# Head Xenon 2026 > Round, 350 g, head-light balance. Above average for handling and forgiveness, below for power. € 67.90 delivered to the Netherlands, checked 24 Oct 2026. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/head/xenon-2026/ - Last updated: 2026-10-31 - 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/) · Xenon 2026 - **Shape**: Round - **Weight**: 350 g - **Balance**: Head-light - **Core**: Souple Lowest price **€ 67.90** at Extreme Padel · In stock · Shipping cost on the shop's site · Checked at 02:28 (2026-11-14) [Buy at Extreme Padel](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extreme-padel.fr%2Fraquettes-de-padel-head%2F24018-raquette-de-padel-head-xenon-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 Xenon 2026 is a round, low-balance racket that its retailers label for beginners. On paper it is easy to swing and forgiving in shape, with a soft core and a fibreglass face. The catch is a minimum weight of 350 g and Low power. No reviews exist yet, so this rests on the specs alone. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 31 October 2026 Choose it if - you are new to padel and want a round head that keeps the ball in play - you want a controlled racket and are happy to supply the pace yourself, as the High control and Low power meters suggest - you want a quick, easy-to-turn racket for fast exchanges at the net Skip it if - you want power from the back of the court, where a diamond shape or a head-heavy balance fits better - you want a lighter racket than 350 g, in which case the Babolat Stima Vita at 345 g is worth a look - you want more comfort according to the meter, since the Kuikma PR Comfort Soft rates High for comfort against Medium here ## How it plays 7.8 **padell.io score 7.8** Play 8.6 (60%) and reviews 6.6 (40%). No independent reviews found yet, so that part starts low. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 8.5 above average▲ - **Power**: 3.0 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 5.5 around average● - **Handling**: 7.5 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 7.0 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a control racket for people who are still learning the shots. - **Control** The round shape and the low balance both push control up, so it rates High. - **Power** The same two traits hold power back, so expect to supply the pace yourself. - **Comfort** The soft core helps, but the meter lands at Medium, not High. - **Handling** A round head and a low balance make it quick to turn in tight exchanges. - **Forgiveness** The round shape gives a Medium sweet spot, which is decent but not huge. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 - **Shape**: Round [Big sweet spot low in the face: control and margin](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 350 g - **Balance**: Head-light according to the brand Head-light: quick hands at the net - **Face**: Fibres de verre - **Core**: Souple Hardness not published - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Lisse - **Frame**: Power Frame Not published by the brand: head size, handle Specs from extreme-padel.fr · checked 28 October 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Head%20Xenon%202026) ## Price history Today **€ 67.90** Lowest in 30 days **€ 59.80** vs 30-day average **+5%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. A beginner racket should be easy to swing, and on paper the Head Xenon 2026 is: round head, low balance, soft core. Then you see the 350 g minimum weight. That is not light. This page checks what the sheet backs up and what it leaves open. ## Made for beginners, says the retailer: what the sheet backs up The retailer listing gives the level as beginner. The retailer's product page goes further. It calls the racket a first one to fall in love with padel, made for people who want to progress while enjoying themselves. Treat that as marketing. The specs do point the same way, though not on every count. Three things help a newcomer. The shape is round, which usually keeps the hitting area compact and predictable. The balance is low, so the head does not pull the racket forward. The core is soft, which tends to calm the impact. Together they describe a racket that asks little of your timing. ## A round head, a low balance and a 350 g minimum: why handling reads High Maneuverability is High, and the two drivers are the shape and the balance. A round racket with its weight toward the hand is easy to bring up quickly. That matters at the net, when the ball arrives fast and you have little time to prepare. Now the weight. The minimum is 350 g, listed by one shop. The data lists only a minimum weight, so you do not know how far above that a given racket may sit. A small player or someone coming back from an arm problem may notice 350 g after a long session. The low balance makes the weight feel less in the swing, because the mass sits closer to your hand. Try to hold it before you buy, if you can. ## Soft core, fibreglass face: why power is Low and comfort only Medium The face is fibreglass and the core is soft. A soft core tends to absorb the ball instead of throwing it back. Fibreglass