After making a strong impact at the beginning of September with the range Extreme 2026, then confirmed his audacity last week with the duo Extreme ONE, Head today lays the final stone of its structure for the coming season.

The Austrian brand unveils four new models strategically positioned at a crossroads. These rackets embody the ideal “missing link” : they skillfully position themselves between the aggressiveness of the Extreme and Speed ​​families (firm gumsshapes diamond/water droplet) and the accessibility of the Gravity series (shapes round, soft erasers).

Without claiming to completely revolutionize the segment, these new Radicals bring... significant developments and qualitative improvements which make a real difference once on the field.
Let's take a look at these models that combine the best of both worlds and could well become the must-haves of 2026.

The Radical Family: a strong character for all

More than just a name, the Radical range embodies a tailor-made experience for each player, with radically different sensations depending on the model. Benefiting from the Control Foam core For optimal comfort and vibration absorption, these rackets cater to all styles:

La Radical Pro It displays character through its weight and power. MOTION offers a less demanding compromise. The Radical Team It strikes a balance between maneuverability and comfort, with slightly more weight than the Team Light, while the latter is distinguished by its extreme lightness and a different design, ideal for speed and responsiveness.

With this palette, Head offers a range where everyone can radically assert their game, between power, ease and control.

Radical Pro: Power Under Control

The flagship of the range, the Radical Pro incorporates advanced technologies and a meticulously balanced mass distributionIts teardrop shape and its assertive mid/high balance combine the soft Control Foam rubber with an innovation Head a double layer of HS carbon fiber, very responsive, which perfectly compensates for the loss of dynamism on impact.

In terms of design, it impresses with a deep orange-redpunctuated with touches vibrant coral and a logo metallic fir greencreating a striking and flamboyant contrast.

The frame surface is entirely raw, without a lacquered finish. While not perfectly smooth, it benefits from a very fine texture which offers a slight grip. Although subtle, this feature improves ball spin on slice shots.

The handle remains average, while the detachable and washable wrist strap retains the simplicity and functionality inherent to Head.

Radical Motion: Agile Balance

Reduced by approximately 15 grams Compared to the Radical Pro, the Radical Motion offers a increased maneuverability without compromising on performance. It retains the teardrop shape and mid/high balance, while keeping the Control Foam rubber and the double layer HS carbon for consistent responsiveness.

Aesthetically, the racket reverses its colors with a dominant metallic fir green, enhanced with Orange-red on the bridge and the logo, for a subtle and elegant contrast that gives it a distinct identity.

Radical Team: comfort and maneuverability

The Radical Team, slightly lighter than the Motion, replaces the double HS carbon with a fiberglass coatingLighter and more forgiving. It retains the Control Foam and, despite its striking resemblance to the Pro version, offers a smoother and more pleasant typing experienceprioritizing comfort without sacrificing responsiveness.

Radical Team Light: The UFO of the range

A newcomer in 2026, Team Light surprises with its unique approach and a bridge revisitedContrary to what its name suggests, it adopts a round format with larger diameter holes and a integrated frame protector.

She is betting on the lightweight (~340 g) and ease of play by sacrificing most of the flagship technologies of the range, retaining only the Team's fiberglass coating, the Tailored Frame and the moss Control FoamIts design takes the silhouette of the Radical Motion with a dominant, understated and elegant fir green, asserting a clean and restrained style.

Technologies Head

Soft Cap+
This technology incorporates a soft elastomer in the upper part of the handle, improving comfort by effectively absorbing vibrations, as well as an interchangeable wrist strap. It also limits the involuntary twisting of the racket in hand, offering better control and increased stability when hitting.

Tailored Frame
Advanced frame design that precisely adjusts the rigidity and flexibility depending on the areas of the racket. This personalized calibration optimizes maneuverability while enhancing stability and power, for balanced performance.

Optimized Sweet Spot
Un widened sweet spot and strategically positioned to maximize tolerance on off-center shots. This optimization ensures better responsiveness and consistent power, contributing to more precise and efficient rallies.

Smart bridge
Innovative bridge structure connecting the handle to the head, designed to reinforce the torsional stability and improve energy distribution. This smart bridge increases the responsiveness of the racket while maintaining good comfort during impacts.

