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Radical NITE

15 mm

Weight: 8.1 oz

Price: $219

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.5 in
  • Width:
    7.5 in
  • Thickness:
    15mm
  • Grip length:
    4.125 in
  • Grip thickness:
    3.875 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The HEAD Radical NITE is an elongated paddle with a 15mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. The combination of core and face materials may offer a balance of power and control. Its elongated shape could provide a larger sweet spot and increased reach. Weighing 8.1 oz, it falls into a midweight range, potentially offering maneuverability while still providing some power. The 4.125-inch grip may be better suited for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a shorter grip. With a swing weight of 116, it falls into the medium range, requiring moderate effort to swing. The twist weight of 5.88 suggests moderate torsional stability. This paddle might be suitable for intermediate to advanced players looking for an all-court paddle with a blend of power and control. The moderate twist weight could be a potential limitation for players seeking maximum stability on off-center hits.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect---1155.91236
Pickleball Studio---1165.85-
Estimated:--1165.88236

Attributes

Summary

The HEAD Radical NITE is an elongated paddle with a 15mm polypropylene honeycomb core and a carbon fiber face. The combination of core and face materials may offer a balance of power and control. Its elongated shape could provide a larger sweet spot and increased reach. Weighing 8.1 oz, it falls into a midweight range, potentially offering maneuverability while still providing some power. The 4.125-inch grip may be better suited for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a shorter grip. With a swing weight of 116, it falls into the medium range, requiring moderate effort to swing. The twist weight of 5.88 suggests moderate torsional stability. This paddle might be suitable for intermediate to advanced players looking for an all-court paddle with a blend of power and control. The moderate twist weight could be a potential limitation for players seeking maximum stability on off-center hits.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect---1155.91236
Pickleball Studio---1165.85-
Estimated:--1165.88236

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

116

59th percentile

1.8%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

116

59th percentile

1.8%

Average

Spin

No data available

Twist weight

5.88

26th percentile

3.9

Balance point

236mm

28th percentile

1.2%

Average

Spin

No data available

Twist weight

5.88

26th percentile

3.9

Balance point

236mm

28th percentile

1.2%

Average

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