HEAD Radical Pro 2024

 HEAD Radical Pro 2024 Pickleball Paddle — Composite CHS Surface, SpinOn, 15mm Polymer Core & Ergo Grip 

Progressing in pickleball means learning not to choose between power and control — but to combine them in service of a complete game. The HEAD Radical Pro 2024 is designed precisely for the player who wants that versatility: enough power to finish points, enough control to build them, and enough touch to play with finesse at the net. Its composite CHS surface with SpinOn technology, 15mm polymer core and Ergo Grip make it a coherent, well-engineered paddle that effectively supports the intermediate player's progression toward the advanced level. 

Composite CHS Surface + SpinOn: accessible power, massive spin

 
Building a hitting surface that is simultaneously powerful, soft on touch and spin-generating — that is the combination HEAD has achieved with the Composite Hitting Surface (CHS) paired with SpinOn technology. The CHS is a fiberglass/polymer composite surface that delivers a softer hitting sensation than raw carbon, ideal for players who want comfortable feel without sacrificing reactivity. On top of this, the SpinOn lacquer is applied directly to the paddle face — this specially formulated coating creates a high friction point between the surface and the ball, massively increasing spin potential on slices, topspin serves and rotating drives. The result: a balanced power/control/spin playing profile accessible to all levels.
 

Extended PowerCore (EPC): amplified power dynamics

 
The Dynamic Power Shape of the Radical Pro 2024 is engineered to maximise transmittable power on every strike. The Extended PowerCore — a technology that optimises the geometry of the paddle's core — improves surface reactivity and rebound, allowing players to generate ball speed even with less-than-complete swings. On baseline drives and overhead smashes alike, this structural power surplus is a decisive advantage.
 

15mm Polymer Honeycomb Core: the reference sweet spot for versatility and precision

 
15mm thickness is the gold standard core for players seeking to reconcile consistency with precision. The Radical Pro's polymer honeycomb core reduces vibrations on impact, expands the sweet spot to forgive slightly off-centre strikes, and returns energy in a controlled manner on every shot. For dinks at the net, drops into the kitchen and measured return-of-serve scenarios, this core is a reliable foundation on which the player can build technique with confidence.
 

PU Ergo Grip: prolonged comfort, reduced vibrations

 
The 5" handle of the Radical Pro is equipped with the Ergo Grip, whose specially formulated PU foam is inlaid into the grip structure itself. This material absorbs the residual vibrations the core has not fully filtered, reduces hand and arm fatigue during extended sessions, and ensures a secure hold even as perspiration intensifies. A comfort detail that makes a real difference in multi-match tournaments or long training sessions.
 

Technical Specs — HEAD Radical Pro 2024 (200024)

• Hitting surface: Composite CHS (fiberglass/polymer) + SpinOn lacquer
• Spin technology: SpinOn — high friction, massive spin
• Shape: Dynamic Power Shape — Extended PowerCore (EPC)
• Core: Polymer honeycomb — Polymer Foam Sidewall
• Core thickness: 15mm
• Weight: 230g / 8.1 oz (range: 7.9–8.3 oz)
• Length: 408mm / 16"
• Width: 198mm / 7⅞"
• Handle length: 127mm / 5"
• Grip size: 4⅛" or 3⅞"
• Handle: PU Ergo Grip — vibration absorption & comfort
• Colour: Orange / Navy
• Level: Intermediate / Advanced
• Gender: Unisex
• Reference: 200024

Coach's Tip on the HEAD Radical Pro 2024

 
The Radical Pro 2024 is the most balanced paddle in the HEAD range for the player building their game. Unlike the Radical Tour Raw which demands a mastered technique to benefit from raw carbon, the CHS with SpinOn offers a more accessible profile: the surface is softer, the rebound more predictable, and the spin generated by the lacquer coating is generous without requiring perfect technique. The 15mm core is consistent with this versatility logic. For an intermediate player who wants to add more spin to their game without losing consistency, it is a hard choice to beat. The Dynamic Power Shape delivers enough power never to be at a disadvantage in intense exchanges, while leaving the margin needed for touch play at the net.