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
- 2,286
- Share of paddles
- 52%
- of the 4,389 approved paddles with a listed core thickness
- Brands
- 828
- Approved list total
- 5,398
2,286 of the 4,389 approved paddles with a listed core thickness are 16 mm core paddles (52%). Computed live from the database; 1,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prolux | BEAT | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| OneShot Pickleball | Fireshot Carbon Pro | Foam + honeycomb hybrid | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Jolle Pickleball | Power Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Vitaluxe | CT-A200 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Spicy Dill Sports | Ghost | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Other | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Impact | Spin Light | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| Impact | Power Grip | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 10, 2024 | |
| 3rdshot | Oberon | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Combat Paddles Company | Katana Pro Edition | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Dazeal | PULSE CONTROL | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Gilton | GT-ARENA(Sunset-Red) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Gilton | GT-FAMILY(Grand-Blue) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Gilton | GT-FAMILY(Silver-White) | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 9, 2024 | |
| Jojolemon | SHARK 100 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 8, 2024 | |
| wakdop | SU7 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 8, 2024 | |
| Body Helix | FLIK | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Orca Paddle Company | Chex | Polymer (unspecified) | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Echo HX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Dec 4, 2024 | |
| Lunar | Lunar Rise Pro 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Dec 2, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | SWORD & SHIELD J2kc | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Honolulu Pickleball Company | Sword & Shield C2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| VELO Pickleball | Edge | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Movemint 1 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Mademoiselle | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Mint | Monsieur | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Shot3 | Genesis Pro Ai | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Impact | Ice | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Impact | Carbo Power | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| Bread and Butter Pickleball Company | The Invader | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Ben Johns Perseus 3S Dual 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Perseus IV 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| JOOLA | Agassi Edge 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 26, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Saga V7 16mm LH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Saga V7 16mm SH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Vatic Pro | Saga Flash 16mm LH | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| KC Paddles | Oomph 2 | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Facolos | Olympic Collection of Sports Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Fiberglass | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| Facolos | PinkLady Collection of Lifestyle Series | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 25, 2024 | |
| 11six24 | Vapor Jelly Bean 16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Hybrid blend | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Holbrook | Aero Kevlar T | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Players Pickleball | Rogue3 Hybrid | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Diadem Sports | Edge 18k Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Diadem Sports | Edge 18k Power Max | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| ABPK | Anchor | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Dymon | 16 CARAT | Other | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Echo SX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Echo EX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Raw carbon | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Chorus | Shapeshifter HX | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Carbon fiber | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| Eleven Zero | EZ Power K-16mm | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Not listed | Kevlar / aramid | Nov 22, 2024 | |
| ENVY | Catalyst | Polypropylene honeycomb | 16 mm | Hybrid | Carbon fiber | Nov 19, 2024 |
Prolux
BEAT- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
OneShot Pickleball
Fireshot Carbon Pro- Core:
- Foam + honeycomb hybrid
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Jolle Pickleball
Power Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Vitaluxe
CT-A200- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Spicy Dill Sports
Ghost- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Other
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Impact
Spin Light- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
Impact
Power Grip- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 10, 2024
3rdshot
Oberon- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Combat Paddles Company
Katana Pro Edition- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Dazeal
PULSE CONTROL- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Gilton
GT-ARENA(Sunset-Red)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Gilton
GT-FAMILY(Grand-Blue)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Gilton
GT-FAMILY(Silver-White)- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 9, 2024
Jojolemon
SHARK 100- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 8, 2024
wakdop
SU7- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 8, 2024
Body Helix
FLIK- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Orca Paddle Company
Chex- Core:
- Polymer (unspecified)
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Dec 6, 2024
Chorus
Echo HX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Dec 4, 2024
Lunar
Lunar Rise Pro 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Dec 2, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
SWORD & SHIELD J2kc- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Honolulu Pickleball Company
Sword & Shield C2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
VELO Pickleball
Edge- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Movemint 1- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Mademoiselle- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Mint
Monsieur- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Shot3
Genesis Pro Ai- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Impact
Ice- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Impact
Carbo Power- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 27, 2024
Bread and Butter Pickleball Company
The Invader- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
JOOLA
Perseus IV 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
JOOLA
Agassi Edge 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 26, 2024
Vatic Pro
Saga V7 16mm LH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
Vatic Pro
Saga V7 16mm SH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
Vatic Pro
Saga Flash 16mm LH- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
KC Paddles
Oomph 2- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Fiberglass
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 25, 2024
11six24
Vapor Jelly Bean 16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Hybrid blend
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Holbrook
Aero Kevlar T- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Players Pickleball
Rogue3 Hybrid- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Diadem Sports
Edge 18k Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Diadem Sports
Edge 18k Power Max- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
ABPK
Anchor- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Dymon
16 CARAT- Core:
- Other
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Chorus
Echo SX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Chorus
Echo EX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Raw carbon
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Chorus
Shapeshifter HX- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
Eleven Zero
EZ Power K-16mm- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Not listed
- Face:
- Kevlar / aramid
- Approved:
- Nov 22, 2024
ENVY
Catalyst- Core:
- Polypropylene honeycomb
- Thickness:
- 16 mm
- Shape:
- Hybrid
- Face:
- Carbon fiber
- Approved:
- Nov 19, 2024
Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.