adidas Arrow Hit 2026 vs Head Extreme Pro 2026

The verdict

Choose the Arrow Hit 2026 if you want more power, the Extreme Pro 2026 if you want more control, handling, comfort and forgiveness.

Arrow Hit 2026
Pick this one for
  • Power+1.0
Extreme Pro 2026Highest score
Pick this one for
  • Control+3.0
  • Handling+2.0
  • Comfort+1.0
  • Forgiveness+1.0

Better buy now: the Extreme Pro 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 16.95 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Arrow Hit 2026 to the Extreme Pro 2026: more control, more handling, less power, more comfort, more forgiveness.

Controlmore control3.06.0
Powerless power10.09.0
Comfortmore comfort5.56.5
Handlingmore handling2.04.0
Forgivenessmore forgiveness3.04.0

Arrow Hit 2026Extreme Pro 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
360 to 375 g
370 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Face
ASC
UD Carbon
Core
EVA Soft Performance
Power Foam
Head size
Not published
494 cm²
Surface
Spin Blade Decal
Rough
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

padel.how

Rates both about the same: 7.2 and 7.6.

Arrow Hit 20267.2Best for: Advanced attackers with early preparation who want adjustable balanceRead the review
Extreme Pro 20267.6Best for: Advanced attackers with prepared overheads and early net positioningRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Arrow Hit 20264 videos
  • Adjustable weight system 3×
  • Expensive 3×
  • Weight system has drawbacks 2×
Extreme Pro 20261 video

No point comes back in two or more videos.

Or a third racket in between

adidasMetalbone 3.4 - Ale Galán

Sits between the two on paper: more control than the Arrow Hit 2026, more power than the Extreme Pro 2026.

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