This article will compare the four main rackets in Head’s range of Boom and Extreme rackets: Boom MP, Extreme MP, Boom Pro, and Extreme Tour.
Head Boom vs Extreme Tennis Rackets
First up, I compared the Head Boom Pro (“HBP”) with the Head Extreme Tour (or “HET”) to see what were the main differences between the two rackets.
Head Boom Pro vs Extreme Tour Comparison
In my comparison below I have used the V1 of the HBP and the 2022 version of the HET.
Racket Specs Comparison
| Boom Pro | vs | Extreme Tour |
|---|---|---|
| V1 | Version: | 2022 |
 | Design: |  |
| 98in | Head Size: | 98in |
| 27in | Racket Length: | 27in |
| 329g (11.60oz) | Strung Weight: | 320g (11.29oz) |
| 310g (10.93oz) | Unstrung Weight: | 305g (10.76oz) |
| 325g (11.46oz) | Swing weight: | 317g (11.18oz) |
| 6pts HL | Balance: | 6pts HL |
| 66 | TW Stiffness Rating: | 63 |
| Low to Medium | Power: | Low to Medium |
| Intermediate to Advanced | Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced |
| 22.5mm/22.5mm/22.0mm | Beam Width: | 22.0mm/23.0mm/21.0mm |
| Coral | Main Color: | Yellow |
| 16 x 19 | String Pattern: | 16 x 19 |
| 8T,8H | Main Skips: | 8T,8H |
| Hydrosorb Pro | Grip Type: | Hydrosorb Pro |
Head Size
Both the HBP and HET tennis rackets have a 98in Midplus head size, which is usually favored by players who one with a one handed backhand.
Length
Both the HBP and HET have a standard racket length of 27 inches.
Strung Weight
The strung weight of the HBP (329g) is 9g heavier than the HET (320g), so the HBP will feel slightly heavier to play with.
Unstrung Weight
The HBP has an unstrung weight of 310g, while the HET weighs 305g unstrung.
Swing Weight
The HBP has a swing weight of 325g, which is 8g heavier than the swing weight of the HET (317g), so the HET will feel slightly easier to swing.
Balance
Both tennis rackets have a 6pts Head Light (or “HL”) balance, which will suit players who have a full and fast swing.
Stiffness Rating
The Boom Pro (66) has a slightly higher stiffness rating when compared with the Extreme Tour (63), with the Extreme Tour being the more arm friendly of the two rackets.
Power and Control
The Boom Pro and Extreme Tour are both low to medium powered rackets with more of a focus on control than power.
Recommended Player Level
Both tennis rackets are best suited to intermediate to advanced tennis players as beginners will find these rackets to be too low powered and will struggle to be consistent.
Beam Width
The HBP (22.5mm/22.5mm/22.0mm) has a slightly thicker beam width overall when compared with the HET (22.0mm/23.0mm/21.0mm) but you feel much of a difference in terms of power generation.
String Pattern
Both tennis rackets have a 16 x 19 string pattern, which is a good string pattern to have if you struggle to add spin to your shots.
Grip Type
Both tennis rackets come with a Hydrosorb Pro Grip as standard.
Head Boom MP vs Extreme MP Comparison
Next up, I will compare the racket specs of the Boom MP and the Extreme MP to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison
In the comparison below I have used the V1 of the Head Boom MP (or “HBMP”) and the 2022 version of the Head Extreme MP (or “HEMP”).
| Boom MP | vs | Extreme MP |
|---|---|---|
| V1 | Version: | 2022 |
| Design: |  |
| 100in | Head Size: | 100in |
| 27in | Racket Length: | 27in |
| 315g (11.11oz) | Strung Weight: | 318g (11.22oz) |
| 295g (10.41oz) | Unstrung Weight: | 300g (10.58oz) |
| 318g (11.22oz) | Swing weight: | 322g (11.36oz) |
| 5pts HL | Balance: | 4pts HL |
| 64 | TW Stiffness Rating: | 66 |
| Low to Medium | Power: | Low to Medium |
| Intermediate to Advanced | Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced |
| 23.5mm/24.5mm/23.5mm | Beam Width: | 23.0mm/26.0mm/21.0mm |
| Coral | Main Color: | Yellow |
| 16 x 19 | String Pattern: | 16 x 19 |
| 7T,9T,7H,9H | Main Skips: | 8T,7H,9H |
| Hydrosorb Pro | Grip Type: | Hydrosorb Pro |
Head Size
Both the HBMP and HEMP tennis rackets have a 100in Midplus head size.
Length
The Boom MP and Extreme MP have a standard racket length of 27 inches.
Strung Weight
The strung weight of the Boom MP (315g) is 3g lighter than the Extreme MP (318g), so you will notice very little difference between the two rackets.
Unstrung Weight
The Boom MP has an unstrung weight of 295g, while the Extreme MP has an unstrung weight of 300g.
Swing Weight
The HBMP has a swing weight of 318g, which is 4g lighter than the HEMP (322g), so the HBMP will be slightly easier to swing.
Balance
The Boom MP has a 5pts Head Light (or “HL”) balance, while the Extreme MP has a 4pts HL balance.
As the Boom MP is more head light and has a lower swing weight, it will be the more maneuverable of the two rackets.
Stiffness Rating
The Boom MP (64) has a slightly lower stiffness rating when compared with the Extreme MP (66) but the difference isn’t huge.
Power and Control
The Boom MP and Extreme MP are both low to medium powered rackets that will suit players who have no issues generating their own power.
Recommended Player Level
The Extreme MP and Boom MP are best suited to Intermediate to Advanced recreational players as they are too heavy for most beginners.
Beam Width
The Boom MP (23.5mm/24.5mm/23.5mm) has a thicker beam width overall when compared with the Extreme MP (23.0mm/26.0mm/21.0mm), so you will get more easy power from the Boom MP
String Pattern
Both tennis rackets have a 16 x 19 string pattern, which is a good option for players who struggle to add spin to their groundstrokes.
Grip Type
Both tennis rackets have a Hydrosorb Pro Grip.