# Head Radical Team Light 2026 specs and who it suits

> Head Radical Team Light 2026: teardrop shape, 340 g, low balance, €149 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

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

The Head Radical Team Light 2026 is a teardrop padel racket with a medium-feel Control FOAM core, weighing 340 g with low balance. It plays as a control racket and lists at €149 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for beginners, at 71 out of 98.

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

- Teardrop
- 340 g
- Low balance
- €149 RRP
- 2026 season

## Who the Head Radical Team Light 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 | **71** | Workable | #358 of 862 |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **85** | Workable | #536 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **72** | Poor fit | #1035 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **80** | Poor fit | #664 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **67** | Poor fit | #1058 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **74** | Workable | #535 of 1165 |

## Head Radical Team Light 2026 specs

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

| Spec | Head Radical Team Light 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Weight | 340 g |
| Balance | Low |
| Core | Control FOAM |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Fiberglass |
| Playing style | Control |
| Season | 2026 |
| RRP | €149 (mid band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Head Radical Team Light 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 intermediate left-side players, intermediate right-side players and advanced attackers.

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 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 Radical Team Light 2026

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

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Siux Diablo Go 4 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/siux/diablo-go-4-2025) | Teardrop | 350 to 375 g | Medium-Soft | €139 |
| [Bullpadel Ionic Light 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/ionic-light-2026) | Teardrop | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €150 |
| [Bullpadel Wonder 2026 Claudia Fernandez](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/wonder-2026-claudia-fernandez) | Teardrop | 350 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €270 |
| [Head Speed Motion 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/speed-motion-2025) | Teardrop | 355 g | Medium | - |
| [Adidas Metalbone Superlight 2026](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/adidas/metalbone-superlight-2026) | Teardrop | 345 to 360 g | Medium-Soft | €150 |
| [Joma Tournament Soft Rojo-Blanco 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/joma/tournament-soft-rojo-blanco-2025) | Teardrop | 355 to 365 g | Soft | €100 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Head Radical Team Light 2026

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

It scores 71 out of 98 for a beginner in our match engine, which is workable, ranking #358 of 862 eligible rackets. A rounder, softer racket will forgive more while your timing develops.

### Is the Head Radical Team Light 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 Light 2026?

The manufacturer lists it at 340 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is on the light side, quick at the net and easier on the arm.

### Is the Head Radical Team Light 2026 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 74 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 Radical Team Light 2026 cost?

The recommended retail price is €149. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.