HEAD Speed What has HEAD actually done to adapt it to modern tennis?

Today's tennis is faster, more physical, and more direct. The ball weighs more, rallies are more intense, and the margin for error has decreased. In this context, power is no longer the main issue. The real issue is another: frame stability when the pace increases. This is where the new HEAD Speed 2026 was born. Not as a simple evolution, but as a change in approach: making the Speed capable of withstanding modern tennis, without demanding too much from the player.

Reading time: 7 minutes - Published on: 15 January, 2026

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The court test: sensations count more than numbers

We tested the Speed 2026 directly on the court with Francesco Liucci, our ambassador, focusing on what really matters when the pace picks up. The initial impression wasn't of a more powerful racket, but of a more stable and predictable frame. On accelerated shots, the racket stays firm, absorbs impact better, and allows you to push without losing control. This is where the real change in approach compared to the past becomes apparent, and above all, the distance that now separates the Speed MP and Speed Pro.

What really changes in the 2026 Speed

The most significant change in the HEAD Speed 2026 isn't in power, but in how the racquet reacts when the pace picks up. At the heart of the design is the new Hy-Bor technology, a boron and carbon composite inserted into the frame structure to increase stability on high-intensity shots. On the court, this translates into a racquet that twists less on impact, remains more stable on acceleration, and delivers a cleaner, more predictable response, even when the shot isn't perfect. It's not a feeling of greater rigidity, but of greater control of the movement. Completing the package are Auxetic 2.0, which improves feel on impact, and Directional Drilling, which expands the sweet spot and makes impact more forgiving. All this is wrapped up in a new asymmetrical design in pearl white and metallic blue-black, with a matte finish, which underscores the range's premium positioning.

All models: the HEAD Speed range

Speed 2026 isn't a collection of tennis rackets with different philosophies, but a family built around a single technical DNA, designed to adapt to different levels of play, physicality and styles. From the most accessible and maneuverable versions to the most demanding and high-performance frames, all models share the same design approach: greater structural solidity, more predictable response under pressure, and a cleaner, more controlled feel at impact. Let's discover them in detail!

Speed Pro

Designed for experienced and aggressive players. Maximum stability and precision, but requires timing and technique.

Head:	100”
Weight:	310 gr
Balance:	310 mm
Length:	27"
String diagram:	18x20

Speed Tour

New model with a smaller oval, dedicated to those seeking extreme control and great precision.

Head:	97”
Weight:	305 gr
Balance:	315 mm
Length:	27"
String diagram:	16x19

Speed MP

The heart of the range. Balanced, smooth, more forgiving, ideal for those who want to push without forcing.

Head:	100”
Weight:	300 gr
Balance:	320 mm
Length:	27"
String diagram:	16x19

Speed MP L

Lighter and more manageable, for those looking for ease of swing while maintaining the Speed DNA.

Head:	100”
Weight:	285 gr
Balance:	325 mm
Length:	27"
String diagram:	16x19

Speed MP UL

Ultra-lightweight, designed for beginners and growing youngsters.

Head:	100”
Weight:	265 gr
Balance:	330 mm
Length:	27"
String diagram:	16x19

Speed Team

Oversized, comfortable, easy, for beginner and intermediate players.

Head:	105”
Weight:	270 gr
Balance:	325 mm
Length:	27.2"
String diagram:	16x19

Speed Junior

The lightweight version of the Speed MP 2026 is ideal for young people aged 9 to 11 who need ease of play and maximum speed.

Head:	100”
Weight:	255 gr
Balance:	320 mm
Length:	26"
String diagram:	16x19

Speed 25 Junior

Lightweight 25-inch version of the Speed MP 2026, it is designed for children aged 8 to 10 who want to play fast and precise shots.

Head:	100”
Weight:	230 gr
Balance:	315 mm
Length:	25"
String diagram:	16x19

HEAD Speed Rackets

In summary

HEAD Speed wasn't created to simplify modern tennis. It was created to handle it. In an increasingly fast-paced game, the difference isn't how much power you can generate, but how much control you can maintain when the pace picks up.

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