Head Extreme Motion 2026

The HEAD Extreme Motion 2026 is the lighter and more maneuverable variant within the HEAD Extreme range: a diamond-shaped padel racket that combines the attacking DNA of the Extreme Pro with a lighter frame (360 grams) and a slightly softer core. For players who want to play attacking but stay fast at the net, without giving up hitting power.

Our measurement The key characteristics at a glance Measured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro. Objective measurements, no marketing claims. HARDNESS 62 / 75 50 extremely soft 62 soft 75 extremely hard Soft (62 on our scale). The ball sinks nicely into the face and bounces back smoothly. Forgiving on shots you do not hit exactly in the middle, with fewer vibrations to your arm.

Comfortable during long sessions. Our hardness scale 50 - 54 extremely soft 55 - 60 very soft 61 - 63 soft 64 - 66 hard 67 - 70 very hard 70 + extremely hard SWINGWEIGHT 164 / 185 140 weight near hand 162 neutral 185 weight in head Neutral (164 on our scale). For reference: rackets built purely around power often sit at 165 or higher, while control rackets sit around 150.

This racket sits in between. Our swingweight scale below 160 maneuverable 161 - 170 neutral 171 and higher stiff WEIGHT 360 grams BALANCE high (270 mm) In practice: a classic diamond shape with a high balance (270 mm) and a medium weight (360 grams). The sweetspot is small and sits high on the face. The combination of high balance, a slightly softer core (62) and a neutral swingweight (164) makes this an attacking diamond that stays more maneuverable than the heavier Pro version.

Who suits this racket Well suited to: advanced players who want to play attacking and like to hit the ball high on the face, but do not want to be held back by a heavy racket. Also a good stepping stone for players who find the Extreme Pro too heavy or too demanding. Less suited to: players still working on their technique (the small sweetspot is less forgiving), players who hit the ball centrally on the face (a h