HEAD Pickleball Paddle Radical Tour EX15 2026

The Head Pickleball Paddle Radical Tour EX15 brings advanced performance within reach for versatile players who want premium feel, precision, and lasting playability without the tour-level price commitment. Built around a thermoformed ThermoTech construction and a micro-forged raw carbon hitting surface, it delivers a solid, durable frame with a clean and consistent ball response on every shot. Sharing the extended shape of the PRO EX15, it provides extra reach and effortless power across the court while maintaining the reliable control that versatile players depend on across both offensive and defensive situations. The combination of advanced materials, injected foam wall technology, and an elongated handle make the Radical Tour EX15 one of the most technically accomplished paddles available outside the professional tier.

Material and Construction

The hitting surface combines a micro-forged raw carbon face with a T700 carbon layer beneath it. The micro-forged raw carbon delivers ultimate touch and control, with a raw and uncoated surface that grips the ball more effectively at the moment of contact for next-level spin generation and superior feedback on every swing. The dense micro-layered structure of the raw carbon adds strength and precision across the full face, providing a crisp and connected response that makes every swing feel purposeful and informed. The T700 carbon layer adds additional stability, durability, and a crisp pop off the paddle that helps create a larger sweet spot and makes shots feel more solid and consistent across the face.

The thermoformed construction uses ThermoTech technology, which revolutionises the structural integrity of the paddle by ensuring enhanced consistency, a wider sweet spot, and a supremely stable hitting feel across every shot. The thermoforming process bonds the materials together under heat and pressure for a more unified and precisely controlled construction that delivers the same high level of performance across the entire surface of the paddle throughout its lifespan.

Injected Foam Walls further enhance the stability and sweet spot of the Radical Tour EX15. These foam inserts are injected into the walls of the paddle to provide unmatched consistency and structural support on every shot, expanding the effective contact zone and ensuring that even off-centre hits produce a controlled and usable response rather than a loss of power or direction.

Performance Benefits

The elongated shape gives the Radical Tour EX15 more power and a higher sweet spot positioning compared to rectangular or widebody designs, providing better reach across the court and a higher swing weight that supports more powerful and confident shot-making. At 419mm in length and 188mm in width, the extended shape allows players to cover more of the court and reach challenging balls with greater ease, while the 15mm standard core provides a well-balanced mix of power, control, and feel that suits a versatile all-court playing style. At 245g the paddle sits in the heavyweight category, making it ideal for attacking players who want to drive shots with authority from the baseline and put pressure on opponents with powerful groundstrokes.

Handle and Grip

The elongated handle of 139.7mm provides greater leverage for added power and spin on every shot. This handle length is particularly beneficial for players who use two-handed backhand shots, offering better control and a more comfortable and familiar grip position for those who transition from tennis or other racket sports. The exclusive Head Ergo Grip foam handle delivers unparalleled comfort and superior feel throughout every session, adapting naturally to the shape of the hand and reducing fatigue across long rallies and extended match play.

Key Technologies and Features

• Micro-forged raw carbon face for ultimate touch spin and consistent ball response
• T700 carbon layer for added stability durability and crisp pop across a larger sweet spot
• ThermoTech thermoformed construction for enhanced consistency wider sweet spot and stable feel
• Injected Foam Walls for unmatched stability and expanded sweet spot
• Elongated shape shared with PRO EX15 for extra reach and effortless power
• 15mm standard core for a balanced mix of power control and feel
• Elongated 139.7mm handle for added leverage power and two-handed backhand support
• Heavyweight 245g construction for powerful driving shots and baseline pressure
• Exclusive Ergo Grip ergonomic foam handle for superior comfort and feel

Specifications

• Product type: Pickleball Paddle
• Face: Micro-Forged Raw Carbon with T700 Carbon layer
• Construction: ThermoTech thermoformed with Injected Foam Walls
• Core: Standard 15mm
• Shape: Elongated
• Length: 419mm
• Width: 188mm
• Grip length: 139.7mm
• Balance: 240mm
• Weight: 245g
• Handle: Elongated with Ergo Grip ergonomic foam
• Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Performance focus: Touch, Spin, Power, Consistency, Reach
• Use: Training and Competition
• Collection: Head Radical 2026