Core thickness
13mm Pickleball Paddles
Thinner cores around 13 mm typically feel firmer and send the ball off the face faster. That means more power and a crisper feel, at the cost of some touch on soft shots.
By the numbers
- Approved paddles
- 274
- Brands
- 159
- Approved list total
- 5,398
Core thickness is listed for only 2,956 of 5,398 approved paddles, too few for a reliable percentage, so we show counts only.
Top brands
- HNDRD11 · 4%
- MTEN11 · 4%
- ProXR Pickleball9 · 3%
- Paddletek8 · 3%
- SLK By Selkirk8 · 3%
- Prince6 · 2%
- Rokne6 · 2%
- Franklin Sports5 · 2%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 10 |
All 13 mm core paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zentivor | ZS-010 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Apr 24, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Spirit-X Extend 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Vigor 100 Extend 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | Signature Series 3 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 14, 2025 | |
| The Rowdy Paddle | Rocket | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 9, 2025 | |
| Zocker | Aspire 13.3mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Vermont | Ascend | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Apr 7, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Zephyr 80 Wide 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Phantom 80 Extend 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 27, 2025 | |
| NAPA | TIMELESS B1 | Foam | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 26, 2025 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-II | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Mar 17, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Phantom 20 Wide 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Raptor 80 Extend 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Mar 13, 2025 | |
| Prince | Aspire | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 10, 2025 | |
| PIXA Pickleball | Radiant Strike | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 10, 2025 | |
| Pickles Athletic | 01 | Other | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Mar 3, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Vigor 100 Wide 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 27, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Raptor 20 Wide 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 27, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Zephyr 20 Extend 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 27, 2025 | |
| KiwiLabs Pickleball | Juiced | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Feb 21, 2025 | |
| CONVERT Pickleball | Provecta 14mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.3 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Feb 13, 2025 | |
| Al Kort | Exceed | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 13, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Zephyr 80 Extend 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 6, 2025 | |
| Leatou | LT01 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Feb 5, 2025 | |
| HNDRD | Phantom 80 Wide 13mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Feb 5, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Pursuit Pro1 Widebody | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Widebody | Carbon fiber | Jan 24, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Jan 24, 2025 | |
| Recell-ing&Ceiling | AXIS CF2-S | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13.4 mm | Not listed | Graphite | Jan 23, 2025 | |
| Avoura | Rhapsody 13 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jan 7, 2025 | |
| Dunlop | LTG V1.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jan 6, 2025 | |
| RK4 | SILVER K-POWER | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Jan 3, 2025 | |
| KINGBERSON | Model:S2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 13, 2024 | |
| SLK By Selkirk | Club | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Impact | Eclipse | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| PADDLECRAFT | GENESIS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Dec 8, 2024 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Project 008 Tour 13mm | Foam | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Enhance Pickleball | Banger | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Mint | Movemint II | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Mon Marteau | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Rokne | Curve Classic ACE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Roston | Flow State Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| DINQ | DINQ PRO LITE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Project Boomstik Epic 13mm | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| ProXR Pickleball | XR25-VI | Polypropylene honeycomb | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 6, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Air | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Hampton Paddles | Hampton Classic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.8 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 1, 2024 | |
| Paddletek | Bantam ALW Pro | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 13 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Oct 31, 2024 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Encore Pro V2.0 12.7 mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 12.7 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Oct 30, 2024 | |
| Selkirk Sport | Project 008 Epic 13mm | Foam | 13 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Oct 30, 2024 |
Zentivor
ZS-010- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Apr 24, 2025
HNDRD
Spirit-X Extend 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 16, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Apr 16, 2025
ProXR Pickleball
Signature Series 3 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 14, 2025
The Rowdy Paddle
Rocket- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 9, 2025
Zocker
Aspire 13.3mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Apr 8, 2025
Vermont
Ascend- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Apr 7, 2025
HNDRD
Zephyr 80 Wide 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 27, 2025
NAPA
TIMELESS B1- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 26, 2025
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-II- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Mar 17, 2025
HNDRD
Phantom 20 Wide 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Mar 13, 2025
Prince
Aspire- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 10, 2025
PIXA Pickleball
Radiant Strike- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 10, 2025
Pickles Athletic
01- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Mar 3, 2025
HNDRD
Vigor 100 Wide 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 27, 2025
HNDRD
Raptor 20 Wide 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 27, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 27, 2025
KiwiLabs Pickleball
Juiced- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Feb 21, 2025
CONVERT Pickleball
Provecta 14mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.3 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Feb 13, 2025
Al Kort
Exceed- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 13, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 6, 2025
Leatou
LT01- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Feb 5, 2025
HNDRD
Phantom 80 Wide 13mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Feb 5, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Pursuit Pro1 Widebody- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Widebody
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 24, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 24, 2025
Recell-ing&Ceiling
AXIS CF2-S- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13.4 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Graphite
- Approved:
- Jan 23, 2025
Avoura
Rhapsody 13- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jan 7, 2025
Dunlop
LTG V1.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jan 6, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jan 3, 2025
KINGBERSON
Model:S2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 13, 2024
SLK By Selkirk
Club- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Impact
Eclipse- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
PADDLECRAFT
GENESIS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Dec 8, 2024
Selkirk Sport
Project 008 Tour 13mm- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Enhance Pickleball
Banger- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Mint
Movemint II- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Mon Marteau- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Rokne
Curve Classic ACE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
Roston
Flow State Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
DINQ
DINQ PRO LITE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Selkirk Sport
Project Boomstik Epic 13mm- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 15, 2024
ProXR Pickleball
XR25-VI- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 6, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Air- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Hampton Paddles
Hampton Classic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.8 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 1, 2024
Paddletek
Bantam ALW Pro- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Oct 31, 2024
Engage Pickleball
Encore Pro V2.0 12.7 mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 12.7 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Oct 30, 2024
Selkirk Sport
Project 008 Epic 13mm- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 13 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Oct 30, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.