HEAD Radical 135 X Squash Racquet

The HEAD Radical 135 X is a distinct, high-performance variant within HEAD’s Radical squash lineup. While the Slimbody (SB) models focus on ultra-thin, wall-scraping aerodynamics, the "X" model introduces a full-bodied frame shape with an oversized head and a thicker beam.

It is engineered for advanced tournament players—particularly front-court attackers—who want to seamlessly blend the signature control of the Radical family with an added injection of effortless power, stability, and a larger sweet spot.

Core Performance

1. Controlled Power: The combination of a generous sweet spot and a head-heavy swing weight makes it incredibly easy to hit deep, heavy lengths and explosive cross-courts without sacrificing the baseline precision the Radical line is known for.
2. Supreme Frame Stability: Thanks to a robust 20 mm beam width, the racquet resists twisting upon impact. This solid hitting platform makes it excellent at absorbing heavy incoming pace and executing stable defensive blocks.
3. Front-Court Attacking Weapon: The forgiving head shape allows you to confidently attack early volleys from the "T," letting you punch the ball away with speed or guide it smoothly into the front corners.

Key Technologies

1. Auxetic 2.0 Technology: Positioned inside the frame construction, this adaptive material expands and contracts based on the force of your shot. It absorbs harsh vibrations and provides crisp, sensational tactile feedback, maximizing your "connected" feel for delicate drop shots.
2. Oversized Round Shape: Unlike narrower frames, the wider profile expands the horizontal and vertical sweet spot, providing a predictable, uniform string bed response across a larger surface area.
3. Hy-Bor / High Modulus Carbon Construction: The frame integrates premium carbon composites alongside unique, raw see-through carbon elements in the design. This layup ensures maximum energy transfer and a highly rigid structural profile.
4. 16 x 19 String Pattern: A dense, specialized pattern that tightly grips the squash ball, granting optimal feel and surgical spin control when cutting or slicing the ball.

Ideal Player Profile

• Endorsed by PSA touring professional Leonel Cardenas, the HEAD Radical 135 X is tailor-made for advanced, aggressive, or all-court players who prefer a head-heavy, full-beamed racquet. It is an excellent match for players who want to dominate rallies using a mix of heavy pace and explosive volleys, but who find traditional slim-profile racquets a bit too demanding or lacking in natural depth.

Summary

The HEAD Radical 135 X marks a departure from traditional closed-throat squash racquets by adopting a broader, more forgiving teardrop hybrid shape. Featuring a thicker 20 mm beam and a larger 490 cm² head size, it delivers far more natural power and forgiveness on off-center hits than the Slimbody versions. Weighing 135 grams unstrung with a head-heavy balance, it provides significant plow-through and momentum behind every swing, allowing aggressive players to comfortably compress the ball, generate immense depth, and confidently hunt for nicks.

Specifications

• Frame Weight: 135 g / 5.4 oz (Unstrung).
• Head Size: 490 cm² / 76 in² (Oversized).
• Balance Point: Head Heavy (355 mm).
• Beam Width: 20 mm (Full-body profile).
• String Pattern: 16 x 19.
• Factory String: HEAD Reflex 18.
• Grip Type: Hydrosorb Pro.
• Player Endorsement: Leonel Cardenas.
• Player Level: Advanced / Tournament / Expert.