HEAD · 2026
Head Radical Pro 2026
specs and who it suits
The Head Radical Pro 2026 is a teardrop padel racket with a hard-feel Control FOAM core, weighing 370 g with low to medium balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €239 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate right-side players, at 82 out of 98.
- Teardrop
- 370 g
- Low to medium balance
- €239 RRP
- 2026 season
WHO IT SUITS
Who the Head Radical Pro 2026
is right for
Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the AI racket finder. 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.
| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | - | Not recommended: too heavy | - |
| Intermediate all-rounder | 80 | Poor fit | #953 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | 75 | Poor fit | #919 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | 82 | Workable | #486 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | 75 | Poor fit | #714 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | - | Not recommended: hard core | - |
SPECIFICATIONS
Head Radical Pro 2026
specs
Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.
| Spec | Head Radical Pro 2026 |
|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 370 g |
| Balance | Low to medium |
| Core | Control FOAM |
| Feel | Hard |
| Face | 3K carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €239 (premium band) |
OUR READING
What the specs
mean on court
On the numbers, the Head Radical Pro 2026 is a niche pick: it is not in the top fifth of rackets for any of our six player types. It is a weaker choice for beginners, intermediate all-rounders, intermediate left-side players, advanced attackers and players with elbow or arm trouble.
A teardrop head is the middle ground: a little more reach and power than a round frame, a bigger sweet spot than a diamond. The harder core rewards a fast, clean swing with pace and precision, and punishes late contact.
These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The free racket 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 page.
ALTERNATIVES
Rackets similar
to the Head Radical Pro 2026
The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.
| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxdog Hyper Pro+ 2.0 2026 | Teardrop | 370 g | Hard | €319 |
| Bullpadel Neuron 02 2026 Fede Chingotto | Teardrop | 365 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €320 |
| Bullpadel Vertex 04 Hybrid 2025 | Teardrop | 365 to 375 g | Medium | €309 |
| Bullpadel Hack 04 Hybrid 2025 | Teardrop | 365 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €299 |
| Oxdog Hyper Pro 2.0 2026 | Teardrop | 365 g | Medium-Hard | €309 |
| Bullpadel Neuron 2025 Fede Chingotto | Teardrop | 355 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €289 |
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FAQ
Questions about the
Head Radical Pro 2026
Is the Head Radical Pro 2026 good for beginners?
No. Its too heavy rules it out for a first racket in our engine. A round, soft racket forgives far more while your timing develops; see our beginner racket guide.
Is the Head Radical Pro 2026 a power or a control racket?
It plays as a control racket. The teardrop shape and low to medium balance sit between round and diamond, trading a little forgiveness for some extra power.
How heavy is the Head Radical Pro 2026?
The manufacturer lists it at 370 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is on the heavy side, stable on defence and powerful, but slower at the net.
Is the Head Radical Pro 2026 good for tennis elbow?
We do not recommend it with elbow trouble: the hard core transmits more shock. See our guide to the best padel rackets for tennis elbow, and see a physio if it hurts.
How much does the Head Radical Pro 2026 cost?
The recommended retail price is €239. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.
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