Head adds a surgical and spin-friendly option for 2026.
With the 2026 introduction of the Speed Tour, Head introduces the most surgical head size in the history of the Speed family. The payoff is control, making it easier for aggressive players to target the lines or swing bigger when loading the ball with pace and spin. It also packs a 325 swingweight, giving it sufficient stability without feeling sluggish when the pressure is on. In keeping with the Speed DNA, it has great ball feedback thanks in part to the sub-64 RA stiffness. Technologies include Hy-Bor, which integrates compression-resistant boron fibers into the shaft for a more stable and connected feel through impact. Additional technologies include the return of Auxetic 2, positioned in the yoke and handle to further optimize feel and response. This model also gives you the benefit of Graphene Inside, reinforcing the frame in key areas for added power and stability. Ultimately, the Tour is a welcome addition to the Speed family. Players who like taking big cuts at the ball will appreciate the added control just as much as the finesse player looking to drop the ball on a dime.
Specifications
| Head Size: 97 in² / 625.81 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 11.4oz / 323g | ||||
| Balance: 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 325 | ||||
| Stiffness: 61 | ||||
| Beam Width: 23mm / 23mm / 23mm | ||||
| Composition: Auxetic 2/Graphene Inside/Boron/Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low-Medium | ||||
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: White/Black | ||||
| Grip Type: Head Hydrosorb Pro | ||||
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| String Tension: 48-57 pounds |
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Awesome All-Round Racquet; Current FavoriteI have hit many different racquets and this is still my clear favorite. A fantastic blend of all characteristics.
Highs:
-Speed
-Maneuverability
-Feel
-Control (good, but "Prestige or Prostaff good")
-Power when you go after it
-Spin when you try to generate it
-Great on both flat and spin shots
-PURE feel and pop in the sweet spot
-Great slices
-Great with both two and one handed backhands
-Gives you good, honest feedback on where you strike it
-Paint Quality and smooth feel on the throat is top notch
Lows:
-Rather unforgiving outside the sweet spot (but that also translate to the amazing sweet spot and good feedback on the quality of your strike)
-Stability is good enough, but not amazing (Racket can twist on you if you swing hard and strike poorly, or try to re-direct a heavier ball without hitting near the middle)
-Feels a little hollow and jarring on bad strikes
I am a lower level rec player good strength and athleticism, but have been really working on improving my game, and I find this racquet to be awesome in helping me refine all types of shots. It is punishing when you get it wrong but amazing when you get it right. I personally like that, because it pushes me to be better, instead of letting me get away with bad swings. The instant and clear feedback you get is a valuable training tool, and it rewards you greatly when you hit clean shots.
I value speed, maneuverability, and how a racquet feels while being manipulated and moved through the air. Because of this I gravitate towards 95-98 sq in frames. This is at the top of the heap for me right now. It is the closest thing I have used that feels like an extension of my arm.
This frame gets pretty harsh with firm strings at higher tension. It seems to balance out and shine more with lower tensions. My latest setup is Head Lynx Tour 17g grey at 48lbs. The feel and performance has gotten better as tension has reduced through playing. I am guessing current tension is sitting at the mid to low 40's and it is feeling better as tension gets lower. I am going to try the same strings starting at 44lbs next time.
I have played with different weights and setups, and while some recommend weight in the hoop to add stability, I personally like this frame stock in the hoop. Adding some weight in throat yielded good results, but I am mostly playing with with somewhere between 5g and 15g of tungsten putty in the buttcap to make things feel a little more solid, and to dampen some of the harsh harmonics than can come through the handle on bad strikes.
If you like smaller heads, fast racquets, a versatile weapon, etc, this is a MUST demo. Tons of potential and room to customize.
Awesome frame, but stay on the gas!Similar to the Gravity Tour 98 in regards to the subject title, this frame is awesome as long as you stay on the gas! Keep the legs moving, hit with intention, and there's plenty here to reward you.
+Great top end power
+Awesome serves
+Awesome maneuverability, very fast
+Good control, although on the lower end for a 97sq inch frame
-Stability not the greatest, although if you get a ST97 with low enough SW (325 or below) then there's room to customize a bit.
-Forgiveness is better than most 97s, but still not the biggest sweetspot
Well done, Head!
Great racquet, an upgrade from the Radical MP5.0 player (dubs specialist) I've tried everything under the sun and I can assure you that this is a great racquet. It plays almost identically to the Radical MP (unsurprising given the specs and company overlap) but has better feel and just a bit more pop and racquet head speed. Swings fast and easy. Only thing I haven't quite dialed in is serving but I can probably figure it out (it swings so fast that it's just a matter of getting my timing right, I think). Also, it's really comfortable. The Radical MP gave me just a bit of elbow tenderness but this racquet is very gentle on the arm.
Not a power racquet by any stretch but you can certainly generate a heavy ball if you bring your own pace. Would recommend to people who like the Radicals or classic control players/aggressive baseliners. Probably not the racquet for neutral/counter-punchers or lower-level players (not enough juice--you really do need to have full strokes).
Solid and comfyVery maneuverable and comfortable racquet. I would describe it like a cross between the pro staff and a percept with a little more top spin and power.
Calling it a jack of all trades would also be an accurate assessment from my perspective. For players who build their game around a handful of shots this might not be optimal but for those with a lot of variety this is worth serious consideration.
Awesome Racquet from HEADThis Speed Tour feels like the Original Pro Staff from wilson but overall the best racquet from Head
Speed Tour is FUN!From the first hit this racquet felt like home. It is definitely more of a control frame with exceptional maneuverability. It has plenty of access to spin & power but leaves it up to the player & stroke to tap into that.
It gives me the confidence to swing out knowing the ball will do what I tell it to. I have past experience with Radical MP from years ago and this plays very similarly... a little more maneuverability but power can be more/less than Radical depending on where you hit the ball on the stringbed.
I have recently played with Percept 97 and this racquet plays similar, but with easier depth and defense due to a little more pop/maneuverability. I also had an extended Gravity Tour demo and this racquet is not as plush, nor has the same high end power... but the predictability of the Speed Tour gives me the confidence to swing and hit my spots, which I value more.
I have a OHBH and play mostly aggressive 4.0 doubles and this stick is awesome!
Pure blissAwesome stick. It’s oddly kind of like a beefed up prostaff/ blade/ percept . Frame is soft but crisp and stable. Very solid from the baseline and net. The sweet spot is much bigger than expected for a 97. Though most reviews online say it’s not as spin friendly but I find this has ample amount that’s accessible.
Off Spec and UnderwhelmingAs the title says, my racket was 5 grams under spec, that’s about .2oz. Even with the weight added, it felt like I was swinging a 300sw prestige, except without the plow. Flimsy, unstable, no depth. Maybe weight in the throat will help? Sticking with my 2024 Speed MP.
