HEAD Radical PRO15 Review
Quick Specifications
- Weight
- 8.3 oz (235 g)
- Length
- 16.5 in
- Width
- 7.8 in
- Grip length
- 5 in
- Grip circumference
- 4.125 in
- Core thickness
- 15 mm
- Core material
- TRIFLEX Versatility Core: polypropylene honeycomb center, EPP foam perimeter, EVA foam shell
- Surface material
- Micro-Forged T700 raw carbon
- Shape
- Elongated
- Balance
- Balance point 9.3 in (235 mm); swing and twist weight not published
- USA Pickleball status
- Yes. The Radical PRO15 (added 10/22/2025) is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (checked 2026-09-30).
Specifications come from the manufacturer; our sources are listed with each review. Research scores follow our editorial policy. Always confirm USA Pickleball approval on the official list before tournament play.
Our Review
Power
On our spec-based scale it rates 9.5 for power: a 15 mm core, an 8.3 oz weight and a 16.5 in listed length add power.
Control
A 15 mm core and raw carbon face give it a control rating of 8 on our scale. At 8.3 oz it sits above the weight range our scale rewards for control, although HEAD positions the PRO15 as its control-focused Radical.
Spin
Its Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face and 16.5 in listed length give it a spin rating of 9.5. HEAD says the raw, uncoated surface grips the ball for spin; it doesn't describe a separate branded texture coating, so it scores as a standard textured surface on our scale.
Sweet spot
A 7.8 in face and 15 mm core give it a sweet-spot rating of 9. HEAD says the TRIFLEX core's foam layers expand the sweet spot.
Maneuverability
At 8.3 oz (235 g) it is on the heavier side. HEAD lists a balance point of 9.3 in but doesn't publish a swing weight for this model.
Stability
HEAD says the EPP foam perimeter stabilizes the honeycomb core. It doesn't publish twist weight for this model.
Build quality
HEAD's TRIFLEX Versatility Core puts a polypropylene honeycomb at the center, supported by an EPP foam perimeter and an EVA foam outer shell that HEAD says lets the core flex on impact. The Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face is uncoated for grip on the ball, and a PU-inlaid Ergo Grip is designed to damp vibration. HEAD doesn't publish US warranty terms for its paddles, so check with HEAD or your retailer.
Feel
HEAD's website shows one customer review, a verified buyer who rated it 5 out of 5 and says it has replaced separate power and control paddles. One review is too few to show a pattern, so we haven't adjusted any rating.
Who Is This Paddle For?
- Placement and control players who want a larger sweet spot
- All-court players who want one paddle for power and touch
- Players who prefer a wider face
- Players who want more reach should look at the Radical PRO EX15
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong power and spin on our scale (9.5 / 9.5)
- TRIFLEX Versatility Core with foam perimeter and shell
- Micro-Forged Raw Carbon face
- USA Pickleball approved
Cons
- Heavier (8.3 oz), which lowers its control rating
- HEAD's published length conflicts with its shape description
- No published warranty terms on HEAD's US site
- Only one customer review so far
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radical PRO15 elongated or widebody?
HEAD calls it a widebody with a shorter, more rectangular shape than the PRO EX15, but its published facts list the same 16.5 in length, with a 7.8 in width. We score the published measurements, which our scale treats as elongated; confirm the length with HEAD if shape matters to you. If it is closer to 16 in long, it would score about 8.7.
Is the HEAD Radical PRO15 tournament legal?
Yes. The Radical PRO15 (added 10/22/2025) is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (checked 2026-09-30).
Final Summary
Best features
A large sweet spot and strong spin from a 7.8 in raw carbon face and HEAD's three-layer TRIFLEX core.
Potential drawbacks
It is on the heavy side, HEAD's shape data is inconsistent, and warranty terms aren't published.
Ideal player
An intermediate or advanced player who wins on placement and wants one versatile paddle with a big sweet spot.
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