Testea Sport Lab's testing methodology objectively analyses the manoeuvrability, feel and reactivity of five HEAD models to identify their main on-court characteristics.
HEAD joins the Testea Guide Padel 2026 with a selection of rackets designed for different player profiles and playing styles. The guide developed by Testea Sport Lab subjects each model to an objective and rigorous testing methodology to analyse its performance and translate on-court sensations into comparable data.
The analysis classifies the rackets according to three main parameters: manoeuvrability, feel and reactivity. The results therefore help identify the characteristics of each model and provide a reference for players looking for a racket that matches their needs and playing style.
The models analysed include the Gravity Pro, Radical Pro, Extreme One X, Extreme Pro and Coello Pro, five rackets with different characteristics within the HEAD range.
Manoeuvrability: control and ease of movement
In terms of manoeuvrability, the Gravity Pro is the easiest model to move within the group. Its agility and low effort required to accelerate the racket make it an option aimed at players who prioritise precision and comfort.
The Radical Pro occupies an intermediate position, combining ease of movement with responsiveness. Its configuration allows players to accelerate the swing while maintaining a good level of control.
The Extreme One X and Extreme Pro require greater effort to accelerate, in line with their orientation towards a more offensive and aggressive style of play.
At the more demanding end of the range is the Coello Pro, which requires greater physical and technical ability to move the racket at high speed and take full advantage of its potential.
Feel: playing sensation and comfort
The Gravity Pro also stands out in terms of feel as the most comfortable option in the collection. Its medium-soft feel, large sweet spot and ability to absorb vibrations result in a more comfortable and forgiving sensation at impact.
The remaining models feature a firmer feel. The Radical Pro combines this firmness with a generous sweet spot, although its vibration absorption is somewhat more limited.
Meanwhile, the Extreme One X and Coello Pro stand out for their ability to filter vibrations, helping maintain comfort even during more intense matches.
The Extreme Pro occupies an intermediate position, offering a firm feel and balanced vibration absorption for stable sensations at impact.
Reactivity: energy return and power
In terms of reactivity, the Gravity Pro and Radical Pro represent the more accessible options. Both provide balanced and effective ball output for their respective categories, facilitating play without requiring significant physical effort.
The Radical Pro also delivers a slightly higher response within this group.
At the more powerful end of the range are the Extreme Pro and Coello Pro, which stand out when the swing is accelerated. The Coello Pro is particularly prominent in this category, offering an explosive response and a high capacity for generating power.
The Extreme One X displays a distinctive performance profile in the analysis, combining a high physical demand with a more progressive power response. This makes it particularly suited to players who prioritise control and stability at impact.
Five models, five playing profiles
The results obtained by Testea Sport Lab help identify different profiles within the analysed collection:
HEAD’s participation in the Testea Guide Padel 2026 provides an opportunity to analyse how different product configurations translate into distinct on-court performance characteristics.
Through its testing methodology, Testea Sport Lab provides an objective perspective on the characteristics of each model and facilitates comparisons between rackets based on aspects directly related to the playing experience.
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