{"product_id":"head-extreme-pro-2026","title":"Head Extreme Pro 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 is the heaviest racket in the HEAD Extreme range: a diamond-shaped padel racket for tournament players who attack relentlessly. High balance (270 mm), 370 grams of weight and the hard UD Carbon construction give you maximum leverage on smashes and overheads. For players who have the mass and technique to carry it and want to finish points from anywhere on the court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e2e6ee;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin:24px 0;background:#fff;font-family:inherit;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;text-align:center;color:#d12b2b;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;\"\u003eOur measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 4px;text-align:center;color:#1a2a4f;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;font-family:Georgia,'Playfair Display',serif;\"\u003eThe key characteristics at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;text-align:center;color:#888;font-size:14px;\"\u003eMeasured on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro. Objective measurements, no marketing claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eHARDNESS\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#d12b2b;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e65 \u003cspan style=\"color:#aaa;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\/ 75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;height:8px;border-radius:4px;margin:14px 0 8px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#3b82f6,#22c55e,#eab308,#f97316,#ef4444);\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;left:60%;width:18px;height:18px;margin-left:-9px;margin-top:-9px;background:#1a2a4f;border:3px solid #fff;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12px;color:#999;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e50 extremely soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62 soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 extremely hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eHard (65 on our scale).\u003c\/strong\u003e The ball sinks little into the face and bounces back quickly. More control over placement and a direct feel on impact, but you have to supply the energy yourself. With a sensitive elbow a harder face is a consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f9fc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eOur hardness scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e50 - 54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely soft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e55 - 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every soft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e61 - 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e64 - 66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e67 - 70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e70 +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely hard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:18px;margin-top:22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSWINGWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color:#d12b2b;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e170 \u003cspan style=\"color:#aaa;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\/ 185\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;height:8px;border-radius:4px;margin:14px 0 8px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#3b82f6,#22c55e,#eab308,#f97316,#ef4444);\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute;top:50%;left:66%;width:18px;height:18px;margin-left:-9px;margin-top:-9px;background:#1a2a4f;border:3px solid #fff;border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12px;color:#999;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e140 weight near hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e162 neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e185 weight in head\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eNeutral (170 on our scale).\u003c\/strong\u003e For reference: rackets built purely around power often sit at 165 or higher, while control rackets sit around 150. This racket sits in between. On the upper end of neutral, close to stiff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f9fc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003eOur swingweight scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ebelow 160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaneuverable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;font-weight:700;color:#1a2a4f;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e161 - 170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneutral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:3px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e171 and higher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estiff\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:18px;margin-top:22px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e370 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#1a2a4f;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eBALANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003ehigh (270 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:20px 0 0;color:#1a2a4f;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a classic diamond shape with a high balance (270 mm) and a substantial weight (370 grams). The sweetspot is small and sits high on the face. The combination of high balance, hard construction and swingweight on the upper end of neutral makes this the heaviest, most attacking-focused racket in the Extreme range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho suits this racket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/padel-rackets-for-advanced-players\" style=\"color:#d12b2b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eadvanced to expert players\u003c\/a\u003e who want to play attacking and like to hit the ball high on the face. The weight of 370 grams and the high balance require a good swing technique and physical condition, but deliver maximum return on smash and vibora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e players still working on their technique (the small sweetspot is less forgiving), players who volley a lot and value speed at the net (the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/products\/head-extreme-motion-2026\" style=\"color:#d12b2b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eExtreme Motion\u003c\/a\u003e suits them better), and players with a sensitive elbow. In that case have a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/padel-elbow-injury\" style=\"color:#d12b2b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eselection of rackets for padel elbow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExtreme Pro or Extreme Motion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth rackets come from the same range with the same shape, balance position and technologies. The difference sits in weight and swingweight. The \u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e is 370 grams with swingweight 170 (upper neutral): pure power for players who can handle the weight and want to dominate with hitting power. