# Head Coello Motion 2026 > Diamond, 360 g, head-heavy balance. Above average for power and comfort, below for forgiveness. € 159.95 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-motion-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-11-08 - 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/) · [Coello Motion](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-motion/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Diamond - **Weight**: 360 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: Power Foam Lowest price **€ 159.95** at Pace · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 04:22 (2026-11-14) · 23% cheaper than usual Lowest in 52 days **€ 159.95** Today **€ 159.95** [Buy at Pace](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpace-shop.be%2Fproducts%2Fpadel-rackets-head-extreme-motion-2026) 1. [Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Free shipping · Checked at 05:30 (2026-11-14) **€ 199.95**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fhead-coello-motion-2026.html) 2. [Tennis-Point NL · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:00 (2026-11-14) **€ 203.95**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis-point.nl%2Fproducts%2Fhead-extreme-motion-2026-padel-racket-volledig-oppervlak-p0000011480201) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The Head Coello Motion 2026 is one of four rackets in Arturo Coello's 2026 line, listed for advanced competition players. It pairs a diamond shape with a high balance label and a 268 mm balance point. Head markets it as fast and manageable, but on paper it is a classic head-heavy power racket with low maneuverability. No independent reviews exist yet, so everything rests on the specs. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 25 September 2026 Choose it if - you finish points at the net and want a diamond with a head-heavy swing - you already play an advanced competition racket and want Coello's line without the 370 g Pro - you hit hard from the back and like a rough face for kick on the víbora Skip it if - you defend a lot and need quick reactions at the glass, try the [Head Coello Vibe 2026](/rackets/head/coello-vibe-2026/) instead - your elbow or shoulder complains after long sessions, the [Head Coello Team 2026](/rackets/head/coello-team-2026/) with its high comfort rating fits better - you want proven on-court feedback before buying, since nobody has reviewed this racket yet ## How it plays 8.2 **padell.io score 8.2** Play 8.1 (60%) and reviews 8.4 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 6.0 around average● - **Power**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Comfort**: 6.5 above average▲ - **Handling**: 5.0 around average● - **Forgiveness**: 3.0 below average▼ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a heavy-headed diamond built to end points, not to rally. - **Control** An attacking mold with weight up top pulls control down, so placement depends on your technique, not the racket. - **Power** The diamond mold, the high balance and the carbon face all push power up, the clearest strength of this frame. - **Comfort** The soft Power Foam core absorbs some impact, but the head-heavy swing works against it over a long match. - **Handling** With the weight toward the head it is slow to redirect in fast exchanges at the glass. - **Forgiveness** The diamond shape concentrates the hitting zone, so off-center contact gets punished. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 The newest version of this racket - **Shape**: Diamond [Sweet spot high in the face: power overhead, less forgiving](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-heavy according to the brand, 268 mm Head-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move - **Face**: Carbon Medium stiff: a mix of feel and precision - **Core**: Power Foam Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Rough Rough: helps with spin - **Frame**: CarbonHybrid Not published by the brand: head size, handle Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 25 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Head%20Coello%20Motion%202026) ## Video reviews 6 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 6 video reviewers say 6 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Easy to handle *5 of 6* - Lots of power *4 of 6* - Good in defence *3 of 6* - Good feel *2 of 6* **Minus points** - Less control *2 of 6* - Harder in defence *2 of 6* - Lacks power *2 of 6* Summaries by padell.io, based on what each reviewer says in the video. Tap a time to watch that moment. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers a good balance of power and control. It is suitable for intermediate and professional players who prefer to build up points rather than finish them immediately. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be a more manageable and user-friendly version of the Coello Pro. It offers good performance across the court but lacks the high-end power of the professional model. It is suitable for players who want a versatile racket that is easier to handle. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be a balanced and manageable option that is easier to use than the Pro version. It performs well in all areas of the court and is suitable for players who want a high performance racket that is not too demanding. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be highly manoeuvrable and versatile. It is well suited for intermediate players who want a racket that is easy to handle and provides good ball output. Tested on court The Head Coello Motion 2026 is an offensive racket that offers good maneuverability and control. It is suitable for advanced players who want a fast and aggressive game without sacrificing too much control. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket offers significant power and a unique feel during play. It is best suited for experienced players who can handle its weight and demand for technique, as it can be tiring during longer sessions. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-motion/generations/) [2025 · Different specs · € 173.30](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-motion-2025/) 2026 · This racket · € 159.95 Against the 2025 Motion, four listings changed. The face is now listed as carbon instead of hybrid carbon. The frame reads CarbonHybrid instead of Carbon Frame. The surface is plain rough instead of a 3D rough finish. The balance label moved from medium-high to high, yet the measured balance stayed at 268 mm in both years. The diamond shape, level and Arturo Coello branding are unchanged. The core and weight are only published for the 2026 version, so a real comparison there is impossible. If you already own the 2025 Motion, nothing here is a proven on-court upgrade. Whether the new face and frame play differently, no test has shown yet. ## Price history Today **€ 159.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 159.95** vs 30-day average **-6%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say [**padel.how** 7.9 “It reaches position earlier than the Pro, makes fast exchanges more manageable and asks less from the arm over a full match.