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How to choose a Head Tennis racket

How to choose a Head Tennis racket

Check out our handy guide on how to choose the best Head tennis racket for your game. 

Are you struggling to choose a Head tennis racket? We have put together this guide to help you choose which racket would be best to take your game to the next level!

1. Head Prestige

Ultimate Control and Precision

  • Pro: 320g / 18 x 20 / 98in² / Head Light
  • Tour: 315g / 16 x 19 / 95in² / Head Light
  • MP: 310g / 18 x 19 / 99in² / Head Light
  • MP L: 300g / 16 x 19 / 99in² / Head Light

Reasons to buy: The Prestige is an iconic classic supplying control and precision on the tour since the 1980s. The box beam head and elongated shaft offer superb feel, comfort and the playability control that the advanced player requires.

2. Head Gravity

Feel The Force

  • Pro: 315g / 18 x 20 / 100in² / Head Light
  • Tour: 305g / 18 x 20 / 100in² / Head Light
  • MP: 295g / 16 x 20 / 100in² / Head Light
  • MP L: 280g / 16 x 20 / 100in² / Head Light
  • Team: 285g / 16 x 20 / 104in² / Head Light
  • Team L: 270g / 16 x 20 / 104in² / Head Light

Reasons to buy: A revolutionary frame design with an enormous sweetspot, the Gravity is endorsed by Alexander Zverev and designed for those aggressive next generation players looking for improved spin, control, feel and forgiveness without sacrificing power.

3. Head Radical

The People's racket

  • Pro: 315g / 16 x 19 / 98in² / Head Light
  • MP: 300g / 16 x 19 / 98in² / Head Light
  • Team: 280g / 16 x 19 / 102in² / Head Light
  • Team L: 260g / 16 x 19 / 102in² / Even

Reasons to buy: A popular HEAD choice for many years, the Radical has been endorsed by Andy Murray and designed for the versatile all court player looking for an ultra-modern blend of power, control and spin.

4. Head Speed

Fast Racket, Fast Game

  • Pro: 310g / 18 x 20 / 100in² / Head Light
  • MP: 300g / 16 x 19 / 100in² / Head Light
  • MP L: 280g / 16 x 19 / 100in² / Head Light
  • Team: 270g / 16 x 19 / 100in² / Head Light

Reasons to buy: Built for speed and the ultimate control, this best selling Speed range is endorsed by Novak Djokovic and Jannick Sinner is suitable for intermediate and advanced players with a fast swing looking to win that split-second faster.

5. Head Extreme

Spin for you, Chaos for your opponent

  • Tour: 305g / 16 x 19 / 98in² / Head Light
  • MP: 300g / 16 x 19 / 100in² / Head Light
  • MP L: 285g / 16 x 19 / 100in² / Head Light
  • Team: 275g / 16 x 19 / 100in² / Head Light
  • Team L: 265g / 16 x 19 / 105in² / Even

Reasons to buy: Ideal for the intermediate and advanced players, the Extreme series endorsed by Mario Berrettini is the ultimate spin machine featuring a revolutionary new shaft shape and unique spin grommets that help generate extra spin and also a trampoline effect from increased power. The racquet frame also offers improved feel and stability.

 

6. Head Boom

Fun just got more explosive

Reasons to buy: A supercharged racket for players of all levels, from the casual to the advanced, the Boom endorsed by Coco Gauff and Lorenzo Musetti features a new revolutionary head shape creating an enlarged sweetspot for enhanced spin, increased power and frame stability.