HEAD Radical Elite 2025 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Radical Elite 2025 is an accessible, highly maneuverable frame in HEAD’s Radical lineup. Built specifically for beginners, recreational club players, and rising players looking to master modern stroke mechanics, it offers a generous 102 sq. in. head size combined with a lightweight 270 g unstrung weight.

Updated for 2025 with Auxetic 2.0 technology, the Radical Elite delivers enhanced shock absorption, crisp power, and forgiving all-court playability without demanding advanced physical strength.

Performance Profile

1. Maneuverability & Ease of Handling: Exceptional. At just 270 g (unstrung), the frame whips through the hitting zone with minimal effort, allowing players with slower swing speeds to generate fast racquet-head speed.
2. Sweet Spot & Forgiveness: High. The oversized 102 sq. in. hoop offers a broad hitting target, ensuring off-center contact still maintains ball depth while resisting frame twisting.
3. Accessible Power: Easy Depth. Supported by a variable 22/25/23 mm beam profile, it provides reliable, built-in pop to assist developing players in driving groundstrokes deep into the baseline.
4. Control & Spin: Predictable. An open 16x19 string pattern gives players reliable topspin potential and easy clearance over the net while keeping shot trajectories consistent.
5. Comfort & Feel: Plush and Smooth. With Auxetic 2.0 dampening in the frame and integrated Sound Grommets, harsh vibrations are minimized to ensure an arm-friendly, soft feel on impact.

Best Suited For

1. Beginners & Casual Recreational Players: Hitters stepping into tennis who want a forgiving, easy-to-play racquet that supports proper technique development.
2. Juniors Transitioning to Adult Racquets: Young players making the leap to a full 27-inch frame who need lightweight speed and arm-friendly comfort.
3. Players Seeking Effortless Power & Light Weight: Anyone who wants a quick-handling racquet that reduces wrist and shoulder fatigue during long rallies.

Specifications

• Head Size: 102 sq in / 660 cm²
• Unstrung Weight: 270 g / 9.5 oz.
• Beam Width: 22 / 25 / 23 mm Variable Beam.
• Unstrung Balance: 330 mm / 4 pts HL.
• String Pattern: 16 x 19.
• Length: 27.0 in / 685 mm.
• Flex Rating (Stiffness): ~64 RA.
• Key Technologies: Auxetic 2.0, Sound Grommets, Graphene Inside, Variable Beam.