Executive Summary
The Head Boom Pro 2024 is the heaviest and most advanced model in the Boom family — and Head's most underrated racquet. It combines a 98 sq in head and 16x19 pattern with a proprietary Morph Beam head shape that positions the sweet zone in the upper hoop, where modern players most often make contact.
Key Characteristic: The Boom Pro is a "greatest hits" frame. It borrows the forgiving head geometry of the Gravity and the power platform of the Extreme, delivering a unique combination of easy power and impressive forgiveness at 310g. Reviewers consistently describe it as playing lighter and more accessible than its weight would suggest.
Key Update (2024): Auxetic 2.0 extends from the yoke into the handle, creating a more uniform and stable response across the string bed. Off-center hits feel more forgiving and consistent than the first generation — a meaningful upgrade for the frame's core promise of accessible, all-court playability.
Performance Profile
The Boom Pro sits between the Extreme Tour (more spin, more power) and the Radical MP (more control, more feel). Its defining trait is delivering advanced-level power and forgiveness with an accessible swing demand.
Performance Comparison: Boom Pro vs Boom MP
Boom Pro leads in power and stability · Boom MP is faster and more accessible
Model Comparison Guide
The Boom family is built around accessible power and spin. The Pro is the specialist at the top — the only model serious competitive players should consider.
Boom Pro
The most demanding and rewarding Boom. Surgical 98 sq in head with full mass-based power. Ideal for aggressive baseliners who want easy power without sacrificing targeting precision.
Boom MP
Maximum accessibility in the Boom line. Lighter, faster, and more forgiving than the Pro. The natural starting point for players entering the Boom family who need maneuverability above stability.
Boom MP L
The lightest entry to the Boom series. Preserves the Morph Beam's easy-access sweet spot with significantly reduced weight — designed for players who need maximum maneuverability above everything else.
Who Plays With This?
The Boom Pro's combination of easy power and spin output suits modern, aggressive baseliners who thrive on pace-setting from the back of the court. Notable tour players play with the Boom line — tour frames are customized, so use these profiles as style guides.
Gauff's powerful, spin-heavy groundstrokes from both wings benefit from the Boom Pro's easy power platform. The Morph Beam's forgiving upper hoop is ideal for her aggressive, early-ball striking style that demands consistent depth and pace.
Musetti's artistic, touch-heavy game requires a frame that can handle both explosive topspin forehands and delicate drop shots. The Boom Pro's balance of power and feel — unusual in this power class — supports his variety game without forcing him to choose one over the other.
The young Russian star's relentless, high-RPM groundstrokes are perfectly suited to the Boom's spin-forward design. Her aggressive baseline game generates the racquet head speed needed to fully exploit the Morph Beam's upper-hoop sweet zone.
The ideal Boom Pro user: An aggressive club or competitive player who stays close to the baseline, takes the ball early, and wants free power and spin without sacrificing the stability needed to handle heavy incoming pace. Rewards committed, full swings.
Technical Must-Knows
String Setup Guide
The Boom Pro's 64 RA and 16x19 pattern make it highly tunable — and forgiving of a range of string setups. The low stiffness means most players can run lower tensions than they might expect without the ball flying. Reference range: 48–58 lbs (21.8–26.5 kg).
Quick Start (Most Players)
- Start point (soft poly, 1.25mm, full bed): 49–52 lbs (22.2–23.5 kg) — the low RA frame rewards lower tensions that allow the Morph Beam to do its work.
- If balls are flying long: The Boom Pro has a high launch angle for a 98 due to the open pattern. Try a shaped poly before adding significant tension — you'll get more spin and a dipping arc without losing the frame's power platform.
- If you want more spin: Drop 2 lbs and use a shaped poly in the mains. The 16x19 pattern is already spin-friendly — a shaped string amplifies this significantly.
- If the frame feels muted at net: This is a known characteristic of the Boom Pro. A natural gut main or multifilament cross adds the feel and feedback the frame's design naturally mutes.
Pro Reference
Coco Gauff (Reported)
Setup idea: Poly-based setup, reportedly in the low-to-mid 50s lbs range. Gauff's aggressive groundstroke game suggests a control-oriented poly at modest tension — the Boom Pro's power platform means she doesn't need high tension to maintain depth.
