# Head Bolt 2026 > Teardrop, 360 to 370 g, even balance. Above average for comfort and forgiveness, below for power. € 74.95 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 4 Nov 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/head/bolt-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-10-29 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Head](https://padell.io/brands/head/) · Bolt 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop - **Weight**: 360 to 370 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: Power Foam Lowest price **€ 74.95** at Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Shipping cost on the shop's site · Checked at 05:30 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 42 days **€ 68.96** Today **€ 73.00** [Buy at Pádel Ibérico](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fhead-bolt-rd-bk-2026.html) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) ## Available in 2 colours Same racket, same specs; only the design differs. Prices per colour, delivered to your country. **White/Grey** € 74.95 [At Pádel Ibérico](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fhead-bolt-wh-gr-2026.html) **Red/Black** Not in stock right now The short answer The Head Bolt 2026 is a teardrop racket with a soft Power Foam core and a fiberglass face, listed at 360 to 370 g. On paper it is built for easy depth and forgiveness, not for finishing points. The one court review agrees. Choose it as a comfortable first or second racket. Expect to want more bite as your smashes improve. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 9 October 2026 Choose it if - you are a casual adult moving into regular club play and want the ball to go deep without much effort - you want a forgiving face that keeps slightly mistimed shots playable - you want a soft, comfortable feel on impact and care more about that than raw pace Skip it if - you already finish points with smashes and want a racket with more pop, such as the Head Graphene 360 Alpha Tour - you want a racket that is quick in the hand at the net, because 360 to 370 g reads as heavy and maneuverability is Low - you want a bit more power from a similar teardrop shape. The Head Radical Elite 2024 has a Medium power meter against the Bolt's Low ## How it plays 8.2 **padell.io score 8.2** Play 8.3 (60%) and reviews 8.1 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 7.0 around average● - **Power**: 5.0 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 9.0 above average▲ - **Handling**: 4.5 around average● - **Forgiveness**: 6.5 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper the Bolt is a calm, forgiving racket that gives you depth and comfort, with little power to spare. - **Control** Medium, helped by the teardrop shape and the medium balance, though the fiberglass face holds it back a little. - **Power** Low, because the soft core and fiberglass face absorb energy and the one review found the response modest. - **Comfort** High, since the soft Power Foam core and fiberglass face damp vibration, even if the weight adds some load. - **Handling** Low, as the heavy weight class outweighs the helpful medium balance. - **Forgiveness** Medium, supported by the soft core and teardrop shape, and reviewers found mishits stay playable. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop [Between control and power](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 to 370 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Even according to the brand, 265 mm Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash - **Face**: Fiberglass - **Core**: Power Foam Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Flat Not published by the brand: head size, handle, frame Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 30 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Head%20Bolt%202026) ## Video reviews 1 video from an independent channel or shop Tested on court The Head Bolt 2026 is designed for casual players looking to improve their game in competitive settings. It features a lightweight construction and a forgiving nature that helps players handle powerful smashes from opponents. ## Price history Today **€ 74.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 68.96** vs 30-day average **+4%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say There is one review, so there is nothing to compare it with yet. Padel.how tested the racket and gave it 72 out of 100. It praises easy depth, manageable handling and a soft face that forgives moderate mishits. It names the flat surface as the weak point, because it limits spin and control. Power was the one dimension marked negative. Its closing line calls the Bolt the simple option when easy rebound and manageable handling matter more than surface technology. The reviewer's view fits the paper profile closely. The product page describes the racket as light, which the 360 to 370 g listing does not support. Other reviews, once they exist, may show whether players find it easier to swing than the weight suggests. [**padel.how** 7.2 “Bolt remains the simple option when easy rebound and manageable handling matter more than surface technology or a demanding performance response.