2025
HEAD
Extreme Motion 25
Diamond362gHigh BalancePowerIntermediate
£160
From Decathlon UK
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ShapeDiamond
Weight362g
BalanceHigh
LevelIntermediate
StylePower
CoreAuxetic foam
Price History
Current price£160
21-day low£160
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21-day high£180down £20 from peak
Our Verdict
The HEAD Extreme Motion 25 is built for intermediate players who are ready to start imposing themselves offensively. The diamond shape combined with Auxetic technology creates a lively, reactive hitting platform that rewards attacking intent, particularly at the net and on the smash. The lightweight build addresses the biggest complaint about diamond rackets at this level — that they feel unwieldy — and makes aggressive play accessible without demanding elite technique. If you're an intermediate player looking to add real punch to your game and spend time at the net, this is a well-targeted tool that doesn't ask you to sacrifice manoeuvrability for power.
Pros
- Swing speed comes easily here — the lightweight construction means you can generate genuine pace through the ball without needing to muscle it, which is noticeable when attacking from mid-court.
- The Auxetic technology gives the frame an unusually lively response at contact, returning energy through the sweet spot in a way that makes your attacking strokes feel more penetrating than the effort warrants.
- Recovery after each shot feels quicker than you'd expect from a diamond-shaped racket, because the lighter build reduces the swing weight penalty that typically comes with this head-heavy geometry.
Cons
- Back-court defenders and control-first players will find the high balance and power bias work against them — the head-heavy swing weight makes it harder to reset quickly under pressure and the racket offers limited touch for precise directional play from deep positions.
In Depth
The Core
Auxetic foam
Foam core — the softest core material available. Excellent vibration absorption and a large effective sweet spot, making it the most forgiving option on off-centre hits.
Shape & Balance
Diamond · High Balance
The head-heavy weight distribution increases leverage through the swing arc, translating directly into pace on smashes and aggressive volleys. The sweet spot sits high on the face — effective when attacking, but demands cleaner contact than a round or teardrop would.
Who Buys This
Intermediate · Power players
Club players with developing technique who want to add more pace to their game. Comfortable with a smaller sweet spot, looking to generate more power on smashes and aggressive shots.
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