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Weight: 170g (unstrung)
Factory String: Megablast 16g
Strung Surface 106 sq in
Factory Grip: Hydrosorb White
Balance: Head Heavy
Frame Shape: Modified Teardrop
We are extremely excited to announce that our #1 selling racquet under $150 over the last 2 years (The Head Hades) has now been upgraded with Graphene Technology for 2015. The official name is the Hades 170 w/Graphene and we are in stock and ready to ship these out to you. We have had so many customers give us positive feedback on the Hades over the last 2 years that we know this upgrade will be an obvious choice for those customers and any new customers looking to pick up a new stick will love the fact that this is most affordable Graphene technology based racquet on the market today coming in below $160.00 Pick one up or Demo today!
These are available in the 3 5/8 or 3 7/8 grip size.
If you're unsure about your model or weight...try our DEMO Program.
A racquet cover IS NOT provided by the manufacturer with this racquet. You have the option to add a cover for $8-$12 if you would like.
RacquetWorld General Notes
RacquetWorld recommends changing the grip to a Python (Our favorite), which will be $12.00 installed, for the added traction to prevent slippage. The Racquetworld Grommet Tape upgrade ($2) can save you $$ in the long run as sometimes strings break from the grommet being worn down. For those who don't know what the grommet is, it's the plastic piece at the top of the racquet that the strings go through.When you hit the wall and floor this gets worn down.
The Python Atlas Deluxe string upgrade is recommended because factory string is less playable/durable than the Python Atlas Deluxe string we suggest. At the time of purchase, the Python Atlas Deluxe restring upgrade is $29.95. It's normally $45 if you mailed the racquet to us later so you save $15 if you choose the upgrade right away. This string comes in Black or Natural and it’s a very soft string with incredible playability/durability. We recommend the 17g as it’s right in the middle of 16g (most durable) and 18g (most playable but less durable).
If you choose a vibration dampener go with the Python Vibration Dampner (Our favorite), Head Megasorb, Gamma Worm or the BBB (Big Bad Band).
The wristlacer black is the default wrist tether that comes on your racquet at no charge.If you want to change colors, a small fee of $3.95 will be added for switching.
A question we get everyday is "What is Grommet Tape?"It's a piece of tape that goes over the head (bumper) of your racquet. Sometimes you need a restring because of a broken bumper.For an extra 2 bucks to add this, it could save you $25-40!!
We get follow up calls/emails everyday thanking us for the upgrades as they really help bring out the performance of the racquet.
Racquet Covers - Choose one for $8-$12 (RacquetWorld Cover is Only $8.00)
A full racquet cover is NOT provided by the manufacturer with this racquet. You have the option of adding a full cover for $8-12 if you would like. If you want the best cover on the market buy the Racquetworld Cover. It is oversized, has a full outside pocket, a handle strap and a large shoulder strap as well as a ventilated pocket to let your grip breathe and best of all its $2-$4 less than the others because we want to help you by supporting our company! The charge will only be $8.00 when added to the cart for this choice instead of $10.00-$12.00 like the other covers.
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New racquet
Bill Flanders
03/05/2025
Nice racquet with a nice sweet spot.
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Head Graphene Hades 170g Racquetball Racquet
Rich Mezz
12/27/2024
Verified Buyer
I ordered two racquets for my sons this Christmas and they absolutely loved them. I upgraded all the recommended options on both racquets and my boys loved them. They already played with them and said they were great.
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Head Graphene Hades 170g Racquetball Racquet
Nick
12/02/2024
Verified Buyer
I am a small person who had to switch to playing left handed. This racquet has a good feel, and with it I can get about 85% of the speed and shots I had as a "righty." Good balance and a good sweet spot.
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Good racquet but has vibrations
Amit
01/14/2024
Verified Buyer
I played 4 games so far with this racquet. Good sweet spot, nice control and perfect weight. I noticed lot of vibration even after installing dampener. Hope I get used to it
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Good racquet, good price
12/23/2023
Verified Buyer
Model is several years old but still a great racquet. Good price and fast shipping.
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Hades 170
Bruce
12/06/2023
Verified Buyer
My shot are a lot more accurate…very nice racquet!
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A+
Joe
08/25/2023
Verified Buyer
Bought this racquet for my wife after trying it in the demo program. Big difference in power, and she is hitting the sweet spot more often. Head heavy for the win!
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Nice racquet
George Schramm
07/23/2023
Verified Buyer
I tested this racquet through your rental program and liked it then. I ordered it with 17g string and like it even more. It’s balanced well and has a lot of pop. My serves are more successful due to its speed.
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Great racquet
Jay
06/13/2023
Verified Buyer
Has a good balance of power and control. Played with older Head racquets and this is a significant improvement
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Go To Racquet
04/29/2023
This has been my favorite racquet and has nice combination of feel and power.
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Head Graphene Hades 170g Racquetball Racquet
Roger C.
03/18/2023
Verified Buyer
I'm not good enough to know why, but I don't like this as much as my Head Scorpion 170g. Maybe balance. Good backup for me though.
