Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello 2024 Review
An exclusive slice of Arturo Coello's 2024 Premier Padel Roma racket — a perfect 10 for power, class-leading control, and genuine collector appeal, now retired from HEAD's current range.
The Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello 2024 isn't part of HEAD's current yearly line-up — it's the exclusive racket built around Coello's 2024 Premier Padel Roma appearance, and HEAD has since retired it from the active range. That makes it a genuine collector's piece rather than a routine seasonal release, but the performance underneath is anything but a museum piece: a diamond-shaped, officially Advanced-rated power weapon that still scores well enough to trouble anything in today's line-up. Is this exclusive piece of Coello history worth adding to your bag?
✓ What we like
- Perfect 10 power — exceptional smash leverage
- Class-leading 9.6 control for a diamond
- Best comfort of the three (7.6) thanks to the soft cap at the handle base
- 25–30% cheaper than the current Hack 04 and Metalbone, while stock lasts
✗ Watch out for
- Polarising head-heavy balance — try before you buy
- Passive defence produces short balls
- No weight customisation system
- An exclusive, retired edition — once stock is gone, it's gone
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
| Shape | Diamond |
| Weight | 360–375g |
| Profile | 38mm |
| Balance | ~270mm (high, head-heavy) |
| Face | Carbon, with Spin Technology 3D roughness surface |
| Core | Foam (half-hard touch) |
| Frame | 100% carbon with Auxetic mould technology and Graphene Inside |
| Key tech | Smart Bridge, Graphene Inside, Auxetic mould technology, soft cap at the handle base for vibration absorption |
| Custom weight | None |
| Official rating | Advanced |
| Edition | 2024 Arturo Coello signature, Premier Padel Roma release — exclusive, no longer part of HEAD's current range |
Review scores
The Extreme Pro scores remarkably well for its price point. These scores are from Padelful and PadelPROShop — independent review platforms.
Sources: Padelful, PadelPROShop, Padel Mad
What reviewers praise
Explosive smash leverage. A perfect 10 power score from Padelful is rare. The head-heavy diamond build gives real leverage on overheads, and the foam core produces a crisp, immediate ball exit. Padel Mad describes it as having "rare scores" and highlights the combination of power and control that is unusual in this shape.
Surprisingly good control. A 9.6 control score on a diamond racket is exceptional. The Smart Bridge technology stabilises the headstock and the Auxetic mould construction helps maintain precision during fast exchanges at the net. This is not just a blunt weapon — it has finesse.
Better comfort than competitors. The soft cap at the handle base is a genuine feature for vibration dampening, working alongside Graphene Inside. While comfort is still the lowest-scoring parameter, it rates higher than both the Hack 04 (6.0) and Metalbone (6.2). For a power diamond, that matters over long sessions.
A genuine piece of Coello history. Beyond the numbers, this is the racket built around Arturo Coello's 2024 Premier Padel Roma appearance — HEAD has since moved on to newer models, which makes this exclusive edition a rare find for collectors as much as a serious performer for players who can track down remaining stock.
What reviewers criticise
Polarising head-heavy balance. This is the most divisive aspect of the racket. Reddit community feedback is split: one player said it "impressed with its feel and firmness" while another "disliked it" specifically because "it is very head-heavy." The high balance gives leverage on smashes but makes the racket feel heavy in hand during quick transitions and defensive situations.
Defence needs active swing. Passive blocks produce short balls. You need to swing through defensive shots, which demands fitness and anticipation. If your game relies on absorbing pace and redirecting, this racket does not help you.
No weight customisation. Unlike the Metalbone (Weight and Balance System) and Hack 04 (gel plates), the Extreme Pro has no adjustable weight system. What you get out of the box is what you get.
Exclusive means limited. Because this is a retired, exclusive edition rather than an ongoing model, once current stock sells out it won't be restocked in the same way a current-range racket would be.
What the community says
The Extreme Pro generated genuine Reddit discussion, which is unusual for a racket at this price point. The community consensus: the power is undeniable, but the weight distribution is polarising. Players who generate power through swing speed love it. Players who rely on manoeuvrability and quick reactions find it fatiguing. There is no middle ground — you should hold this racket before buying if possible.
"Impressed with its feel and firmness, but it felt too heavy — too much weight is carried in the head."
Head-to-head comparisons
vs Bullpadel Hack 04 2026
Both are diamond power rackets with hard touches. The Hack 04 is the more specialised, pure-power option with a firmer 18K carbon face and higher stiffness, and it's a current 2026 model you can buy new without worrying about stock. The Extreme Pro offers better control (9.6 vs 7.4) and better comfort at a significantly lower price, but remember it's an exclusive, retired edition. For most players, the Extreme Pro is the smarter choice while stock lasts unless you specifically need the Hack 04's maximum ball speed and ongoing availability. Read our Hack 04 review.
vs Adidas Metalbone 2026
The Metalbone has the Weight and Balance System (which the Extreme Pro lacks), higher brand prestige, and current-range availability. The Extreme Pro matches it on overall score (8.7 vs 8.8) and beats it on control (9.6 vs 7.8), while costing €70 less. If adjustability, brand name and being able to reorder matter to you, choose the Metalbone. If pure performance per euro — and a slice of Coello history — matters more, the Extreme Pro wins. Read our Metalbone review.
vs Head Extreme Motion 2026
Same diamond shape and foam-core DNA from the Extreme family, but the current-range Motion weighs 360g (10g lighter), making it significantly more manoeuvrable. If the Extreme Pro's head-heavy feel is a concern — or you'd rather buy a model HEAD is still actively producing — the Motion is the safer, ongoing alternative with similar DNA.
Who should buy this racket
This racket is for you if...
- You want pro-level power at a price that doesn't require pro-level income
- You generate power through swing speed and overhead technique
- You value the combination of power and control over pure aggression
- You like the idea of owning an exclusive, retired racket tied to Arturo Coello's 2024 Premier Padel Roma run
Who should avoid it
Look elsewhere if...
- You dislike head-heavy rackets — and you'll know immediately if you do
- You're a defensive player who needs a light, manoeuvrable racket through transitions
- You want a racket HEAD is still actively producing, so you can reorder the same model later
Consider the Bullpadel XPLO CMF or Metalbone Team instead.
Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello 2024
Diamond shape. Foam core. Auxetic mould technology. Graphene Inside. An exclusive, retired Coello edition.
€179.95
Three power rackets compared
Bullpadel Hack 04
Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello 2024
Adidas Metalbone
The bottom line
The Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello 2024 overdelivers on performance as much as it does on story. It matches the current Metalbone's overall score, beats today's Hack 04 and Metalbone on control and comfort, and — while stock lasts — costs €60–70 less than either. The lack of a weight customisation system and the polarising head-heavy balance are real trade-offs, but for advanced players looking for a power diamond with a genuine piece of Coello's Premier Padel history, this exclusive, retired edition is one of the smartest and most distinctive buys left in the market. Hold it before you buy if you can — the balance will either click with you immediately or it will not.
Browse all our padel rackets or read the companion reviews: Hack 04 review | Metalbone review.