HEAD Arthur Ashe Competition 2025 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Arthur Ashe Competition 2025 is a special limited-edition capsule frame released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe’s historic 1975 Wimbledon triumph.

Underneath its vintage aesthetic, the frame shares the exact high-performance geometry and specifications of the HEAD Boom MP (Auxetic 2.0). It combines modern, explosive playability with retro design cues, including a sleek silver finish inspired by Ashe’s original Head Competition racquet, a classic heritage collar above the grip, and a custom retro-styled racquet cover.

Performance Profile

1. Maneuverability (9.0/10): Exceptional. With a 295 g unstrung weight and a head-light balance, it whips quickly through the air for fast setups on defense and fast reaction volleys at the net.
2. Easy Power (8.5/10): High. The unique upper hoop geometry (wider hitting area) and 24 mm beam profile produce smooth depth and pace without requiring heavy physical exertion.
3. Spin Access (8.5/10): High. The open 16x19 string pattern and large grommet openings provide generous string snap-back, making topspin and kick serves easy to generate.
4. Comfort & Touch (8.5/10): Plush. The flexible frame (~62 RA stiffness) combined with Auxetic 2.0 dampening yields a soft, arm-friendly feel with clean contact feedback.
5. Control & Trajectory (8.0/10): Predictable. The Morph Beam geometry and Auxetic layup balance explosive pop with predictable launch trajectories across the sweet spot.

Key Technologies

1. Auxetic 2.0: Built into the yoke and handle to optimize impact feedback, offering a clean connection and absorbing unwanted vibrations.
2. Morph Beam Construction: Blends a square-shaped box beam in the shaft (for feel and control) with a powerful, aerodynamic head geometry.
3. Heritage Cosmetic & Practice Grip Collar: Styled with a silver finish mirroring the classic 1970s HEAD Competition, accented with a vintage-style grip collar.
4. Power Grommets & Directional Drilling: Enlarged grommet channels enable maximum string movement to enhance power and expand the sweet spot.
5. Graphene Inside: Positioned at strategic frame locations to optimize stability and energy transfer.

Best Suited For

1. Collectors & Tennis Historians: Anyone looking to own a functional piece of tennis heritage celebrating one of the game's greatest champions.
2. Intermediate to Advanced Players: Hitters seeking a forgiving, high-performance 100 sq. in. frame with effortless depth and spin.
3. Aggressive Baseline Players: Players who use speed, topspin, and court coverage to dictate points.
4. Arm-Conscious Players: Hitters looking for a forgiving, plush impact feel that protects joints from harsh shock.

Specifications

• Head Size: 100 sq. in. / 645 cm²
• Length: 27.0 in. / 68.58 cm.
• Unstrung Weight: 295 g / 10.4 oz.
• Strung Weight: ~312 g / 11.0 oz.
• Unstrung Balance: 315 mm / 1 in HL.
• Strung Balance: ~325 mm / 6 pts HL.
• Beam Width: 23 mm / 24 mm / 22 mm.
• String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses.
• Stiffness Rating (RA): ~62 RA.
• Swingweight: ~317.
• Grip Type: HEAD Hydrosorb Pro.
• Cosmetic: Historic Classic Silver (Arthur Ashe Limited Edition).