# Head Radical Team 2026 specs and who it suits

> Head Radical Team 2026: teardrop shape, 360 g, low balance, €179 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/radical-team-2026
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Head Radical Team 2026 is a teardrop padel racket with a medium-hard-feel Control FOAM core, weighing 360 g with low balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €179 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate right-side players, at 89 out of 98.

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

- Teardrop
- 360 g
- Low balance
- €179 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Head Radical Team 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 | **75** | Good fit | #168 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **88** | Good fit | #183 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **77** | Poor fit | #814 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **89** | Excellent fit | #20 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **74** | Poor fit | #774 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **67** | Poor fit | #889 of 1165 |

## Head Radical Team 2026 specs

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

| Spec | Head Radical Team 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 360 g |
| Balance | Low |
| Core | Control FOAM |
| Feel | Medium-Hard |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €179 (mid band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Head Radical Team 2026 makes most sense for intermediate right-side players, intermediate all-rounders and beginners. It is a weaker choice for 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](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 Radical Team 2026

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Enebe Combat 7.1 V2 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/enebe/combat-7-1-v2-2025) | Teardrop | 355 to 370 g | Medium-Hard | €189 |
| [Head Radical Motion 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/radical-motion-2026) | Teardrop | 355 g | Hard | €199 |
| [Joma Tournament Flex Negro-Rojo 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/joma/tournament-flex-negro-rojo-2025) | Teardrop | 355 to 365 g | Medium-Soft | €140 |
| [Adidas Adipower Carbon CTRL 3.4 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/adipower-carbon-ctrl-3-4-2025) | Round | 360 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | - |
| [Bullpadel Neuron 2025 Fede Chingotto](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/neuron-2025-fede-chingotto) | Teardrop | 355 to 375 g | Medium-Hard | €289 |
| [Drop Shot Conqueror Control 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/drop-shot/conqueror-control-2025) | Round | 360 to 370 g | Medium-Hard | €240 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Head Radical Team 2026

### Is the Head Radical Team 2026 good for beginners?

It scores 75 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is good fit, ranking #168 of 862 eligible rackets. It is a sensible first racket.

### Is the Head Radical Team 2026 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a control racket. The teardrop shape and low balance sit between round and diamond, trading a little forgiveness for some extra power.

### How heavy is the Head Radical Team 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 Radical Team 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 67 out of 98, poor fit. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Head Radical Team 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €179. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.