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/products\/head-extreme-motion-2026\" style=\"color:#d12b2b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eExtreme Motion\u003c\/a\u003e is 360 grams with swingweight 164 and a softer core (62 versus 65): the same attacking DNA but more maneuverable at the net and with more comfort. Choose the Pro for maximum power and dominance, choose the Motion if you value speed and maneuverability more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this racket play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetspot of a diamond shape is small and sits high on the face. Hit the ball there and you get maximum return on smash and vibora. Hit it lower or to the side and you noticeably lose pace. This makes a diamond more demanding than a hybrid, but if you have the technique it rewards you with a level of explosiveness that other shapes cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Extreme Pro all factors work in the same direction: 370 grams (heavy), balance 270 mm (high), swingweight 170 (upper neutral) and hardness 65 (hard). That means maximum leverage on overhead shots, with a direct ball contact through the hard face. The price you pay for that is that the racket takes more effort to move at the net and demands more from your arm during long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe technology: what do you notice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUD Carbon (the face):\u003c\/strong\u003e unidirectional carbon fibers. What you notice: hard and stiff face with direct ball contact. The ball bounces back quickly with little face deformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Foam (the core):\u003c\/strong\u003e reactive foam core that amplifies at fast swings. What you notice: the faster you swing through the ball, the more power you get back. Requires active shot execution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuxetic 2.0:\u003c\/strong\u003e construction in the yoke (connection between frame and handle) and the middle bar. What you notice: extra feedback and feel on impact, so you know more precisely how you hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Spin (face surface):\u003c\/strong\u003e rough 3D texture on the face. What you notice: the ball grips better, giving extra spin on shots like bandeja, vibora and x3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Sweet Spot + Tailored Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e hole pattern and frame sections custom-designed for this specific racket. Contributes to the effective size of the sweetspot and consistency of ball contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Cap+:\u003c\/strong\u003e replaceable wrist cord system with soft material in the handle. What you notice: more comfortable grip and fewer blisters during long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e diamond shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance:\u003c\/strong\u003e high (270 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e advanced to expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying style:\u003c\/strong\u003e attacking (power)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 494 cm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam (thickness):\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e UD Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power Foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extreme Spin (rough texture for spin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e HEAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 223126\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho does the Extreme Pro suit best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced to expert players who want to play attacking and have the physical condition to carry 370 grams. The high balance and weight reward good timing and clean impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Extreme Pro and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/products\/head-extreme-motion-2026\" style=\"color:#d12b2b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eExtreme Motion\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Extreme Pro is 370 grams with swingweight 170 and hardness 65 (hard): pure power. The Extreme Motion is 360 grams with swingweight 164 and hardness 62 (soft): the same attacking character but more maneuverable and comfortable. Choose the Pro for maximum power, choose the Motion for more speed at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Extreme Pro suitable with tennis elbow or a sensitive elbow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith existing elbow complaints this is not the most logical racket. The hard core (65 on our scale) and the high weight (370 grams) load your arm on every shot. For alternatives see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/collections\/padel-elbow-injury\" style=\"color:#d12b2b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eselection for padel elbow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I test the Extreme Pro before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. At our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/pages\/padel-racket-test\" style=\"color:#d12b2b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePadel Experience Center\u003c\/a\u003e in Alphen aan den Rijn you test the racket on court for 29.95 euros. You get half an hour of playing time and we advise based on your game and physical preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy at PadelShop.com\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe measure every racket on our Wilson Baiardo Tune Pro, so you know beforehand what you are getting: no marketing claims but real measurements. Test the racket at our Padel Experience Center in Alphen aan den Rijn, get advice based on your game, and benefit from fast worldwide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Head","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59216242639196,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/5736\/5640\/files\/head-extreme-pro-2026-black-green-branded-front-view.png?v=1789978242","url":"https:\/\/padelshop.com\/products\/head-extreme-pro-2026","provider":"PadelShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}