Radical Team 2026

Soft fiberglass surface with a low balance. Built for manoeuvrability and smart ball placement more than raw power.

Platform-created modelIntermediateAdvancedAll-roundSpecs verified

Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 360 g
Balance: Low
Feel: Medium

Best price

€119.95

Platform score 7.4/10

Soft fiberglass surface with a low balance. Built for manoeuvrability and smart ball placement more than raw power. Head lists a teardrop head, a listed weight of 360 g, balance Low (255 mm), a Control Foam core and a Fiberglass, no roughness face.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Intermediate and advanced players who move between defence and attack.
Playing style: All-round
Level: Intermediate / 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

Fibreglass faces on a carbon frame. Reviewers find it solid, predictable and very forgiving; one rates its control 9.3/10. The low 255 mm balance keeps it easy to move.

What testers like

Very forgiving
Comfortable, easy ball exit
Predictable control
Carbon frame resists twisting

Watch out for

Not a power racket

Suits: Beginners to intermediates with a tactical game.

Paladex’s read

An excellent control racket for improving players.

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

Sources

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.4/10

Sample evaluation

Power6.6

Control7.3

Maneuverability7.7

Forgiveness7.7

Sweet spot7.6

Defence7.6

Attack7.0

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. Hardness, Thickness from Padel Nuestro and HEAD (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Head
Model: Radical Team 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: 360 gA mid-range weight that most adult players handle comfortably, balancing stability and speed.
Balance: Low (head-light) · 255 mmWhere the weight is concentrated. Quick to move into position for volleys and defence and easy on the arm, but it gives you less free power on smashes. 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: Fiberglass, no roughness
Core: Control FoamA mix of comfort and precision that suits most intermediate players.
Surface: SmoothClean, predictable contact on flat shots. Less grip on the ball for heavy spin.
Hardness: MediumA balanced core density.
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