HEAD Speed Tour 2026 Tennis Racquet

The HEAD Speed Tour 2026 is an all-new addition to HEAD’s acclaimed Speed family. It marks the first time a Speed frame is built around a 97 sq. in. head size, combining surgical precision with the signature maneuverability of the Speed line.

Featuring HEAD’s new Hy-Bor technology (a boron and carbon fiber blend built into the shaft) alongside Auxetic 2.0, the Speed Tour delivers enhanced torsional stability, crisp ball feedback, and exceptional spin potential while remaining arm-friendly.

Performance Profile

1. Control & Precision: Surgical. The smaller 97 sq. in. hoop and 305 g mass provide point-and-shoot accuracy, allowing big hitters to target fine lines with total confidence.
2. Spin Potential: Outstanding. Featuring an open 16x19 string pattern and high head speed, it generates massive topspin, making it one of the most spin-oriented 97 sq. in. frames on the market.
3. Stability & Touch: Superior. The introduction of Hy-Bor technology in the shaft prevents frame twisting on off-center hits, providing a solid feel and clean feedback on block returns, volleys, and delicate drop shots.
4. Feel & Comfort: Plush yet Responsive. With a flexible stiffness rating (~61 RA) and Auxetic 2.0 dampening, the impact feel is plush without feeling mushy or muted.
5. Power: Controlled & Player-Generated. The 23 mm beam provides slightly more pop than a traditional thin-beam player's frame, but power remains well-governed by swing speed.

Best Suited For

1. Advanced & Competitive Tournament Players: High-level players seeking maximum precision, spin control, and feedback from a compact 97 sq. in. head.
2. Aggressive Baseline Topspin Hitters: Hitters who like shaping the ball with high trajectory, deep bounce, and sharp court angles.
3. Players Moving from Modern 98/97 Frames: Anyone switching from frames like the Wilson Pro Staff 97, Yonex VCORE 95/97, or HEAD Gravity Tour looking for a slightly punchier, more spin-friendly response.
4. All-Court & Net Players: Players who value torsional stability and clean touch on block returns and rapid volley exchanges.

Specifications

• Head Size: 97 sq in / 626 cm²
• Unstrung Weight: 305 g / 10.8 oz.
• Beam Width: 23 mm Constant Beam.
• Unstrung Balance: 315 mm / 1 in HL.
• String Pattern: 16 x 19.
• Length: 27.0 in / 685 mm.
• Flex Rating (Stiffness): ~61 RA (Plush / Arm-Friendly).
• Key Technologies: Hy-Bor Shaft, Auxetic 2.0, Speed Beam, Directional Drilling.
• Cosmetics: Pearl White & Metallic Blue-Black with Gold Accents.