Gonex GO-01
Specifications
| Polypropylene honeycombListed as "PP Honeycomb Composite Core" | |
| Core thickness | 9.5 mm |
| Shape | Not listed |
| Outline (per USA Pickleball) | Oval |
| Face material | Carbon fiberListed as "Carbon Fiber Surface" |
| Surface finish | Smooth |
| Cell size | hexagon,6 mm diameter |
| MD number | GO-01 |
| Weight | Not listed |
| Not listed | |
| Not listed | |
| Length | Not listed |
| Width | Not listed |
| Handle length | Not listed |
| Grip circumference | Not listed |
| MSRP (manufacturer list price) | Not listed |
| Release year | Not listed |
| Manufacturer page | Not listed |
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.
Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.
What these specs mean
- Core thickness
- Thinner cores (about 13 mm and under) typically feel firmer and send the ball off the face faster: more power and a crisper feel, with less touch on soft shots.
- Core material
- Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used core. The plastic cells absorb impact, giving a quiet, soft and forgiving feel that suits control and touch.
- Face
- Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.
- Combination
- A thin honeycomb core is a classic power build: firm and fast off the face, with less dwell time for touch shots.
These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.
How it compares
- Thicker than 1% of the 4,307 approved paddles with a listed core thickness.
- Polypropylene honeycomb cores: 3,546 of the 4,597 approved paddles with a listed core material (77%).
- 1 of 246 approved polypropylene honeycomb-core paddles first approved in 2021.
- Carbon fiber faces: 2,155 of the 4,596 approved paddles with a listed face material (47%).
Browse similar: Polypropylene Honeycomb Pickleball Paddles · Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddles
Pro tour legality (UPA-A)
Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.
- UPA-A
- Not on the UPA-A list
We only link a UPA-A entry when brand, model and core thickness clearly match; uncertain pairs wait for review. If you think this paddle is on the UPA-A list, check the source below.
UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles
Where to buy
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Same construction, other brands
Polypropylene honeycomb core, 9.5 mm.
| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpexDarxs | Fusion 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 22, 2024 | |
| Blazestar | PRECISION 2.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 24, 2024 | |
| Helium | Blaze | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Sentinel | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Phantom | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Helium | Chroma | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Aug 30, 2023 | |
| Elite Pickleball | Design | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | May 16, 2023 | |
| Pitens | PT-11 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 9.5 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 28, 2023 |
SpexDarxs
Fusion 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 22, 2024
Blazestar
PRECISION 2.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 24, 2024
Helium
Blaze- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Sentinel- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Phantom- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Helium
Chroma- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Aug 30, 2023
Elite Pickleball
Design- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- May 16, 2023
Pitens
PT-11- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 9.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 28, 2023
Learn more
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