Paddletek
Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ
Doubles players who want stability and a big sweet spot in fast exchanges
Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | HEAD Radical TOUR15 | Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Touch players | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Power hitters | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 8.9 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is control: the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ rates 9.5 to the HEAD Radical TOUR15’s 8.5.
- Power goes to the HEAD Radical TOUR15 (9 vs 8.5).
- The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ also leads on sweet spot, 10 to 9.5.
- They tie on spin (8.5).
- Core thickness: 15 mm for the HEAD Radical TOUR15 against 16 mm (14 mm version not USA Pickleball approved) for the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ. The thinner HEAD Radical TOUR15 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Weight: the HEAD Radical TOUR15 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
- Price: the HEAD Radical TOUR15 costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Choose the HEAD Radical TOUR15 if you want more power, more weight behind the ball and a lower price.
Pick the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ if you want more control, a bigger sweet spot and a lighter feel, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | HEAD Radical TOUR15 | Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.3 oz (235 g) | 7.8–8.2 oz (8.0 ± 0.2 oz) |
| Shape | Wide-body | Standard (wide-body) |
| Length | Not published by HEAD (it lists the shape as Widebody) | 16 in |
| Width | 7.8 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026) | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 15 mm | 16 mm (14 mm version not USA Pickleball approved) |
| Core | Not specified by HEAD (Injected Foam Walls) | Honeyfoam multi-foam: EPP foam core, EVA foam wrap and perimeter foam ring |
| Face | Micro-Forged T700 raw carbon | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700) |
| Handle length | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | Not published by Paddletek |
| Price | $169.95 | $199.99 (list $249.99) |
| 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 Radical TOUR15 or the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ?
On our spec-based scale the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ scores higher (9.1 vs 8.9). By player type, the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the HEAD Radical TOUR15 or the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ?
The HEAD Radical TOUR15 rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the HEAD Radical TOUR15 or the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ?
The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 9.0), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the HEAD Radical TOUR15 and Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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