HEAD Radical 120 SB Squash Racket (2026)
The HEAD Radical 120 SB Squash Racket (2026) is a lightweight, control-focused squash racket for advanced technical players seeking fast handling, accuracy and precise shot placement. Its 120g unstrung frame, even 350mm balance and 475cm² conventional head combine manoeuvrability with a direct response, while the Slimbody profile reduces resistance through the swing. New Hy-Bor technology improves perceived frame stability, complemented by a High Modulus Carbon construction and adaptable string pattern for players who like to dictate rallies with control.
Product Technologies
- Hy-Bor: The 2026 update introduces HEAD's Hy-Bor technology, combining carbon and boron fibres to increase compression strength and improve perceived stability through impact.
- Adaptive Fan Pattern: Allows the string bed to be configured with a straight 14 x 17 pattern.
- High Modulus Carbon: The frame uses a high-performance carbon construction designed to provide the stiffness, stability and responsive feel required by advanced players.
Product Details:
- Slimbody: A thinner, aerodynamic beam makes the racket easier to manoeuvre and provides a more direct impact feel, particularly useful when retrieving balls close to the side wall.
- Lightweight Frame: At 120g unstrung, this is the lightest racket in the 2026 Radical range, promoting quick preparation and fast racket-head movement.
- Colour: Black/Orange.
Staff Pro Review
The Radical 120 SB stands out for players who want a genuinely quick racket without moving away from a traditional, control-led head shape. The 120g frame and slim beam make preparation particularly easy around the front of the court, while the even balance and Hy-Bor construction help prevent the racket from feeling overly insubstantial. A strong option for technically confident players who generate their own pace.
FAQs
Q: What difference does Hy-Bor make compared with the previous Radical 120 SB?
A: Hy-Bor is the key 2026 update. Its carbon and boron fibre combination is designed to increase perceived stability, giving the lightweight frame a more secure response when dealing with harder-hit shots.
Q: Does the Slimbody frame sacrifice power for manoeuvrability?
A: The thinner beam is primarily designed for faster handling and a more direct feel, so it is more control-orientated than a thicker, power-focused frame. It particularly benefits players who already generate good racket-head speed.
Q: Can the string pattern be changed to alter how the racket plays?
A: Yes. HEAD's Adaptive Fan Pattern system provides different stringing configurations, allowing players to favour a straighter pattern for additional power or a fan arrangement for greater control and a differently defined sweet spot.
