The Head One Ultralight is one of the lightest padel rackets on the market — a ~300g round frame with a 12K carbon face, Auxetic 2.0 and Head’s single-hole ONE construction, built for control players who want effortless handling and a kind, arm-friendly feel.
At around 300 grams it’s featherweight, and the round shape puts the sweet spot dead-centre for forgiveness. A 12K carbon face adds clean output, while Auxetic 2.0 and the distinctive single-hole ONE design keep it stable and smooth — a racket built around manoeuvrability and comfort rather than raw power.
This review covers its build, specs and on-court feel, and who it’s for. See also our best Head padel rackets guide, or browse all our padel gear reviews.
Head One Ultralight at a glance
Why it wins: Featherweight control — at ~300g it’s one of the lightest rackets going, with a round, forgiving head and a smooth, arm-friendly feel. (~$200)
- Round shape — central sweet spot
- ~300g — ultra-light, manoeuvrable
- 12K carbon face
- Auxetic 2.0 — easy on the arm
Main features of the Head One Ultralight
The One Ultralight is built around weight and comfort:
- Round shape — forgiving, central sweet spot
- ~300g ultralight — effortless to swing
- 12K carbon face for clean output
- Auxetic 2.0 for a smooth, connected feel
- Single-hole ONE construction for aerodynamics and stability
- Spin Surface for extra grip
Specification of the Head One Ultralight
Here are the full specs of the Head One Ultralight:
- Shape: Round
- Weight: ~300 g (ultralight)
- Balance: 265 mm (even)
- Core: Soft EVA
- Faces: 12K carbon
- Player level: Beginner–Intermediate
- Type of play: Control / comfort
- Pro: — (HEAD ONE line)
Our review of the Head One Ultralight
The headline is the weight. At ~300g the One Ultralight is genuinely featherlight, and that makes it effortless to manoeuvre — fast hands at the net, easy defensive blocks, and very little strain on the arm. The round head keeps the sweet spot central, so off-centre hits stay alive.
What you trade is power: it’s not a racket for blasting winners, and stronger players may want more mass for punch. But for beginners, control players and anyone managing arm comfort, the easy handling and forgiving feel are exactly the point.
Pros
- One of the lightest rackets available
- Round shape — very forgiving
- Light + smooth — easy on the arm
- 12K carbon face for clean control
Cons
- Limited power — not for big hitters
- Light frame can get pushed around in wind
- Advancing attackers will outgrow it
Who is the Head One Ultralight for?
The Head One Ultralight is for beginners, control players and anyone who wants the lightest, most manoeuvrable, arm-friendly racket they can get. If you want a touch more pop in a comfortable frame, look at the Head Vibe; power players should look elsewhere in the best Head padel rackets range.
How the Head One Ultralight plays
At the net and on defence it shines — featherweight handling makes for fast hands and easy blocks.
On attack it’s modest; the light, round build is about control and comfort, not putting the ball away.
Head One Ultralight vs the alternatives
It’s the lightest, most control-focused frame in Head’s line — easier to swing than the value Head Vibe, and a world away from power diamonds like the Coello Motion. Its closest rivals are other light, round comfort rackets aimed at beginners and arm-conscious players.
Is the Head One Ultralight worth it?
If your priority is effortless handling and a kind feel — whether you’re starting out or protecting your elbow — the One Ultralight delivers that better than almost anything. Power players should spend their money elsewhere.
Conclusion
The Head One Ultralight is a featherweight, round control racket — about as light and manoeuvrable as padel rackets get, with a forgiving sweet spot and a smooth, arm-friendly feel. It won’t blast winners, but for control, comfort and easy handling it’s a standout.
A featherweight, arm-friendly control racket. See how it compares in our beginner padel rackets guide and our best padel rackets for tennis elbow roundup.
Lucas Sánchez is the founder of SimplePadel. Born and raised in Spain, Lucas has been living in the US and UK for the last 20 years and currently calls Miami his home. While he’s never played professionally, the dream is still alive.
Lucas loves nothing more than playing (and talking) about padel, and he considers himself lucky to have a wife and family that share his love for the game.