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from €91.03 incl. shipping at Smash-Expert · cheapest of 2 shops compared
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Head teardrop with medium balance and a soft core – 365 grams and designed for a damped, balanced ball feel.
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Lowest price €78.33 (02.11.) · highest price €97.49 (10.11.) – in each case the cheapest daily price across all shops, including shipping.
The Head Radial 2025 cost €97.49 on 17.10. and is €91.03 today – that's €6.46 less. We've been tracking the price since 17.10.: 29 days with price changes.
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The Head Radial 2025 combines the teardrop shape with medium balance and a soft core. The teardrop shape brings a little more punch than a round shape without giving up control, and the medium balance keeps the racket balanced between attack and defence. The soft core holds the ball longer, accelerates it with little effort even on slower shots and noticeably damps the impact. At 365 grams it sits stable at the contact point but demands a bit more arm strength in fast net duels.
At 365 g, it is mid-range in our comparison – light enough for quick volleys, heavy enough to take hard balls with stability. Head shape Teardrop means: the sweet spot sits a little higher – more punch in attack than a round racket, more forgiving than a diamond; 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 7 and control 7 out of 10, it is evenly geared towards power and precision.
With a forgiveness rating of 6.6 out of 10, it is more forgiving than 72% of the teardrop-shaped rackets in our comparison. 2 of the 21 shops in our comparison stock this racket, with prices from €91.03 to €91.27.
Intermediate all-round players looking for a balanced teardrop with a soft, damped ball feel who are comfortable with a bit more weight.
| Shape | Teardrop |
|---|---|
| Weight | approx. 365 g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Hardness | Soft |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Power | 7/10 |
| Control | 7/10 |
| Forgiveness (estimated) | 6.6/10
forgiving, wide hitting area |
| Arm-friendly | Not really |
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
Our classification: Intermediate. Its forgiveness is 6.6 out of 10 – forgiving, wide hitting area.
The Head Radial 2025 weighs 365 g and has a teardrop shape, a medium balance and a soft core.
Not by our rule: 365 g is above 360 g. 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.
On 14/11/2026, Smash-Expert was the cheapest of 2 shops in our comparison at €91.03 including shipping. We check prices daily; the current ones are at the top of this page.
The closest matches in shape, hardness, balance, weight and price: Head Speed Team 2025 (7.8/10), Drop Shot Axion Comfort 1.0 2026 (7.6/10) and Black Crown Special Elite 2026 (7.9/10).
Comfort teardrop of the Speed line: fibreglass face, Auxetic 2.0 and soft Soft Butt Cap – light power with plenty of comfort for ambitious club players.
The comfort model of the Axion range: an oversize teardrop with medium balance, stable and comfortable.
Attacking teardrop with a soft core – fast, but not harsh.
Side by side: vs. Head Speed Team 2025 · vs. Drop Shot Axion Comfort 1.0 2026 · vs. Black Crown Special Elite 2026