A brand with a reputation for innovation, HEAD trace their tennis origins back to the late 60s and the creation of the first aluminium-based tennis racket, the brainchild of company founder Howard Head.
Head, a former aeronautics engineer, began a racket revolution with his idea for light yet strong frames. Attracted by the durability of a metal racket, American icon Arthur Ashe stepped in to give a player’s point of view, assisting with development of the original aluminium frame in 1969. A few years later, a HEAD racket was in the hands of a champion, with Ashe famously wielding his signature Competition to win Wimbledon in ’75.
Since then, HEAD have continued to push the boundaries of racket design, utilising all kinds of space-age materials in the quest for ultimate performance. They’ve had many more champion players using their frames, too, from Agassi and Muster in the 90s to Murray, Djokovic, Sharapova and Stephens in the 21st century.
Their modern range has options for every type of play. There’s the ever-popular Prestige, providing absolute precision since 1987, the versatile Radical with its vibrant paintjobs, and the super-fast Speed, which remains Novak’s racket of choice. More recent additions include the aggressive Gravity, endorsed by Sascha Zverev, the spin-focused Extreme, recommended by Matteo Berrettini, and the explosive Boom, a power-focused frame endorsed by US prodigy Coco Gauff. Whichever you choose, you’ll perform at your best with a HEAD racket.
DEMO HEAD Graphene Touch Speed MP - Black/White/Red
The HEAD Graphene Touch Speed MP tennis racket features the next generation of Graphene technology: Graphene Touch.
The new HEAD Speed features Graphene Touch, the next generation of Graphene technology, focused on dampening vibrations and improving overall feel, without sacrificing the power benefits of Graphene as a material.
The result is a more flexible racket than previous generations, softening the effects of ball impact and making the Speed a more accessible proposition for intermediate players.
The racket’s 16x19 string pattern suits players looking to put action on the ball, supported by a slight headlight balance that gives the acceleration needed for heavy topspin.
Novak Djokovic’s favourite icon, the falcon, adorns the side of the racket as part of the Speed paint job, signifying the swiftness of a predator hunting down its prey, and the aggression needed to dominate the court.
“Less shock, more wow” is HEAD’s slogan for the new Speed range, and it’s a good summary – if you want a control racket that feels great in the hand and sets you up for spectacular play, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Headsize: 100 sq inch
Weight (U): 300g
Balance (U): 320mm / 1HL
Beam: 22mm
Length: 27 inch
String Pattern: 16/19
The new HEAD Speed features Graphene Touch, the next generation of Graphene technology, focused on dampening vibrations and improving overall feel, without sacrificing the power benefits of Graphene as a material.
The result is a more flexible racket than previous generations, softening the effects of ball impact and making the Speed a more accessible proposition for intermediate players.
The racket’s 16x19 string pattern suits players looking to put action on the ball, supported by a slight headlight balance that gives the acceleration needed for heavy topspin.
Novak Djokovic’s favourite icon, the falcon, adorns the side of the racket as part of the Speed paint job, signifying the swiftness of a predator hunting down its prey, and the aggression needed to dominate the court.
“Less shock, more wow” is HEAD’s slogan for the new Speed range, and it’s a good summary – if you want a control racket that feels great in the hand and sets you up for spectacular play, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Headsize: 100 sq inch
Weight (U): 300g
Balance (U): 320mm / 1HL
Beam: 22mm
Length: 27 inch
String Pattern: 16/19
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