HEAD Padel Rackets – Comparison & Buying Guide
HEAD padel rackets in the Tennis-Point range are predominantly head-heavy: 19 of 32 models fall into this category, and only a single model is handle-heavy. The range is clearly geared towards power rather than pure agility. Which of the seven HEAD series – Coello, Extreme, Radical, Speed, Gravity, One or Evo – suits you best depends on your playing level and on how much control you're looking for within this power-focused range.
Which HEAD series suits which player?
Understanding HEAD's naming logic: what do Pro, Motion, Team and co. mean?
Unlike other brands, with HEAD the series name alone is often not enough – the additional name within a series can change the focus quite significantly. The pattern repeats across Coello, Extreme, Speed and Radical:
- Pro: the flagship model of the respective series – harder core, built uncompromisingly for tournament level, least forgiving.
- Motion: the lighter, more manoeuvrable variant compared to the Pro version – with a similar shape, better suited to fast exchanges at the net.
- Team: the softest and most accessible variant within a series – often with a fibreglass content instead of pure carbon, usually lighter and more forgiving, suitable as a step up from the beginner class.
- One X / X suffix: marks a particularly high-performance, often heavier special version within a series.
In practice, this means: if an “Extreme” or “Speed” review online seems too geared towards pros, it's worth checking out the Motion or Team version of the same series instead of jumping straight to a completely different series.
Auxetic technology: how HEAD combines power and comfort
HEAD's key technical signature feature is the auxetic construction of the carbon yoke. Unlike a classic rigid frame, which compresses on ball contact, the auxetic yoke deliberately flexes outward on impact. In practical terms, that means:
- More even energy return: hits are processed more consistently across the whole hitting surface, instead of dropping off sharply near the edges.
- A more direct feel: less energy is lost in the frame itself, giving noticeably more feedback on contact.
- Reduced vibration transfer: the sideways flexing motion absorbs shocks before they reach the arm and wrist – refined further in 2026 with the “Auxetic 2.0” update.
Shape and head size: why many HEAD models are more compact
Over half of the HEAD padel rackets in the Tennis-Point range are marked as having a “small head” – considerably more than comparable brands. This fits the range's power focus: a more compact head, usually diamond- or teardrop-shaped, concentrates the hitting surface and favours controlled, powerful hits, but demands more precise timing than a large, round head. Only the Gravity series deliberately opts for a larger, round head with a correspondingly bigger sweet spot for more forgiveness.
Weight: 300 to 375 grams
HEAD padel rackets in the Tennis-Point range weigh between 300 g and 375 g – the lower end of the range is especially pronounced thanks to the ultralight models in the One series.
- Lighter (300–340 g): more manoeuvrable, faster reactions at the net, less fatigue over long matches.
- Heavier (340–375 g): more stability and punch on hard balls, but slightly slower in fast exchanges – typical of the Pro versions in the power series.
Making your choice
For beginners, it's worth looking at the round, light One or Evo series. Those who already bring some technique will find the step up to more power with Radical or Speed, while Gravity remains the control-oriented option within this power-heavy range – both can be found among the advanced padel rackets. For maximum force at the net, Coello and Extreme in their Pro versions are built for the job, available among the tournament rackets. If you can't decide between two series, try them out first with our padel test rackets.
There's a dedicated HEAD kids' selection for younger players, and if you'd like to kit yourself out as a complete package straight away with a bag and accessories, you'll find what you need among the ready-matched padel sets. Older, reduced-price models can also be found among the used padel rackets, and if you'd like to compare beyond HEAD, you'll land in the padel racket overview.
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What do Pro, Motion and Team mean on HEAD padel rackets?
Within a series, they mark the focus: Pro stands for maximum performance with a harder core, Motion is the lighter, more manoeuvrable variant compared to the Pro version, and Team is the most accessible variant, with a fibreglass content and more forgiveness.
What does auxetic technology do?
With auxetic construction, the carbon yoke flexes sideways outward on ball contact instead of compressing. This provides a more even energy return, a more direct feel, and reduces vibration transfer to the arm and wrist.
Is the HEAD range more focused on power or control?
Within the Tennis-Point range, HEAD is clearly power-oriented: most models are head-heavy, and only a few are handle-heavy. The Gravity series, with its round shape and control focus, is the exception.
Which HEAD series is suitable for beginners?
The One and Evo series are specifically designed for beginners: low weight from around 300 g, round shape with a large sweet spot and high forgiveness.