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Radical Tour CO 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
Customer rating 3.8/5 (10)
At a glance
Strength
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Strength
durability
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Radical Tour CO Paddle
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • spin
    Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
  • durability
    Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readyshapeable shotsgrippy facestable headsteady on mishitsnot buzzysmooth impact
Touch & Control
  • It tends to feel forgiving on soft touch, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
  • Players often call out easy to place when on resets and dinks.
Power
  • In real play, it shows up as strong on drives.
  • The common thread: punchy without feeling wild.
Spin
  • Rolls and cuts are described as consistent bite on the ball.
  • The face grip shows up as easy to roll topspin on shaped shots.
Stability
  • Most feedback points to trustworthy under pressure.
  • It tends to feel less twisty on mishits, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
Feel
  • The first impression is smooth through impact.
  • In real play, it shows up as plush without being mushy.
Value
  • Players often call out competitive for the feature set when on resets and dinks.
  • For the money, people describe the performance as priced like a premium paddle.

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