Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ 16mm
$199.99
About the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ 16mm
Standard-shape (16 x 8 in) Honeyfoam ESQ in the 16mm build. Three-layer foam core with PT-700 raw carbon face, static weight around 8.0 oz, 5.5 in handle.
Listed play style: all-court.
Where to buy: authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball Warehouse | $199.99 | Check retailer | Buy on Pickleball Warehouse (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.8 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Honeyfoam ESQ 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 40% (31% same) | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Length | 16 in | shorter than 73% (9% same) | 144 other 16 mm paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than 39% (45% same) | 139 other 16 mm paddles |
| Weight within Paddletek | 8 oz | 2nd heaviest (tied) | 12 paddles from Paddletek |
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (6 standard paddles at 16 mm), so it is compared with all 16 mm paddles.
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (5 standard paddles at 16 mm), so it is compared with all 16 mm paddles.
Too few paddles like it for a fair comparison (4 standard paddles at 16 mm), so it is compared with all 16 mm paddles.
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ 16”. Date added on the list: May 20, 2026.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “PaddleTek Honeyfoam ESQ 16mm” (model PHESQ6). Date added on the list: Mar 30, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm: 0.05 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $51 cheaper
Onix Malice DB Open Throat Raw Carbon 16mm: same listed weight, same core, $70 more
Engage Alpha Pro: same listed weight, same core, 0.2 in longer, similar listed price
Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ 14mm: same listed weight, 14 mm core (2 mm thinner), same shape, similar listed price