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HEAD Radical Team (2026)

Editorial assessment · 2026 model

The Radical Team 2026 is worth a look if you like a softer contact and prefer weight closer to the handle. HEAD lists 360 g and a 255 mm balance, with a teardrop head, fibreglass face and Control Foam. We would start here within the Radical range for an improving player who wants a soft response for blocks, lobs and controlled volleys.

Best for
Improving and experienced players who prefer a soft contact and build their game around placement.
Main trade-off
Team offers the softest feel classification in this Radical group, but Motion has the lower nominal weight.
HEAD Radical Team 2026 padel racket
  • ShapeTeardrop
  • Weight360 g (nominal; manufacturer tolerance unverified)
  • BalanceLow balance (255 mm)
  • LevelIntermediate

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Our assessment

Choose between Team and Motion

Choose by feel and handling. Team uses fibreglass and is classified Soft; Motion uses Double Carbon and is classified Hard. Team also has the lower balance point, at 255 mm versus 260 mm, while Motion weighs 5 g less.

Those differences pull in different directions. If you want a softer contact, start with Team. If you want to reduce total weight while keeping a firmer response, compare Motion. Try repeated blocks and volleys to decide which you prepare more comfortably.

Consider an alternative if: Lower total weight is your priority, or you specifically want a firm carbon face.

Strengths

  • Its 255 mm balance sits below Motion and Pro's 260 mm.
  • The fibreglass face provides the soft option alongside the Double Carbon models.
  • Soft Cap+ allows the wrist cord to be replaced.

Drawbacks

  • At 360 g nominal, it is heavier than Motion despite its softer construction.
  • The smooth face will not suit buyers specifically looking for raised texture.

Specifications

Shape
Teardrop
Balance
Low balance (255 mm)
Weight
360 g (nominal; manufacturer tolerance unverified)
Surface
Fibreglass
Core
Control Foam
Surface texture
Smooth
Hardness
Soft
Technologies
Auxetic 2.0, Updated hole pattern, Soft Cap+ with exchangeable cord, 38 mm thickness, 461 cm² head surface
Manufacturer code
222056
Barcode (EAN)
0198772134457
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FAQ

Is Radical Team lighter than Radical Motion?
No. Team is listed at 360 g nominal and Motion at 355 g. Team feels softer according to HEAD's classifications and has a lower balance point, but neither makes it the lighter racket. Choose Team for its softer response, not to save weight over Motion.
Is Radical Team suitable for a beginner?
It could suit an improving beginner who handles 360 g comfortably and already prefers a softer contact. HEAD positions it for intermediate and advanced players. For a first racket with no clear preferences yet, we would start by comparing Vibe or Bolt before moving into the Radical range.

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

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