Head

Speed Pro review

A dense 18×20 on a 100 sq in head. Flat, low, penetrating and demanding.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 100 MP: 100
Weight 310g MP: 295g
Pattern 18×20 MP: 16×19
Stiffness 60 RA MP: 60 RA
Swingwt 333 MP: 330
Balance HL MP: HL
Full specsSpeed Pro · Speed MP
Speed ProSpeed MP
Head size100 sq in100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)310 g295 g
Weight (strung)329 g315 g
Swingweight333330
Stiffness60 RA60 RA
String pattern18×2016×19
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
Arm
Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. Supply the swing and it returns a heavy, driving ball that stays down.

    Performance

    Speed Pro Speed MP

    Playtest

    Flat, low, penetrating.
    Full notes

    The 18×20 clamps the ball for a low launch: you place it rather than fling it. At ~333 swingweight it asks for a long swing, and rewards it with a heavy ball that stays down.

    + Pros

    • Surgical control, low trajectory
    • Rock-solid stability
    • 18×20 on 100 sq in: more forgiving than a 98
    • Outstanding for returning

    − Cons

    • Needs a long, fast swing
    • Low free power and spin
    • Swingweight can tire the arm
    • Low launch takes adjustment

    String for

    50–53 lbs 22.5–24 kg Soft poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Head Lynx Tour

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Luxilon ALU Power Control poly Surgical control; drop 2–3 lbs for firmness.
      50–54 lbs 22.5–24.5 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Gut / poly hybrid Gut mains · ALU Power crosses The tour hybrid: maximum feel and comfort.
      54–57 lbs 24.5–26 kg · 1.25mm
    3. 3
      Head Lynx Tour Soft control poly · Head pairing The safest start for newcomers.
      51–54 lbs 23–24.5 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    No player in our database uses this frame.

    Verdict: 8.3

    A specialist control weapon: a flat, low, penetrating ball and rock-solid stability in a dense 18×20 that is more forgiving than a 98. More forgiving: Speed MP. More spin: Extreme MP.

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    FAQ

    What racquet does Novak Djokovic use?

    A heavily customised Speed-shaped pro stock frame painted as the Speed Pro, far heavier than retail. The retail Speed Pro shares its dense 18×20 character.

    Is the Head Speed Pro good for beginners?

    No. Its 310g weight, ~333 swingweight and 18×20 demand a long, fast swing. The Speed MP is far more accessible.

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

    The Pro for surgical control, a low launch and stability. The MP for a lighter, more forgiving, more spin-friendly frame.

    Is the Head Speed Pro arm-friendly?

    Relatively: about 60 RA with Auxetic 2.0. The swingweight can fatigue the arm; a soft poly or gut hybrid helps.

    What string and tension is best for the Speed Pro?

    Head Lynx Tour or ALU Power at 50–54 lbs (22.5–24.5 kg). A gut/poly hybrid in the mid 50s for maximum feel.

    Is the Head Speed Pro a control or power racquet?

    Control. The power it has comes from mass when you swing fast, not from a springy beam.