Rank #2 in Best Padel Racket 2026: 10 Ranked, Advertised Weights Checked
HEAD Evo Speed Padel Racket
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The HEAD Evo Speed is the number two racket in this guide. It costs £58.99 and holds 4.6 out of 5 from 440 ratings. HEAD lists it as a beginner's padel racket: a fibreglass face and frame, an oversized teardrop shape, soft foam, a grip size of 4 1/4 inches and a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Where it stands out in this selection is weight, and where the listing goes quiet about it is the same place. The Item Weight field says 348 g. That is the lowest figure in this guide and sits below the roughly 360 g around which most of these rackets fall. But not one of the five bullet points quotes a gram figure: the copy only says "lighter and lower balance for extra maneuverability". If you want to know what you would actually be holding, the specification table is the only place the number appears. One other field reads oddly for a padel racket: Sport Racket String Installation is filled in as "Unstrung", a field meant for rackets that take strings. The histogram shows 77 of its 100 ratings at five stars, with three ratings at two stars or below. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it appears, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 440 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £58.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 440 ratings |
| Item Weight | 348 g |
| Weight in the bullet points | None - the copy says "lighter" with no figure |
| Material Type / Frame Material Type / Shaft Material | Fibreglass |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Sport Racket String Installation | Unstrung (as listed) |
| Histogram | 77 of 100 ratings are 5-star |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Really happy with this racket! It's light, easy to handle, and has a big sweet spot which makes shots feel smooth and forgiving. The design looks sleek in grey and black, and it feels comfortable even after long matches. Perfect for beginners and casual players—great value for the price!”
Verified purchase“Perfect racket for a beginner. Good for the price and it is sturdy but light.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Padel Racket 2026: 10 Ranked, Advertised Weights Checked.
Questions people ask
How heavy is the HEAD Evo Speed padel racket?
The Item Weight field on the listing says 348 g. None of the five bullet points quotes a weight - the copy only says "lighter and lower balance for extra maneuverability", so the specification table is the only place the figure appears.
Is the HEAD Evo Speed suitable for a beginner?
The listing puts Sport Type as Padel and Skill Level as Beginner, and one bullet point says there is "even more comfort for when you're learning the game".
What is the hitting surface made of?
Fibreglass. A bullet point reads "Fiberglass hitting surface for softer feeling and easy power", and Material Type, Frame Material Type and Shaft Material all read Fibreglass.
Does the HEAD Evo Speed arrive strung?
The listing's Sport Racket String Installation field says "Unstrung", and Included Components lists only "Padel Racket". That field is normally used for rackets that take strings, which a padel racket does not.
What shape is the HEAD Evo Speed?
A bullet point describes it as "oversized and teardrop-shaped, with a large sweetspot and soft foam". The Size field itself only says "standard size", and the Grip Size field says 4 1/4 inches.
What do buyers say about the HEAD Evo Speed?
It scores 4.6 out of 5 from 440 ratings, and 77 of the 100 ratings in the histogram are five-star. The written reviews repeatedly describe the racket as light and easy to handle.
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