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Head graphene hades racquetball racquet
Errol
01/26/2023
Very nice hitting racquet but it is just a little too heavy for me .
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Great racquet
Alain
01/18/2023
Verified Buyer
Racquet is sturdy. It feels with and adequate weight. Top liner protects it from scratchs pretty well.
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What a great deal
Wayne Thorsted
12/27/2022
The racquet is great, as expected, but what I was surprised with is the grip. I've ordered the same grips for my other racquets to give the same feel when switching. I'm sorry, Python, but this grip is surperior. The racquet is, AS EXPECTED, superioar,*- and is no my number 1 racquet. Thank you RacquetWorld for letting me try-before-i-buy.
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Head Hades 170
Walt
12/18/2022
Verified Buyer
2nd one purchased. Always upgrade strings and have been very happy with head products. This racquet holds up well and handles great.
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Head Graphene Hades 170g Racquetball Racquet
Chun M Wong
12/03/2021
Verified Buyer
I am delighted that I purchased the first exclusive racquet from racquetworld online. I become a better & competitive player that all my friends realized that the exclusive racquet makes the major difference on the racquet world. Thank you for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Merry Christmas and have a Happy & Healthy New Year !!!
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great choice
joe t.
08/06/2021
Verified Buyer
have only played a couple of times with this recent purchase. as i rotate several racquets this one is climbing to the top of the heap.
outstanding deal at ~$100 off full retail.
Arrived early and fully intact.
2 of 2 customers found this helpful.
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Improvement in my game
Tim-Ohio
02/24/2021
Verified Buyer
Played today first time with racquet. The racquet changed my play. Lively ball off of racket. Great difference in backhand returns, much stronger. Handle grip and wrist string were comfortable. I had put off buying a new racket, my big mistake. Very pleased with purchase with a $100 off regular price!
4 of 4 customers found this helpful.
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Wow
Vin Fischer
02/02/2021
Verified Buyer
I've been playing for 40 years and never got any upgrades or expensive racquets. I decided to try this since my partner was getting better and I was getting worse . This raqueut with upgrades is fast, powerful and accurate. I didn't tell the guy I play with I upgraded and I'm sure he's wondering how I'm all of a sudden so much better than him . Service was great too.
4 of 4 customers found this helpful.
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Great Racquet!
Bob Schiros
12/15/2020
Verified Buyer
I switched from a 195 to this 170. I was VERY hesitant. I watched the sizing video and realized after all these years I should have a thicker handle. I'm not sure if its the handle or the racquet but at 64 years old I'm playing like a 40 year old. I like the strings on this racquet as well. I'm not one to said my equipment makes a big difference in my game; but this did make a difference.
5 of 5 customers found this helpful.
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Super Racket
Terry Smolka
11/24/2020
Verified Buyer
Perfect weight and size for me. Generates all the power I need. Speedy delivery. Nice strings.
4 of 4 customers found this helpful.
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hades racquet
richard dulin
03/13/2020
I really like the racquet, but more than that, your response time was good, very quick shipping, the grip and the upgraded strings feel great, so far this is a great racquet, thanks
4 of 5 customers found this helpful.
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170G w/ Python Deluxe 17 Natural
Lance
07/16/2019
Verified Buyer
I read Gary's review and decided I would try the same configuration. My man was not lying. My only problem is I need another to keep in rotation. The racquet is so lite and the ball pops off like no other.
6 of 6 customers found this helpful.
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head Hades
Matthew Woodward
07/15/2019
Verified Buyer
i like the balance and feel. i got new strings installed prior to shipping as i always feel like factory strings have been sitting for too long.
good control and still plenty of speed for me. at age 40, i was looking for something that had some good shock dampening and this does well there too with the installed dampner.
6 of 6 customers found this helpful.
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Heck of a racquet!
J.P.
06/06/2019
Verified Buyer
I took less than a week for the racquet to arrive (kudos, racquetworld.com!), and I've been playing the racquet for about a month now. I got to say that I love the weight and feel of the racquet. This thing is light, even including the strings! I like it because I am a hard hitter and prefer light racquets. If you happen to be 45+ I'd say, get the slightly heavier one. I'd purchase this racquet again and again!
6 of 6 customers found this helpful.
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Perfect
Cruz Caldera
02/28/2019
Verified Buyer
I love this racquet. awesome control
5 of 5 customers found this helpful.
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Head Hades Racquet
Gary Mayfield
02/26/2019
Verified Buyer
Loved this racquet. Put the Python deluxe 17's on.
Ball jumped off the racquet like no other racquet I have ever purchased. Great control and power.
Thanks RW.Com
5 of 5 customers found this helpful.
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solid racquet
sebastien praly
12/13/2018
Verified Buyer
Really enjoy playing with this racket. good power combined with a nice touch and accuracy. Add some confidence to my play!
5 of 5 customers found this helpful.
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Looks and performance
Paul Smith
12/08/2018
Verified Buyer
So far my experiences with this racquet has been great. It seems to put more power behind my huts and less pain in my elbow. Do not like how Racquetworld cut off the bottom of the python grip during install but it still works well.
