Skip to content
PickleHQ

SLAPP Pickleball SHO 16mm

ApprovedApproved May 15, 2025Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
Check certification

Specifications

Polypropylene honeycombListed as "Polypropylene"
Core thickness16 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rounded edge rectangle with tapered sides
Face materialCarbon fiberListed as "18k Carbon Fiber"
Surface finishRaw Carbon Fiber
Cell sizeNot listed
MD number`16mm
WeightNot listed
Not listed
Not listed
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.

16 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.

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

We don't list retailers for this paddle yet. We'll only add links we've checked, and we'll always disclose when we earn from them.

More from SLAPP Pickleball

All SLAPP Pickleball paddles
  • Slapp SHO X
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 27, 2026
  • SHO 16mm Edgeless
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 8, 2025
  • SHO 14mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    May 15, 2025
  • Slapp STREET
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    13 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jul 12, 2024
  • Slapp Stik OG PADDLE
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 13, 2023
  • SLAPP STIK OG RAW - BLACK
    Core:
    Foam + honeycomb hybrid
    Thickness:
    14 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Dec 12, 2023

Same construction, other brands

Polypropylene honeycomb core, 16 mm.

  • DECATHLON

    POWER DYN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 3, 2026

  • DECATHLON

    CONTROL DYN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 3, 2026

  • DECATHLON

    HYBRID DYN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Nov 3, 2026

  • VANTA

    STRIKE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 30, 2026

  • Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Tour Flash FT 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 21, 2026

  • Duole

    kairos gen2
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Oct 19, 2026

  • Paddletek

    Phoenix Firestorm 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 15, 2026

  • PICKBLITZ

    STORM
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Oct 13, 2026

Learn more