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.
Head Arthur Ashe Competition 2025 Tennis Racket
Play like an icon with the HEAD Arthur Ashe Competition 2025 Tennis Racket in Silver, a limited-edition release celebrating one of the game’s all-time greats.
Created in tribute to one of the best to ever step onto the court, the Arthur Ashe Competition 2025 racket celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ashe’s legendary 1975 triumph on the grass courts of London.The Legacy Edition design combines the performance of HEAD’s modern frames with old-school looks, wrapping a Boom MP in a metallic silver colour scheme inspired by the iconic “Competition 2” that Ashe used in the 1975 final. One of the first non-wooden rackets to be developed, the original Competition was made in collaboration with Ashe, who went on to win many important matches with its various iterations at the highest level of the sport.As it’s based on the Boom, the Competition 2025 is equipped with the latest tech to help you reach a level worthy of Ashe’s legacy. Positioned in the yoke and the end of the grip, Auxetic 2.0 enhances the feel of the racket, providing accurate feedback as you strike the ball to give you confidence with every type of shot.There’s plenty of power potential too, with Directional Drilling and Power Grommets enlarging the sweetspot and optimising string movement to turn good attempts into surefire winners.Other details include a classic Arthur Ashe Competition signoff at the throat, while the heritage-style grip is in Ashe’s traditional brown. And while stocks last, each racket comes with a retro green-and-white head cover for the ultimate nostalgia hit.
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HEAD Boom
The HEAD Boom tennis racket is a dynamic and powerful choice for players seeking explosive shots and superior performance on the court. It features a lightweight and manoeuvrable frame that allows for swift and precise swings. The racket's oversized head provides an enlarged sweet spot, enhancing forgiveness and power on off-center hits. The Boom's innovative construction and materials optimise power transfer and stability, resulting in impressive shot speed and control. With its vibrant design and advanced technology, the HEAD Boom is a reliable weapon for players who want to dominate the game with their aggressive and powerful style of play.
Power Racket
Power rackets typically have larger headsizes, thicker beams, and overall stiffer frames, making it easier to generate pace on the ball. They also tend to be more stable, offering more forgiving performance for off-centre hits.
Features
• Limited-edition Arthur Ashe Competition 2025 tennis racket
• Classically styled racket celebrates the legacy of tennis legend Arthur Ashe, 50 years on from his famous victory on the grass courts of London, where he became the first Black man to win the title
• Features details such as the original HEAD Wishbone logo, “Competition” branding, and a heritage-style brown grip
• Based on the modern Boom MP model
• Headsize: 645 sq cm / 100 sq in
• Unstrung weight: 295 g / 10.4 oz
• Strung weight: 312 g / 11 oz
• String pattern: 16 / 19
• Balance: 315 mm / 1 in HL
• Length 685 mm / 27 in
• Beam: 24 mm
• Grip size: 0-5
• Grip tape: HydroSorb Pro – Brown
• Pre-strung string: Lynx, 1.25mm
• Recommended string: Lynx Touch 1.25mm
• Directional Drilling: combines increased power potential and a larger sweetspot, delivering a plush impact feel
• Morph Beam: the unique frame construction merges an elongated box beam shaft with a powerful head for the perfect blend of feel and ease on court
• Power Grommets: the enlarged power grommets maximise string movement for increased power
• Uni Pattern: specially designed uniform string pattern allows for a consistent ball trajectory on every shot for reliable and forgiving play
• Auxetic 2.0: actively responds, giving real-time, super-accurate feedback
• Graphene Inside: strengthens the frame, provides greater stability, and optimises energy transfer from racket to ball
• Please note that this racket will come pre-strung
• Comes with retro head cover (while stocks last)
Additional Information
- Quick Ref: 1039758
- Man. Ref: 231605
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