HEAD Speed Pro 2026 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Speed Pro 2026 is the flagship control model in HEAD's 2026 Speed family. Endorsed on tour by Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, it pairs a 100 sq. in. head with a dense 18x20 string pattern and an unstrung mass of 310 g.

For 2026, HEAD introduced Hy-Bor technology—a high-modulus blend of carbon and compression-resistant boron fibers integrated into the shaft—working alongside Auxetic 2.0 to deliver exceptional torsional stability, a plush impact feel, and pinpoint accuracy on full-out swings.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Surgical Accuracy: Superior. The tight 18x20 string bed produces a flat, predictable launch angle. Aggressive hitters can drive balls deep into baseline targets without fear of overhitting.
2. Stability & Mass: Outstanding. Weighing 310 g with a strung swingweight around 328, it absorbs heavy pace effortlessly on block returns and stability at net during rapid volley exchanges.
3. Feel & Comfort: Plush yet connected. Featuring a flexible frame (~61–63 RA) and Auxetic 2.0 extended into the handle, shock is well-dampened without sacrificing tactile feedback on touch shots and slices.
4. Power: Player-Generated / Restrained. Unlike typical 100 sq. in. frames that offer free power, the Speed Pro relies on the player's own racquet-head speed and technique to produce depth.
5. Spin Potential: Moderate. While the larger 100 sq. in. head provides a bigger hitting area than traditional 98 or 95 sq. in. control frames, the dense 18x20 layout yields a flatter trajectory overall.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced & Competitive Tournament Players: High-level ball-strikers with full, fast swings who prioritize maximum trajectory control.
2. Heavy Flat Baseline Hitters: Players who like to drive through ball contact with flat, penetrating depth.
3. Counter-Punchers & Block Returners: Hitters who rely on structural stability to absorb pace from big servers and redirect shots under pressure.
4. Control Seekers Wanting Forgiveness: Advanced players who want the surgical precision of an 18x20 pattern without giving up the larger sweet spot of a 100 sq. in. head.

Specifications

• Head Size: 100 sq in / 645 cm²
• Unstrung Weight: 310 g / 10.9 oz.
• Beam Width: 23 mm Constant Speed Beam.
• Unstrung Balance: 315 mm / 7 pts HL.
• String Pattern: 18 x 20.
• Length: 27.0 in / 685 mm.
• Flex Rating (Stiffness): ~61–63 RA (Soft / Control-Oriented).
• Key Technologies: Hy-Bor Shaft, Auxetic 2.0, Graphene Inside, Directional Drilling.
• Cosmetics: Asymmetrical Pearl White & Metallic Blue-Black with Gold Accents.