# Head Extreme EVO 2026 specs and who it suits

> Head Extreme EVO 2026: round shape, 360 g, low to medium balance, €90 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/extreme-evo-2026
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Head Extreme EVO 2026 is a round padel racket with a medium-feel Power FOAM core, weighing 360 g with low to medium balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €90 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate all-rounders, at 88 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Round
- 360 g
- Low to medium balance
- €90 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Head Extreme EVO 2026 is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | **67** | Poor fit | #559 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **88** | Good fit | #183 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **74** | Poor fit | #964 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **81** | Workable | #581 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **69** | Poor fit | #991 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **73** | Workable | #575 of 1165 |

## Head Extreme EVO 2026 specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Head Extreme EVO 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 360 g |
| Balance | Low to medium |
| Core | Power FOAM |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | Fiberglass+Carbon |
| Frame | 100% Carbon |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €90 (entry band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Head Extreme EVO 2026 makes most sense for intermediate all-rounders. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate left-side players and advanced attackers.

A round head keeps the sweet spot big and central. Mishits stay in play, and placement is easy; you supply the power on the smash yourself. The medium core is a compromise between comfort and a crisp response.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Head rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head) page.

## Rackets similar to the Head Extreme EVO 2026

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Star Vie Arkos 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/star-vie/arkos-2026) | Round | 350 to 365 g | Soft | €150 |
| [Bullpadel Indiga CTR 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/indiga-ctr-2026) | Round | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Soft | €90 |
| [Bullpadel BP10 EVO 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/bp10-evo-2025) | Round | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Soft | €119 |
| [Bullpadel Indiga CTR 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/indiga-ctr-2025) | Round | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Soft | €79 |
| [Nox X-One 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/nox/x-one-2025) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €80 |
| [Siux Beat Control 3 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/beat-control-3-2026) | Round | 355 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €149 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Head Extreme EVO 2026

### Is the Head Extreme EVO 2026 good for beginners?

It scores 67 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is poor fit, ranking #559 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.

### Is the Head Extreme EVO 2026 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a control racket. The round shape and low to medium balance keep the sweet spot low and central, which favours control and forgiveness.

### How heavy is the Head Extreme EVO 2026?

The manufacturer lists it at 360 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.

### Is the Head Extreme EVO 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 73 out of 98, workable. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Head Extreme EVO 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €90. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.