Head Speed Motion 2025 vs Head Radical Motion 2026

The verdict

On paper they play much the same, so price and feel decide.

Better buy now: the Radical Motion 2026. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 17.07 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Speed Motion 2025 to the Radical Motion 2026 you gain and lose little: every trait stays within one point.

Controla bit more control7.58.0
Powerabout the same6.06.0
Comforta bit less comfort7.06.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessabout the same6.56.5

Speed Motion 2025Radical Motion 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Balance
Even according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-light according to the brand, 260 mm
Face
Carbon and fiberglass
Carbon
Core
Power Foam
Control Foam
Head size
465 cm²
Not published
Handle
Not published
Soft Butt Cap+
Frame
Graphene Inside and Smart Bridge
Fiberglass on the faces
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Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Weight
355 g
355 g
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm
Surface
Flat
Flat

Reviews and videos

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Rates both about the same: 7.7 and 7.7.

Speed Motion 20257.7Best for: Advanced attackers seeking fast preparation and controlled overhead playRead the review
Radical Motion 20267.7Best for: Advanced technical players prioritizing speed and defensive controlRead the review

Often mentioned in video reviews

Said about both: easy to handle, comfortable, little vibration, little spin.

Speed Motion 20259 videos
  • Easy to handle 8×
  • Comfortable, little vibration 6×
  • Lots of power 4×
  • Large sweet spot 4×
  • Little spin 5×
  • Vibration, hard on the arm 3×
  • Little feel 2×
  • Expensive 2×
Radical Motion 20264 videos
  • Good control 4×
  • Easy to handle 3×
  • Comfortable, little vibration 2×
  • Lacks power 2×
  • Little spin 2×

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