Head Radical Tour 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
$135
Customer rating 3.8/5 (5)
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
What people are saying
soft-game friendlysharp anglesshapeable shotscomfortable feedbacknot buzzy
Touch & Control
- Most feedback points to calm and predictable.
- It tends to feel steady on resets, especially in hands battles at the net.
Spin
- Players often call out grippy with heavy shape when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- Rolls and cuts are described as reliable for cut shots.
Feel
- Impact feedback tends to be connected and clean, not buzzy.
- The first impression is crisp but not harsh.
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