Head Speed Motion 2025 vs Tecnifibre Curva Soft 2026

The verdict

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

Same price in Netherlands, so the one that suits how you play is the better buy.

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How they play

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

Controla bit less control7.57.0
Powera bit less power6.05.5
Comforta bit more comfort7.07.5
Handlingabout the same5.55.5
Forgivenessa bit less forgiveness6.56.0

Speed Motion 2025Curva Soft 2026Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2025
2026
Weight
355 g
360 g
Balance
Even according to the brand, 270 mm
Even according to the brand
Core
Power Foam
Soft single-piece foam
Head size
465 cm²
Not published
Surface
Flat
Spin Skin 3D raised, rough markings
Frame
Graphene Inside and Smart Bridge
Carbon
Show all specs (3 the same)
Shape
Teardrop
Teardrop
Face
Carbon and fiberglass
Carbon and fiberglass
Thickness
38 mm
38 mm

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Speed Motion 2025: 1. Of the Curva Soft 2026: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

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×
Curva Soft 2026

No summarised videos yet.

Or a third racket in between

BullpadelElite Light W Women 2023

Sits between the two on paper.

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