HEAD Extreme Elite 2026 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Prestige MP 2023 is the cornerstone model of the modern Prestige family, designed for advanced players who demand classic control, plush feel, and surgical precision without sacrificing spin potential or sweet spot size. Dressed in a rich metallic burgundy and gold colorblock scheme with clear carbon accents, it offers a sophisticated aesthetic to match its refined performance.

Weighing 310 grams (unstrung) with a 99 square-inch head size and a dense-yet-spin-friendly 18x19 string pattern, the Prestige MP 2023 strikes an ideal balance between traditional box-beam feel and modern all-court playability.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Precision (9.5/10): Superior. The unique 18x19 string pattern provides precise launch angle control and tight string density through the hitting zone, allowing aggressive swings to find their targets reliably.
2. Touch & Pocketing (9.5/10): Outstanding. Enhanced with Auxetic 2.0 in both the yoke and handle, it offers a soft, plush impact feel with exceptional ball dwell time—ideal for drop shots and delicate touch volleys.
3. Plow-Through & Stability (9.0/10): High. With a static weight of 310 g unstrung and a swingweight around 325, the frame absorbs heavy pace easily and penetrates deep through the court.
4. Spin Access (7.5/10): Moderate to Good. While more controlled than open 16x19 frames, the 18x19 pattern offers noticeably better spin generation and higher launch angles than traditional 18x20 dense layouts.
5. Forgiveness & Sweet Spot (7.0/10): Good for a Player's Frame. The 99 sq. in. head size provides a larger sweet spot compared to the smaller Prestige Tour (95 sq. in.), though it still rewards clean mechanics.

Key Technologies

1. Auxetic 2.0: Integrated into both the yoke and the carbon handle end-cap to optimize real-time impact feedback, offering a plush, connected feel and improved vibration dampening.
2. Box Beam Cross-Section: Classic 21.5 mm constant square frame geometry engineered for maximum frame flex, stability, and trajectory control.
3. Full Cap Grommets: The iconic Prestige long bumper/grommet system that wraps around the hoop to optimize mass distribution, dampening, and solid sound on impact.
4. Elongated Shaft: Features a lengthened throat section to increase frame flex and ball pocketing.
5. Graphene Inside: Positioned strategically in key frame areas to reinforce structural stability and optimize energy transfer.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced & Competitive Players: Skilled 4.0+ NTRP/UTR players with full, fast swings who generate their own pace and require directional control.
2. All-Court Hitters: Players who transition smoothly from baseline rallies to net play and value exceptional touch, feel, and predictability.
3. Players Transitioning from 18x20: Hitters who love the control of dense string patterns but want slightly easier depth and spin access without switching to an open 16x19 bed.
4. Arm-Conscious Control Seekers: Players seeking a flexible (~61 RA), soft-feeling racquet that protects the elbow and wrist from stiff impact shock.

Specifications

• Head Size: 99 sq. in. / 640 cm²
• Length: 27.0 in. / 68.58 cm.
• Unstrung Weight: 310 g / 10.9 oz.
• Strung Weight: ~326 g / 11.5 oz.
• Unstrung Balance: 320 mm / 7 pts HL.
• Strung Balance: ~330 mm / 4 pts HL.
• Beam Width: 21.5 mm Constant Box Beam.
• String Pattern: 18 Mains / 19 Crosses.
• Stiffness Rating (RA): ~61 RA.
• Swingweight: ~323 - 326.
• Grip Type: HEAD Hydrosorb Pro.
• Cosmetic: Metallic Burgundy & Gold with Carbon Accents.