HEAD Radical Nite 2024 Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readyshapeable shotsgrippy facedeal when discounted
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 when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out easy to roll topspin when on resets and dinks.
Value
- Most feedback points to competitive for the feature set.
- It tends to feel priced like a premium paddle, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
Phrased for clarity.
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