Head Extreme PRO 2024 Tennis Racket (Unstrung)

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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.

The HEAD Extreme tennis racket is a versatile and dynamic choice for players who demand both power and spin. Known for its unique frame design, the Extreme offers increased spin potential with its innovative string pattern and enlarged grommets. The racket's lightweight yet sturdy construction provides excellent manoeuvrability without sacrificing stability. With its responsive feel and forgiving sweet spot, players can generate explosive power while maintaining control and precision. The HEAD Extreme is favoured by aggressive baseline players who rely on heavy topspin shots and aggressive swings. Take your game to the extreme with the HEAD Extreme tennis racket.

Control rackets usually have closed string patterns – essentially, more strings per area – to increase ball contact and give you more control over your shots. They tend to have thinner beams to allow more flex and often utilise material technologies to make you feel more connected to the ball.

Spin rackets typically have open string patterns – fewer strings with more space between them – to allow the strings more “bite” on the ball and make it easier to produce spin. They often have specially designed grommets that increase the effect, along with aerodynamic frames for faster racket speed through the air.

• Endorsed by Barbora Krejcikova, Bianca Andreescu, and Matteo Berrettini
• Headsize: 630 sq cm / 98 sq in
• Weight (unstrung): 305g / 10.8oz
• Balance (unstrung): 315mm / Head Light
• Length: 68.5cm / 27 in
• String pattern: 16 / 19
• Beamwidth: 22 / 23 / 21
• Auxetic 2.0 technology in the yoke piece improves feedback from strokes
• Open string pattern encourages spin
• Head light design enables fast and controlled swing
• PLEASE NOTE: This racket is delivered unstrung