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Head Extreme One

7.9 / 10
Based on 8 expert reviews

Best for: The most maneuverable of the Extreme line feels like a medium touch until you add power, at which point it absorbs the ball. This, in combination with its low weight, makes it a a low power, high control racket. Great sweet spot and easy to maneuver. But low spin. This racket suits a right-side defender who likes to play flat.

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 345g
Balance: Head Heavy

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Head Extreme One padel racket - front view

Pros

  • The most maneuverable of the Extreme line feels like a medium touch until you add power, at which point it absorbs the ball. This, in combination with its low weight, makes it a a low power, high control racket. Great sweet spot and easy to maneuver. But low spin. This racket suits a right-side defender who likes to play flat.
  • When we increase the speed of our shots, the racket softens and absorbs the ball, which I didn't like. So you have to play a lot harder in order to generate the same power. The racket doesn't generate spin well, the ball skips along the surface of the racket face, which resulted in my floating some balls into the back glass. Very hard to hit the ball out X3.
  • In medium, low speeds, you have a lot of control. This racket is great in defense.

Cons

  • May not suit all play styles

Performance Scorecard

Overall

(summary of attributes below)

8.0

Power

6.5

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

Maneuverability

9.1

Comfort

7.0

Spin

5.0

Specifications

  • MSRP $280
  • Weight 345g
  • Shape Diamond
  • Balance Head Heavy
  • Surface 12K Carbon fiber
  • Core Medium-Hard EVA
  • Hardness Medium-soft

Dani 13 - Extreme One

Video Review

Watch the full review: YouTube

Overall Assessment

The most maneuverable of the Extreme line feels like a medium touch until you add power, at which point it absorbs the ball. This, in combination with its low weight, makes it a a low power, high control racket. Great sweet spot and easy to maneuver. But low spin. This racket suits a right-side defender who likes to play flat.

Power

When we increase the speed of our shots, the racket softens and absorbs the ball, which I didn’t like. So you have to play a lot harder in order to generate the same power. The racket doesn’t generate spin well, the ball skips along the surface of the racket face, which resulted in my floating some balls into the back glass. Very hard to hit the ball out X3.

Control

In medium, low speeds, you have a lot of control. This racket is great in defense.

Sweet Spot

The sweet spot very quite bit, very similar to the rest of the Extreme line. The racket feels consistent no mater where you hit the ball.

Maneuverability

Very maneuverable despite balance 27.5cm, reminds me of a low weight Varlion

Expert Reviews of head Extreme One

Average score: 8.0 • Based on 8 expert reviews • Last updated: Sep 2023

7.9

Dani 13

Sep 11, 2023

"The most maneuverable of the Extreme line feels like a medium touch until you add power, at which point it absorbs the ball. This, in combination with its low weight, makes it a a low power, high control racket. Great sweet spot and easy to maneuver. But low spin. This racket suits a right-side defender who likes to play flat."

Power

6.0

Control

8.5

Sweet Spot

8.5

8.0

El4Set

Aug 30, 2023

"The lack of holes makes the face feel consistent. I have elbow issues, and its light weight made me feel really comfortable."

Power

7.0

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

7.6

Fabio Ferro

Sep 1, 2023

"This is a strange racket. In some ways I love this racket, in others, I hate it (weight and hardness). I feel the lack of spin from the lack of holes, the 3D roughness can only do so much in comparison."

Power

7.0

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

7.5

8.3

Padel Legend

Jul 4, 2023

"The goal with this racket was to make a very light racket. It doesn't require as thick of a surface when you don't drill holes in the racket face. 12K carbon fiber"

Power

7.0

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

8.1

Padel Review

Sep 1, 2023

"The control is really excellent, but it lacks a bit of inertia in the aerial game, you really have to give all the force of your arm to make the ball go fast. Its strengths are in control and maneuverability. Recommended for intermediate right side players, someone who labors the ball a lot. It makes a strange sound."

Weight: 340g Balance: 27.5cm

Power

6.0

Control

9.0

Sweet Spot

7.5

7.9

PDH Sports

Aug 1, 2023

"It felt very consistent. It doesn't lack too much power despite the low weight because its high balance."

Power

6.0

Control

8.5

Sweet Spot

8.5

8.3

Probando Palas

Sep 13, 2023

"The most maneuverable racket I have tried. This racket is well adapted to the game of today, with an increasing pace. What hasn't convinced me is its roughness, which doesn't grab the ball in higher speeds. Our model weights 344g with a 27.8cm balance. I call the touch medium hardness, 12cm handle"

Power

7.0

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

7.9

Total Padel

Aug 31, 2023

"Pasquale, Head Global Business Manager: The goal was to increase durability and create a consistent spin surface across the entire racket face. The biggest fear was the aerodynamic concerns - but after running some studies in a wind tunnel, we noticed that, in fact, the lack of holes had limited to no impact on our game play."

Power

6.0

Control

8.5

Sweet Spot

8.5

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