HEAD Radical Tour Grit EX Pickleball Paddle

The HEAD Radical Tour Grit EX Pickleball Paddle is a premium, high-leverage weapon custom-engineered for versatile all-court players who demand a dynamic mix of driving power, extended reach, and extreme ball rotation.

The "EX" designation highlights its elongated shape and extended handle profile, while the "Grit" tag notes a key technological evolution away from HEAD's standard RAW carbon fiber lines. Compared to its RAW counterparts, the Grit EX is designed with a slightly more head-light balance point ($240\text{ mm}$), shifting more physical speed and raw swing velocity directly into the player's hands.

Performance Profile

1. SpinGrid Raw Carbon Surface: The face utilizes high-end Toray T700 carbon fiber layers treated with HEAD's proprietary SpinGrid texture layout. This sharkskin-style, highly granular surface micro-bites into the ball's plastic skin on impact. Not only does this generate maximum mechanical rotation for sharp topspin dips and low-skidding cuts, but the underlying composite structure provides a more reactive rebound with slightly higher baseline power than the standard RAW series.
2. Perimeter-Weighted FoamedCore Technology: Rather than using a basic, hollow edge wall, HEAD injects structural, high-density performance foam along key perimeter zones (specifically at the 3, 9, and 12 o'clock positions). This targeted foam integration absorbs harsh vibrations, expands the functional sweet spot outward toward the edge guard, and heavily resists frame twist on heavy off-center blocks.
3. 15mm Polypropylene Hybrid Core: Standing precisely between thin 14mm power blades and thick 16mm plush blocks, the 15mm core thickness provides a perfectly balanced middle ground. It acts as an elite kinetic shield to absorb shock when catching heavy drives from baseline bangers, while retaining enough uniform "pop" to securely punch put-away volleys through defenders.
4. Elongated Power & Reach Silhouette: Molded into an extended 16.5" x 7.5" chassis. Shifting the body structure to be longer and more compact moves the physical sweet spot higher up the frame, granting you premium baseline leverage on drives and crucial extra reach across the non-volley zone line.

Best Suited For

1. Two-Handed Backhand Strategists: Features an extended 5.5-inch grip length, leaving abundant room to comfortably stack your non-dominant hand for added stability and maximum wrist torque on rolling backhand drives.
2. All-Court Spin Enthusiasts: Ideal for intermediate to advanced tournament players who want to manipulate the pace of the ball with heavy slices, high-intensity topspin thirds, and rolling baseline passing shots.
3. Tennis Transition Players: Seamlessly integrates HEAD’s Comfort Grip System. A specially formulated polyurethane (PU) compound is inlaid directly into the beveled ergonomic handle underneath the factory HydroSorb Pro grip, filtering out unwanted shock before it travels up to your wrist or elbow.

Pro Tip

Trust the Aero Speed to Speed Up the Kitchen: Because the Radical Tour Grit EX features a slightly faster, more head-light balance point (~240mm) than standard elongated paddles, you don't need to work as hard to pull the paddle face through the air.

Specifications

• Colorway: Stealth Matte Black Core with Vibrant Electric Orange & Teal Geometric Accents.
• Paddle Shape: EX Elongated Power Geometry (Maximized Net Reach & Leverage).
• Paddle Length: 16.5 inches (419 mm).
• Paddle Width: 7.5 inches (190.5 mm).
• Face Material: Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Face Matrix.
• Surface Finish: SpinGrid Advanced Coarse Grit Mechanical Texture.
• Core Material: 15mm Polypropylene Honeycomb Core.
• Edge Reinforcement: FoamedCore Perimeter Injection Technology (3, 9, and 12 O'Clock).
• Average Weight: 8.1 oz / 230g (Solid Midweight Class with Speedier Head Balance).
• Balance Point: 240 mm (Slightly Head-Light for Faster Swings).
• Handle Length: 5.5 inches (140 mm — Extended Layout / Two-Handed Optimized).
• Grip Size: 4 1/8 inches (Standard Slim-Medium Beveled Ergonomic Profile).
• Handle Tech: Comfort Grip System (Vibration-Dampening Polyurethane Inlay).
• Factory Grip: HEAD HydroSorb Pro Premium Perforated Grip.
• Certifications: USA Pickleball Approved (Tournament Legal).