Tour frames are customized extensively in weight and balance. Gauff's actual specs differ from retail.
Recommended Setups by Goal
| Goal | Recommended Setup | Starting Tension | What You'll Feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | Soft poly (full bed), 1.25mm | 49–52 lbs (22.2–23.5 kg) | The frame's natural power + control balance — best starting point |
| More spin / trajectory control | Shaped poly mains (1.25mm), soft poly crosses | 48–51 lbs (21.8–23.2 kg) | Heavier topspin loop, ball dips into court — tames the high launch angle |
| More control | Firmer poly or 1.30mm, full bed | 52–56 lbs (23.5–25.5 kg) | Lower launch, more precision — for high ball-speed players on fast surfaces |
| More feel / touch | Hybrid: natural gut or multi mains + soft poly crosses | Mains 52–55 lbs, crosses 48–51 lbs | Significantly improved net feel and touch — addresses the frame's main limitation |
| Max comfort | Soft multifilament full bed or hybrid | 50–54 lbs (22.5–24.5 kg) | Very arm-friendly, comfortable impact — good for players coming from injury |
Maintenance Rule
- The Boom Pro tolerates a slightly dead string longer than most frames — the Morph Beam geometry means some forgiveness persists even when string tension has dropped. That said, once you notice the frame's characteristic "thump" becomes a dull thud, it's time to restring. Don't wait for breakage.
Top 3 Recommended Strings
These strings consistently deliver outstanding results in the Boom Pro 2024, selected to complement its unique Morph Beam geometry, 64 RA stiffness, and open 16x19 pattern.
Best for: Players wanting maximum spin output and a controlled, dipping trajectory from the 16x19 pattern.
Hyper-G Soft's square profile creates aggressive string movement and bite without the harsh feel of the original Hyper-G. In the Boom Pro's flexible frame, it delivers heavy topspin with a comfortable feel — one of the most recommended community setups for this frame. Helps tame the higher launch angle for more controlled depth.
Best for: Players wanting a comfortable, well-rounded poly that matches the Boom's character without introducing stiffness.
Head's own demo string pairing for the Boom line — consistently recommended by Head and widely praised in community testing. Lynx Tour is soft, tension-stable, and doesn't add stiffness on top of the 64 RA frame. Delivers the Boom Pro's signature connected feel at its best.
Best for: Players wanting comfort, decent spin, and long-lasting tension maintenance without sacrificing control.
Poly Tour Pro's soft, pentagonal profile pairs naturally with flexible frames — the 64 RA Boom Pro is an ideal match. Excellent tension maintenance means the string stays in its sweet spot longer than average, and the slightly shaped profile adds extra spin over a standard round poly. A versatile, safe choice for Boom Pro newcomers.
Pro tip: If you find the Boom Pro muted at net and on touch shots, the fastest fix is a natural gut or quality multifilament in the mains. Even a single hybrid restring can transform the frame's feel without changing its power or spin output.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Boom Pro | Boom MP | Boom MP L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Size | 98 sq in (632 cm²) | 100 sq in (645 cm²) | 100 sq in (645 cm²) |
| Weight (Unstrung) | 310g / 10.9oz | 295g / 10.4oz | 275g / 9.7oz |
| Weight (Strung) | 329g / 11.6oz | ~311g / 11.0oz | ~291g |
| Length | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in |
| Balance | 325mm / 6 pts HL | ~330mm / 5 pts HL | ~335mm / 3–4 pts HL |
| String Pattern | 16x19 (open, spin-friendly) | 16x19 (open, spin-friendly) | 16x19 (open, spin-friendly) |
| Beam Width | 22mm (Morph Beam) | 22mm (Morph Beam) | 22mm (Morph Beam) |
| Stiffness (RA) | ~64–66 | ~64 | ~62–63 |
| Swingweight | ~323–325 | ~315–317 | ~295–300 |
| Technology | Auxetic 2.0 / Graphene Inside / Morph Beam | Auxetic 2.0 / Graphene Inside / Morph Beam | Auxetic 2.0 / Graphene Inside / Morph Beam |
| Recommended Tension | 48–57 lbs | 48–57 lbs | 46–55 lbs |