HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 is the heaviest, most control-oriented player's racquet in HEAD’s spin-focused Extreme series. Featuring a glossy muted lime-green aesthetic, it replaces the former Extreme Tour designation to offer a tour-level blend of heavy topspin, pinpoint trajectory control, and solid plow-through.

Built with a precision 98 square-inch head size and an unstrung weight of 305 grams, it introduces a stiffer, more direct response through HEAD’s 2026 Hy-Bor shaft integration. This eliminates the overly muted feel of previous iterations while significantly increasing upper-hoop torsional stability.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Precision (9.0/10): High. The smaller 98 sq. in. head size and thinner 22/23/21 mm beam cross-section deliver a tighter, more predictable launch angle compared to the larger Extreme MP.
2. Stability & Plow-Through (9.0/10): Outstanding. Weighing 305 g unstrung with Hy-Bor reinforcement in the shaft, it resists twisting against heavy incoming pace and drives penetrating balls from the baseline.
3. Spin Access (8.5/10): Strong & Controlled. While more controlled than the wider 100 sq. in. Extreme frames, its open 16x19 pattern and funnel-shaped Spin Grommets still enable generous topspin generation and heavy kick serves.
4. Crisp & Connected Feel (8.5/10): Upgraded. Moving away from a soft, dampened feel, the 2026 update yields a firmer, livelier impact feel that provides excellent ball-to-string bed feedback.
5. Maneuverability (8.0/10): Solid. A 315 mm (7 pts HL) balance keeps the head-light frame moving swiftly on full swings and quick volley setups.

Key Technologies

1. Hy-Bor Construction: Aerospace-grade composite fibers added to the shaft region to increase compressional strength and minimize frame twist, providing maximum energy transfer and a crisp feel.
2. Auxetic 2.0: Integrated in both the yoke and carbon handle cap to optimize real-time impact feedback and cushion harsh frame vibrations.
3. Spin Shaft & Spin Grommets: Specialized lateral shaft geometry paired with enlarged grommet channels that allow main strings to deflect freely for enhanced snap-back.
4. Sound Grommets: Engineered to enhance string movement while tuning impact acoustics for a solid sound on contact.
5. Graphene Inside: Strategic frame reinforcement that stabilizes weight distribution and frame power transfer.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced & Competitive Players: Skilled hitters (4.0+ NTRP/UTR) with fast, full swing speeds who want spin potential without sacrificing directional accuracy.
2. Controlled Aggressors & Baseline Drivers: Players who like to step into the court, drive heavy groundstrokes, and dictate points with controlled topspin.
3. Former Extreme Tour / Radical Users: Hitters looking for a frame that plays like a tighter, spin-enhanced player's racquet with solid mass behind the ball.

Specifications

• Head Size: 98 sq. in. / 630 cm²
• Length: 27.0 in. / 68.58 cm.
• Unstrung Weight: 305 g / 10.8 oz.
• Strung Weight: ~323 g / 11.4 oz.
• Unstrung Balance: 315 mm / 7 pts HL.
• Strung Balance: ~325 mm / 4 pts HL.
• Beam Width: 22 mm / 23 mm / 21 mm.
• String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses.
• Stiffness Rating (RA): ~66 RA.
• Swingweight: ~320 - 323.
• Grip Type: HEAD Hydrosorb Pro.
• Cosmetic: Glossy Muted Lime Green / Yellow Accent.