Head Extreme Pro Power vs Head Extreme Tour
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Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Head Extreme Pro Power vs Head Extreme Tour across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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Find my paddleControl-first vs. power-first
The Head Extreme Pro Power's 14mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Head Extreme Tour's 11mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Head Extreme Pro Power carries more plow-through on drives, while Head Extreme Tour is easier on the arm and quicker at the kitchen.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Head Extreme Pro Power | Head Extreme Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8.4 oz | 7.1–7.7 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 14mm | 11mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb OTC |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Graphite with SpinOn texture |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5" |
| Price | $99.94 | $44.44 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Head Extreme Pro Power is listed at 8–8.4 oz; Head Extreme Tour at 7.1–7.7 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Head Extreme Tour is 0.9 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Head Extreme Pro Power has a 14mm core; Head Extreme Tour has a 11mm core, so the Head Extreme Pro Power core is 3mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Head Extreme Pro Power measures 16.5" × 7.38"; Head Extreme Tour measures 16.06" × 7.88". The Head Extreme Pro Power is 0.44" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Head Extreme Pro Power has a 5.5" handle; Head Extreme Tour has a 5" handle, so the Head Extreme Pro Power handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Head Extreme Pro Power lists its face as Carbon fiber; Head Extreme Tour lists Graphite with SpinOn texture. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Head Extreme Pro Power lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Head Extreme Tour lists Polypropylene honeycomb OTC. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Head Extreme Pro Power
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
Head Extreme Tour
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 11mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Head Extreme Pro Power if…
- you swing through the ball and want plow-through on drives
- you prize control on resets and dinks
Pick the Head Extreme Tour if…
- you want quicker hands in fast kitchen exchanges
- you want a livelier face for put-aways
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