HEAD Radical 180 Squash 57 (Racketball) Racket (2025)
The HEAD Radical 180 Squash 57 (Racketball) Racket (2025) is a power-focused racket for experienced Squash 57 players seeking extra stability and weight through the ball. At 180g, it is the heaviest model in the 2025 Radical 160/170/180 line-up, while the 263mm head-light balance keeps handling manageable for quick reactions. Graphene 360+ strengthens the frame and supports efficient energy transfer, while the adaptable string bed provides two stringing configurations, allowing players to prioritise either greater power or increased control.
Product Technologies:
- Auxetic 2.0: Auxetic construction reacts dynamically to impact, expanding when stretched and contracting when compressed. This provides enhanced feedback and a more connected feel with every shot.
- Graphene Inside: Strategically positioned Graphene helps optimise weight distribution, improve energy transfer and increase stability for a balanced combination of power and control.
- Inner Grommet System 2 (IGS2): Eliminates exterior grommet holes to deliver optimal frame stiffness while reducing overall weight.
- PowerRAILS: An advanced beam cross-section in the throat increases torsional stiffness, providing greater power while maintaining precise control.
- Power Channels: Uses innovative shared ports to reduce the number of grommet holes in the racket head, with deeper channels extending into the throat.
- Soft Grip: Provides a softer, more comfortable grip feel during play.
- Adaptive Fan Pattern (AFP): Allows players to choose between two string patterns: a straight pattern for maximum power or a fan-shaped pattern for enhanced ball control.
Colour: Black/White.
Staff Pro Review:
The Radical 180 is the choice for Squash 57 players who prefer substance and stability rather than an ultra-light racket. Its 180g weight gives attacking shots plenty of mass, but the 263mm head-light balance makes the frame easier to manoeuvre than the weight alone might suggest. The two stringing options are also useful for experienced players who want to fine-tune the balance between outright power and directional control.
FAQs
Q: Why choose the Radical 180 instead of the Radical 160 or 170?
A: The 180g model provides more mass and stability through impact, making it particularly suitable for players who want easier weight of shot. The lighter Radical models are better suited to players who prioritise faster racket-head speed and maximum manoeuvrability.
Q: Does the 180g weight make the Radical 180 difficult to manoeuvre?
A: HEAD offsets the heavier frame with a 263mm head-light balance. Keeping more weight towards the handle makes the racket easier to position and helps experienced players react quickly despite the additional overall mass.
Q: Which string pattern should I use on the Radical 180?
A: HEAD provides two stringing configurations. The wider pattern is designed for players seeking additional power, while the denser pattern is the better choice when a more controlled and predictable string-bed response is preferred.