faces are also generally more flexible than carbon ones. Add the [round shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) and the low balance, and the power meter reads Low. Nothing here is built to add pace for you. That is not a flaw for a first racket. Placement matters more than power for many beginners. Still, if you have a fast swing already, you may find the racket holds you back. A diamond-shaped, head-heavy racket would suit you better. Comfort sits at Medium. The only driver listed is the low balance. The soft core is a good sign for your arm, and the product page claims the core absorbs vibrations. That is a claim, not a measurement. Read the Medium as a fair guess, not a promise. ## A large sweet spot, says the page: what the meter says instead The retailer's product page says the round shape gives a large sweet spot that forgives small centring errors. The meter says Medium. Those two statements do not quite match. A round head does raise the sweet spot rating, and it is the only driver listed, but it does not lift it to High. What does that mean for you? Expect a racket that is forgiving compared with a diamond, but not one that rescues every mishit. If you want a bigger margin, the [Babolat Stima Vita](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/stima-vita/) rates High for sweet spot. ## Xenon 2026 next to the Kuikma PR Comfort and the Babolat Stima Vita On paper the [Kuikma PR Comfort](https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/pr-comfort/) is almost a twin. It is round, low in balance, fibreglass-faced and 38 mm thick, and its meters match this racket's. Its weight is listed from 341 g to 360 g, so it may be a touch lighter. The [Kuikma PR Comfort Soft](https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/pr-comfort-soft/) shares the shape and balance, but its comfort meter reads High, against Medium here. If your elbow or wrist is a worry, that difference matters. The [Babolat Stima Vita](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/stima-vita/) takes a different route. It is head-light, with a listed balance of 265 mm, and weighs 345 g. Its comfort and sweet spot read High, but its control reads Medium, against High for the Xenon. So you trade some control for a more forgiving feel. The Xenon's own edge is control. If steady, predictable shots matter most to you, that is the point in its favour. ## No reviews yet: what the specs cannot settle No review of this racket has been found yet, and the editor has not played it. Everything above comes from listings and from the meters built on them. The meters are an estimate from shape and balance, not a court test. That leaves open how stiff or soft it really feels. It also leaves open how the 350 g plays over a full match, and how large the sweet spot is in practice. Until reviews appear, treat it as a sensible beginner shape with a weight you should check against your own arm. 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 [Kuikma PR Comfort Soft](https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/pr-comfort-soft/) · 8.0 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/kuikma-pr-comfort-soft-vs-head-xenon-2026/) [Kuikma PR Comfort](https://padell.io/rackets/kuikma/pr-comfort/) · 7.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/kuikma-pr-comfort-vs-head-xenon-2026/) [StarVie Nyra](https://padell.io/rackets/starvie/nyra/) · 8.8 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/starvie-nyra-vs-head-xenon-2026/) [Babolat Stima Vita](https://padell.io/rackets/babolat/stima-vita/) · 8.3 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/babolat-stima-vita-vs-head-xenon-2026/) [All rackets that play like the Head Xenon 2026 →](https://padell.io/alternatives/?r=772) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Head Xenon 2026 a good racket for beginners?** On paper, yes. It is round, low in balance and has a soft core, and the retailer lists it for beginners. The 350 g minimum weight is the one thing to check against your own strength. **Does it give a lot of power?** No. The power meter reads Low, because the round shape and the low balance both reduce it. You will need to create the pace yourself, which suits learning clean technique. **Is it comfortable for the arm?** The comfort meter reads Medium. The soft core should help, but no reviewer has tested it yet. The Kuikma PR Comfort Soft rates High for comfort if your arm is sensitive. **How does it compare with the Babolat Stima Vita?** The Xenon rates higher for control, while the Stima Vita rates higher for comfort and sweet spot. The Stima Vita is head-light and listed at 345 g. The Xenon has a low balance and weighs at least 350 g. **Is the Xenon 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 Kuikma PR Comfort Soft plays most alike. Differences: comfort +2.5, handling +1.5. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/kuikma-pr-comfort-soft-vs-head-xenon-2026/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 3.0/10), or if your elbow or shoulder complains (comfort 5.5/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 350 g. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)