Head Extreme MP vs Head Speed MP

This article will look at the racket specs of the Head Speed MP and Head Extreme MP to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.

Head Extreme MP vs Head Speed MP

General Info

Below is some general information on these rackets including their brand, version, and colors.

General infoExtremeSpeed
Brand:HeadHead
Version:20222022
Color(s):Sage green and YellowBlack and White

Racket Specs

Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Extreme MP and Speed MP, which you can use to get a better idea as to which may be a better suit for your game.

Main Differences: The Extreme MP has a heavier strung weight (318g vs 315g), a slightly lower swing weight (322 vs 323), a higher stiffness rating (66 vs 62), and an overall thicker beam width (23mm / 26mm / 21mm vs 23mm)

Similarities: Both rackets have a 100in head size, a 27in length, a 16×19 string pattern, and an HL balance (4pts HL).

Racket Specs:ExtremeSpeed% Difference
Composition:Graphene 360+/GraphiteGraphene 360+/Graphite
Head Size (sq cm)6456450%
Head Size (sq in)1001000%
Length (cm)68.5868.580%
Length (in)27270%
String Pattern16 x 1916 x 19
HL or HH1HLHL
Strung Balance (cm)32.9933.020.09%
Strung Balance (pts)440%
Strung Weight (grams)3183150.94%
Strung Weight (ounces)11.211.10.89%
Swing Weight3223230.31%
Unstrung Weight (grams)3003000%
Unstrung Weight (ounces)10.5810.580%
Frame Stiffness66626.06%
Beam Width (mm)23 / 26 / 2123 / 23 / 230-10%

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Pros and Cons

Below are what I think are the main pros and cons of these two tennis rackets.

Racket:ExtremeSpeed
Pros:Offers tons of spin and feelOffers good control, maneuverability, and feel
Cons:Better at the baseline than at the netAdvanced players may find it lacks control

Power, Control, Spin, and Arm Friendliness

Below are my recommendations in terms of which racket is better in terms of Power, Control, Spin, and Arm Friendliness.

H2HExtremeSpeed
PowerWinner Grey
ControlWinner
SpinWinner Grey
Arm FriendlinessWinner

Player Recommendations

Below are our recommendations for recreational players at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Player LevelExtreme MPSpeed MP
BeginnerNoNo
IntermediateYesNo
AdvancedYesYes

Pro Player Endorsements

The Extreme MP is endorsed by Matteo Berrettini and Richard Gasquet, while the Speed MP is endorsed by Jannik Sinner, Bianca Andreescu, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, and Karolina Muchova.

Where can you buy these rackets?

The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the Head website.