HEAD Radical TEAM L 2025 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Radical TEAM L 2025 is the ultra-lightweight, most user-friendly entry in HEAD’s versatile Radical series. Weighing just 260 g (unstrung) with an oversized 102 sq. in. head, it is designed for beginners, rising intermediates, and transitioning juniors who want the all-court playability, spin, and control profile of the Radical line in a fast, forgiving, and effortless frame.

Updated for 2025, it incorporates Auxetic 2.0 technology built into the bridge and handle base for enhanced feel, crisp shock absorption, and lively feedback.

Performance Profile

1. Maneuverability & Ease of Swing: Exceptional. At 260 g, the frame moves quickly through the contact zone, enabling players with slower or developing swing mechanics to generate rapid racquet-head speed with minimal strain.
2. Sweet Spot & Forgiveness: High. The 102 sq. in. head size provides a generous hitting area, ensuring off-center shots maintain good depth and velocity while minimizing harsh torsional twisting.
3. Playable Power: Easy & Accessible. Supported by a variable 22/25/23 mm beam cross-section and an even balance (340 mm unstrung), it offers built-in pop and plow-through without requiring heavy physical effort.
4. Control & Trajectory: Predictable. Featuring HEAD's open 16x19 string pattern with dynamic string spacing, it balances spin capacity with controllable, consistent launch angles on groundstrokes.
5. Comfort & Vibration Control: Outstanding. Auxetic 2.0 and integrated Sound Grommets help dampen unwanted vibrations, providing a soft, connected impact feel that is very gentle on the arm.

Best Suited For

1. Beginners & Improving Intermediates: New players seeking a high-quality performance frame that makes learning baseline strokes and net play comfortable and easy.
2. Juniors Moving to First Full-Size Frame: Young players stepping up to a 27-inch adult racquet who need a lightweight frame that won't overwhelm their shoulders or wrists.
3. Recreational Club & Senior Players: Senior or casual doubles players who prioritize rapid handling, easy power, and a large sweet spot for fast reactions at the net.

Specifications

• Head Size: 102 sq in / 660 cm²
• Unstrung Weight: 260 g / 9.2 oz.
• Beam Width: 22 / 25 / 23 mm Variable Beam.
• Unstrung Balance: 340 mm / Even (1 pt HL / 2 pts HH strung).
• String Pattern: 16 x 19.
• Length: 27.0 in / 685 mm.
• Flex Rating (Stiffness): ~66 RA.
• Key Technologies: Auxetic 2.0, Sound Grommets, Graphene Inside, Variable Beam.