# Head Radical Team Light 2026 > Round, 340 to 350 g, even balance. Above average for comfort, handling and forgiveness, below for power. Check if it suits your game. Score 8.8/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-team-light-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-11-14 - 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 Team Light 2026 - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 340 to 350 g - **Balance**: Even - **Core**: Foam Lowest price **€ 99.90** at Pádel Ibérico · Stock unknown · Free shipping · Checked at 05:30 (2026-11-14) Lowest in 52 days **€ 95.96** Today **€ 99.90** [Buy at Pádel Ibérico](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.padeliberico.es%2Fen%2Fhead-radical-team-light-2026.html) 1. [Extreme Padel · In stock · Free shipping · Checked at 02:26 (2026-11-14) **€ 123.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-head%2F22414-raquette-head-radical-team-light-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 Team Light 2026 is a round racket with a foam core and a fiberglass face, weighing 340 to 350 g. On paper that means easy handling, comfort and a forgiving contact zone. Reviewers found the same, and the same limit: little power. A sensible first racket or a gentle one for tired arms. Not for players who finish points with force. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 9 October 2026 Choose it if - you are new to padel and want a racket that is easy to swing and kind to your arm - you win points with patience, depth and placement rather than with force - you want a round, forgiving head that gives you a wide area for a decent hit Skip it if - you want more mass behind the ball, as in the 365 g Head Radical Team 2026 or the 370 g Head Radical Pro 2026 - you are an advanced player who wants a light round racket, since the adidas Rx Series Light 2026 is listed for advanced players - you rely on hitting hard to end points and need the racket to add pace ## How it plays 8.8 **padell.io score 8.8** Play 9.2 (60%) and reviews 8.1 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Power**: 2.0 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 10.0 above average▲ - **Handling**: 7.5 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 8.0 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below A light, soft, round racket that rewards placement over force. - **Control** The round shape, foam core and medium balance make it easy to place the ball where you aim. - **Power** Soft foam, a fiberglass face and low weight leave little pace to add on your own. - **Comfort** The soft core and light frame keep shocks low, which suits long sessions. - **Handling** Low weight and a round head let you change direction quickly at the net. - **Forgiveness** Reviewers found a broad usable contact zone, so off-centre hits still go somewhere useful. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 - **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 340 to 350 g Light: quick in the hand, less mass behind the ball - **Balance**: Even according to the brand, 270 mm Even: quick at the net, enough in the smash - **Face**: Fiberglass - **Core**: 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%20Radical%20Team%20Light%202026) ## Video reviews 1 video from an independent channel or shop Tested on court The Head Radical Team Light 2026 is a very lightweight racket designed for comfort and easy handling. It is a suitable option for beginners, juniors, or players who want a racket that is easy on the arm during long sessions. ## Price history Today **€ 99.90** Lowest in 30 days **€ 97.51** vs 30-day average **+1%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say Two sources, and they agree on the main points. The independent test from padel.how, which played the racket, gave 72 out of 100. It praised easy handling, a soft and comfortable response, a broad sweet spot and reliable defensive depth. It flagged a limited power ceiling and low ball traction. A video review from Padel Smash TV, also recorded on court, calls it a great racket for people just starting out. It likes the light build, the comfort and the easy sweet spot. Its one complaint is that the racket lacks power for more advanced play. No disagreement shows up. The only difference is emphasis: the test also marks grip as a weak point, which the video does not mention. [**padel.how** 7.2 “Choose Radical Team Light when the priority is easy handling, soft impact, defensive depth and a broad usable contact zone.” Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/head-radical-team-light-2026-review/) 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](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-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](https://padell.io/rackets/head/head-radical-pro-2026/), [Radical Motion](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-motion-2026/) and [Radical Team](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-team-2026/) 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. The Radical family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**Pro**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/head-radical-pro-2026/) [**Motion**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-motion-2026/) [**Team**](https://padell.io/rackets/head/radical-team-2026/) **Team Light** ## 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](https://padell.io/rackets/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](https://padell.io/rackets/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](https://padell.io/brands/adidas/) if you want more weight, or if you already play at a higher level. 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 [adidas Rx Series Light](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/rx-series-light/) · 7.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-rx-series-light-vs-head-radical-team-light-2026/) [adidas Cross IT Team Light 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/cross-it-team-light-2026/) · 7.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-cross-it-team-light-2026-vs-head-radical-team-light-2026/) [adidas Metalbone Team Light 2026](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/metalbone-team-light-2026/) · 8.7 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-metalbone-team-light-2026-vs-head-radical-team-light-2026/) [adidas Adipower Light 3.3](https://padell.io/rackets/adidas/adipower-light-3-3/) · 8.5 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-adipower-light-3-3-vs-head-radical-team-light-2026/) [All rackets that play like the Head Radical Team Light 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=624) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Head Radical Team Light 2026 good for beginners?** On paper, yes. It weighs 340 to 350 g, has a round head and a soft foam core. Retailers list it for beginner and intermediate players, and a video review also recommends it for people just starting. **How does it differ from the Head Radical Team 2026?** The Light is round and weighs 340 to 350 g. The Radical Team is a teardrop at 365 g with a 255 mm balance. The Light reads higher for maneuverability, while both read Low for power. **Will it be easy on the arm?** The specs suggest so. Foam core, fiberglass face and low weight all raise the comfort reading. The padel.how test also rated comfort as positive. **Does it have enough power?** Not much. Both the test and the video review point to a limited power ceiling. You will need to add the speed yourself, or choose a heavier racket such as the Head Radical Pro 2026. **Is the Radical Team Light 2026 worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Pricey today" 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 adidas Rx Series Light plays most alike. Differences: comfort -1.5, handling -1.5. Today: € 97.92. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/adidas-rx-series-light-vs-head-radical-team-light-2026/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 2.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 340 to 350 g. That counts as light. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)