Padel brand guide
HEAD
The Austrian sports company that started with skis, and now makes the racket of world No. 1 Arturo Coello.
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Rackets
Which HEAD racket is right for you?
The 2026 tournament rackets come in three lines: Coello, Extreme and Radical. Bolt and Vibe are the recreational models. Most lines share HEAD's Auxetic 2.0 frame technology.
HEAD Coello Pro 2026
Arturo Coello’s racket
HEAD Extreme Pro 2026
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HEAD Extreme Motion 2026
Paula Josemaría’s racket
HEAD Radical Motion 2026
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HEAD Coello Team 2026
Arturo Coello’s racket
HEAD Vibe 2026
RacketShoes, balls and bags
What else does HEAD make?
Shoes
The Motion Pro 1.5 is HEAD's main padel shoe for 2026, including a BOA dial version with an outsole developed with Mondo. The Sprint Pro 4.0 is a cheaper, lighter option.
Our padel shoe guide
Balls and bags
HEAD makes the Padel Pro+, Pro S+, One and Team balls. The Pro+ has a thinner wall for more control, and the Pro S+ is firmer with a higher bounce. At the 2026 Valencia P1 the men used Pro+ and the women Pro S+.
HEAD's bags run from the Coello Pro X and Coello Tour to the Pro X, Tour and Base ranges.
Our padel ball guide
HEAD made skis for almost two decades before it made a racket. Now it makes the world No. 1's.
Players
Which pros play with HEAD?
Sponsorships as of October 2026. Players change brands often, usually at the end of the season, so we check this list each year.
World No. 1 with Agustín Tapia. Plays the Coello Pro.
Buy the Coello Pro 2026: £187.41 at Padel NuestroPhoto: HEAD
World No. 5 (FIP, 28 Sept 2026). Plays the Extreme Motion.
Buy the Extreme Motion 2026: £184.99 at Padel Market
2026 Paris Major champion. Plays the Gravity Motion.
On HEAD's athlete team. Plays the Extreme Pro.
Buy the Extreme Pro 2026: £214.68 at Padel NuestroFAQ
HEAD questions, answered
Which HEAD racket does Arturo Coello use?
Coello's signature range is the HEAD Coello 2026, launched in February 2026. The top model, the Coello Pro, is a 370g diamond racket built for power.
What is the difference between HEAD Padel Pro+ and Pro S+ balls?
Pro+ has a thinner wall for a little more control. Pro S+ is firmer and bounces higher, which suits faster, more attacking play. Both were about £5 a can at our partners when we checked on 2 October 2026.
Is HEAD the official ball of Premier Padel?
Not across the whole tour. HEAD was the official ball at selected 2026 events, including the Gijón P2 and Valencia P1, and it is the official ball of the Spanish Padel Federation.
Which HEAD racket is best for beginners?
The Vibe and Bolt are HEAD's recreational rackets. The Vibe 2026 was £77.99 at Padel Market when we checked.
Where can I buy HEAD padel gear in the UK?
Padel Nuestro and Padel Market both stock HEAD and deliver to the UK. Prices on this page were checked on 2 October 2026.
Try before you buy
Test a HEAD racket at a club near you
Many clubs hire out rackets, so you can feel the difference between brands before you spend £150 or more on one.
