head
Radical Elite
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$200
Best for: Best for intermediate players wanting to try a high-balance diamond without the demanding character of the Pro. Excellent control and a wider sweet spot than its siblings, but the fiberglass limits power and spin. A comfortable step up for players building their attacking game.
Contributing Scores
Power
Control
Sweet Spot
Maneuverability
Additional Metrics
Comfort
Spin
The Head Extreme Team 2026 is the softest, most forgiving racket in the Extreme line — and the one with the highest control score. Across four expert reviews, it averaged 8.8 for control, comfortably ahead of the Extreme Pro (8.4) and Motion. But this is also clearly the least powerful of the three, scoring 7.6 for power where the Pro hits 9.3. What you gain in comfort and forgiveness, you give up in raw attacking output.
The construction tells the story. Where the Pro and Motion now use full carbon faces, the Team keeps a fiberglass hitting surface paired with the same Power FOAM core. Probando Palas noted that this gives the Team a medium-soft feel: “the ball sinks into the face” when you accelerate, which limits power transfer but makes slower exchanges feel comfortable and controlled. At medium speeds, ball exit is good without much arm effort — but ask for more and the fiberglass starts absorbing energy instead of returning it.
The sweet spot is a genuine strength. Padel Market rated it wider than both the Pro and Motion, and Probando Palas praised Head’s optimization of the drilling pattern. Total Padel called it “the most forgiving racket of this range.” At 8.4 across four reviews, it’s well above what you’d expect from a diamond — this is a racket where mishits don’t punish you.
At the net, the diamond shape and 265mm balance give the Team enough presence for overhead play. Padel Market found the control-power relationship “very good” for bandeja, víbora, and rulo — these are the shots where the high balance contributes momentum without demanding the arm strength the Pro requires. Smashes go forward without much effort per Probando Palas, though the power ceiling is clearly lower than the carbon-faced models.
The weakness is unambiguous: power. Padel Market put it directly — “doesn’t have much power in hits, you’ll need extra effort to attack.” The fiberglass face limits energy transfer at high speeds. There’s also no roughness on the Team model, which multiple reviewers flagged — spin generation is significantly lower than the Pro and Motion, which hurts víboras and kick smashes. Probando Palas noted you need to lengthen your arm swing to make the víbora work.
Maneuverability is good for a diamond. At 365g with a 265mm balance, it feels lighter than expected according to both Probando Palas (“doesn’t cost much effort to move”) and Padel Market (“feels quite light”). The medium-soft feel keeps it from tiring your arm the way the harder Pro does over a long session.
At a €200 retail price (frequently discounted to around €120), the Extreme Team occupies a specific and well-defined niche: it’s the diamond-shaped racket for players who aren’t ready for — or don’t want — the demanding character of a full carbon power racket. It lets you develop an attacking identity with overhead shots and net play while remaining comfortable and forgiving from the back. If you’re intermediate and want to try a high-balance diamond without being punished, this is the one to start with.
Average score: 8.3 • Based on 4 expert reviews • Last updated: Jan 2026
Sep 2, 2025
"A control-oriented diamond. Light and comfortable despite the high balance, with a wider sweet spot than the Pro and Motion. Highlights: excellent control, especially in overhead play where the control-power relationship is very good. Weakness: the fiberglass surface limits power — you need extra effort to attack, and the lack of roughness means less spin. Best for intermediate players making the jump to a high-balance diamond without the demanding character of the Pro."
Power
7.0
Control
9.0
Sweet Spot
8.5
Jan 1, 2026
"The most accessible racket of the Extreme line. 100% carbon frame with fiberglass surface and Power FOAM core. Stands out for easy power, superior ball exit, and soft touch ideal for advanced players looking to attack with confidence. Optimized drilling pattern expands the sweet spot. Medium touch with a forgiving character."
Power
8.5
Control
9.5
Sweet Spot
8.0
Sep 2, 2025
"A comfortable diamond with medium-soft feel and a well-optimized sweet spot. Good ball exit at medium speeds without much arm effort, but not super powerful — when you accelerate, the fiberglass absorbs the ball and you lose some control. The medium-high balance gives it decent presence in overhead play. Very good option for beginners and intermediate players who want comfort with a bit of net advantage."
Power
7.5
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.5
Sep 2, 2025
"Super comfortable and super easy to play with. The fiberglass surface brings a soft feel and flexible touch, making it the most forgiving racket in the Extreme range. Access to easy power at slower ball pace and great ball exit. You can do all the shots from padel super easily. Fantastic for entry level and anyone wanting a diamond-shaped racket with a comfortable feel."
Power
7.5
Control
8.5
Sweet Spot
8.5
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