HEAD Speed MP Legend 2025 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Speed MP Legend is a special-edition signature frame designed to celebrate Novak Djokovic. It combines the popular performance characteristics of the Speed MP with a sleek, premium, all-black aesthetic featuring exposed carbon weave details, gold accents, and Novak’s signature printed on the throat.

Engineered for intermediate-to-advanced all-court players, it pairs a 100 sq. in. head size with an unstrung weight of 300 g and an open 16x19 string pattern. This edition incorporates Hy-Bor technology (a high-rigidity carbon-boron blend in the shaft) alongside Auxetic 2.0 to deliver enhanced frame stability, damp vibration, and offer a soft, connected feel on full-out swings.

Performance Profile

1. All-Court Playability: Exceptional. The 100 sq. in. head size and 300 g static weight hit the optimal balance between power from the baseline, quick maneuverability for net play, and stability on defensive blocks.
2. Controllable Power: High. The 23 mm constant Speed Beam profile generates reliable pop and depth without feeling erratic or overly springy.
3. Spin Potential: Very Good. Its open 16x19 string pattern paired with Power Grommets allows maximum string snapback, making it easy to hit high-spin groundstrokes and sharp angles.
4. Feel & Shock Absorption: Plush and connected. Auxetic 2.0 extended through the yoke and handle damps out harsh impact shocks, providing a soft, arm-friendly response and direct touch feedback.
5. Torsional Stability: Solid. The addition of the Hy-Bor shaft reinforcement resists twisting when returning heavy pace or absorbing big serves.

Best Suited For

1. Intermediate & Advanced All-Court Competitors: Hitters wanting a versatile "do-it-all" frame that transitions seamlessly between baseline rallies and net play.
2. Novak Djokovic Fans & Collectors: Players wanting an exclusive, premium black-and-gold cosmetic honoring Djokovic's tennis legacy.
3. Modern Topspin Hitters: Players who generate fast racquet-head speed and rely on heavy spin clearance and depth to construct points.
4. Arm Comfort Seekers: Players who want modern power and playability without the stiffness of typical power frames.

Specifications

• Head Size: 100 sq in / 645 cm²
• Unstrung Weight: 300 g / 10.6 oz.
• Beam Width: 23 mm Constant Speed Beam.
• Unstrung Balance: 320 mm / 1 in HL (4 pts HL strung).
• String Pattern: 16 x 19.
• Length: 27.0 in / 685 mm.
• Flex Rating (Stiffness): ~60–62 RA (Soft / Arm-Friendly).
• Control Power Index (CPI): 500.
• Key Technologies: Hy-Bor Shaft, Auxetic 2.0, Speed Beam, Power Grommets, Directional Drilling.
• Special Cosmetic: All-Black Finish, Exposed Carbon Weave, Gold Accents, Novak Djokovic Signature.