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Buy the HEAD Radical Pro — the better build now costs no more than the Tour; the Tour is only a fallback for stock reasons.
Same brand, same Radical line — and now essentially the same money, with the Pro at £48 and the Tour at £50.
The HEAD Radical Pro is the slightly more refined model in the line: 220-230g, standard shape, polymer honeycomb core, fibreglass face, 13mm thickness, 4 1/4" grip. Head positions it as the all-round performer in the Radical family, with a comfortable grip and balanced feel.
The HEAD Radical Tour is the entry-level sibling. Same broad construction language, but built to a stricter cost target, which shows in surface texture and finish.
The old logic here was whether the Pro's step up in build was worth paying extra for. That question has answered itself: at current prices the Pro actually costs a couple of quid less than the Tour.
No agonising required on this one.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Weight | 220-230g | — |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Surface | Fibreglass | Fibreglass |
| Grip Size | 4 1/4" | — |
| Core Thickness | 13mm | — |
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The main differences are: Price: £48 vs £50. Overall, the HEAD Radical Pro Pickleball Paddle is best for beginners while the HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle suits beginners.
Both the HEAD Radical Pro Pickleball Paddle and HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle are suitable for beginners. The HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle offers the better value entry point at £50.
The HEAD Radical Pro Pickleball Paddle and HEAD Radical Tour Pickleball Paddle are similarly priced (£48 vs £50), so value depends on which suits your playing style better rather than budget.