HEAD Tennis Rackets

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

HEAD tennis rackets: which series suits your game?

HEAD builds six tennis racket series, each with a clear character: Speed for fast, all-court play, Radical as the all-rounder, Boom for effortless power, Extreme for topspin – the rotation that makes the ball jump up steeply after the bounce –, Gravity for feel and forgiveness, Prestige for maximum control. Which tennis racket series suits you comes down to your playing style – not your skill level.

The HEAD series at a glance

Every series in the HEAD brand world has its own signature:

Series Who it's for What makes it special
HEAD Speed Attacking players who take the ball early and flat Dense string spacing on the Pro models: plenty of pace, yet the ball still lands in
HEAD Radical All-rounders who switch between defence and attack The widest range in the line-up: from a 270 g starter frame to a 300 g tour frame
HEAD Boom Club and recreational players whose shots fall short Large head (645 cm²) at just 295 g: sends the ball deep even without a full swing
HEAD Extreme Baseliners who play with topspin Wide string spacing grips the ball harder – it bounces high and heavy
HEAD Gravity Control players who place the ball rather than blast it Rounded head shape, softer frame: forgiving on off-centre hits
HEAD Prestige Technically solid tournament players who generate their own pace Small head from 615 cm²: maximum precision, but little room for error

Weight, head size, string pattern – what each spec gives you

  • Weight: the lighter the frame, the more manoeuvrable it feels; the heavier, the more stable it stays through contact – but it demands a cleaner swing. Rule of thumb: pick the heaviest model you can still swing loosely in the third set.
  • Head size: the strung area in cm². Bigger means a larger sweet spot – the zone where a hit gives you the best mix of control and power; miss it and you notice a clear drop in precision.
  • String pattern: the number of main and cross strings, e.g. 16/19 or 18/20 – the denser the pattern, the flatter and more controlled the trajectory.
  • Auxetic: according to HEAD, a construction at the heart of the frame that absorbs vibrations – ball contact feels softer.
  • Grip size: the circumference of the handle. If it's a touch too small, fine-tune it with a HEAD grip.

Which HEAD racket suits your level?

Just starting out? Go for a light beginner tennis racket with a large head; for juniors, there's the HEAD junior racket range. Club players will be well served by the all-round rackets and the HEAD tennis rackets for women; with league matches in mind, look at the HEAD tournament rackets and the models for advanced players. That said, no racket makes up for weak technique – it simply takes some of the load off your arm.

Good to know

Most HEAD tournament models ship unstrung – you choose your own string, and matching HEAD tennis strings are available too. Before you commit, you can try out selected frames on court as HEAD demo rackets.

What do the labels Pro, MP, Team and Elite mean on HEAD rackets?

These abbreviations indicate the specification level within a series. Pro models are the heaviest and most control-oriented frames, MP stands for Midplus with a balanced head size, while Team and Elite are lighter and more beginner-friendly. The HEAD Speed Pro 2026 weighs 310 grams, while the HEAD Radical Elite 2025 weighs just 270 grams.

How often should I restring a HEAD racket?

As a rule of thumb, restring as many times a year as you play sessions per week – so with two sessions a week, roughly every six months. Monofilament polyester strings don't last as long: they noticeably lose tension after five to six hours of play.

Are HEAD tennis rackets suitable if you have a sensitive arm?

What matters isn't the series but the weight, frame stiffness and string: a softer frame with a thin, elastic string puts less strain on the arm than a stiff frame strung tightly with polyester. If you want to protect your arm, take a look at the comfort rackets.