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HEAD
9.3/10Thermoformed raw-carbon paddle
HEAD's more affordable Radical pairs a thermoformed frame with a Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face and Injected Foam Walls. HEAD says it shares the shorter, more rectangular shape of the Radical PRO15 for a bigger sweet spot and better maneuverability.
HEAD
9.0/10Elongated thermoformed raw-carbon paddle
The extended-shape version of the Radical TOUR, with a thermoformed frame, Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face and Injected Foam Walls. HEAD says it shares the PRO EX15's shape for extra reach and effortless power.
HEAD
9.0/10Raw-carbon paddle with a three-layer TRIFLEX core
HEAD's flagship Radical in its shorter, more rectangular shape, with the TRIFLEX Versatility Core and a Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face. HEAD says the shape enlarges the sweet spot and adds maneuverability for players who value precision and placement.
| Paddle | Specs | Buy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HEADHEAD Radical TOUR15All-court players who want a stable, thermoformed paddle | 9.3 | $169.95 | 8.3 oz (235 g)Elongated15 mm core | 10 | 8 | 9.5 | Read review: HEAD Radical TOUR15 |
 HEADHEAD Radical TOUR EX15Players who want reach and power at a lower price | 9.0 | $169.95 | 8.6 oz (245 g)Elongated15 mm core | 10 | 8 | 9.5 | Read review: HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 |
 HEADHEAD Radical PRO15Placement players who want control and a big sweet spot | 9.0 | $199.95 | 8.3 oz (235 g)Elongated15 mm core | 9.5 | 8 | 9.5 | Read review: HEAD Radical PRO15 |
 HEADHEAD Gravity PRO EX15Touch players who win points with placement | 8.9 | $199.95 | 8.3 oz (235 g)Elongated15 mm core | 10 | 8 | 9.5 | Read review: HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 |
 HEADHEAD Boom PRO EX15Aggressive baseline players who want power without harshness | 8.9 | $199.95 | 8.1 oz (230 g)Elongated15 mm core | 10 | 8.25 | 9.5 | Read review: HEAD Boom PRO EX15 |
 HEADHEAD Radical PRO EX15Aggressive players who want reach and speed | 8.7 | $199.95 | 8.5 oz (240 g)Elongated15 mm core | 9.5 | 8 | 9.5 | Read review: HEAD Radical PRO EX15 |
HEAD
9.3/10Thermoformed raw-carbon paddle
HEAD's more affordable Radical pairs a thermoformed frame with a Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face and Injected Foam Walls. HEAD says it shares the shorter, more rectangular shape of the Radical PRO15 for a bigger sweet spot and better maneuverability.
HEAD
9.0/10Elongated thermoformed raw-carbon paddle
The extended-shape version of the Radical TOUR, with a thermoformed frame, Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face and Injected Foam Walls. HEAD says it shares the PRO EX15's shape for extra reach and effortless power.
HEAD
9.0/10Raw-carbon paddle with a three-layer TRIFLEX core
HEAD's flagship Radical in its shorter, more rectangular shape, with the TRIFLEX Versatility Core and a Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face. HEAD says the shape enlarges the sweet spot and adds maneuverability for players who value precision and placement.
HEAD
8.9/10Precision paddle with an EPP foam core
HEAD's precision paddle for players who win with placement rather than power: a TRIFLEX Precision core with EPP foam at the center, a honeycomb perimeter and an EVA foam shell, behind a textured 12K raw carbon face and a vibration-damping Soft Cap.
HEAD
8.9/10Elongated power paddle with a three-layer foam core
HEAD's power paddle for players who attack from the baseline: a three-layer TRIFLEX Power foam core (PP foam center, EPP perimeter, EVA shell) behind a Hexagon Raw Carbon face that HEAD says adds stiffness and stability on impact.
HEAD
8.7/10Elongated raw-carbon paddle with a three-layer TRIFLEX core
The extended-shape version of HEAD's flagship Radical, with the TRIFLEX Versatility Core and a Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face. HEAD builds it for aggressive players who want reach and power with control.
How the brand's paddle lines differ, and which one suits your game.
Full buying guideHEAD's model names tell you most of what you need. The Radical line comes in PRO and TOUR versions, and each shape comes as a "15" or an "EX15". The Boom and Gravity are specialist PRO-level paddles. All six HEAD paddles we review use a 15 mm core and a raw carbon face, and all are on the USA Pickleball approved list.
The PRO models ($199.95) use HEAD's three-layer TRIFLEX Versatility Core: a polypropylene honeycomb center with an EPP foam perimeter and EVA foam shell. The TOUR models ($169.95) use HEAD's thermoformed ThermoTech construction with Injected Foam Walls, at a lower price.
HEAD describes the 15 models as a shorter, more rectangular shape for a bigger sweet spot and maneuverability, and the EX15 models as an extended shape with a longer 5.5 in handle for reach and power.
The Boom PRO EX15 uses a three-layer TRIFLEX Power foam core and a Hexagon Raw Carbon face for baseline power. The Gravity PRO EX15 uses an EPP foam TRIFLEX Precision core and a 12K raw carbon face for players who win with placement.
Per HEAD, the 15 models have a shorter, more rectangular shape for a bigger sweet spot and maneuverability, while the EX15 models have an extended shape and a 5.5 in handle for reach and power. Both use a 15 mm core.
The PRO models use HEAD's three-layer TRIFLEX Versatility Core and cost $199.95; the TOUR models use thermoformed ThermoTech construction with Injected Foam Walls and cost $169.95.
All six HEAD paddles we review are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (checked September 2026). Confirm the exact model before sanctioned play.
HEAD's US website doesn't publish warranty terms for its pickleball paddles that we could find, so check with HEAD or your retailer before buying.
