | |
| Gatorstrike | VINCIMUS AIR CRUISER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Sep 3, 2024 | |
| BeikaLen | YY32 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 20 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 29, 2024 | |
| Ludi | Pro Series - X1 Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 29, 2024 | |
| Blazestar | POWER G3 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.4 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 24, 2024 | |
| 20x44 | EL Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 24, 2024 | |
| 20x44 | SH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 24, 2024 | |
| Rahill | Team | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 23, 2024 | |
| CAPY | Buddy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 20, 2024 | |
| PITA Paddles | extra Juicy | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Aug 20, 2024 | |
| CONVERT Pickleball | PROVECTA | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.3 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Aug 20, 2024 | |
| Pibola | R27 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Raw carbon | Aug 20, 2024 |
Ceifie
CFP01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 24, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-XIII- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 23, 2024
Picklehigh®
Elevation PRO 5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 22, 2024
VAJR Pickleball Sports
Vibranium collection- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 22, 2024
Niupipo
GLIDE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 17, 2024
Poach Pickleball
Slingshot- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 16, 2024
SXY
Dominator- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 13, 2024
Quantum Lux
Odin- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 10, 2024
Holbrook
Aero S 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 9, 2024
Svicx
PRO SERIES VX5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 9, 2024
Ascend Pickleball
UNO- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 9, 2024
Overtime
101- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 9, 2024
KiwiLabs Pickleball
Circuit- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 9, 2024
Volk
KL BEAST- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 8, 2024
Osaka
Pro Tour- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- Not listed
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 8, 2024
ARTI
Kristen&Kristy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 1, 2024
Facolos
ELITE PRO SERIES- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 28, 2024
Augocean
3K CFS PRO AN-01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 28, 2024
Anywhere Pickleball
Aristocrat- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 27, 2024
Exodus
Finesse 1- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-XIX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-XXII- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-XXI- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-XX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 14.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2024
Sevics
Pro Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 26, 2024
passion002
Power Tour- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Arvo
EDITION 002- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 20, 2024
Velarta
XLR8- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 17, 2024
Dymon
MAYHEM 5.5-14- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 14 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 16, 2024
Niupipo
CLASH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 13, 2024
HUSTL Pickleball
Voyager PRO16mm Power Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Massaru
Pure Touch- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
NIKK Sports
JLS-25- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 12, 2024
Dynamix Pickleball
G2 Elite- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 11, 2024
Ektelon
Rogue RS 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 3, 2024
Ektelon
Diablo RS 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 3, 2024
Velvet Athletics
Crushed 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 3, 2024
Velvet Athletics
Crushed 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 3, 2024
Gatorstrike
VINCIMUS AIR CRUSHER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 3, 2024
Gatorstrike
VINCIMUS AIR CRUISER- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Sep 3, 2024
BeikaLen
YY32- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 20 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 29, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 29, 2024
Blazestar
POWER G3- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.4 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2024
20x44
EL Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2024
20x44
SH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2024
Rahill
Team- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 23, 2024
CAPY
Buddy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2024
PITA Paddles
extra Juicy- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2024
CONVERT Pickleball
PROVECTA- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.3 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2024
Pibola
R27- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Aug 20, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.