Although there are no official studies showing that a graphite paddle is better than a fiberglass paddle most pickleball players think graphite is better. This thought probably comes because graphite paddles are generally lighter than fiberglass paddles and the assumption is that lighter must be better.
Keeping this in consideration, what is the pickleball paddle made of most of the time?
One of three core types are frequently used in pickleball paddles: Nomex, aluminum or polymer. For years a honeycomb structure has been the industry standard due to its light weight and durability. Nomex is an aramid fiber that has a high strength to weight ratio and is very heat resistant.