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Adidas Adipower Carbon Team vs Head Tour Radical Raw EX
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Adidas Adipower Carbon Team
Head Tour Radical Raw EX
Price
$159.99
$169.95
Swing Weight
116
115
Twist Weight
5.72
5.56
Weight
8 oz
8.2 oz
Core
16mm
15mm
Spin
1624 RPM
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Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
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Gen 1
Balance
241mm
236mm
Adidas Adipower Carbon Team
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1624 RPM (bottom 8%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.72 (14th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Tennis Converts
Head Tour Radical Raw EX
This paddle delivers spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Competitive price at $169.95 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.56 (bottom 10%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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