HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 Review: Specs, Extreme Range Compared and UK Price

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The HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 is the heaviest and most attacking racket in HEAD’s Extreme range: a 370 g diamond with a high balance, a UD carbon face and a Power Foam core, aimed at advanced and expert players who want to finish points overhead. This page covers the published specs, how it compares with the Extreme Motion, Extreme Team, Extreme Edge and Evo Extreme, and which HEAD Extreme listings were live on Amazon UK on 21 October 2026.

Affiliate links. Stock checked 21 October 2026 (Europe/London). The HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 listing on Amazon UK (ASIN B0H82BHJ41) showed as currently unavailable, so the first button searches for any live offers. The in-stock alternative from the same family is the HEAD Extreme Team 2025 (ASIN B0FNRQVNWD) at about £134.00, sold by Amazon, with limited stock.

At a glance

What the Extreme Pro is designed to do

HEAD positions the Extreme line as its power family, and the Pro is the top end of it. The brief is simple:

• Maximum leverage overhead. A diamond shape with the weight high in the head gives the most help on smashes, viboras and x3 or x4 attempts, as long as you hit the ball high on the face.
• Weight for stability. At 370 g it is the heaviest model in the range. Extra mass helps the racket hold steady against fast balls, but it takes more effort to move quickly at the net.
• A firm, direct face. The unidirectional carbon face is stiff, so the ball leaves quickly on fast swings. You supply more of the energy yourself on slower shots.
• Spin. Extreme Spin adds a rough texture to the face to grip the ball on slices, bandejas and viboras.

It is a specialist racket. If you are still building your game, start with our best intermediate padel rackets UK guide or how to choose a padel racket. Newer players should look at our best beginner padel rackets roundup.

Technology explained

UD carbon face and carbon frame

Unidirectional carbon runs the fibres in one direction for stiffness. Retailers that measure rackets describe the face as hard, with the ball sinking in very little before it rebounds. That gives a direct feel and a quick ball off the face when you swing fast, but it is less forgiving if you rely on the racket to give you depth.

Power Foam core

HEAD’s reactive foam is designed to give more energy back the faster you swing. On soft blocks and lobs it will feel firm, which suits players who attack rather than defend from the back glass.

Auxetic 2.0

Auxetic structures expand rather than contract when compressed. HEAD uses them in the throat and bridge of the racket and says Auxetic 2.0 improves feel and feedback at impact, so you get a clearer sense of where you struck the ball.

Extreme Spin, Optimized Sweet Spot and Tailored Frame

Extreme Spin is the rough 3D texture on the face. Optimized Sweet Spot is HEAD’s drilling pattern, which the Amazon listing says widens the hitting zone, and Tailored Frame refers to frame sections shaped for this model rather than shared across the range.

Soft Cap+

A softer butt cap with a replaceable wrist cord, aimed at comfort over long sessions.

What the specs suggest on court

We have not tested this racket ourselves, so this is a reading of the published specs and retailer measurements rather than a playtest:

• Big overheads when you hit it right. High balance, 370 g and a stiff face all point the same way: strong put-aways from a high contact point.
• A small, high sweet spot. Diamonds reward clean contact near the top of the face. Off-centre or low contact loses pace noticeably.
• Slower hands at the net. Retailer measurements put its swingweight towards the top of their scales, so fast volley exchanges take more effort than with the lighter Extreme Motion.
• Harder on the arm. A hard face and heavy head are not the obvious choice if you have elbow or shoulder trouble.

For a hands-on view, the English-language video review below is from an independent retailer channel.

Extreme Pro vs Extreme Motion 2026

The Motion shares the Pro’s diamond shape, high balance and core technologies. The difference is weight and feel:

• Extreme Pro 2026: 370 g, the firmer and more head-loaded option for maximum power. Unavailable on Amazon UK on 21 October 2026 (ASIN B0H82BHJ41).
• Extreme Motion 2026: lighter (around 360 g according to retailers) for quicker handling at the net, with a slightly softer feel. On 21 October 2026 Amazon UK listed it for pre-order at £200.00 (ASIN B0H82F952J), with a release date shown as 1 January 2027.

