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HEAD Radical Motion (2026)

Editorial assessment · 2026 model

The Radical Motion 2026 is a control-focused option for experienced players who prefer less total weight. Its 355 g nominal weight sits 15 g below Radical Pro, while both have a 260 mm balance. Motion uses a teardrop head, Double Carbon face and Control Foam. HEAD classifies it as hard, so we would consider it for buyers who want a firmer response rather than a soft first racket.

Best for
Experienced players who build points through placement and want a lower-weight carbon-face racket.
Main trade-off
Motion reduces weight compared with Pro, but it keeps the firmer face and control-focused construction.
HEAD Radical Motion 2026 padel racket
  • ShapeTeardrop
  • Weight355 g (nominal; manufacturer tolerance unverified)
  • BalanceMedium balance (260 mm)
  • LevelAdvanced

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Our assessment

How the feel may come across

A Reddit player who reported testing the 2026 Motion described a dry, predictable response and felt it was closer to medium than very hard. That is an individual impression; HEAD's classification remains Hard.

Try routine volleys, blocks and defensive lifts when comparing it with Pro. If you want the softer option in the same range, Team changes the face to fibreglass and lowers the balance to 255 mm. It is slightly heavier than Motion, at 360 g nominal.

Consider an alternative if: You prefer a soft fibreglass face or a heavier racket through contact.

Strengths

  • Its 355 g nominal weight is 15 g below Radical Pro.
  • It retains Pro's Double Carbon and Control Foam construction at that lower weight.
  • Soft Cap+ provides an exchangeable wrist cord.

Drawbacks

  • It is not the soft-feeling option in the Radical range.
  • Its smooth face lacks the raised texture found on some competing models.

Specifications

Shape
Teardrop
Balance
Medium balance (260 mm)
Weight
355 g (nominal; manufacturer tolerance unverified)
Surface
Double Carbon, two carbon-fibre layers
Core
Control Foam
Surface texture
Smooth
Hardness
Firm
Technologies
Auxetic 2.0, Updated hole pattern, Soft Cap+ with exchangeable cord, 38 mm thickness, 461 cm² head surface
Manufacturer code
222046
Barcode (EAN)
0198772134440
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FAQ

Is Radical Motion a round, soft racket?
No. The 2026 model has a teardrop head, Double Carbon face and Control Foam, and HEAD classifies its feel as Hard. Its lower weight makes it worth comparing for handling, but it should not be described as a soft beginner model.
How much lighter is Radical Motion than Radical Pro?
Motion is nominally 15 g lighter: 355 g versus 370 g. Both have a published 260 mm balance. That is a useful reason to compare Motion if Pro feels too substantial, although the weight of an individual racket and any extra grips still affect the final setup.

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Researched 2026-09-07 · Last updated 2026-09-07 · How we assess gear

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