Head vs Adidas: Two Padel Powerhouses Compared
Graphene innovation meets Metalbone power: Head backs Coello and the Radical/Speed/Extreme lines; Adidas owns Galán's Metalbone and the Cross It family. We compare flagship models with live Padelvo scores and retailer prices below.
Quick verdict
Adidas for peak score · Head for control value
Adidas wins the catalog crown — Metalbone HRD+ scores 89 with 10.0 PWR. Head wins control (Radical Pro 9.47 CTL from €161) and matches on power with Extreme Pro (10.0 PWR, score 88). Coello Pro's 9.6/9.6 balance is the best Head all-rounder.
Brand heritage
1950 · Austria
Head
Graphene innovation
Head brought Graphene technology to padel and backs World #1 Arturo Coello. The Radical, Speed, Extreme, and Coello lines cover control hybrids to elite power — with strong mid-range value on Radical Pro and Speed Pro X.
Key tech
- Graphene 360+
- Power Foam core
- Radical / Speed / Extreme
Pros Arturo Coello, Ari Sánchez, Paula Josemaría
1949 · Germany
Adidas
Power engineering
Adidas dominates padel power with the Metalbone line and Alejandro Galán's signature. Octagonal frames, HRD carbon, and the Cross It family deliver tour-level performance — Metalbone 3.4 HRD+ leads our catalog at score 89.
Key tech
- Metalbone octagon
- HRD carbon
- Cross It & Adipower lines
Pros Alejandro Galán, Marta Ortega, Alex Ruiz
Flagship models
Live catalog picks — power and all-court representatives from each brand.
Brand-by-brand comparison
Highest catalog score
Head
Coello Pro & Extreme Pro — score 88
Adidas
Metalbone 3.4 HRD+ — score 89
Edge: Adidas
Power rackets
Head
Extreme Pro — 10.0 PWR, score 88
Adidas
Metalbone HRD+ — 10.0 PWR, score 89
Edge: Adidas
Control rackets
Head
Radical Pro — 9.47 CTL, €161
Adidas
Cross It Light — 8.58 CTL, €179
Edge: Head
Best value flagship
Head
Speed Pro X from €179, score 88
Adidas
Metalbone HRD+ from €209, score 89
Edge: Tie
Pro tour presence
Head
Coello #1, strong women's roster
Adidas
Galán era, Metalbone dominance
Edge: Tie
Which brand should you choose?
Choose Head if…
- You want elite control — Radical Pro at 9.47 CTL
- Coello Pro's 9.6/9.6 balance matches all-court play
- You prefer Graphene feel and Austrian engineering heritage
- Budget control — Radical Team from €121, Speed Pro X from €179
Choose Adidas if…
- You want the highest Padelvo score — Metalbone at 89
- Galán's Metalbone or Cross It power hybrids fit your attack
- 10.0 PWR with 9.69 CTL on Metalbone HRD+ is the benchmark
- Cross It line for versatile teardrop performance
Common questions
Head or Adidas — which brand wins overall?
Adidas Metalbone HRD+ leads the catalog at score 89. Head counters with three frames at score 88 (Coello Pro, Extreme Pro, Speed Pro X) and better control options under €180.
Best power racket from each brand?
Both hit 10.0 PWR — Head Extreme Pro (€189, score 88) and Adidas Metalbone HRD+ (€209, score 89). Metalbone adds higher control (9.69 vs 9.1).
Best control racket from each brand?
Head Radical Pro (9.47 CTL, €161) beats Adidas Cross It Light (8.58 CTL). Head owns control; Adidas owns power hybrids.
Metalbone or Coello Pro?
Metalbone scores 89 with 10.0 PWR. Coello Pro scores 88 with perfect 9.6/9.6 balance. Attackers pick Metalbone; all-court players pick Coello.
Explore both brands
Browse full Head and Adidas catalogs, or read dedicated model comparisons.
Graphene or Metalbone?
Compare live prices across Head and Adidas — find the right Extreme, Coello, Metalbone, or Cross It for your game.