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An affordable beginner diamond with a foam core – light and forgiving.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
✓ Generous, forgiving sweet spot
✓ Good vibration damping
✓ Helps you keep the ball deep without much effort
Weaknesses
✗ Few power reserves for a higher level
✗ Not a racket for ambitious players
Padel ProShopcheapest€74.90 · as of 2026-11-145 working days · from Spainwith code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout
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Lowest price €74.90 (14.11.) · highest price €97.90 (26.10.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Head Bolt 2026 cost €78.90 on 14.07. and is €74.90 today – that's €4 less.
That is also the lowest level since we started tracking.
With a discount code, the best price was €67.41 (14.11.).
We've been tracking the price since 14.07.: 119 days with price changes.
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Our impression
A versatile racket for beginners on their way to regular club matches: an oversize teardrop shape with a generous sweet spot, and a vibration-damping construction for a softer feel and arm protection.
At 350 g, it is lighter than three quarters of all models in our comparison: quick to handle, but more of the power in attack has to come from your own swing. Head shape Diamond means: mass high up, a small, high sweet spot – maximum power, but less margin on off-centre hits than round and teardrop; plus the medium balance as the all-round standard. The soft core takes the sting out of the ball and is the gentler choice for sensitive arms. With power 5 and control 7 out of 10, it is clearly built for precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 5.9 out of 10, it is more forgiving than 98% of the diamond-shaped rackets in our comparison. 5 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €67.41 to €97.90 – a €30 difference for the same model.
Who is the Head Bolt 2026 for?
Beginners who want to make the step up to regular club play.
Specifications
Shape
Diamond
Weight
approx. 350 g
Balance
Medium
Hardness
Soft
Core
Soft Foam
Frame
Fibreglass
softer, more forgiving feel than carbon
What level of player is the Head Bolt 2026 suited to?
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 5.9 out of 10 – balanced.
How heavy is the Head Bolt 2026 and how is it built?
The Head Bolt 2026 weighs 350 g and has a diamond shape, a medium balance and a soft core (Soft Foam). The frame is made of Fiberglas.
Is the Head Bolt 2026 arm-friendly?
Not by our rule: the diamond shape shifts the weight upwards. We only call rackets arm-friendly if they have a soft core, a balance that isn't head-heavy, a round or teardrop shape and weigh 360 g at most. Suitable models are listed in our guide to padel rackets for tennis elbow.
Where is the Head Bolt 2026 cheapest?
On 14/11/2026, Padel ProShop was the cheapest of 5 shops in our comparison at €67.41 including shipping. The price applies with the discount code PADELADT10. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
How does the Head Bolt 2026 differ from the Head Vibe 2026?
The Head Bolt 2026 weighs 350 g and has a diamond shape, a medium balance and a soft core; the Head Vibe 2026 weighs 350 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a soft core. On 14/11/2026 the Head Bolt 2026 was available from €67.41 and the Head Vibe 2026 from €67.41, both including shipping. All specs side by side and our verdict are in the head-to-head comparison Head Vibe 2026 vs. Head Bolt 2026.
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