Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | HEAD Boom PRO EX15 | HEAD Radical PRO15 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Touch players | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Power hitters | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Spin players | 9.1 | 8.6 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 rates 10 to the HEAD Radical PRO15’s 8.5.
- On sweet spot, the HEAD Radical PRO15 is ahead: 9 vs 7.5.
- On spin, the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.5.
- The HEAD Radical PRO15 also leads on control, 8.5 to 8.
- Different shapes: the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 is elongated and the HEAD Radical PRO15 is wide-body.
- Weight: the HEAD Radical PRO15 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.2 oz on average.
The Verdict
Pick the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 if you want more power, more spin and a lighter feel, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.
Pick the HEAD Radical PRO15 if you want more control, a bigger sweet spot and more weight behind the ball, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | HEAD Boom PRO EX15 | HEAD Radical PRO15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1 oz (230 g) | 8.3 oz (235 g) |
| Shape | Elongated | Wide-body |
| Length | 16.5 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026) | Not published by HEAD (it lists the shape as Widebody) |
| Width | 7.4 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026) | 7.8 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026) |
| Core thickness | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Core | TRIFLEX Power: polypropylene foam core, EPP foam perimeter, EVA foam shell | TRIFLEX Versatility Core: polypropylene honeycomb center, EPP foam perimeter, EVA foam shell |
| Face | Hexagon raw carbon | Micro-Forged T700 raw carbon |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $199.95 | $199.95 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. List prices; check the retailer for today’s price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 or the HEAD Radical PRO15?
On our spec-based scale the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 scores higher (8.8 vs 8.6). By player type, the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 suits power hitters and spin players better, while the HEAD Radical PRO15 suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 or the HEAD Radical PRO15?
The HEAD Boom PRO EX15 rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 or the HEAD Radical PRO15?
The HEAD Radical PRO15 scores higher for beginners (8.7 vs 8.3), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the HEAD Boom PRO EX15 and HEAD Radical PRO15 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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