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Head Zephyr

7.8 / 10
Community rating

Best for: Best for Beginners and juniors seeking a lightweight racket

Shape: Round
Weight: 345g
Balance: Head Light
Head Zephyr padel racket - front view

Pros

  • Excellent build quality
  • Great balance of power and control
  • Comfortable feel on impact
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • May require adjustment period
  • Limited availability in some regions

Performance Scorecard

Overall

(summary of attributes below)

7.8

Power

6.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

Maneuverability

9.8

Comfort

7.0

Spin

5.0

Specifications

  • MSRP $190
  • Weight 345g
  • Shape Round
  • Balance Head Light
  • Surface Fiberglass
  • Core Medium-Soft EVA
  • Hardness Medium-soft

Zephyr

Head’s Zephyr line is designed for beginner or intermediate players looking for easy to play with, soft, round rackets. All have low to medium balances and fiberglass faces.

The soft surfaces exhibit the trampoline effect on balls, so you get a large bounce to pass low-speed balls, and the racket face absorbs powerful shots.

The main difference between the models lies in their weight, which, in descending order, is: the Zephyr Pro at 365g, the Zephyr at 345g, and the Zephyr UL at 340g.

The Zephyr is very easy to maneuver and will feel fast at the expense of “solidity”. At only 5 grams more than the Zephyr UL, it plays almost exactly the same.

Expert Reviews of head Zephyr

Average score: 7.8 • Based on 3 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2025

7.8

Elite Padel

Feb 17, 2022

"Lightweight comfortable racket with a large sweet spot"

Power

6.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

7.8

Padel Pro Shop

Dec 9, 2021

"Great for a beginner starting to play a couple of weeks looking for a racket that is comfortable and will help them in all aspects of the game."

Power

6.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

7.9

Padelzoom

Aug 11, 2025

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Power

6.0

Control

7.5

Sweet Spot

8.5

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