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HEAD Radical Tour Raw Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle

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HEAD Radical Tour Raw Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle

80Universal Acclaim

The HEAD Radical Tour Raw Carbon Fiber receives strong praise for its forgiving nature, generous sweet spot, and excellent control, with most reviewers rating it highly. However, a significant durability concern emerges around the edgeguard, which some players report breaking within weeks of use, though this may be usage-dependent.

Sentiment Breakdown

80 positive / 0 neutral / 20 negative

Pros

  • Generous sweet spot with excellent overall control
  • Forgiving paddle with great finesse capabilities
  • Lightweight feel despite actual weight for maneuverability
  • Consistent responsiveness and solid construction quality
  • Improved slice performance with textured surface

Cons

  • Edgeguard durability issues reported; breakage within 2 months
  • Driving and spin require more effort than expected from raw carbon

What Reviewers Mention

Control
80% of reviews
Sweet Spot
60% of reviews
Feel & Comfort
60% of reviews
Spin
40% of reviews
Durability
40% of reviews

Specifications

Face MaterialCarbon Fiber
Exit Velocity39.19 mph mph
Spin Rate114.83 rpm rpm
Consistency3.37 sd sd
Swing Weight818.05 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Twist Weight28.86 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Balance Point8.88 in in

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Most Recent Reviews: Showing 5 reviews

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100Universal Acclaim

HEAD Radical Tour Raw: SUPER forgiving, with a GENEROUS sweet-spot, TONS of spin and control and an overall solid feel. I've played some of my best pickleball recently with this paddle and really enjoy its feel & construction... To the reviewer that complained about the edge-guard - maybe you need to not drag your paddle on the ground so much? I've got a couple of scuff-marks on mine over the last six weeks or so, and have had NO issues whatsoever, so please don't let that one review dissuade

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

An amazing paddle. : My finesse and control is amazing using this paddle. I feel I can absorb and reset balls coming at me. I 100% recommendation this paddle!

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80Universal Acclaim

Good all-around Paddle: For me this paddle does everything well. The sweet spot is very good and allows for great overall control at net. It feels lighter to me than the weight reflects for some reason allowing for great maneuverability and catching fast volleys more easily than with some paddles. Driving the ball and spin takes more effort than I would expect from raw carbon fiber, but it is there, just not as much as I've seen from some other paddles. The main downside I've found with this

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20Generally Unfavorable

Edgeguard: I have actively been playing for over 4 years. This is a great paddle, with a phenomenal feel. HOWEVER, the edgeguard is extremely sensitive. I’ve had two paddles break in a little over 2 months time. I believe Head has a serious issue with this paddle.***PBC Response*** Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We know that not every paddle will be right for every player which is why we offer our 30-day no questions asked test drive allowing you to send the paddle back within 30

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100Universal Acclaim

Head Paddle: Love the new paddle so far. My previous paddle seemed to have some dead spots so no longer a concern. I like the surface - I think it has improved my slice. Good consistent responsiveness when blocking a smash. Grip size is perfect as well as the feel of the grip itself - did not require any acclimating. All in all very happy with it!

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