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Takeya USA Atlas Pro 16L

ApprovedApproved Oct 30, 2023Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Nomex honeycombListed as "Polypropylene & Nomex Insert"
Core thickness16 mmListed as "16"
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Square with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiber
Surface finishTextured Spray Coating
Cell size8mm PP & 3mm Nomex
MD number56006
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.

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
Nomex honeycomb is a hard, paper-based aramid core. It is typically louder and more powerful than polypropylene, with less cushioning for touch shots.
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 40% of the 3,279 approved paddles with a listed core thickness.
  • Nomex honeycomb cores: 25 of the 3,363 approved paddles with a listed core material (1%).
  • 1 of 8 approved nomex honeycomb-core paddles first approved in 2023.
  • Carbon fiber faces: 1,672 of the 3,363 approved paddles with a listed face material (50%).

Browse similar: 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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