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/head-bolt-2026-review/) Reviewers and specs agree on one thing about the Head Bolt 2026: it is built to make the ball go deep without asking much of you. It is a soft racket with a modest ceiling. That suits some players well and others not at all. ## Easy depth, little bite: what padel.how found on the Bolt The only review on file comes from padel.how, which rated the racket 72 out of 100. Its pros are easy depth and manageable handling for club beginners, plus a soft face that keeps moderate mishits playable. Its main con is a smooth surface that limits spin and control. On its dimensions, comfort, control and sweet spot came out positive, grip neutral, power negative. That last line matters. The Bolt will not add much to your shot. You supply the pace, and the racket returns the ball calmly. For a newer player that is often what you want. A ball that lands deep and predictably wins more rallies than a fast one that flies long. ## Lightweight, says the product page: the listing says 360 to 370 g The product page calls the racket lightweight and says the construction reduces fatigue. Treat that as a sales claim. Shops list the Bolt at 360 to 370 g, which puts it in a heavy weight class, and that pulls the maneuverability meter down to Low. One search result gives a nominal weight of 350 g. That figure is low-certainty and comes from a web search. Do not rely on it. What does this mean on court? Quick exchanges at the net ask more of your wrist and forearm than a light racket would. The balance is 265 mm, which is medium, so the head does not add extra swing weight. Not a light racket, but not a head-heavy one either. ## Fiberglass over soft Power Foam: why comfort reads High and power Low The face is fiberglass and the core is Power Foam, described by one retailer as soft. Both soften impact. That is why comfort reads High, and the review agrees. It is also why power reads Low. A soft core and a flexible face absorb energy rather than return it. The frame material is not published, so the specs cannot tell you how stiff the frame is. The product page mentions Innegra technology for durability, but that is a claim and the specs do not confirm it. If you want a soft build for long sessions, it is a real point in the racket's favour. If you want a ball that jumps off the face, it is the wrong build. ## A flat surface and a Beginner / Intermediate tag: where you will outgrow it The surface is flat. Padel.how noted that this limits spin. A rougher face grips the ball and helps you slice a bandeja. On the Bolt you rely on clean contact and placement instead. The Beginner / Intermediate label is honest. The racket helps you learn depth and consistency. Once you hit harder, volley more and want to finish with a smash, the Low power meter becomes the limit. The fix is to move up in the range rather than to force the swing. ## Bolt next to the Vibe 2026, the Radical Elite 2024 and the Alpha Tour The [Head Vibe 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/head/vibe-2026/) is the closest match. It shares the [teardrop shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/), the fiberglass face and the 38 mm thickness. The [weight range](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/) is also 360 to 370 g, and the level is Beginner / Intermediate. Its five meters match the Bolt's. Its core is listed simply as Foam. The [direct comparison](https://padell.io/compare/head-bolt-2026-vs-head-vibe-2026/) goes line by line. The [Head Radical Elite 2024](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-elite-2024/) has a Control Foam core, a 260 mm balance and a fixed 365 g weight. Its power meter is Medium against the Bolt's Low. The [Head Graphene 360 Alpha Tour](https://padell.io/rackets/head/graphene-360-alpha-tour/) also has a Power Foam core, but it is tagged Advanced, weighs 370 g and gets a Medium power meter. It asks more of your technique. The Bolt family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) **Bolt** ## Missing frame and handle details: check them in a shop The frame material, handle, head area and weight system are not published. The player associated with the racket is not published either. So you cannot judge stiffness or grip dimensions from the specs alone. If a comfortable handle matters to you, check the racket in a shop before you commit. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Head Radical Elite 2024](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-elite-2024/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-radical-elite-2024-vs-head-bolt-2026/) [Head Vibe 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/head/vibe-2026/) · 8.2 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-bolt-2026-vs-head-vibe-2026/) [Head Graphene 360 Alpha Tour](https://padell.io/rackets/head/graphene-360-alpha-tour/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-graphene-360-alpha-tour-vs-head-bolt-2026/) [Crivit Fiberglass Comfort](https://padell.io/rackets/crivit/fiberglass-comfort/) · 7.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-bolt-2026-vs-crivit-fiberglass-comfort/) [All rackets that play like the Head Bolt 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=627) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Head Bolt 2026 good for beginners?** On paper, yes. It is soft, forgiving and comfortable, and padel.how pointed to easy depth for club beginners. The weight of 360 to 370 g may feel heavy at first. **Is the Bolt 2026 light, as the product page says?** Shops list it at 360 to 370 g, which is a heavy weight class. A 350 g nominal figure turned up in a search, but it is low-certainty. Judge it by the listed range. **How does the Bolt differ from the Head Vibe 2026?** Their listed specs are very close: same shape, face, thickness, weight range and level, and the same meters. The Bolt lists a Power Foam core, the Vibe plain Foam. **Is it easy on the arm?** The soft core and fiberglass face give it a High comfort meter, and the review rated comfort positive. The weight still adds some load, so build up play gradually. **Is the Bolt 2026 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Good value" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Head Radical Elite 2024 plays most alike. Differences: comfort -1.0. Today: € 109.90. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/head-radical-elite-2024-vs-head-bolt-2026/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 5.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 360 to 370 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)