adidas RX Team ATTK vs Head Radical Elite

    adidas RX Team ATTK 8oz 15mm pickleball paddle — Fiberglass composite face

    adidas

    RX Team ATTK

    $89

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    Head Radical Elite 8.1oz 13mm pickleball paddle — Fiberglass face

    Head

    Radical Elite

    $79.95

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    adidas RX Team ATTKHead Radical Elite
    Power — Head +1.5
    4.5 vs 6.0
    Hand speed — adidas +2.3
    6.5 vs 4.2
    Forgiveness — Head +5.1
    4.9 vs 10.0
    Touch — adidas +2.6
    4.6 vs 2.0
    Spin — even
    1.7 vs 1.7

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    The adidas RX Team ATTK's 15mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Head Radical Elite's 13mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. adidas RX Team ATTK trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Head Radical Elite is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8 oz8.1–8.1 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedWidebody

    Core thickness

    15mm13mm

    Core material

    Polypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb

    Face material

    Fiberglass compositeFiberglass

    Handle length

    5.5"5.25"

    Price

    $89$79.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. adidas RX Team ATTK is listed at 8 oz; Head Radical Elite at 8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the adidas RX Team ATTK is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. adidas RX Team ATTK has a 15mm core; Head Radical Elite has a 13mm core, so the adidas RX Team ATTK core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. adidas RX Team ATTK measures 16" × 8"; Head Radical Elite measures 16" × 7.88" (elongated vs widebody). Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. adidas RX Team ATTK has a 5.5" handle; Head Radical Elite has a 5.25" handle, so the adidas RX Team ATTK handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. adidas RX Team ATTK lists its face as Fiberglass composite; Head Radical Elite lists Fiberglass. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    adidas RX Team ATTK

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 15mm core balances pop and control, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.

    Playing style: power

    Head Radical Elite

    Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.

    Playing style: balanced

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the adidas RX Team ATTK if…

    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the Head Radical Elite if…

    • ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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