HEAD Boom Tour EX Pickleball Paddle
HEAD Boom Tour EX Pickleball Paddle is known for calm touch and easy pace.
Best for
Touch & controlPower & paceValue pick
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Strength
control
Players often describe a calm, predictable feel on resets and soft shots.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerIt’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
- controlPlayers often describe a calm, predictable feel on resets and soft shots.
- durabilityFeedback trends positive on this theme lately.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
- The common thread: forgiving on soft touch.
- Most feedback points to easy to place.
Power
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: strong on drives.
- The first impression is punchy without feeling wild.
Spin
- It tends to feel consistent bite on the ball, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out easy to roll topspin when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Stability
- In real play, it shows up as trustworthy under pressure.
- The common thread: less twisty on mishits.
Feel
- The feel is described as smooth through impact rather than harsh.
- Impact feedback tends to be plush without being mushy, not buzzy.
Value
- Most feedback points to competitive for the feature set.
- It tends to feel priced like a premium paddle, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
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