PadelHead Vibe 2026 vs. Head Bolt 2026
Head Vibe 2026 or Head Bolt 2026? Here Head's teardrop-shaped model goes head to head with Head's diamond variant – with all the technical data and our rating (7.5 vs. 7.0 out of 10).
The Head Vibe 2026 scores above all with “Huge sweet spot (525 cm²): very forgiving”, the Head Bolt 2026 with “Generous, forgiving sweet spot”. Which one suits you better depends on your playing style, level and budget – the table and our verdict below make the choice concrete.
| Head Vibe 2026 | Head Bolt 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Head | Head |
| Rating | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Price | €70.40With our link €67.41 | €74.90With our link €67.41 |
| Shape | Teardrop | Diamond |
| Weight (lighter = easier to handle, heavier = more stable) | 350 g | 350 g |
| Balance | Medium | Medium |
| Hardness | Soft | Soft |
| Core | Power Foam | Soft Foam |
| Frame | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Surface | – | Smooth |
| Handle length | – | – |
| Power | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Control | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Arm-friendly | Yes | Not really |
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate |
Prices for Head Vibe 2026
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Padel ProShop cheapest €74.90 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€67.41 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€70.40 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €68.99 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€74.98 Go to the shop
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Padel-Point €81.95 + €5.99 shipping 1–4 working days · from Germany€87.94 Go to the shop
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Tennis-Point €81.95 + €5.99 shipping 3–4 working days · from Germany€87.94 Go to the shop
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Padel Market €89.95 + €7.95 shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€97.90 Go to the shop
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PADELOX as of 2026-10-28€59.99 Sold out
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Racketshop as of 2026-11-14€110 Sold out
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Prices for Head Bolt 2026
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Padel ProShop cheapest €74.90 · as of 2026-11-14 5 working days · from Spain with code PADELADT10 (−10%) – already applied via our link and deducted at checkout€67.41 Go to the shop
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Smashinn €69.49 + €5.99 shipping 5–6 working days · from Spain€75.48 Go to the shop
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Racketshop €74.90 + €4.90 shipping 2–5 working days€79.80 Go to the shop
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Amazon free shipping Amazon price as of 14.11., 16:17 – the price shown on Amazon at the time of purchase applies€79.98 Go to the shop
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Padel Market €89.95 + €7.95 shipping 4–5 working days · from Spain€97.90 Go to the shop
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Ofertas de Padel as of 2026-09-11€69.95 Sold out
The figure shown is the total price incl. VAT, shipping and discount code; the shop price without extras is shown below it. The price at the shop may have changed since. Shop links are affiliate links (ads) – this costs you nothing extra. We only compare shops we work with; other shops may be cheaper.
Who wins where?
- Power Vibe 20266 Bolt 20265
- Control Vibe 20267 Bolt 20267
- Weight (lighter = more manoeuvrable, heavier = more stable) Vibe 2026350 g Bolt 2026350 g
- Price Vibe 2026€68.99 Bolt 2026€69.49
- Rating Vibe 20267.5 Bolt 20267.0
Highlighted = better value · turquoise = tie
Which one suits you?
Head Vibe 2026
Choose the Head Vibe 2026 if …
- ✓ you want more power and pace in attack
- ✓ you need to protect a sensitive arm or elbow
- ✓ price matters to you
- ✓ you're just starting out and need a beginner-friendly model
Head Bolt 2026
The more balanced all-rounder, without a pronounced specialist profile compared with the Head Vibe 2026.
View the Head Bolt 2026 →Adjust this selection in the comparison tool
Last updated: November 2026 · How we rate
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