Best Head Racquet for Me

Head is one of the largest and most prolific racquet brands. With a history spanning over half a century, Head has produced racquets for some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. The current line of racquets has something for everyone, from beginners seeking comfort and power to advanced players seeking control and feel.

The fast swinging Speeds offer the best of both worlds and are a good fit for all-court players looking for control, power and spin. Endorsed by one of the best players on the ATP Tour, Novak Djokovic, they offer the speed and spin of a modern player's racquet. The majority of the line features thinner, more flexible beams, giving them great control and feel. In addition, there are even lighter, more explosive options for beginners or anyone seeking easier access to depth. This family has racquets for all levels of players looking for a quick-swinging racquet enhanced with control.

"I felt confident going after my shots with the Speed Pro 2026, and I was hitting well off both wings."

-Chris, TW Playtester

"I could stay low through the ball easily on my backhand, and I loved the depth I was getting with the Speed MP 2026 even when I aimed for a lower net clearance."

-Oak, TW Playtester

"I could vary my volleys with the Speed Tour 2026 and keep my opponent guessing, but I could also finish points whenever possible with ample power and plow through."

-Munish, TW Playtester

Endorsed by several tour players, including Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev and Lilli Tagger, the Gravity racquets offer good feel, targeting and have been made to let modern players attack and construct well thought-out points. From the Pro model, with its thin 20-mm beam, dense string pattern and rock solid stability to the Lite model, with its fast and user-friendly feel, the Gravity series has something for everybody. Each racquet in the series features Graphene 360+, which combines the stability and power of Graphene 360 with SpiralFibers in the lower portion of the head for optimal feel in addition to HEAD's Auxetic 2.0 construction for more connection to the ball. Now also available in an extended length MP XL, a rare offering from HEAD.

"I felt very connected to my shots and was placing the ball well with the Gravity Pro 2025."

-Troy, TW Playtester

"I loved the plush response and felt very connected to my touch and placement volleys. There was enough mass in the Gravity Tour 2025 to stand up to big hitting, yet I also found it very easy to position the racquet."

-Chris, TW Playtester

"I feel the power level of the Gravity MP XL is close to neutral, with a slight lean toward power, which complemented the way I hit."

-Mark, TW Playtester

Perhaps the most iconic Head racquet line, Prestige racquets have long specialized in stability, control and feel, but they also have some options for those who want power and spin. Having evolved from the classic versions of the past, this modernized Prestige family provides answers for players who love the classic feel of the Prestiges of the past but now have a more modern game. These racquets are great for experienced intermediate and advanced players who value control and precision.

"I can see why a lot of players will love this Prestige Pro; it has great control, feel and predictability. I know my peers who have been playing tennis since the '90s will love it."

-Michelle, TW Playtester

"The Prestige MP 2023 was whippy enough for easy access to angles, and I was getting ample spin on the ball."

-Chris, TW Playtester

"I could get a lot of rotation on the ball, while the precision of the Prestige Tour allowed me to create very sharp angles."

-Troy, TW Playtester

The HEAD Boom family combines impressive levels of power and spin with great feel and tendon-friendly comfort. These racquets have a large sweetspot and make creating spin feel easy. The Boom racquets are great fit for players who want a plush feel paired with the easy power and spin needed fore the modern game. There are models to appeal to players from all levels. Available in a limited edition purple cosmetic as endorsed by Coco Gauff.

"I had a much better experience from the baseline with this 2026 update to the Boom Pro than I did with the original. I felt like I had a lot more consistency as well as directional control."

-Chris

"The Boom MP 2026 had above-average maneuverability as well, which helped when I was in the middle of a faster-paced exchange."

-Oak

The Head Squared is one of the most unusual racquets to hit the market in quite some time. This ultra head-light racquet is designed to have peak maneuverability so that players still developing their strokes can have an easier time preparing for the ball. This racquet is pretty spin-friendly due to the 16x18 string pattern and packs a serious punch despite its 295-gram unstrung weight. Great for newer players and intermediates.

"My first hit I just smiled the entire time because it felt so different. The racquet felt soft, yet stable for its weight. It swung quickly, and so quickly that it took longer to adjust back to my own racquet than usual. I really loved drilling with this racquet and playing games."

-Tiffani, TW Playtester

"The Squared is an incredibly forgiving racquet to hit groundstrokes with. The racquet felt very easy to maneuver and I felt like I could rally with it all day long."

-Chris, TW Playtester

Blending speed, power and spin with above average control and feel, the Radical family of racquets are built for the modern player. The majority of Radicals come with dynamic 16x19 string patterns for a nice blend of power and control. They tend to have moderate flex ratings in the mid-60s, making them slightly more arm-friendly than your average modern player's racquet. Although the majority of Radicals are weighted for intermediate and advanced players, Head offers an "S" version for strong beginners or anyone who wants an ultra-maneuverable option. New to the Radical family is an 18x20 Tour model!

"I found I could hit some really nasty slices, and I'd credit that to the power and slightly lower launch angle of the Radical Pro 2025— very low bounce and very penetrating."

-Munish, TW Playtester

"I had good access to spin, but the most impressive aspect of the Radical MP was its stability. It just felt so stable on my shots, especially riskier ones."

-Zsofi, TW Playtester

"I felt like I could hit whatever serve I wanted with the Radical Tour. Despite the tighter string pattern, I thought it offered me decent kick and really solid slice serves."

-Michelle, TW Playtester

The Head Extreme racquets are ideal for big-swinging modern players looking to add loads of power, speed and spin to their game. Their thick, lively beams provide impressive stability and ensure players can load their shots with pace and get the ball hopping. Intermediates and advanced players looking to control the point will want to take note of this line of racquets.

"I found the Extreme Pro easy to position when I took the ball on the rise, so I could switch up a cross court rally with a down the line drive to catch my opponent by surprise."

-Chris, TW Playtester

"The Extreme MP offered a spin-friendly and maneuverable response from the baseline."

-Brittany, TW Playtester

The Instinct line specializes in speed, power and spin. These are user-friendly racquets that come with open 16x19 string patterns to maximize spin potential. In addition to featuring light and heavy options to accommodate different skill-sets, the Instinct series includes an innovative Adaptive option, which gives players the ability to customize the racquet to fit their individual needs, and appeals to beginners and intermediate players.

"This Instinct MP gave me some easy pop on my serve, which is always a bonus. I could also rely on my slice serves to keep me out of trouble, both by upping my serve percentage and by keeping me off the defensive right away."

-Tiffani, TW Playtester