Head Prestige Pro 2023 Tennis Racquets

The Head Prestige Pro 2023 is the flagship model of the Prestige line, designed for advanced players who prioritize surgical precision and a traditional feel. The 2023 update focuses on enhancing sensory feedback while maintaining the "player’s frame" characteristics the series is known for.

Notably, the Prestige Pro is available in two main versions: the classic 18x20 (often simply referred to as the Pro) and a more spin-friendly 16x19 version.

Key Technologies

1. Auxetic 2.0: This is the headline update. Head integrated braided carbon fibers into the yoke and handle to provide more real-time feedback and a "sensational" feel upon ball contact.
2. Graphene Inside: Positioned strategically in most of Head's racquets to strengthen the frame, provide greater stability, and optimize energy transfer.
3. Box Beam: A square frame cross-section that maximizes control and stability, a hallmark of the Prestige series.
4. Full Cap Grommets: The characteristic Prestige "full cap" around the hoop further enhances the unique feel and dampens vibrations.

Performance Profile

1. Control over Power: This is a low-powered frame. It is designed for players with long, fast swings who generate their own pace and need the racquet to keep the ball inside the lines.
2. Feel & Comfort: With a low RA stiffness rating of 58, it is exceptionally plush and arm-friendly. The ball stays on the strings longer (pocketing), giving you better "touch" for volleys and slices.
3. Maneuverability: Despite its weight, the 7-points head-light balance makes it surprisingly fast at the net and easy to whip through contact on groundstrokes.
4. The 16x19 Alternative: If you find the standard 18x20 too "dead" or difficult to generate spin with, the 16x19 version offers a higher launch angle and easier access to depth, while maintaining the same weight and thin-beam feel.

Visual Design

The 2023 model features a sophisticated burgundy and black color-block design. A unique transparent carbon element in the frame reveals the construction beneath, and the paint shifts slightly in the light for a premium, modern aesthetic.

Feature

• Head Size: 98 sq. in. / 630 cm²
• Length: 27 in / 68.5 cm
• Unstrung Weight: 320g / 11.3 oz
• Beam Width: 20mm (Constant)
• Balance (Unstrung): 310mm / 7 pts Head Light
• String Pattern: 18x20 
• Stiffness (RA): 58