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Pyzel Radius Review

9.1/ 10 Estimated score

9.1

Estimated from 2 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average priceA$1,099Range A$1,099–A$1,099 across 1 retailersSee sources

The Pyzel Radius is the high-performance model that evolved out of the Bastard, the shape John John Florence rode through his 2016 world title run. It is built around a medium-to-high continuous rocker, single concave and a pulled outline for waves with real push.

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Quick specs

Type: High-performance shortboard
Rocker: Continuous medium to high bottom rocker
Bottom contour: Single concave through the board
Outline: Pulled tail with a gentle hip
Fin setup: Thruster
Best conditions: Above-average to pumping surf

Pyzel describes the Radius as a board that loves to be ridden fast and loose in above-average to pumping waves. The continuous medium-to-high bottom rocker keeps turns snappy, while a single concave running the length of the board adds lift and drive.

The Board Store's rider review from Western Australia notes a deeper concave and higher rocker than the Voyager, giving the board bite on steeper drops and drive through turns. The same review reports that turns which would normally need nursing could be pushed harder because the board handled the extra load.

Pros & cons

Single concave and continuous rocker deliver drive through carves
Extra bite on steep drops reported by the Board Store rider review
Pulled outline holds a line in powerful, curved wave faces
Proven design lineage from the Bastard and Pyzel's world-title shapes

Not a groveller — the thin tail and pulled outline need wave energy
Demands intermediate-to-advanced surfing to get the intended response
Verified pricing found only on the Australian Pyzel store

How it surfs

The consistent message across verified sources is conditions-dependence. Reviewers rate the Radius highly when waves have push and curve, and explicitly recommend against it as a small-wave board. Surfers who want one board for average beach-break days should look at the Gremlin or a hybrid instead, and keep the Radius for the good days.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
5'8" to 6'4"	Standard shortboard range	Follow Pyzel's published dimensions	Intermediate to advanced

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Pyzel Ghost	Step-up performance	Overhead and above	9.4
Pyzel Gremlin	Small-wave step-down	1 to 6 ft	8.8
Channel Islands Happy Traveler	Round-pin step-up	Head-high plus	9.2

Recommended fin setups

Thruster — The Board Store review session ran Futures JJF medium fins.

Verdict

Verified sources place the Radius as a genuine high-performance shortboard: drive and control when waves have power, and clearly not the board for weak, small days.

Estimated score: 9.1 / 10

Estimated from 2 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

9.1/ 10

9.1

2 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Board Store rider review (Western Australia)	No numeric score	""It has a deeper concave and higher bottom rocker than the Voyager which gave the board plenty of bite on steeper drops and endless drive through turns... I wouldn't recommend this board as a groveller but when the waves are on it feels like it wouldn't skip a beat.""
Pyzel Surfboards official listing	No numeric score	"Pyzel's live listing confirms the current Radius model, its single-concave and continuous-rocker description, and A$1,099 pricing."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

A$1,099

A$1,099–A$1,099 · 1 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Pyzel Surfboards Australia	A$1,099	—	Visit

Frequently asked questions

What waves is the Pyzel Radius designed for?+

Verified sources describe it as a board for above-average to pumping surf with push and curve in the face, rather than small, weak conditions.

Is the Radius good for beginners?+

No. The pulled outline, thin tail and performance rocker suit intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners are better served by a wider, higher-volume shape.

How much does the Pyzel Radius cost?+

The Australian Pyzel store lists it at A$1,099. Prices vary by construction, dimensions and region.

What fins suit the Radius?+

It is a thruster. The Board Store review session used Futures JJF medium fins in fun three-foot surf.

Radius or Ghost?+

The Ghost is the step-up for bigger, more powerful waves. The Radius sits slightly below it as a high-performance everyday-to-good-waves board.