HEAD Prestige MP L 2023 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Prestige MP L 2023 brings the legendary control and pinpoint feel of HEAD’s Prestige line into a lighter, more accessible midplus package. Finished in a rich metallic burgundy with see-through carbon accents, it serves as the lightest option in the 2023 Prestige family.

Weighing 300 grams (unstrung) with a forgiving 99 square-inch head size and an open 16x19 string pattern, the MP L blends classic box-beam precision and flexible arm comfort with higher maneuverability, easy spin access, and custom spec potential.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Precision (9.0/10): High. The slim 21.5 mm constant beam and flexible frame layup deliver low-trajectory predictability and classic pocketing on full swings.
2. Maneuverability (9.0/10): Superior. Featuring a 315 mm head-light balance and a stock swingweight (~309), it whips through the air quickly for fast baseline setups, defensive scrambles, and rapid net exchanges.
3. Comfort & Touch (9.0/10): Plush. With a flexible ~61 RA rating and Auxetic 2.0, ball contact feels soft and well-dampened, making touch volleys and drop shots easy to execute.
4. Spin Access (8.5/10): Generous. Unlike the dense 18x20 patterns in heavier Prestige models, the open 16x19 pattern provides higher launch angles and easier topspin generation.
5. Platform Customization Potential (9.5/10): Exceptional. Its lighter stock weight and low balance make it an ideal "platform frame" for advanced players who love adding tungsten tape or leather grips to dial in custom specs.

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 connected feel and improved vibration dampening.
2. Elongated Shaft: Features a classic lengthened throat section to increase frame flex and ball pocketing.
3. Full Cap Grommets: The classic Prestige long bumper system wrapping around the hoop to optimize frame mass, durability, and solid impact sound.
4. 21.5 mm Box Beam: Thin, constant beam width engineered for maximum trajectory control, flex, and structural feedback.
5. Graphene Inside: Positioned at strategic frame locations to optimize structural stability and energy distribution.

Best Suited For

1. Rising Intermediates & Ambitious Hitters: Players developing fast swing speeds who want classic control and touch without being weighed down by a 320g+ tour frame.
2. Frame Customizers & Equipment Enthusiasts: Players seeking a "platform" racquet with a 300g base spec to customize weight, balance, and swingweight.
3. Arm-Conscious Players: Hitters looking for a flexible (~61 RA), dampened frame that absorbs impact shock.
4. All-Court & Net Players: Doubles and all-court players who value fast frame handling at the net and precise touch on drop volleys.

Specifications

• Head Size: 99 sq. in. / 640 cm²
• Length: 27.0 in. / 68.58 cm.
• Unstrung Weight: 300 g / 10.6 oz.
• Strung Weight: ~318 g / 11.2 oz.
• Unstrung Balance: 315 mm / 9 pts HL.
• Strung Balance: ~325 mm / 6 pts HL.
• Beam Width: 21.5 mm Constant.
• String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses.
• Stiffness Rating (RA): ~61 RA.
• Swingweight: ~309.
• Grip Type: HEAD Hydrosorb Pro.
• Cosmetic: Metallic Deep Burgundy & Gold with Carbon Accents.