6 of 6 customers found this helpful.
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Hades does the job for me
MD Anderson
10/14/2018
Verified Buyer
After breaking my last couple Ektelon frames I decided to change brands. I took Racquetworld's recommendation and went ahead and ordered the Hades from them and I've been very happy with the overall performance in terms of power and control. I've let a couple of my buddies hit with it as well so you might be getting some more sales from my club.
14 of 14 customers found this helpful.
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Exclusive RacquetWorld Racquet Ratings
Ratings and comparisons for all racquets can be found in RacquetWolrd Exclusive Racquet Ratings
Racquetworld's Durability Rating: 95.00
Racquetworld's Power Rating: Age 24- 99.03 Age 35 99.32 Age 45+ 99.08
Racquetworld's Control Rating #1 (Front Court): 99.76
Control 1 (Front Court) represents how the racquet handles upfront in the court. We are basically looking at how certain components stacked together to produce good (or bad) racquet maneuverability. To figure this out we look at the weight, balance point, and shape of the frame. We throw all this info into Pat's brain along with a couple hours of hit testing and out pops the rating. This value is useful especially for doubles players who find themselves covering the upfront court a lot. It is also good to know if you are a good server and find yourself quickly putting away returns off your serve without leaving front middle court.
Racquetworld's Control Rating #2 (Back Court): 99.15
Control 2 (Back Court) represents the traditional control rating when taking a full shot from mid to back court. Our goal with control is to redirect the Force of the ball. We again focus on weight, balance point, shape, string pattern and tension, frame stiffness and on court experience.
Racquetworld's Overall Rating: Age 24- 99.35 Age 35 99.04 Age 45+ 96.40
Bang for the Buck $$$$
Technology - Manufacturers Features:
RacquetWorld Head Racquetball Racquet Technology Section - Head Technology Section
- Graphene
- Innegra
- CT2
- IGS2 w/Teflon
- Inner Grommet System 2(IGS2)
- Power Channels w/Teflon
- Aramid Bumper
- DuraZone
- Durazone String Pattern
- Power Stabilizer
Graphene
Graphene exploded on the tennis world last year and has now made it over to Head's Racquetball Racquet Line..
Discovered in 2004, Graphene consists of a single two-dimensional layer of carbon atoms. This material has a breaking strength 200 times greater than steel, which makes it the ultimate substance for creating new HEAD racquetball racquet frames with exceptional properties. Graphene technology allows for the first time an optimal redistribution of weight in HEAD racquets allowing for the creation of lightweight racquets with balance point never before acheived.
Benefit:
- Has a breaking strength 200 times greater than steel.
- Enables us to create lightweight racquets and shift the balance points down to a level we could not achieve in the past.
- This creates increased swing speed which causes the racquet to become radically powerful.
- In addition to the increased power, the racquet also becomes very maneuverable.
YouTek
Technologies get individual. Combines different superior technologies to perfectly match your individual playing style. It does not matter if your game is aggressive & risky or conservative & safe, this enhances any performance and brings out the best in you.
The following Technologies are all part of the 2013 - 2014 YouTek Technologies for the Olympus Series Racquets
Innegra
InnegraTM is today the worlds lightest high performance fibre.
On top of this: HEAD's new hybrid-composite structure with the ultra tough InnegraTM fibre considerably extends the performance of your HEAD racket, that means the racket remains longer in the perfect condition without losing any of its great properties.
Innegra TechnologyFeature:
- Extremely tough and light;
- Lightest fibre in the world today
- In combination with carbon fibre, InnegraTM forms an ultra tough hybrid-composite structure
Benefit:
- improved stability and increased shock absorption
- vibration on ball impact is reduced by up to 17% for unique control and precision
- HEAD's new hybrid-composite structure considerabley tends the performance of your HEAD racquet
Inner Grommet System 2
The next generation of Head's revolutionary Inner Grommet System Technology, IGS2, eliminates exterior grommet holes delivering optimal stiffness, but with less weight. Each tube is now lined with Teflon friction reducing polymer allowing the strings to slide through the IGS tubes with nearly no friction. This results in maximum energy transfer which increases power on every shot.
Power Channels
Head takes Power Channels to the next level! This power technology is created through molded tubes in the throat, eliminating exterior string holes and the traditional grommet system. This lengthens each main string and creates maximum stiffness which results in an incredible increase in raw power. The Power Channels are now equiped with Teflon friction reducing polymer allowing the strings to slide through the Power Channels with nearly no friction resulting in maximum energy transfer which increases power on every shot
Corrurated Technology 2
CT2 - (an upgrade from CT technology) which incorporates corrugated rails on all sides of the racquet throat resulting in explosive power on every shot.
Power Stabilizers
Head panteted twin-tube technology has been strategically positioned in the head of the racquet to provide maximum stability on every shot.
DuraZone String Pattern
Head engineers have eliminated 33% of the grommet holes in the head of the racquet by developing innovative shared ports. This results in increased durability and maximum stiffness. In addition, Head has lowered the Power Channels deeper into the throat of the racquet increasing the length of each main string for more power.