If you want the Extreme attacking profile but play a lot of volleys, the Motion is usually the more sensible pick.

In stock now: HEAD Extreme Team

The HEAD Extreme Team (2025 listing, ASIN B0FNRQVNWD) was in stock on Amazon UK on 21 October 2026 at about £134.00, sold by Amazon, with only a few units left. Its listing gives 360 g, a 490 cm² head and a 38 mm profile. It sits below the Pro and Motion in the Extreme range and, at 10 g lighter than the Pro, is a more approachable way into the family for club players who like the diamond shape.

HEAD Extreme Edge White

The HEAD Extreme Edge White (ASIN B0FJ5VJYWM) was in stock on 21 October 2026 at about £99.90 from a third-party seller (WeProPadel). Its listing describes a diamond shape with a high balance, a fibreglass and carbon build with a Power Foam core, and Auxetic technology, aimed at intermediate and advanced players. It is the cheapest in-stock way to get an Extreme-style diamond on Amazon UK on the day we checked.

Newer to padel? HEAD Evo Extreme

The HEAD Evo Extreme 2025 (ASIN B0FNRMWJF8) is the entry point to the family and a very different racket from the Pro. Its listing describes a lighter, lower-balance, oversized teardrop with a fibreglass face, soft foam and Innegra for shock absorption, aimed at players learning the game. It was in stock on 21 October 2026 at about £51.90 from a third-party seller (OFERTASDEPADEL), with only two left.

Who the Extreme Pro suits

• Good fit: advanced and competition players with sound technique and a fast swing who like to finish at the net and want a heavy, stable, head-loaded diamond.
• Think twice: beginners, players who volley a lot and value quick hands, and anyone with arm or elbow trouble. The Extreme Motion, Extreme Team or the picks in our best padel rackets 2026 guide are better starting points.

Alternatives worth comparing

• Best HEAD padel rackets UK 2026: the whole HEAD range from beginner to pro.
• Babolat Technical Viper 3.0: another hard, attacking diamond.
• Babolat Viper Juan Lebrón 3.0: a pro signature racket with a power brief.
• Bullpadel Hack 04 2026: a popular power racket from a rival Spanish brand.
• NOX AT10 Genius 12K Alum XTREM 2026: a firm teardrop if you want power with more all-court balance.
• Dunlop Aero-Star Pro 2025: Dunlop’s diamond-shaped power racket.

Looking after a premium racket

A carbon racket at this price is worth protecting. A frame protector reduces chips from the glass and floor (see are padel racket protectors worth it?), though it adds a few grams to the head of an already head-heavy racket. Fresh overgrips keep the handle secure (best overgrips guide), and fresh balls help any racket play as designed (best padel balls UK). Avoid leaving the racket in a cold or hot car, which is hard on any carbon frame and foam core.

Frequently asked questions

What shape is the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026?
A diamond with a high balance, aimed at attacking players.

How heavy is it?
HEAD and retailers list 370 g, with a 38 mm profile and a head of about 494 to 495 cm². Individual rackets can vary by a few grams.

Is the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 good for beginners?
No. It is rated for advanced to expert players and has a small, high sweet spot. Beginners are better served by the HEAD Evo Extreme or the rackets in our beginner guide.

What is the difference between the Extreme Pro and Extreme Motion?
Same shape, balance and core technologies. The Pro is heavier and firmer for maximum power; the Motion is lighter and a little softer for quicker hands at the net.

Is it suitable if I have tennis elbow?
It is not the obvious choice. A hard face and a heavy, head-loaded frame put more load through the arm. Consider a softer, lighter racket and speak to a coach or physio if you have ongoing pain.

How much does it cost in the UK?
On 21 October 2026 the Extreme Pro 2026 was unavailable on Amazon UK, and EU specialist retailers listed it at about €250. The Extreme Team was in stock on Amazon UK at about £134.00 and the Extreme Motion 2026 was on pre-order at £200.00. Prices change quickly, so confirm the live offer.

Specs are taken from HEAD’s product information as published on Amazon UK and by specialist retailers Padelshop.com and Extreme Tennis. Prices correct as of 21 October 2026. Padel Mad earns a commission when you buy through the affiliate links above, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for the support.