Head
Men
Motion Pro 1.5 keeps the focus on padel, with a MONDO-developed outsole and a revised upper. HEAD describes the new dual mesh as softer and more flexible. DynaFoam cushioning, a TPU heel piece and midfoot support sit beneath that change.
Players who want a dedicated padel outsole and HEAD's medium fit.
You specifically want a full herringbone Clay sole or BOA dial adjustment.
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The revised upper gives you a reason to try the 1.5, but there is limited owner evidence on how it wears over time.
Motion Pro is the clearer starting point than Endure Pro Clay if your main requirement is a HEAD shoe developed for padel. The outsole was designed with turf supplier MONDO for movement in multiple directions. When comparing the 1.5 with an older Motion Pro, focus on the revised upper and heel support as well as the price.
The two owner reviews checked on HEAD's product page both praise comfort. One also reports separation at the front side of the upper after four sessions. That is worth keeping in mind, but one report cannot establish a recurring fault or a durability ranking.
A Motion Tread outsole developed with MONDO in Hybrasion+ rubber, DynaFoam cushioning, a moulded 3D-TPU heel piece, a 3D-TPU midfoot shank with Lateral Control+, a Drift Defense toe cap and a dual-mesh knit sock upper with laces.
HEAD's Medium Fit guidance covers average to slightly wider feet. Check the hold around the heel and the pressure from the midfoot straps after lacing. If you already own the original Motion Pro, try the 1.5 before assuming the revised upper will feel identical.
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HEAD revised the upper with dual mesh and an engineered knit sock construction, and added a new moulded TPU heel piece. The brand describes the upper as softer and more flexible. It is worth trying if the previous version felt too restrictive.
No. Article 273636 uses laces and integrated midfoot straps. Motion Pro BOA is separately named. BOA describes a closure system, not the cushioning; this model's midsole uses DynaFoam.
No. It uses HEAD's Motion Tread padel outsole, developed with MONDO for movement in multiple directions. Endure Pro Clay is the relevant comparison if you specifically want a full herringbone sole.
Editorial review 2026-09-14 · Retailer price and stock updated 2026-10-09 · How we assess gear
