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Head · Vibe line · 2026

Vibe

A light, oversized teardrop racket designed for players picking up padel for the first time.

Platform-created modelBeginnerControlAll-roundSpecs unverified

Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 340–360 g
Balance: Medium-high
Feel: Soft

Best price

€74.95

Platform score 7.0/10

The Vibe is Head's entry point. An oversized teardrop head gives a large sweet spot, the Power Foam core and fibreglass faces keep contact soft, and a light weight (350 g ± 10 g, as HEAD lists it) makes it easy to swing for long sessions.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: First-time and occasional players.
Playing style: Control / All-round
Level: Beginner
Recommended for: Beginners who want an easy, comfortable racket at a low price.
Not ideal for: Regular players who have developed a fast swing.

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

1 source summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

Retail reviews describe a forgiving, comfortable racket for starters. The all-fibreglass build gives a soft, cushioned response, and the large sweet spot makes centring the ball easy.

What testers like

Very forgiving
Comfortable, soft response
Easy power
Light and easy to handle

Watch out for

Outgrown once you need precision at speed

Suits: Beginners and early-intermediate club players.
Build: Fibreglass frame and faces, Power Foam core

Paladex’s read

A good first racket: it helps on every shot and never punishes you. Expect to upgrade after a season or two of regular play.

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

Sources

Tennis Nuts (opens in a new tab)

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.0/10

Sample evaluation

Power6.1

Control6.5

Maneuverability7.8

Forgiveness7.9

Sweet spot7.7

Defence7.3

Attack6.7

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

UnverifiedCompiled from public retailer and manufacturer listings on 5 Oct 2026. Not yet verified against the manufacturer.

Brand: Head
Model: Vibe
Collection: Vibe
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: 340–360 gOn the light side: easy to swing for long matches and quick at the net, with less mass behind the ball.
Balance: Medium-high · 265 mmWhere the weight is concentrated. Extra weight behind the ball on overheads, while staying manageable in quick exchanges. 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: Tubeless frame
Face material: Fibreglass
Core: Power FoamEasy ball exit on slow shots and comfortable on the arm, but less precise when you swing hard.
Surface: SmoothClean, predictable contact on flat shots. Less grip on the ball for heavy spin.
Hardness: SoftA soft core that the ball sinks into.
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

Where to buy

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€74.95

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Our take

Sample editorialPaladex editorial (sample)

An easy first racket

Light, soft and forgiving. Everything a first racket should be.

The Vibe keeps things simple: a light weight that is easy to swing, a soft fibreglass face that is kind to the arm, and an oversized teardrop head that forgives mishits. You will outgrow it as your technique improves, but it makes the first months enjoyable.

Pros

Light and easy to swing
Very forgiving
Affordable

Cons

Little power
Outgrown quickly by regular players

Verdict

A friendly, low-risk first racket.

3D inspection notes

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Model notes: Platform-created model: geometry traced from the front photo, print projected from it; edge details approximated.

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