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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
2,047
Share of paddles
60%
of the 3,438 approved paddles with a listed core thickness
Brands
795
Approved list total
5,398

2,047 of the 3,438 approved paddles with a listed core thickness are 16 mm core paddles (60%). Computed live from the database; 1,960 of 5,398 approved paddles don't have this spec listed yet.

Top brands

Trend by approval year

YearPaddlesShare of that year*
202336446%
202475259%
202554962%
202638278%

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

All 16 mm core paddles

Filter these in the database

  • Brooklyn Paddle

    BP-01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 2, 2023

  • Baden Sports

    QPP30-200
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 2, 2023

  • Kona LLC

    One
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Aug 2, 2023

  • Kona LLC

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

  • Kona LLC

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

  • Kona LLC

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

  • Kona LLC

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

  • Longevity Sport

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

  • On Holiday Pickleball

    OH619
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Aug 1, 2023

  • Coastal Pickle

    843
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Graphite
    Approved:
    Aug 1, 2023

  • Diadem Sports

    Rush
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Other
    Approved:
    Jul 27, 2023

  • Maverix Pickleball

    Havik - 16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 27, 2023

  • Obelisk Pickleball

    Vector
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 27, 2023

  • BeikaLen

    SY023
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 27, 2023

  • SpinTek Pickleball

    SnapShot Mark I
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 25, 2023

  • Six Zero

    Black Diamond Infinity
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    Jul 25, 2023

  • Six Zero

    Double Black Diamond Infinity
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 25, 2023

  • Odysportsz

    Odysportsz Strikeclawsz XT1
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 25, 2023

  • Rokne

    Taktical Carbon 1.16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2023

  • GITOE

    G-Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 21, 2023

  • Thrive

    THREAT
    Core:
    other_polymer
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 18, 2023

  • Crush Sports, LLC

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

  • Spartus

    Ballista
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 17, 2023

  • Revolin

    Revo Pro Pure Hybrid
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Other
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • Revolin

    Revo Pro Reach Hybrid
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Other
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • Poach Pickleball

    Havoc M3
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • Odysportsz

    Odysportsz StrikeClawsz XTIII
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 14, 2023

  • Yobi Paddle

    Series One 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Combat Paddles Company

    Katana
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Steele Pickleball

    AF
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 11, 2023

  • Portraits of Hope

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

  • HUSTL Pickleball

    HUSTL LEGEND Raw Carbon 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 10, 2023

  • Hudef Sports

    VIVA Gen2
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 9, 2023

  • Kulstof

    Pro Six
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jul 3, 2023

  • Jolle Pickleball

    Pro Max
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 2, 2023

  • Xenon Paddle LLC

    PX16
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • GoSports

    GS Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jul 1, 2023

  • VNISLOVD

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

  • Continuum

    Psalm 27.1
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Other
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • GRÜVN

    RAW-16V
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Sigma Pickleball LLC

    Sigma One
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Asteriskk

    Vk1000
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Aoborty

    YT01
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • INSUM

    T700
    Core:
    Nomex honeycomb
    Thickness:
    15.5 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • ProXR Pickleball

    Bay Area Breakers
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 30, 2023

  • Fore, Inc.

    Havok Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 28, 2023

  • NXTgen Sports Inc.

    Aero Pro
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Hybrid
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Continuum

    EPH 6.17
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Gearbox

    G-16
    Core:
    Other
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

  • Intuit Sport

    Power Strike Tour+ 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Carbon fiber
    Approved:
    Jun 27, 2023

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