HEAD Pickleball Paddles

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Head Pickleball Paddles

Head pickleball paddles currently come in 4 models: Gravity, Extreme, Radical & Margaritaville. HEAD is a very well know and trusted brand in the sports world and especially when it comes to racket and paddle sports. You can jump to each section by clicking on the model name above in this paragraph. You can also jump in each section by clicking on the individual model name within the opening paragraph of each section. If you want to learn more about pickleball paddles and their components CLICK HERE This will be a long post because HEAD makes so many great pickleball paddles.

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HEAD Gravity Paddles

Gravity – The all new Gravity model comes with a distinctive flip design and a massive sweetspot shape that combines the great power you want with a soft impact feel you need. It combines HEAD’s latest technologies that work together for an ultimate paddle experience. The Hybrid Hitting Surface provides a truly superior blend of power, comfort, control and stability, while its HEAD’s Sweetspot Power Core takes care of the unique soft and powerful impact feel. With its Extreme 3D Spin and Handle Stabilizer Technology, the premium Gravity model is perfect for power players.

  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.
  • HST (Handle Stabilizer Technology – HEAD’s Handle Stabilizer Technology (HST) encompasses a specialized handle reinforcement solution offering superior handle strength and dampening.

The Gravity Pickleball Paddle also comes in a Gravity Lite version.  HEAD’s Gravity Lite has the same massive sweetspot shape and distinctive flip design but is lighter and a lot more maneuverable.


HEAD Extreme Paddles

Head’s Extreme Pickleball Paddle comes in 4 versions: Extreme Tour, Extreme Pro, Extreme Elite & Extreme Lite.

One of the first things you will notice is the physical shape of the paddle. There are some differences in each version of this series that we will cover with each pickleball paddle

Extreme Tour – If you are looking for ultimate control – this paddle is for you. Endorsed by Sarah Ansboury, 2019 Mixed Doubles US Open Champion,, the Extreme Tour is a lighter weight paddle with a unique Diamond Shape for more control on each shot. The reduced head weight allows for a faster swing speed, giving you more reaction time and ultimate power. It features an Optimized Tubular Construction (OTC) honeycomb polymer core and a carbon graphite hitting surface (CHS) with Extreme Spin technology , as well as a Comfort grip for great feel, touch and ultimate dinking ability.

  • Graphite Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (HS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

Extreme Pro – The Extreme Pro combines HEAD’s latest technologies in a lighter weight paddle and a unique Diamond Shape for more control. It also incorporates a Comfort grip and a fiberglass hitting surface for increased power. At a slightly heavier weight than the Extreme Tour, the Pro offers increased power while still maintaining great control with each shot.

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

Extreme Elite – The Extreme Elite features HEAD’s Diamond shape for more control and an OTC honeycomb polymer core that creates the perfect feel and sound for all levels of play. Its smooth fiberglass surface and Ergo grip give you the power and playability you are looking for when you step on the court.

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Ergo Grip – HEAD’s unique ergonomic foam handle provides added comfort and enhanced feel.

Extreme Lite – The Extreme Lite combines HEAD’s latest technologies in a new lighter weight paddle and a diamond shape for even more control. Featuring HEAD’s Control Stabilizer Technology (CST) that optimizes the torsional stability and distributes the weight to reduce vibration for great feel and touch. The Extreme Lite also includes Optimized Tubular Construction (OTC) honeycomb polymer core and a carbon graphite hitting surface (CHS) with Extreme Spin technology (EST), as well as a Comfort grip for great feel, touch and ultimate dinking ability.

  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (HS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

HEAD Radical Paddles

Head’s Radical Pickleball Paddle is available in 5 models: Radical Tour GR, Radical Tour CO, Radical XL, Radical Pro & Radical Lite

Radical Tour GR – The Radical Tour GR is made for the powerful player who needs stability as well. In addition to its graphite hitting surface, it features the new Control Stabilizer Technology (CST) for added stability during powerful rallies. HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (GHS) combines a crisp feel and more control for added touch, while the Comfort Grip System ensures a tremendous feel and enhanced vibration dampening.

