HEAD Speed 135 Squash Racquet ,Metallic Red

The HEAD Speed 135 (Metallic Red) is a high-performance, premium squash racket specifically engineered for powerful back-court players who want to dominate rallies with heavy length while injecting elite feel and touch into their game.

As the most powerful model in HEAD’s flagship Speed family, this iteration features an upgraded state-of-the-art carbon matrix and drops the classic all-black style for a striking, premium Metallic Red visual motif.

Core Performance Description

1. The Powerhouse of the Speed Line: Weighing in at 135 grams unstrung, this racket is built for the traditional squash player who drives the ball from deep positions. It maximizes frame stability and kinetic "plow-through," allowing you to punch the ball deep into the corners with a smooth, fluid swing.
2. Whippiness via Head-Light Balance: Despite its solid structural weight, HEAD has balanced the frame to be head-light. By positioning the balance point closer to the grip, the racket feels exceptionally swift and agile when you need to react to high-speed volleys on the T or execute rapid wrist-flicks.

Adaptive Fan Pattern (AFP): A hallmark of HEAD’s advanced engineering, AFP gives you two rackets in one. When stringing, you can choose between:

• 12 x 17 Straight Pattern: Maximizes vertical string movement for a highly elastic, explosive "trampoline effect" and sheer raw power.
• 16 x 17 Fan Pattern: Radiates the strings outward across the 500 cm² head to provide extra string bed rigidity, granting surgical control and slice.

Key Technologies

1. Auxetic 2.0 Technology: Integrated into the throat and handle matrix, this internal carbon construction undergoes a unique deformation profile on ball impact. It widens when stretched and contracts when squeezed, providing a highly tactile, "sensational" feedback to your hand that maximizes control over front-court drops.
2. Octagonal Power Technology: The shaft geometry is shaped into a specialized octagonal profile. This dramatically increases the frame's resistance to twisting (torsional rigidity) while maintaining a softer, smoother feel on heavy impacts.
3. Stringbed X-Tension Technology: A localized frame groove design lining the upper hoop allows the strings to deflect further upon contact, widening the sweet spot and maximizing ball rebound speed.

Summary: The HEAD Speed 135 Metallic Red is a premium asset for the structured club player. By pairing the shock-absorbing properties of Auxetic 2.0 with the raw baseline power of a 20mm beam and customizable string patterns, it ensures your deep drives pin your opponent down without sacrificing your short-game touch.

Specifications

• Series: Speed Series (Power & Touch).
• Cosmetics: Matte Black with Premium Gloss Metallic Red Elements.
• Player Level: Intermediate / Advanced / Competitive Club.
• Frame Weight: 135g (Unstrung).
• Balance: Head Light.
• Beam Profile: 20 mm.
• Head Size: 500 cm² (78 sq. in.).
• String Pattern: 12 x 17 (Factory Default) or 16 x 17 (AFP Fan Option).
• Frame Shape: Teardrop / Open Throat.
• Factory Grip: HEAD Hydrosorb Pro.