HEAD Boom Tour EX 2024 Pickleball Paddle: Specs, Weight and Who It Suits
The HEAD Boom Tour EX 2024 Pickleball Paddle lists at about $89.95, weighs a stated 7.9 oz with a 11 mm core. Compared with the rest of our catalog, it is 0.10 oz lighter than the catalog median of 8.00 oz, and its price is $10 below the median paddle price of $100 across 204 paddles we track.
At a listed 7.9 oz it sits in the midweight band (about 7.8 to 8.2 oz) that suits most adult players, balancing hand speed against stability.
7.9 oz listed · 11 mm core · carbon fiber face
HEAD Boom Tour EX 2024 Pickleball Paddle specs
| Brand | HEAD |
|---|---|
| Listed price | $89.95 |
| Listed weight | 7.9 oz (224 g), midweight |
| Core thickness | 11 mm |
| Shape | Not stated in listing |
| Face material | carbon fiber |
| Core material | Not stated in listing |
| Grip circumference | Not stated in listing |
| Thermoformed | Not stated |
| USA Pickleball approval | Not stated in listing |
Who is the HEAD Boom Tour EX 2024 Pickleball Paddle for?
At a listed 7.9 oz it sits in the midweight band (about 7.8 to 8.2 oz) that suits most adult players, balancing hand speed against stability.
The thin 11 mm core plays fast and powerful, better for drivers than for players who live on soft shots.
A carbon fiber face generally grips the ball well for spin and feels more controlled than fiberglass.
Not sure about weight or grip? Run the paddle weight calculator and the grip size calculator before buying.
How it compares
Against the 204 paddles we track, it is 0.10 oz lighter than the catalog median of 8.00 oz, and its price is $10 below the median paddle price of $100 across 204 paddles we track. It falls in our best paddle under $100 band. See every HEAD paddle in the catalog. Other paddles at this weight: 7.9 oz paddles.
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How much does the HEAD Boom Tour EX 2024 Pickleball Paddle weigh?
The listing gives 7.9 oz (about 224 g), which puts it in the mid class. Individual paddles vary slightly from the stated figure, often by a tenth of an ounce or so. Use the paddle weight calculator to see whether that weight suits your build and play style.
Is the HEAD Boom Tour EX 2024 Pickleball Paddle good for beginners?
It is priced for regular players; a beginner can use it, but a cheaper paddle is fine while learning. The thinner core adds pop, which can make soft shots harder for a new player.
What core thickness is the HEAD Boom Tour EX 2024 Pickleball Paddle?
The listing states a 11 mm core. Thicker cores around 16 mm favour control and a softer feel, thinner cores around 13 to 14 mm favour power and pop. The whole paddle is roughly 1 to 2 mm thicker than the core once the faces are added.
This is researched general guidance, not professional advice. Specs and prices come from manufacturer listings and change often; confirm details on the product page before buying.