T700 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle: How to Choose the Right Core
When developing a custom pickleball paddle, choosing the carbon fiber material is only the beginning.
Many brands choose T700 carbon fiber for the paddle surface, but the core material can have a significant influence on the final playing characteristics.
For brands developing a new pickleball paddle, one important question is:
Should you choose a PP honeycomb core or an EPP core for your T700 carbon fiber paddle?
T700 Carbon Fiber + PP Honeycomb Core
PP honeycomb has been widely used in pickleball paddle manufacturing.
A T700 carbon fiber surface combined with a PP honeycomb core can provide a familiar paddle construction with a good balance between performance and manufacturing cost.
This combination may be suitable for brands targeting:
- Recreational players
- Entry to mid-level players
- Value-oriented markets
- Large-volume retail products
For brands that need to control production costs while maintaining a carbon fiber paddle construction, PP honeycomb can be an option worth considering.
T700 Carbon Fiber + EPP Core
EPP is another core material used in modern paddle development.
A T700 carbon fiber surface combined with an EPP core can provide a different feel and construction compared with traditional PP honeycomb paddles.
EPP-based designs can be considered by brands looking to develop paddles with a different playing experience and product positioning.
This can be particularly useful when a brand wants to create a more differentiated paddle instead of simply copying an existing market model.
Which Core Should You Choose?
There is no single core material that is perfect for every pickleball paddle.
The right choice depends on your target customers, price range and desired playing characteristics.
| Construction | Suitable For |
|---|---|
| T700 + PP Honeycomb | Value-oriented and mainstream paddle designs |
| T700 + EPP | Differentiated and performance-focused paddle designs |
The final result also depends on paddle thickness, shape, surface treatment, weight and balance.
For this reason, we recommend testing samples before confirming the final production specification.
Customization Is More Than a Logo
When developing an OEM pickleball paddle, customization should not stop at adding a brand logo.
A complete custom paddle can include:
- T700 carbon fiber surface
- PP or EPP core
- Different paddle shapes
- Different thicknesses
- Customized surface texture
- Matte or other surface finishes
- Custom graphics
- Edge protection
- Handle design
- Paddle weight and balance
These details allow a brand to create a product that is more closely matched to its target market.
Sample Development Before Mass Production
For new paddle projects, sample development is an important step.
A brand can compare different combinations of materials and specifications before committing to a larger production order.
For example, you may test:
T700 + PP Core
versus
T700 + EPP Core
and then compare the paddle feel, weight, balance and surface performance.
This approach can help reduce the risk of choosing the wrong construction for your final product.
Develop Your Custom T700 Pickleball Paddle
If you are planning to launch a new pickleball paddle brand, you do not have to start with a completely standard model.
A professional OEM/ODM manufacturer can help you develop the paddle from the material and core to the shape, surface and graphics.
At GloryPaddle, we provide custom pickleball paddle development based on different materials and specifications, including T700 carbon fiber, PP honeycomb and EPP core options.
If you already have a paddle design, product specifications or even just an idea, you can contact us to discuss sample development.