There are new HEAD Speed 2022 racquets that I’m testing at the moment. I will review the following models, MP, Pro, Team and MP L.
The HEAD Speed 2022 racquets look quite similar to the 2019 model when it comes to graphics. There are some slight refinements though, which in my mind improves the look and makes it a bit more premium. The specs are also pretty much unchanged from the previous generation of Speeds called HEAD Graphene 360+ Speed, the update besides the cosmetics is the addition of Auxetic.
What is Auxetic? Well, the auxetic is a material technology that you can read about here. The idea of adding it to the new HEAD racquets like Boom is to increase the feel and the connection to the ball. There is a slight difference between Graphene 360+ racquets and Auxetic racquets, but it’s slight. I would call it a refinement more than an update.
HEAD Speed Racquets 2022
I’ve so far tested the Speed MP and the Team. You can read my first impressions if you become a member on Patreon. We can look at the listed unstrung specs of the racquets below.
Head Speed MP 2022 (Auxetic)
Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.58cm
String pattern: 16×19
Beam Width: 23mm / 23mm / 23mm
Composition: Graphene 360+/Graphite/Auxetic
Unstrung Weight: 10.58 oz / 300 g
Balance: 32 cm / 6 pts HL
Swingweight: ?
Stiffness:Â ?
Head Speed Pro 2022 (Auxetic)
Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.58cm
String pattern: 18×20
Beam Width: 23mm / 23mm / 23mm
Composition: Graphene 360+/Graphite/Auxetic
Unstrung Weight: 10.9 oz / 310 g
Balance: 31.5 cm / 9 pts HL
Swingweight:Â ?
Stiffness:Â ?
Head Speed Team 2022 (Auxetic)
Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.58cm
String pattern: 16×19
Beam Width: 25mm / 25mm / 25mm
Composition: Graphene 360+/Graphite/Auxetic
Unstrung Weight: 10.1 oz / 285 g
Balance: 32 cm / 6 pts HL
Swingweight:Â ?
Stiffness:Â ?
Head Speed MP L 2022 (Auxetic)
Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.58cm
String pattern: 16×19
Beam Width: 23mm / 23mm / 23mm
Composition: Graphene 360+/Graphite/Auxetic
Unstrung Weight: 9.7Â oz / 275 g
Balance: 33 cm / 4 pts HL
Swingweight:Â ?
Stiffness:Â ?
Where to buy the new (or old) HEAD Speed racquets?
The new generation of Speed racquets are not available for purchase yet. I will keep you posted on when they are up for pre-order. Please check out my affiliates Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Warehouse Europe and Tennis Only for new racquets and gear. I get a small commission if you use the links above at no extra cost to you. Thanks!
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5 comments
Please suggest to Dennis Fabian when you next have him on your channel that HEAD offer an 18×19 version of the Speed. If memory serves, Roman Prokes suggested such a setup for Novak and indeed he’s been playing with it. Wouldn’t it make sense for HEAD to offer the same configuration of the frame he (ND) endorses?
For some us, 16×19 is just too lively and for flatter hitters provides too unpredictable a launch angle. 18×20 is better but as we age 18×19 is more forgiving and therefore suits us better.
Absolutely agree! Had many troubles with the liveness of MP and now – with the weight and lack of power of the Pro version.
18×19 at 305g would be just fine
Hy Jonas, thanks for all your reviews.
I’m a question about the Speed MP, that I like a lot but I wonder if is there a more head-light alternative.
While the Pro should be more HL, I guess it’s way more demanding.
Have a nice day.
Hey Marco,
I would recommend adding weight to the handle of the Speed MP. Or if you get the Speed MP L, you can customize it to your liking.
Nice day to you too.
Hi
What is stiffness of MP L ?