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Paddle Comparison

Head Radical vs Head Radical

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Head Radical

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.67 vs 113.83, +4.84)

Hand Speed

Head Radical

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.67 vs 113.83)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Head Radical

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.46 vs 6.83, +0.37)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Head
Head

Model

Radical
Radical

Shape

Elongated
Widebody

Thickness

15mm
15mm

Weight

8.4 oz
8.3 oz

Swing Weight

118.67
113.83

Twist Weight

6.46
6.83

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$199.00
$199.00

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$169.15
$169.15

Head

Radical

$169.15 (was $199.00)

Head

Radical

$169.15 (was $199.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Head Radical if…

  • You want more power — SW 118.67 is 4.84 points higher.
  • You prefer the elongated shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the widebody.

Pick the Head Radical if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (113.83 vs 118.67) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.83 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You prefer the widebody shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the elongated.

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