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    Head Gravity Team EX vs Head Radical Pro

    Head Gravity Team EX 7.7oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Graphite composite face

    Head

    Gravity Team EX

    $84.98

    7.7–8.1 oz · 14mm core · Widebody

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    Head Radical Pro 8.1oz 15mm pickleball paddle — Fiberglass face

    Head

    Radical Pro

    $99.95

    8.1–8.1 oz · 15mm core · Elongated

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Head Gravity Team EXHead Radical Pro

    Head Gravity Team EX vs Head Radical Pro across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Head Radical Pro trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Head Gravity Team EX is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecHead Gravity Team EXHead Radical Pro
    Weight7.7–8.1 oz8.1–8.1 oz
    ShapeWidebodyElongated
    Core thickness14mm15mm
    Core materialPolypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb
    Face materialGraphite compositeFiberglass
    Handle length4.5"5.3"
    Price$84.98$99.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Head Gravity Team EX is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; Head Radical Pro at 8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Head Gravity Team EX is 0.4 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Head Gravity Team EX has a 14mm core; Head Radical Pro has a 15mm core, so the Head Radical Pro core is 1mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. Head Gravity Team EX measures 15.75" × 8.1"; Head Radical Pro measures 16" × 7.5" (widebody vs elongated). The Head Radical Pro is 0.25" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Head Gravity Team EX has a 4.5" handle; Head Radical Pro has a 5.3" handle, so the Head Radical Pro handle is 0.8" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Head Gravity Team EX lists its face as Graphite composite; Head Radical Pro lists Fiberglass. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Head Gravity Team EX

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: control, all-around

    Head Radical Pro

    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 15mm core balances pop and control, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.

    Playing style: power

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Head Gravity Team EX if…

    • you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot

    Pick the Head Radical Pro if…

    • you like extra reach at the kitchen line
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