Paddle Comparison
Head Radical vs Qranc Q18^1
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 118.28, +0.39)
Hand Speed
Qranc Q18^1
Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.67 vs 118.28)
Sweet Spot / Forgiveness
Qranc Q18^1
Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.46 vs 6.92, +0.46)
Value
Qranc Q18^1
Lower effective price ($169.15 vs $69.95, with PLAYBOOK)
Side-by-side specs
Brand
Model
Shape
Thickness
Weight
Swing Weight
Twist Weight
Play Style
Retail Price
Discount
Effective Price
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Which paddle should you buy?
Pick the Head Radical if…
- You've already decided this is your brand or build preference.
Pick the Qranc Q18^1 if…
- You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.92 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
- You're price-conscious — about $99 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
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