  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (GHS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.
  • CST (Control Stabilizer Technology) – HEAD’s CST optimizes the paddle’s torsional stability of even the lightest paddle in addition to reducing vibrations. The specifically engineered weight distribution system results in optimal precision with great feel and touch.

Extreme Tour CO – The Radical Tour CO is made for the powerful player who needs stability as well. In addition to its composite hitting surface, it features the new Control Stabilizer Technology (CST) for added stability during powerful rallies. HEAD’s Composite Hitting Surface (CHS) combines a soft feel and more power for added comfort, while the Comfort Grip System ensures a tremendous feel and enhanced vibration dampening.

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System -Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.
  • CST (Control Stabilizer Technology) -HEAD’s CST optimizes the paddle’s torsional stability of even the lightest paddle in addition to reducing vibrations. The specifically engineered weight distribution system results in optimal precision with great feel and touch.
  • Composite Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Composite Hitting Surface (CHS) offers maximized power with a softer feel and more power for all levels of play. The engineered surface also creates increased comfort on impact for great playability.

Radical XL – If you are looking to add even more power to your game, check out the Radical XL . The new elongated power shape provides a larger sweet spot in this slightly longer HEAD paddle. With a Carbon Graphite Hitting Surface for excellent pop on the ball and great touch, and HEAD’s Optimized Tubular Construction technology for great playability. At 7.6 oz it offers players a little lighter weight and will help up the power level in your game.

  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (GHS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.
  • CST (Control Stabilizer Technology) – HEAD’s CST optimizes the paddle’s torsional stability of even the lightest paddle in addition to reducing vibrations. The specifically engineered weight distribution system results in optimal precision with great feel and touch.

Radical Pro – If you are looking for the ultimate power paddle, the Radical Pro is for you. Combining HEAD’s latest technologies with a Dynamic Power Shape for a larger sweet spot, a thicker OTC honeycomb polymer core, and a Comfort grip, the Radical Pro is for great power and comfort. It also incorporates a fiberglass hitting surface with Extreme Spin Technology to give you even more pop and feel. Its new Radical color will help you stand out on court.

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.
  • Composite Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Composite Hitting Surface (CHS) offers maximized power with a softer feel and more power for all levels of play. The engineered surface also creates increased comfort on impact for great playability.

Radical Elite – Perfect for a wide range of players, the Radical Elite features the same Dynamic Power Shape for a larger sweet spot and a thicker OTC honeycomb core for great playability. With a new Radical color and a smooth fiberglass surface, the Radical Elite will give you the power and playability you are looking for.

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Ergo Grip – HEAD’s unique ergonomic foam handle provides added comfort and enhanced feel.
  • Composite Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Composite Hitting Surface (CHS) offers maximized power with a softer feel and more power for all levels of play. The engineered surface also creates increased comfort on impact for great playability.

HEAD Margaritaville Paddles

HEAD’s Margaritaville Pickleball Paddles are by far the fun one of the bunch.  There are a total of 8 models all with different themed graphics and a few different paddle configurations.  The models are: Fins, Washed in the Ocean, Changes, It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, Growing older but not up, Chill, Sunset & Fins Up.

Margaritaville Fins Pickleball Paddle – If you are looking for ultimate control in the Margaritaville Series – this paddle is for you. The Fins paddle is a lighter weight paddle with a unique Diamond Shape for more control on each shot. The reduced head weight allows for a faster swing speed, giving you more reaction time and ultimate power. It features an Optimized Tubular Construction (OTC) honeycomb polymer core and a carbon graphite hitting surface (CHS) with Extreme Spin technology , as well as a Comfort grip for great feel, touch and ultimate dinking ability. FINS UP, PADDLES UP!

  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (HS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Design – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

Margaritaville Washed in the Ocean Pickleball Paddle – The Washed in the Ocean paddle features HEAD’s Diamond Shape for more control and an OTC honeycomb polymer core that creates the perfect feel and sound for all levels of play. Its smooth fiberglass surface and Ergo grip give you the power and playability you are looking for when you step on the court. FINS UP, PADDLES UP!

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Ergo Grip – HEAD’s unique ergonomic foam handle provides added comfort and enhanced feel.