Auxetic 2.0
A materials technology structure which is characterized by a unique elastic behavior: the material expands under tension, increasing both strength and flexibility. Integrated into the racket and handle, it improves shock absorption and shot stability.

Control Foam
Kernel mousse flexible and efficient This foam optimizes cushioning while maintaining excellent responsiveness. It reduces muscle fatigue by absorbing vibrations and improves ball exit quality for enhanced playing comfort.

A closer look at the Double Carbon HS

Le Double Carbon HS (High Strength) is a very high-performance carbon fiber, designed to offer an optimal compromise between lightness, rigidity and robustnessThanks to its advanced formulation, this fiber guarantees a exceptional resistance to mechanical stresses while minimizing the overall weight of the racket. This innovative technology improves hitting power and precision, while ensuring superior durability, making the Double Carbon HS a major asset for demanding players seeking peak performance.

Personal experience: immersion in the Radical range

During my test, the Radical Pro immediately stood out because of her assertive character: her significant weight It offers impressive striking power and an unparalleled feeling of stability, even during the most intense rallies. The extended sweet spot provides plenty of comfort and forgiveness on slightly off-center shots, but it must be said that it requires a certain level of physical fitness to fully exploit its potential. It's a demanding racquet, clearly recommended for... experienced players ou competitors in search of pure performance.

La RadicalMotion I was surprised by its versatility. It offers many of the same sensations as the Pro, but in a lighter version, making it significantly more accessible to a wider audience. It remains comfortable and powerful, but with a increased maneuverability The racket head moves through the air faster, allowing for effortless arm acceleration. While pure stability and raw power are slightly less than the Pro, the Motion allows for a Faster and more dynamic gameplayand much less fatigue over time.

La Radical TeamAs for her, she is perfectly suited to players in progress or for those who want to develop their game without constraints: it's lightweight, particularly forgiving, and very pleasant to handle. What really surprised me was its quickness of the strike You feel a great responsiveness and energy return that energizes the exchange, without requiring much physical exertion. For those seeking immediate enjoyment and wanting to progress, it's a reassuring and rewarding choice.

Finally, the Radical Team Light It is clearly designed for the most sensitive profiles: players suffering from arm problems, juniors, women, or beginners wishing to progress in the best conditions. exemplary handling and great lightness They ensure immediate handling, optimal comfort, and a complete absence of any feeling of constraint. Ideal for a gentle introduction, they inspire confidence, facilitate learning the movements, and guarantee excellent sensations from the very first exchanges.

Conclusion

At the end of this test bench, the range Head Radical asserts itself as a performance ecosystem of rare consistency. Its true character is revealed when compared to the 2026 Extreme range (which I was able to test simultaneously). Against all expectations, although the Extreme models are structurally more rigid, the Radical Pro and Motion exhibit a A fairly pronounced head-heavy balance for teardrop shapesThis design choice gives them an added advantage of “ball weight” and a surprising inertia, indicating a paradoxically chaotic and absolutely unique playing style.

This signature style is then applied across the entire spectrum. Radical Pro establishes itself as a formidable weapon, combining this controlled power with remarkable comfort and tolerance, designed for the demanding competitors eager to dictate the game.
At the other end, the Radical Team Light embodies the the perfect front door in this world, offering an approachable nature that instantly inspires confidence. Between these two poles, the Motion and Team offer intelligently calibrated compromises for club players seeking maneuverability, versatility and feel.

What unites these models is the Control Foam core, a true guiding thread that ensures optimal cushioning and offers a sweet spot considerably enlarged, while maintaining excellent ball exit and a significant reduction in vibration.

Ultimately, Head does not offer a uniform solution, but a range of answers. The Radical range therefore offers you the possibility of finding not just one good racket, but your racket : the one that will enhance your style and respond with absolute fidelity to your ambitions on the court.

A big thank you to Evan Grand for their continued trust and for sending me these references exclusively well before the official releaseallowing me to devote the necessary time to a thorough analysis.

Stéphane Penso

Padel fan, Stéphane has become the official tester of the padel planet in Europe. Everything goes through his expert hands. Thanks to his extensive experience in the world of rackets, he is able to scan your equipment from head to toe!

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