HEAD Extreme MP UL 2026 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Extreme MP UL 2026 is the ultra-lightweight entry frame in HEAD’s spin-focused racquet family. Dressed in the signature 2026 glossy neon green cosmetic, it brings the high-spin DNA and 100 square-inch hitting area of the standard Extreme MP down to an agile 260-gram (unstrung) frame.

Built with HEAD’s 2026 Hy-Bor shaft reinforcement, it addresses common stability issues in ultra-light racquets by offering a firmer, crisp impact response and smooth energy transfer without adding bulk.

Performance Profile

1. Maneuverability (10/10): Exceptional. At 260 g unstrung with a low ~296 swingweight, it whips effortlessly through the air, making racquet acceleration simple for developing stroke mechanics and fast net reactions.
2. Spin Access (9.0/10): Superior. The open 16x19 string pattern combined with funnel-shaped Spin Grommets allows maximum string deflection and snap-back to help players create steep topspin angles.
3. Easy Depth (8.5/10): High. The thick 23/26/21 mm cross-section and near-even balance generate effortless launch power, requiring minimal physical exertion to reach the backline.
4. Stability & Crispness (8.0/10): High for Weight. The introduction of aerospace-grade Hy-Bor fibers in the shaft minimizes frame torsion on off-center hits, keeping the contact feel solid.
5. Comfort & Feedback (8.5/10): Plush & Clear. Auxetic 2.0 construction in the handle and yoke actively absorbs harsh frame vibrations while delivering clean contact feel.

Key Technologies

1. Hy-Bor Construction: USA-engineered aerospace composite fibers added to the shaft area to increase compressional strength and torsional stability upon ball contact.
2. Auxetic 2.0: Integrated into the yoke and handle butt-cap to optimize real-time tactile feedback and absorb unwanted frame shock.
3. Spin Grommets & Spin Shaft: Funnel-shaped grommet openings allow main strings to move freely for maximum snap-back, paired with a shaft shape optimized for lateral stability.
4. Sound Grommets: Engineered to enhance string bed movement while tuning impact sound for a crisp sound off the strings.
5. Graphene Inside: Structural perimeter reinforcement that stabilizes frame energy transfer.

Best Suited For

1. Beginners & Early Intermediates: Hitters building baseline fundamentals who need a lightweight frame to generate depth and topspin easily.
2. Transitioning Juniors: Junior players moving up from 25 or 26-inch junior racquets to their first 27-inch adult performance frame.
3. Senior & Casual Hitters: Competitors looking to maximize swing speed and ball depth with minimal joint or arm strain.
4. Net & Reaction Specialists: Players prioritizing fast handling at the net for quick volley exchanges.

Specifications

• Head Size: 100 sq. in. / 645 cm²
• Length: 27.0 in. / 68.58 cm.
• Unstrung Weight: 260 g / 9.2 oz.
• Strung Weight: ~275 g / 9.7 oz.
• Unstrung Balance: ~340 mm / 1 pt HH.
• Strung Balance: ~350 mm / Even.
• Beam Width: 23 mm / 26 mm / 21 mm.
• String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses.
• Stiffness Rating (RA): ~65 RA.
• Swingweight: ~296.
• Grip Type: HEAD Hydrosorb Pro.
• Cosmetic: Glossy Neon Green / Yellow Accent.