Margaritaville Changes Pickleball Paddle – The Changes paddle features HEAD’s Dynamic Power Shape that creates a large sweet spot and a thicker OTC honeycomb polymer core for incredible power and comfort. It features a graphite hitting surface combined with Extreme Spin Technology for amazing pop and more feel with every swing. FINS UP, PADDLES UP!

  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (HS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Design – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

Margaritaville It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Pickleball Paddle – Perfect for a wide range of players, It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere offers the same Dynamic Power Shape for a larger sweet spot and a thicker OTC honeycomb core for great playability. You’ll know what time it is when you see the color-popping Margaritaville cosmetics, and feel the extra power and great playability you are looking for. FINS UP, PADDLES UP!

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Ergo Grip – HEAD’s unique ergonomic foam handle provides added comfort and enhanced feel.

Margaritaville Growing older but no up Pickleball Paddle – If you are looking for ultimate control in the Margaritaville Series – this paddle is for you. The Fins paddle is a lighter weight paddle with a unique Diamond Shape for more control on each shot. The reduced head weight allows for a faster swing speed, giving you more reaction time and ultimate power. It features an Optimized Tubular Construction (OTC) honeycomb polymer core and a carbon graphite hitting surface (CHS) with Extreme Spin technology , as well as a Comfort grip for great feel, touch and ultimate dinking ability. FINS UP, PADDLES UP!

  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (HS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Design – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

Margaritaville Chill Pickleball Paddle – The Changes paddle features HEAD’s Dynamic Power Shape that creates a large sweet spot and a thicker OTC honeycomb polymer core for incredible power and comfort. It features a graphite hitting surface combined with Extreme Spin Technology for amazing pop and more feel with every swing. FINS UP, PADDLES UP!

  • Optimized Tubular Core – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Ergo Grip – HEAD’s unique ergonomic foam handle provides added comfort and enhanced feel.

Margaritaville Sunset Pickleball Paddle – The Margaritaville Sunset paddle incorporates Head’s Control Stabilizer Technology to keep this light paddle from twisting in your hand and features Head’s Diamond Control Shape for a tighter sweet spot and great feel and control with Carbon/Graphite surface for even more feel and control. It also features Head’s Extreme Spin Technology incorporated in the face to give you a better bite on the ball for increased control and spin, as well as a Comfort Grip for great feel, touch, and ultimate dinking ability. FIN’S UP, PADDLES UP!

  • CST (Control Stabalizer Technology) – HEAD’s CST optimizes the paddle’s torsional stability of even the lightest paddle in addition to reducing vibrations. The specifically engineered weight distribution system results in optimal precision with great feel and touch.
  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (HS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Design – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

Margaritaville Fins Up Pickleball Paddle – If you are looking to add even more power to your game, check out the Fins Up paddle. The new elongated power shape provides a larger sweet spot in this slightly longer paddle. With a Carbon Graphite Hitting Surface for excellent pop on the ball and great touch, and HEAD’s Optimized Tubular Construction technology for great playability. At 7.6 oz it offers players a little lighter weight than its brother and will help up the power level in your game.

  • Graphite / Carbon Hitting Surface – HEAD’s Graphite Hitting Surface (HS) offers a superior feel and increased control for the competitive player. This lightweight surface provides the paddle a reactive nature creating excellent pop on the ball while maintaining incredible touch.
  • Optimized Tubular Design – HEAD engineers have optimized the Tubular Construction (OTC) of the polypropylene honeycomb core to create perfect playability, feel and sound suited for all levels of play.
  • Extreme Spin – HEAD’s Extreme Spin Texture offers better bite on the ball for increased spin and control.
  • Comfort Grip System – Specially formulated PU material has been inlaid into the new Ergo Grip creating a softer feel that dampens vibration for ultimate comfort and playability.

So the largest set of pickleball paddles is the Margaritaville Series and by far the most fun.  When you break id down there are really only 4 different paddles in the line.  Fins, Changes and Growing older but not up are the same paddle with different graphics.  Washed in the Ocean, It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere and Chill are all the same paddle with different graphics and happen to be the lower price point of the group. The Sunset paddle has the most technology and is the higher end model.  Finally Fins Up (the elongated) paddles is same as the first group with a longer head.