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Portraits of Hope POLYCHROME

ApprovedApproved Aug 10, 2023Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Polypropylene honeycombListed as "polypropylene"
Core thickness15.5 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiberListed as "carbon + Matte cloth"
Surface finishUV print
Cell size8mm
MD numberNot listed
WeightNot listed
Not listed
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LengthNot listed
WidthNot listed
Handle lengthNot listed
Grip circumferenceNot listed
MSRP (manufacturer list price)Not listed
Release yearNot listed
Manufacturer pageNot 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.

15.5 mm
Length class not listed · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core thickness
A 16 mm core is the most common choice for control. The extra depth absorbs more impact, which tends to make dinks and resets easier to keep low, with a little less pop.
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.

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 38% of the 3,338 approved paddles with a listed core thickness.
  • Polypropylene honeycomb cores: 2,595 of the 3,428 approved paddles with a listed core material (76%).
  • 1 of 653 approved polypropylene honeycomb-core paddles first approved in 2023.
  • Carbon fiber faces: 1,701 of the 3,428 approved paddles with a listed face material (50%).

Browse similar: Polypropylene Honeycomb Pickleball Paddles · 16mm 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.

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Where to buy

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    Thickness:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Thickness:
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    Thickness:
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    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
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    Face:
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    Approved:
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  • TRIBE

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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Face:
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    Thickness:
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