Similar to the Wilson Clash Rackets, the Head Boom MP and the Head Boom Pro tennis rackets are mainly aimed at recreational players as both rackets offer easy access to power and spin.
Head launched the Boom MP and Boom Pro in early 2022 with the aim of filling a gap they saw in the market for a racket range that offered easy power and spin so that recreational players could hit their balls with confidence.
The lighter of the two rackets, the Boom MP is endorsed by Coco Gauff while the Boom Pro is endorsed by Lorenzo Musetti.
Head Boom MP vs Pro
For this comparison, I will be using the 2022 Version of both the Head Boom MP (or “BMP”) and Boom Pro (or “BPro”).
Racket Specs
| Specs: | Boom MP | Boom Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 2022 (Version 1) | 2022 (Version 1) |
| Racket: |  | |
| Head Size: | 100in | 98in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 315g (11.1oz) | 329g (11.6oz) |
| Swingweight: | 318g | 325g |
| Balance: | 5 pts HL | 6 pts HL |
| Frame Stiffness: | 64 RA | 66 RA |
| Beam Width: | 23.5mm / 24.5mm / 23.5mm | 22.5mm / 22.5mm / 22mm |
| Control Power Index (CPI) | 600 | 400 |
| Composition: | Graphite | Graphite |
| Colors: | Black and Coral | Black and Coral |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| String Tension Range: | 21-26kg / 48-58lb | 21-26kg / 48-58lb |
| Price: | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon |
Head Size and Length
The BMP has a slightly bigger head size (100in) than the BPro (98in). Both rackets have a length of 27 inches which is the standard length for most adult rackets.
Strung Weight and Swing Weight
As you would expect the BPro is the heavier of the two rackets coming in at approximately 329g strung.
This seems to be the sweet spot in terms of the strung weight for a lot of rackets aimed at intermediate to advanced male players e.g. Clash 98.
The BMP has a lighter frame at 315g strung so it is probably a better option for female tennis players.
In terms of swing weight, again, the BPro has a slightly higher swing weight (325g) when compared with the BMP (318g).
Balance
Both rackets have a head light (or “HL”) balance with the BPro being slightly more HL (6 pts HL) than the BMP (5 pts HL).
Stiffness Rating
Although the stiffness rating of the BMP and BPro is higher than arm friendly rackets like the Wilson Clash range of rackets, they are still relatively arm friendly rackets as I haven’t heard of anyone having issues so far.
Beam Width
The BMP has a thicker beam width than the BPro so this makes it easier to generate power. However, the thinner beam width on the BPro will mean it is better in terms of control.
Control Power Index (or “CPI”)
CPI or Control Power Index is a metric used by Head to measure the power potential of a tennis racket. The higher the CPI number the more powerful the racket will be.
The BMP has a CPI of 600 while the BPro has a CPI of 400 so it will be easier to generate power with the BMP.
With a CPI of 600, the BMP would be similar to the Gravity S, Speed MP L, and Extreme MP in terms of power
The BPro would be similar to Prestige MP, Gravity MP, Radical MP, and Extreme Pro which also have a CPI of 400.
String Pattern
Both rackets have a 16 x 19 string pattern.
The 16 x 19 string pattern is my preferred string pattern as I like the extra topspin I can get on my shots.