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Boom Pro review

Easy power in a smoother, more comfortable package. Head's most underrated frame.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 98 MP: 100
Weight 310g MP: 295g
Pattern 16×19 MP: 16×19
Stiffness 64 RA MP: 65 RA
Swingwt 323 MP: 312
Balance HL MP: HL
Full specsBoom Pro · Boom MP
Boom ProBoom MP
Head size98 sq in100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)310 g295 g
Weight (strung)326 g312 g
Swingweight323312
Stiffness64 RA65 RA
String pattern16×1916×19
BalanceHead LightHead Light
Fit check

Is it for you?

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Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Free power and a stable, forgiving sweet spot for an aggressive all-court game.

    Performance

    Boom Pro Boom MP

    Playtest

    Easy power, refined feel.
    Full notes

    Good depth and pace with a smoother, more connected feel than the spec sheet suggests. Forgiving and stable, so aggressive baseliners can swing freely. An all-court frame with a power lean.

    + Pros

    • Easy power with a refined feel
    • Forgiving, stable sweet spot
    • Comfortable for a power frame
    • Serves and rallies well

    − Cons

    • Not as pinpoint as a control frame
    • Less raw pop than the stiffest frames
    • Muted feel at net
    • Flies a little until you add spin

    String for

    49–52 lbs 22.2–23.5 kg Soft poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Head Lynx Tour

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Solinco Hyper-G Soft Spin poly Heavy topspin that tames the high launch.
      49–52 lbs 22.2–23.5 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Head Lynx Tour Soft control poly · Head pairing Soft and tension-stable: the Boom's connected feel at its best.
      50–53 lbs 22.5–24 kg · 1.25mm
    3. 3
      Yonex Poly Tour Pro Soft spin poly Comfort, spin and long tension life.
      50–53 lbs 22.5–24 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised
    • Lorenzo MusettiAll-Court
      ATP #24 · Head Hawk Touch mains + Head Lynx Tour crosses · 24 kgPower and feel together, for explosive forehands and delicate drop shots.
    • Mariano NavoneCounter-Puncher
      ATP #45 · Babolat RPM Blast · 21.8 kg

    Verdict: 8.4

    Head's underrated all-rounder: easy power and a forgiving sweet spot with a smoother, more comfortable feel than most frames in its class. Lighter and easier: Boom MP. More spin: Extreme MP.

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    FAQ

    Is the Head Boom Pro good for beginners?

    It is aimed at 4.0–5.0, but its forgiving sweet spot makes it approachable for improvers with a full swing. Beginners may prefer a lighter Boom.

    Who is the Head Boom Pro best for?

    Intermediate-to-advanced all-court players who want easy power and a forgiving frame with a smoother, more comfortable feel.

    Is the Head Boom Pro arm-friendly?

    Yes, relatively. The Boom platform is smooth and dampened; a soft poly or hybrid at a sensible tension keeps it comfortable.

    What string and tension is best for the Head Boom Pro?

    A co-poly in the low 50s lbs. Drop a couple of pounds or add multi crosses for comfort; go a touch tighter for control.

    Is the Head Boom Pro a control or power racquet?

    An all-court frame with a power lean: easy depth from a stable platform, with a more refined feel than a pure power frame.

    Head Boom Pro vs Head Speed: which should I buy?

    The Boom Pro for easier power, more forgiveness and comfort. A Speed for a more classic, control-and-feel all-court response.