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HEAD Radical Tour

Tapered
Weight7.9–8.3 oz (average 8.1 oz)
Thickness15mm
CorePolymer honeycomb
FaceGraphite (spin texture)
Street priceAround $170 (Grit 2024; the Raw version is also discounted to $89.95)
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The HEAD Radical Tour is a staple model known for its extreme-spin-texture graphite face. With a tapered aerodynamic design, it balances smooth swing-through and handling.

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Spec Overview

Item Spec
Brands HEAD
Price Around $170 (Grit 2024; the Raw version is also discounted to $89.95)
Core Material Polymer honeycomb
Face material Graphite (spin texture)
Weight 7.9–8.3 oz (average 8.1 oz)
Shape Tapered (16″ x 7 7/8″)
Thickness 15mm
Handle length 5.0″

Features

The graphite face has a soft contact, making touch easy to produce. Its strength is making it easy to apply spin on drops and slices with the spin texture.

With a tennis-derived aerodynamic design, it handles quick recovery moves. A feel that's easy for those with tennis experience to transition to.

Recommended for people like this

For intermediate players and those with tennis experience who value touch, spin, and handling.

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Reference Links

  • HEAD Radical Tour(Pickleball Central)
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*The prices, specs, etc. in this article are information as of June 2026. For the latest information, please check each official site and retailer.

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