# Head Radical Motion 2026 > Teardrop, 355 g, head-light balance. Above average for control, comfort, handling and forgiveness. € 122.88 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 14 Nov 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-motion-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-11-03 - 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/) · [Radical Motion](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-motion/generations/) 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop - **Weight**: 355 g - **Balance**: Head-light - **Core**: Control Foam Lowest price **€ 122.88** at PadelShop.com · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 04:19 (2026-11-14) · 12% cheaper than usual Lowest in 52 days **€ 122.88** Today **€ 122.88** [Buy at PadelShop.com](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadelshop.com%2Fproducts%2Fhead-radical-motion-2026) 1. [Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Free shipping · Checked at 05:30 (2026-11-14) **€ 139.95**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fhead-radical-motion-2026.html) 2. [Extreme Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked on 13 Nov (2026-11-13) **€ 164.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-head%2F22412-raquette-head-radical-motion-2026.html) 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 Radical Motion 2026 is a teardrop for advanced players. It weighs 355 g and keeps that weight low, with a balance point of 260 mm. Shops list a carbon face over a control foam core, and the specs point to control first, with medium power. The open question is the face: the product page also mentions fiberglass. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 26 September 2026 Choose it if - you build points from the back and care more about placement than about finishing power - the Radical Pro 2026 tempts you but 370 g is more than you want in a long match - a teardrop with its weight near the grip suits the way you volley Skip it if - the smash is your main weapon, the [Head Radical Pro 2026](/rackets/head/head-radical-pro-2026/) keeps the balance and adds power and weight - comfort matters most, the [Head Radical Team 2026](/rackets/head/radical-team-2026/) uses a fiberglass face and rates higher on comfort - you want a clear answer on the face material before you buy, since the listings disagree ## How it plays 8.5 **padell.io score 8.5** Play 8.6 (60%) and reviews 8.4 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Power**: 6.0 around average● - **Comfort**: 6.5 above average▲ - **Handling**: 5.5 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 6.5 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is the control teardrop of the Radical family, heavy enough to feel stable and low enough in balance to steer. - **Control** A teardrop shape, a low balance and a soft control foam core all push toward accuracy. - **Power** The shape and the carbon face add some pace, but the soft core keeps power in the middle. - **Comfort** The soft core takes the edge off impact, though the profile stops at a medium rating. - **Handling** With the weight near the grip, it should react reasonably quickly at the net. - **Forgiveness** The teardrop and the soft core give a medium sweet spot, neither generous nor narrow. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 The newest version of this racket - **Shape**: Teardrop [Between control and power](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 355 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-light according to the brand, 260 mm Head-light: quick hands at the net - **Face**: Carbon Medium stiff: a mix of feel and precision - **Core**: Control Foam Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Flat - **Handle**: Soft Butt Cap+ - **Frame**: Fiberglass on the faces Not published by the brand: head size Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 30 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Head%20Radical%20Motion%202026) ## Video reviews 4 videos from independent channels and shops ### What 4 video reviewers say 4 played it on court Often mentioned **Plus points** - Good control *4 of 4* - Easy to handle *3 of 4* - Comfortable, little vibration *2 of 4* **Minus points** - Lacks power *2 of 4* - Little spin *2 of 4* 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 to be the lightest and most manoeuvrable option in the Radical series. It is well suited for advanced players who prioritize control and quick reactions at the net over raw power. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be very light and easy to handle, offering excellent control. It is well suited for a defensive player who prefers to build points and move the opponent rather than relying on power. Tested on court The reviewer finds this racket to be very versatile and easy to play with. It offers good control and is suitable for players of all levels, including beginners. Tested on court The Head Radical Motion 2026 offers improved structural rigidity and stability compared to the previous version due to its new double carbon layer. It provides excellent control and good comfort, making it a suitable choice for intermediate players who want to advance their game. ## Every version [Compare all versions →](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-motion/generations/) [2024 · Different specs · € 129.90](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-motion-2024/) 2026 · This racket · € 122.88 The Radical Motion 2024 is linked as the previous version. The match was made automatically and the level labels differ, so treat it with care. On paper the teardrop shape, control foam core, 38 mm profile and 355 g carry over. The face reads carbon instead of Carbon 3K, and the frame field changed from 3K carbon to fiberglass on the faces. The balance label moved from medium to low and the listed balance point from 265 to 260 mm. The level now reads advanced only, where the 2024 also listed beginners and intermediates. None of that is a measured change, so a 2024 is not proven to play differently. ## Price history Today **€ 122.88** Lowest in 30 days **€ 119.95** vs 30-day average **-2%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say [**padel.how** 7.7 Best for Advanced technical players prioritizing speed and defensive control Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/head-radical-motion-2026-review/) Head's Radical line for 2026 runs from a light round racket for beginners to a heavy teardrop for attackers. The Radical Motion 2026 is the lighter of the two models listed for advanced players only. Shops list it at 355 g with a balance point of 260 mm. It has a [teardrop shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/), a control foam core, a flat surface and a 38 mm profile. Shops list the face as carbon. That last point is less settled than it looks. ## Carbon on the spec sheet, fiberglass in the description The retailer's spec sheet lists the face as carbon. The same listing gives the frame as fiberglass on the faces. The product page, in turn, says the construction combines fiberglass planes for a more flexible feel. So one field says carbon and two lines say fiberglass. It matters because the face decides much of the feel. Carbon is stiffer: it gives a direct, precise response and rewards clean contact. Fiberglass flexes more: it adds some comfort and easy depth on slow balls, but gives up a little precision. The meters here read the face as carbon, which is part of why control comes out high. If the face is partly fiberglass, expect a softer response than those meters suggest. These listings do not describe the exact layup, so the specs alone cannot settle it. If the face material decides your choice, ask the shop before you buy. ## A teardrop that keeps its weight low The balance point is 260 mm, and retailers label it low. A teardrop usually sits between a round head and a diamond. Keeping the balance low pulls this one toward the control end. You steer it more than you swing it through the ball. At 355 g the racket is not light, but it is not heavy either. With the weight near the grip it should move well for volleys and blocks. The profile rates maneuverability medium, which is a fair reading for this weight. The product page aims it at tactical players who build the point patiently, with drop shots, safe volleys and well-placed smashes. That is marketing, but it matches the numbers. Placement first, pace second. ## Radical Motion, Pro or Team The three heavier Radicals share the teardrop shape and a 38 mm profile. The [Head Radical Pro 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/head/head-radical-pro-2026/) keeps the same 260 mm balance and carbon face but weighs 370 g. Its profile rates power high and maneuverability low. That is the choice if you want to hit through the ball. The [Radical Team](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-team-2026/) 2026 swaps the face for fiberglass, weighs 365 g and has a 255 mm balance. Its profile rates comfort high, and shops list it for all levels. A fourth model, the [Radical Team Light](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-team-light-2026/) 2026, changes to a round shape and starts at 340 g, for beginners and intermediates. So the Motion is the lightest of the three teardrops. Pick it if 355 g suits you and you want a face listed as carbon rather than the fiberglass of the Team. ## Another brand, the same profile The [Wilson Bela LT V2.5](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/bela-lt-v2-5/) matches it closely on paper. Teardrop, 355 g, Soft EVA core, carbon fibre face, 38 mm profile. Its balance point is 265 mm with a medium label, five millimetres further toward the head. On the five meters of this page the two come out exactly the same. The [Wilson](https://padell.io/brands/wilson/) is listed with Fernando Belasteguín. If you want this kind of racket and want a second option to try, it is the closest match. The Radical family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**Pro**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/head-radical-pro-2026/) **Motion** [**Team**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-team-2026/) [**Team Light**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-team-light-2026/) ## No tests, one open question The Radical Motion 2026 has no independent review yet, and no video or player discussion either. Everything above comes from retailer listings and Head's product page. The weight and the balance point come from those listings. The face material is the one question worth checking before you buy. 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 Pro 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/head/head-radical-pro-2026/) · 8.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-head-radical-pro-2026-vs-head-radical-motion-2026/) [Wilson Bela LT V2.5](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/bela-lt-v2-5/) · 7.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/wilson-bela-lt-v2-5-vs-head-radical-motion-2026/) [Dunlop Samurai Soft](https://padell.io/rackets/dunlop/samurai-soft/) · 7.6 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/dunlop-samurai-soft-vs-head-radical-motion-2026/) [Head Speed Motion 2025](https://padell.io/rackets/head/speed-motion-2025/) · 8.5 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-speed-motion-2025-vs-head-radical-motion-2026/) [All rackets that play like the Head Radical Motion 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=632) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Head Radical Motion 2026 a carbon or a fiberglass racket?** The retailer's spec sheet lists a carbon face, but the same listing says fiberglass on the faces and the product page mentions fiberglass planes. Ask the shop if the face material decides your choice. **Radical Motion 2026 or Radical Pro 2026?** Both are teardrops with a 260 mm balance and a face listed as carbon. The Pro weighs 370 g and rates higher on power. The Motion weighs 355 g and should be easier to handle at the net. **Is the Radical Motion 2026 suitable for beginners?** Shops list it for advanced players. The low balance and soft core are friendly. Still, the Radical Team Light 2026, a round racket for beginners and intermediates, is the gentler start in this family. **Is the Radical Motion 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 Pro 2026 plays most alike. Differences: power +1.0, handling -1.0. Today: € 152.39. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/head-head-radical-pro-2026-vs-head-radical-motion-2026/) **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 355 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)