Head One Ultralight 2024 Black Review

The HEAD One Ultralight 2024 Black is the lightest racket HEAD currently makes. round shape, fiberglass face, Eva Soft core, 340-355g. Designed for players who prioritise manoeuvrability and comfort over everything else - whether due to physical limitation, arm sensitivity, or a playing style built entirely on speed and consistency.

At 340-355g the One Ultralight is 15-25g lighter than most HEAD rackets. This weight reduction is practically significant in two specific scenarios. At net, a lighter racket redirects faster - the reaction time between incoming ball and outgoing shot is genuinely shorter, which matters in rapid-fire net exchanges. Across a full session or match, 15-25g less swing weight means less physical fatigue accumulating in the forearm and shoulder, which means technique stays more consistent later in the match.

The round shape provides the widest sweet spot in the HEAD range. Combined with the ultra-light weight and low balance, the One Ultralight creates minimal demands on technique and physical conditioning. Players who find standard-weight rackets tiring by the third set will notice the difference from the first game. Players with arm sensitivity who still want to play regular social padel will find the combination of round shape, fiberglass face, and ultra-light weight reduces their arm load substantially versus anything heavier.

The power ceiling is very low. Ultra-light plus fiberglass plus round equals minimal smash authority and limited baseline pace. This racket wins points through placement, consistency, and survival - not through pace. Players who need to generate attacking pace to compete at their level will find the One Ultralight insufficient.

At EUR 169.95 it is priced above some heavier options, reflecting the engineering required to achieve the weight target while maintaining structural integrity.