Head Extreme Pro
8.1padell.io scoreSpecs + 1 review source- Shape
- Diamond
- Weight
- 360 to 380 g
- Balance
- Head-heavy
- Core
- Power Foam
The Head Extreme Pro is a 2023 diamond-shaped power racket with a 272 mm balance, listed between 360 and 380 g. One tested review gave it 8 out of 10 and pointed to strong advanced players. The catch is the weight and the high balance. Your arm has to be ready, and maneuverability is low.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 9 October 2026Choose it if
- you are an advanced player who ends points with smashes and wants a heavy, head-heavy diamond
- you have the arm strength to swing a racket of up to 380 g for a full match without losing timing
- you like the idea of Arturo Coello's racket line and want the original 2023 model rather than a later version
Skip it if
- you want a lighter racket than this one, in which case look at Head Extreme One 2023, listed from 335 to 355 g
- you are still building technique or have a sensitive elbow, because a high balance and heavy weight punish late contact
- you want to compare another Head diamond first, where Head Speed Pro 2023 reads the same on paper
How it plays
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On paper this is an attacking racket that rewards a strong, early swing.
- Control The diamond shape and high balance work against control, so you need clean technique to place the ball.
- Power Diamond shape, heavy weight and high balance all point to a lot of power on smashes and overheads.
- Comfort A soft core and carbon-fiberglass face help, but the heft and balance keep comfort at a middle level.
- Handling Heavy and head-heavy means slower hands in quick exchanges at the net.
- Forgiveness The diamond shape gives a smaller forgiving zone, though the one reviewer spoke well of it.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: head size
Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 23 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
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The 2024 Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello is the one real step from this racket. It keeps the core, face, level, surface and 272 mm balance. The frame becomes a reinforced carbon frame with Graphene Inside, and the weight is fixed at 370 g instead of a 360 to 380 g range.
The 2025 and 2026 versions list different cores, faces and levels, and the balance reads 270 mm. Those labels shift back and forth. They probably describe different models, not a clean upgrade path. If you want the closest match to the 2023 racket, look at the 2024 Coello first.
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What reviewers say
There is one review, from padel.fyi, which played the racket and gave it 8 out of 10. It rated power, sweet spot, comfort, control and grip as positive. It called the racket right for advanced power players and recommended it only to those strong enough to handle the high balance and the weight. It also warned about limited maneuverability.
The meters on this page differ on two points. Control and sweet spot read Low there, because they follow from the diamond shape and high balance. The reviewer was positive on both. With one source, you cannot say which view fits your game. Weigh it as the experience of a strong player.
The Head Extreme Pro is sold as a 360 to 380 g racket. That is a wide range, and it matters. Two examples of the same racket can sit at different ends of it before you swing either one.
This is the 2023 original, listed for advanced players. Retailers name Arturo Coello as the player attached to it. It is a power tool. Read the specs as a package, not one by one.
360 to 380 g: a weight range that matters more than it looks
The weight is not one fixed number here. The listing gives 360 g at the low end and 380 g at the top.
What do you notice on court? At 380 g, a long rally asks a lot of your shoulder and elbow. At 360 g, it is easier to live with, but still not light. Either way, weight helps on the smash and hurts when you need to get the racket up fast at the net.
If you can, check the weight of the exact racket you buy. Its balance and your fatigue both depend on it.
Diamond, 272 mm, Power Foam: a soft core inside a hard shape
The shape is diamond. The balance is 272 mm, and retailers call it high. The thickness is 38 mm. Retailers list the face as carbon and fiberglass, and the core as Power Foam.
The head weight and diamond shape are what make the racket a power racket. The foam core is the softer part of the picture. On paper it takes some of the harshness out of the contact, so the racket should not be as stiff and unforgiving as the shape suggests.
The head size in square centimetres is not published, so you cannot compare the face area with other rackets.
8 out of 10 from padel.fyi: sweet spot praised, while the meter reads Low
There is one review. It praised power and sweet spot, and it found control precise at high speed with a stiff feel. It also named the downside: limited maneuverability that asks for quick movement and effort.
There is a mismatch worth knowing about. The sweet spot meter on this page reads Low, because a diamond shape usually means a smaller forgiving zone. The reviewer was happy with it. Both can be true. A small sweet spot can feel good if you hit the ball cleanly and often.
The control meter also reads Low, while the reviewer found control precise at speed. Again, think about who is hitting. A strong player with a quick swing gets different results from a casual player.
Hybrid Woven frame and Soft Butt Cap: what the shops list and Head claims
Shops list the frame as Hybrid Woven and the handle as Soft Butt Cap. One retailer says the cap dampens and absorbs vibrations. Treat that as a claim, not a measurement.
The product page says the frame and faces blend carbon fiber and fiberglass for strength. It also says the racket deforms slightly to adapt to each situation. These are marketing words. Nobody has measured them here.
The surface is listed as rough. Retailers list the length as 455 mm. Colours are dark green and sage.
Coello 2024, Extreme Pro 2025 and 2026: which changes are real and which are labels
The step from this racket to Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello from 2024 is the clear one. Core, face, level, surface and the 272 mm balance all stay the same. The frame changes to a reinforced carbon frame with Graphene Inside. The weight is fixed at 370 g instead of a 360 to 380 g range.
The 2025 and 2026 listings are less clear. Their level, core and face wording jump around, and the balance reads 270 mm. That looks more like different models or relabelling than a measured change, so do not build a story on it.
Extreme Pro, Speed Pro 2023 or Extreme One 2023: picking your Head power diamond
Head Extreme One 2023 is lighter, listed from 335 to 355 g, with a 275 mm balance and a 12K carbon face. If the weight of the Extreme Pro worries you, start there.
Head Speed Pro 2023 is listed at 370 g, with the same Power Foam core and the same diamond shape. Its five meters read the same as this racket's.
The Extreme Pro is the one for a strong player who wants a heavy, direct racket. The reviewer called it right for those strong enough to handle the balance and weight. That is the honest filter.
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Questions before you buy
Is the Head Extreme Pro the same as the Arturo Coello version?
Not quite. Retailers link this 2023 racket to Arturo Coello. The 2024 Coello version keeps the core, face and balance, but changes the frame and fixes the weight at 370 g.
How heavy is the Head Extreme Pro?
It is listed between 360 and 380 g. Check the weight of the exact racket you get, because the range is wide for a power racket.
Is the Head Extreme Pro good for beginners?
No. It is listed for advanced players, and the heavy weight and high balance ask for strength and timing. The one reviewer said it suits players strong enough to handle them.
Is it easy on the arm?
Partly. The Power Foam core and the Soft Butt Cap are meant to soften contact. But the weight and high balance load your arm, so comfort sits at a middle level.
Is the Extreme Pro 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 pricesWhat is the closest alternative?
The adidas Arrow Hit Hexagon Cup plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 189.00.
Compare side by side →Who should not buy it?
Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 4.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (4.5/10).
How heavy is it really?
The brand gives 360 to 380 g. That counts as heavy. Each racket can differ within that range.
Why a range? →