Radical Motion 2026

Lighter mid-balance racket that is quick and responsive. Prioritises precision and touch.

Platform-created modelAdvancedAll-roundSpecs verified

Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 355 g
Balance: Medium
Feel: —

Best price

€149.00

Platform score 7.7/10

Lighter mid-balance racket that is quick and responsive. Prioritises precision and touch. Head lists a teardrop head, a listed weight of 355 g, balance Mid (260 mm), a Control Foam core and a Double Carbon, no roughness face.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Advanced players who move between defence and attack.
Playing style: All-round
Level: Advanced
Recommended for: Players who want one racket that handles every situation on court.
Not ideal for: Players after an all-out power or all-out control racket.

The teardrop/hybrid head widens above the middle. Compare the front view with a round racket.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

What reviewers say

2 sources summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

A user-friendly teardrop at 355 g and 260 mm balance. Testers say the 2026 update is more manoeuvrable and more stable at contact. It is control-oriented with an offensive streak: firm, sharp and reliable.

What testers like

Easy to handle
Firm, sharp contact
Reliable for building points
Swappable cap cord

Watch out for

Less pace than heavier Radicals

Suits: Advanced tactical players who control the rhythm.
Tech: Auxetic 2.0, Soft Cap+ with exchangeable cord

Paladex’s read

The Radical most players will get along with.

Our opinion, drawn from the sources below. We haven’t play-tested this racket.

Sources

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.7/10

Sample evaluation

Power7.2

Control7.7

Maneuverability7.8

Forgiveness7.3

Sweet spot7.3

Defence7.6

Attack7.6

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

VerifiedBrand-listed specs from the official product page, collected 6 Oct 2026. Frame material added from retailer and review listings (Tennis Warehouse, Padelful), 7 Oct 2026; not checked against the brand. Thickness from HEAD (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Head
Model: Radical Motion 2026
Collection: Radical
Year: 2026
Shape: TeardropWidest a little above the middle, narrowing towards the throat. The sweet spot sits slightly higher than on a round racket. The middle ground: more reach and punch than round, more forgiveness than diamond. It suits players who attack and defend.
Weight: 355 gA mid-range weight that most adult players handle comfortably, balancing stability and speed.
Balance: Medium (even) · 260 mmWhere the weight is concentrated. A neutral feel: neither sluggish nor whippy. It suits all-round players. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: 38 mmA full 38 mm profile (the regulation maximum) gives more stability and power.
Frame material: Carbon fibre
Face material: Double Carbon, no roughness
Core: Control Foam
Surface: SmoothClean, predictable contact on flat shots. Less grip on the ball for heavy spin.
Hardness: Not published
Sweet spot: Slightly above the middleDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip