HEAD Extreme One padel racket review
The Head Extreme One one-hole padel racket is a great feat of design and engineering. A powerful, lightweight racket for intermediate and advanced players.
The HEAD Extreme One (2023) is one of the most eye-catching padel rackets on the market.
The design has caused much intrigued amongst padel players worldwide, but this pala is more than just a novelty.
The one-hole HEAD Extreme One is ideal for intermediate or advanced padel players who are looking for a powerful but lightweight (345 grams) racket that still packs a lot of power when smashing.
The reduced number of holes (featuring only has a solitary hole due to FIP regulations) is the biggest selling point of the Extreme One padel racket.
By only having one hole, there is a huge reduction in wear and tear when compared to standard padel palas, meaning the HEAD Extreme One is designed to last.
Perfect racket for
Intermediate or advanced players who are looking for a lightweight yet powerful racket that is easy on the elbow.
Best features
👍 Stunning design
👍 Generates high amounts of spin
👍 Power
The first thing we noticed
Typically, when you use a lighter racket, you're trading manoeuvrability for power.
However, our first takeaway playing with the HEAD Extreme One was that this padel racket does not sacrifice power for weight, despite weighing in at around 345 grams.
What style of padel player will the Extreme One suit?
The unique pala design is useful for aggressive left-side players who are hard-hitters. The HEAD Extreme One is impressively durable, and will last much longer than other rackets on the market, ensuring your money goes further.
Price
The Head Extreme One (2023) retails around £240.
What is the HEAD Extreme One like for smashes?
HEAD's proprietary Power Foam core, mixed with the 12K carbon, gives the Extreme One a sensational amount of power. Its lightweight design also gives you the ability to generate a faster racket speed during aggressive viboras and kick-smashes.
Specifications
Shape: Diamond
Weight: 345 grams
Level: Intermediate / advanced
Balance: High (head heavy)
Touch: Medium
Surface: Rough
Sweet spot: High
Length: 455 mm
Is the HEAD Extreme One good for volleying?
HEAD rackets have become renowned in recent years for their Extreme Spin technology. Despite only having one hole, you really don't notice any difference in spin between the Head Extreme One and other Extreme palas such as the HEAD Extreme Pro.
The lightweight design also makes this racket come to life at the net, allowing you to manoeuvre quickly for volleys and blocks.
Is the HEAD Extreme One good for control players?
The sweet spot on the HEAD Extreme One is surprisingly large. The racket packs enough control for left-side players who want precision when defending.
If you're a right-side player who prioritising consistency and precision in your play, there are better control rackets on the market like the Adidas Cross IT CTRL.
Is the HEAD Extreme One padel racket worth the price?
Absolutely. This racket is worth the price just due to its durability alone. It just so happens that the Extreme One is also a very good racket, making the retail price of around £240 worth the investment.
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