Three Head Radical rackets from 2026 are teardrops that weigh 355 g or more. The Radical Team Light is round, and it starts at 340 g. That makes it the odd one out in its own family. It is also the reason to read this page before you assume the name tells you everything.
340 to 350 g and a round head: how the Light departs from its Radical siblings
The weight range is 340 to 350 g. The balance is 270 mm, which retailers label medium. The profile is 38 mm thick. Shops list the shape as round.
A round head is usually the most forgiving shape. Combined with a light frame, the racket turns quickly in your hand. You notice this most in fast exchanges at the net.
The Radical Pro, Radical Motion and Radical Team are all teardrops with a low balance. The Light moves away from that. It is not a lighter copy of the same idea, but a different shape and a different job.
Foam under fiberglass: why power reads Low and comfort reads High
The core is foam and the face is fiberglass. Both are soft materials. Soft materials absorb impact instead of returning it, so the ball leaves the racket with less speed.
That is a trade, not a flaw. The same softness is why comfort reads High. Less vibration should reach your hand and elbow. Add the low weight and you get a racket that is gentle on a beginner's arm.
Every ingredient points the same way: control and comfort up, power down. You can still hit hard with it. You will just supply more of the speed yourself.
The product page talks about tempo, the meters say otherwise
The product page calls the racket stable and precise. It says it is for tactical players who want to control the tempo of the match. Read that as a claim from a shop, not a measurement.
The tactical part fits. Control, comfort, maneuverability and sweet spot all read High here. Tempo is another matter. Setting the pace usually means making the ball arrive quickly, and this racket has a Low power reading. It helps you slow the game down and keep the ball deep, which is also a tactic. Just do not expect it to speed rallies up for you.
The page also mentions frame and handle technologies. Retailers do not publish frame or handle details, so you cannot check those claims against specs.
Reviews are thin: one independent test and one video review. Both fit the specs, and both name power as the limit. The reviews box has the details.
What the Light gives up against the Radical Team
The Head Radical Team 2026 is the closest sibling to compare. It weighs 365 g, is a teardrop, has a 255 mm balance and also uses foam with a fiberglass face. Retailers list it for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
The Light is lighter in the hand and has a round head. Its maneuverability reads High, while the Radical Team reads Medium. Both read High for control and comfort and Low for power.
So what do you give up? Mass, and with it some stability when you meet a heavy ball. What do you gain? Speed in the hand and a rounder, more forgiving head. If a 365 g frame tires you, the Light is the logical step down. If weight does not bother you, the Radical Team has the wider level range.
No frame, handle or head size published: what you cannot check
Shops do not publish the frame construction, the handle, the head area or a weight system for this racket. The pro player is not published either. That is a gap if you are particular about grip size or want to compare face area with other rackets.
What you can do: look at the racket in a shop before buying, or check the handle against your own hand. The specs that are published, such as weight, balance and thickness, are enough to place it as a light, soft racket.
Radical Team Light or adidas Rx Series Light: picking your light round racket
The adidas Rx Series Light has a very similar profile: round, fiberglass face, High control and comfort, Low power. It is slightly heavier at 345 to 360 g, with an even balance, and retailers list it for advanced players. Its maneuverability reads Medium against High for the Head. If you want the quickest racket in this group, the Head is it.
A simple rule: choose the Head if you are a beginner or intermediate player and want ease and comfort. Look at the adidas if you want more weight, or if you already play at a higher level.
