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Teardrop Advanced Head

The lightweight 3K carbon Radical at the best available price

Advanced 8.7/10 Head Radical Motion 2024
8.7 / 10
Our take
Very good
Power
7.0
Control
9.0
Comfort
8.0
Speed
9.0
Value
9.0
ShapeTeardrop
Weight355-365g
Surface3K Carbon
CoreEva Soft
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Full specifications
Shape
Teardrop
Weight
355-365g
Surface
3K Carbon
Core
Eva Soft
Level
Advanced
Brand
Head
Performance breakdown

How the Head Radical Motion 2024 scores

Scored across Power, Control, Comfort, Speed and Value. Weighted against a category benchmark for rackets in the same shape and level class.

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Verdict

The HEAD Radical Motion 2024 is the lightweight 3K carbon teardrop option in HEAD's current available stock at EUR 132.95. Teardrop shape, 3K carbon face, Eva Soft core, 355-365g. The lightest carbon teardrop HEAD currently offers at any price.

Who should buy the Head Radical Motion 2024?

The Radical Motion 2024 is a teardrop-shaped racket weighing 355 to 365g, built around a 3K carbon face and an Eva Soft core. It is the lightest carbon teardrop Head currently offers at any price.

Built for an advanced player who wants the lightweight 3K carbon Radical at the best available price. Not for players who want the latest Auxetic 2.0 frame or anyone needing power over control.

How does the Radical Motion 2024 play?

3K carbon at 355 to 365g serves a specific advanced profile: players who want carbon feel and feedback without the physical demands of heavier constructions. The 3K weave delivers crisp, precise contact feedback - touch shots feel intentional, drives feel direct - while the lighter weight keeps the swing fast and recovery quick between shots.

The lighter weight is the defining advantage over the Radical Pro. At net, 355 to 365g handles faster than 360 to 370g in a way that is practically meaningful in quick exchanges.

What is it made of?

The 3K carbon face is a 3,000-filament weave with crisp feel and lower arm load than 12K, paired with an Eva Soft core. It is a 2024 model without the Auxetic 2.0 frame, but the lightweight carbon teardrop character is fully present.

How does it compare to the Radical Pro 2024?

The Motion is lighter and faster-handling; the Pro adds baseline power from its extra weight. Both share the 3K carbon face. The Motion is the pick for players who win through placement and quick movement; the Pro for those who want more authority on the baseline.

Final verdict

The Radical Motion 2024 is the lightest 3K carbon teardrop in the current Head lineup, with crisp Radical feel at 355 to 365g, excellent all-match sustainability and proven 2024 construction, at outstanding value at its price. It is a 2024 model without Auxetic 2.0, the 3K carbon demands technique and is not for arm sensitivity, and it has less power than the Pro at the same carbon level. For advanced tactical player it is well-judged. For anyone else, the trade-offs noted above outweigh the upsides.

Strengths

  • Lightest 3K carbon teardrop in the current HEAD lineup
  • Crisp Radical feel at 355-365g
  • Excellent value at EUR 132.95
  • Good all-match sustainability
  • Proven 2024 construction

Weaknesses

  • 2024 model - no Auxetic 2.0
  • 3K carbon demands technique - not for arm sensitivity
  • Stock depleting as 2026 arrives
  • Less power than the Pro at same carbon level

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Head Radical Motion 2024 cost?

Pricing varies by retailer; tap the Check price link on this page for the latest pricing.

Is the Radical Motion 2024 good for beginners?

No. The 3K carbon face demands technique and is not for arm sensitivity. It is an advanced control-first racket.

What is the difference between the 2024 and 2026 Radical Motion?

The 2026 adds the Auxetic 2.0 frame; the 2024 delivers the same lightweight carbon teardrop character at a lower price without it.

What does the Radical Motion 2024 weigh?

It weighs 355 to 365g, the lightest carbon teardrop in the current Head lineup.