Core thickness
16mm Pickleball Paddles
A 16 mm core is the most common choice for control-oriented play. The extra depth absorbs more impact, which tends to make dinks and resets easier to keep low, with a little less pop than thinner paddles.
By the numbers
- Approved paddles
- 2,272
- Share of paddles
- 52%
- of the 4,365 approved paddles with a listed core thickness
- Brands
- 826
- Approved list total
- 5,398
2,272 of the 4,365 approved paddles with a listed core thickness are 16 mm core paddles (52%). Computed live from the database; 1,033 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.
Top brands
- JOOLA42 · 2%
- GRÜVN36 · 2%
- Honolulu Pickleball Company33 · 1%
- Selkirk32 · 1%
- Vatic Pro27 · 1%
- Pickleball Apes21 · 1%
- ProXR Pickleball21 · 1%
- 11six2420 · 1%
Trend by approval year
| Year | Paddles | Share of that year* |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | 11% |
| 2022 | 142 | 34% |
| 2023 | 409 | 45% |
| 2024 | 752 | 59% |
| 2025 | 549 | 62% |
| 2026 | 382 | 78% |
* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed core thickness.
All 16 mm core paddles
Filter these in the database| Brand | Model | Core | Thickness | Shape | Face | Approved | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatic Pro | V-Sol V7 16mm | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| Vatic Pro | V-Sol Bloom 16mm | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| JOOLA | Scorpeus Heat Vision 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| JOOLA | Perseus Heat Vision 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| Thrive | Project Fury HY | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Hybrid | Hybrid blend | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| Le Cornichon | Revolution Pro | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| YVmove | STORM 007 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| Charged Hive | MAHASEN | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 18, 2025 | |
| Arrow | Genesis | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jul 16, 2025 | |
| FirstEdge | HYPERCHARGE | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 14, 2025 | |
| Yobi Paddle | Series Three | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| OWL Sport | Talon X1 | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Pakle | EVO 01 | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Ianoni | PRO 3.0 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Joysent | Halo X5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.6 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 11, 2025 | |
| Arrow | Prismatic | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 9, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Alpha Pro Elongated 16mm | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Elongated | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Pro-Line Paddle | HEAT | Aramid / Nomex honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Voltz | LUXX Air Pro | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Ichthys | Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 8, 2025 | |
| Hudef | Apex Pro2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 2, 2025 | |
| Franklin Sports | C45 Dynasty Hayden Patriquin Edition 16MM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Mark | 02R2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Booma | TITANIUM ELITE SERIES ELONGATED | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Elongated | Other | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Wowlly Sports | SST | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Mas Pow | Propulsion Core 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| G.O.A.T. Paddle | Power Stealth | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Antmill | ONEFORM | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| U-Brio | P-1 | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| XPRT Fitness | PRO C | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Astes | Architect Pro | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 30, 2025 | |
| Luzz | PRO-4 | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| Luzz | PRO-CANNON | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| Golabs | PB1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 15.5 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| Ascend Pickleball | AD1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 25, 2025 | |
| Vatic Pro | V-Sol Flash SH 16mm | Foam | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Kryoxis | Aurora | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Elongated | Raw carbon | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Acepik | Ace Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 24, 2025 | |
| Kumpoo | SURPASS MYSTERY 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 23, 2025 | |
| Engage Pickleball | Encore Pro V3.0 | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 22, 2025 | |
| Universall Balance | 3rd REALM PRO | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| EPYK | ZEUS | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| CirrusCloud | CLOUD-GV5 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| JIRU | Jerusalem V1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 20, 2025 | |
| Pickleball Apes | Harmony S | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Pickleball Apes | Harmony X | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Helios | The Athos - K | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Helios | Blaze | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| GRÜVN | CRUZN-16HD | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J3Ti+ | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Jun 18, 2025 |
Vatic Pro
V-Sol V7 16mm- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
Vatic Pro
V-Sol Bloom 16mm- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
Thrive
Project Fury HY- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
Le Cornichon
Revolution Pro- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
YVmove
STORM 007- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
Charged Hive
MAHASEN- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 18, 2025
Arrow
Genesis- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jul 16, 2025
FirstEdge
HYPERCHARGE- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 14, 2025
Yobi Paddle
Series Three- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
OWL Sport
Talon X1- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
Pakle
EVO 01- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
Ianoni
PRO 3.0- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
Joysent
Halo X5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.6 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 11, 2025
Arrow
Prismatic- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 9, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Alpha Pro Elongated 16mm- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Pro-Line Paddle
HEAT- Core:
- Aramid / Nomex honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Voltz
LUXX Air Pro- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Ichthys
Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 8, 2025
Hudef
Apex Pro2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 2, 2025
Franklin Sports
C45 Dynasty Hayden Patriquin Edition 16MM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Mark
02R2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Wowlly Sports
SST- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Mas Pow
Propulsion Core 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
G.O.A.T. Paddle
Power Stealth- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Antmill
ONEFORM- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
U-Brio
P-1- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
XPRT Fitness
PRO C- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jul 1, 2025
Astes
Architect Pro- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 30, 2025
Luzz
PRO-4- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
Luzz
PRO-CANNON- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
Golabs
PB1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 15.5 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
Ascend Pickleball
AD1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 25, 2025
Vatic Pro
V-Sol Flash SH 16mm- Core:
- Foam
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2025
Kryoxis
Aurora- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Elongated
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2025
Acepik
Ace Series- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 24, 2025
Kumpoo
SURPASS MYSTERY 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 23, 2025
Engage Pickleball
Encore Pro V3.0- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 22, 2025
Universall Balance
3rd REALM PRO- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
EPYK
ZEUS- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
CirrusCloud
CLOUD-GV5- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
JIRU
Jerusalem V1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 20, 2025
Pickleball Apes
Harmony S- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Pickleball Apes
Harmony X- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Helios
The Athos - K- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Helios
Blaze- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
GRÜVN
CRUZN-16HD- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J3Ti+- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Jun 18, 2025
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.