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Sundrop SD-III

ApprovedApproved Aug 31, 2021Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Polypropylene honeycombListed as "Polymer (Honey Comb)"
Core thickness18 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Not listed
Face materialCarbon fiberListed as "Full Carbon Fiber"
Surface finishPrinted
Cell size8mm
MD numberSD-III
WeightNot 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.

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

What these specs mean

Core thickness
Very thick cores (17 mm and up) push further toward softness and stability, usually at the cost of power.
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 98% 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.

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Not on the UPA-A list

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Where to buy

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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Approved:
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    Core:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Approved:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Face:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Core:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
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    Approved:
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  • Body Helix

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    Core:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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