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/head-coello-motion-2026-review/) Head sells the Coello Motion 2026 as the quick, manageable racket in Arturo Coello's range. The marketing copy promises fast reactions, explosive accelerations and great maneuverability. The published specs tell a different story: a [diamond shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/), a high balance label and a balance point of 268 mm. That combination reads like a classic attacking diamond, not a light transition racket. ## Manageable in the marketing, head-heavy on the scale The word "motion" suggests speed. The scale disagrees. With the balance at 268 mm, most of the weight sits toward the head. You feel that the moment you swing late on a fast ball at the glass. The product page claims a reduced weight compared to the Pro version. That part holds up: the [Head Coello Pro 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-pro-2026/) comes in at 370 g. Ten grams is real, but it does not turn a head-heavy diamond into a defensive tool. Shops also list a 355 g nominal weight, so check what you actually receive. ## New names from the 2025 Motion, few proven changes Against the [Head Coello Motion 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-motion-2025/), four things changed on paper. The face went from hybrid carbon to carbon. The frame went from Carbon Frame to CarbonHybrid. The surface moved from a 3D rough finish to a plain rough label. And the balance label went from medium-high to high. The measured balance stayed at 268 mm in both years. A changed label is a changed label, not a measured change. Whether the new face and frame materials play stiffer is something only a court test can answer, and none exists yet. The [direct comparison](https://padell.io/compare/head-coello-motion-2026-vs-head-coello-motion-2025/) shows how close the two sit. ## Diamond, carbon, Power Foam in a 38 mm frame The construction is standard for an attacking racket in this bracket. A carbon face over a Power Foam core, in a 38 mm frame. The foam is soft, which adds some ball output and a bit of forgiveness. The carbon face adds firmness and precision on clean contact. The surface is rough, which helps you grip the ball on the víbora and the kick smash. The profile that comes out of these specs is clear: high power, low control, low maneuverability, low sweet spot. That is the typical diamond trade. You give up margin for error and get finishing power back. ## A head-heavy diamond at the net: the real cost The cost shows up in defense and in long matches. A low sweet spot means balls hit high or low in the face lose pace and direction. A low maneuverability rating means fast counterattacks at the glass ask for early preparation and a short swing. If your elbow or shoulder flares up, be careful. The soft core helps, but a head-heavy frame loads the arm over a long session. The listed comfort is medium, not high. If your arm is a concern, this is not the safe pick in the range. ## Where the Motion sits between the Coello Pro, Team and Vibe Head built four Coello rackets for 2026. The Pro is the heaviest at 370 g with a 272 mm balance, listed for Advanced / Competition, Professional level. The Team keeps the diamond shape but switches to a fiberglass face, which lifts comfort to high. The Vibe drops to a teardrop shape, a medium balance and 355 g, aimed at beginners and intermediates. The Motion sits between them: the carbon face of the Pro at the weight of the Team. It is the attacking option for advanced players who find the Pro too heavy. The Coello family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**Pro**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-pro-2026/) **Motion** [**Team**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-team-2026/) [**Vibe**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/coello-vibe-2026/) ## Nobody has put it on court yet Nobody has published an independent test of this racket. No measured weight checks, no court impressions, nothing. Everything above comes from the specs that retailers list and the brand's own claims, and those two sources disagree about maneuverability. Treat the marketing with care. Head calls it manageable and praises its sweet spot, while the specs point the other way. If you can, demo it before you buy. If you cannot, judge it as what it is on paper: a head-heavy diamond for players who finish points. 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 Extreme Motion 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/head/extreme-motion-2025/) · 7.1 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-coello-motion-2026-vs-head-extreme-motion-2025/) [adidas Arrow Hit Carbon](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/arrow-hit-carbon/) · 7.9 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-arrow-hit-carbon-vs-head-coello-motion-2026/) [Head Extreme Pro 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/head/extreme-pro-2026/) · 8.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-extreme-pro-2026-vs-head-coello-motion-2026/) [Head Extreme Motion 2023](https://padell.io/rackets/head/extreme-motion-2023/) · 6.9 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-extreme-motion-2023-vs-head-coello-motion-2026/) [All rackets that play like the Head Coello Motion 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/head/coello-motion-2026/) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Head Coello Motion 2026 the racket Arturo Coello plays?** His name is attached to several rackets in the 2026 line: the Pro, the Team, the Vibe and this Motion. Which one he actually plays is not stated anywhere in the listed specs. **What changed from the Coello Motion 2025 to the 2026?** The face, frame and surface labels changed, and the balance label moved from medium-high to high. The measured balance stayed at 268 mm, so no test has shown yet how much the new face and frame change the feel. **Is the Coello Motion 2026 maneuverable as Head claims?** The specs say no. A diamond shape, high balance and a 268 mm balance point give a low maneuverability rating. The marketing claims the opposite, and there are no reviews yet to settle it. **Is the Coello Motion 2026 good for a sensitive arm?** It is not the safest choice. The soft Power Foam core helps, but the head-heavy build loads the arm. The Coello Team 2026, with a fiberglass face and high comfort rating, is the gentler option. **Is the Coello Motion 2026 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" 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 Extreme Motion 2025 plays most alike. Differences: power -1.0, forgiveness +1.0. Today: € 137.64. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/head-coello-motion-2026-vs-head-extreme-motion-2025/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (3.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 360 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)