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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
1,972
Share of paddles
60%
of the 3,277 approved paddles with a listed core thickness
Brands
772
Approved list total
5,398

1,972 of the 3,277 approved paddles with a listed core thickness are 16 mm core paddles (60%). Computed live from the database; 2,121 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
202328946%
202475259%
202554962%
202638278%

* Of that year's approved paddles with a listed core thickness.

All 16 mm core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • Franklin Sports

    Beta Carbon A2
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 11, 2023

  • Killa Dinks

    Rush
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 11, 2023

  • BOLA PICKLEBALL

    HYBRID
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 11, 2023

  • Churco

    Carbono Cuadra
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • Churco

    Carbono Alta
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • Switch

    Pro16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • Triple J Pickleball

    JUDAH
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • Glory Pickleball LLC

    16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • PORSVIK

    PROMETHEUS
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • PickleVille

    Dark Horse
    Core:
    Nomex honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • Empire Pickleball

    Nemean
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • Wowlly Sports Inc.

    EXCEL
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • PKBRO

    Masterchef
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 9, 2023

  • Rdr Sports

    Apex
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Sep 7, 2023

  • PIKKL

    VantagePro 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 6, 2023

  • nicol pickleball

    P-One
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Sep 5, 2023

  • Pickleball Apes

    Pro Line Energy S
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Hybrid blend
    Approved:
    Aug 30, 2023

  • Relyon

    R2 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 30, 2023

  • Churco

    Carbono
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 30, 2023

  • A'Ardia

    A'Ardia BQN
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 30, 2023

  • Core Pickleball

    REACTION PRO
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 30, 2023

  • Rich Cat Supply

    Ánimo
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 30, 2023

  • Anbrose

    Gold Vein
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 30, 2023

  • ATLAS PICKLEBALL

    TITAN PRO
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 28, 2023

  • Relyon

    R1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 21, 2023

  • Selkirk Sport

    Vanguard Control Invikta Lightweight
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 21, 2023

  • Selkirk Sport

    Vanguard Control Invikta Midweight
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 21, 2023

  • Rally Paddles Pickleball

    Maverick
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 20, 2023

  • Precise Power

    Torrent 19MM
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 20, 2023

  • Organic Pickleball

    OP001
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • Diadem Sports

    Edge 18k Power Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • Obelisk Pickleball

    Horizon II
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • la point

    lp pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • A11N SPORTS

    Carry C7 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • Cassette

    Carbon Pro 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • TAK10

    T1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • Monster Planet

    Mars MCPF160007
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • Monster Planet

    Mars MCPF160006
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 18, 2023

  • Cliff Pickleball

    Vauraus
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 17, 2023

  • Ethos

    ARETE
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 17, 2023

  • Ethos

    SCORIA
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 17, 2023

  • Portraits of Hope

    POLYCHROME
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 10, 2023

  • Ronbus Corporation

    R3 NOVA
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 9, 2023

  • INFMARC

    MARC TW 000Z
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 9, 2023

  • Speedup

    Ice 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 9, 2023

  • Vantaze Pickleball LLC

    Vantaze Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 8, 2023

  • Regalia Sports

    Noble
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 8, 2023

  • Kona LLC

    Bulldog
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 2, 2023

  • Volair

    Mach 2 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Aug 2, 2023

  • Diadem Sports

    Edge 18k Power Model
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 2, 2023

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.