Head’s Speed MP and Speed Pro are two of their top selling tennis rackets, due in no small part to the endorsement of these rackets by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
In this article, I will look at the racket specs of both frames to see how they compare to each other.
Speed MP vs Speed Pro
Rackets Specs Comparison
Main Differences: The Speed MP has a lower strung weight (11.1oz vs 11.6oz), a lower swing weight (323 vs 329), a less head light balance (4 pts HL vs 6 pts HL), and a more open string pattern (16 x 19 vs 18 x20).
Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), racket length (27in), frame stiffness rating (62), and beam width (23mm).
| Specs: | MP | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2022 | 2022 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 315g (11.1oz) | 329g (11.6oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 300g (10.6oz) | 310g (10.9oz) |
| Swing weight: | 323 | 329 |
| Balance: | 4 pts HL | 6 pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 62 | 62 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low |
| Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced | Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 23mm | 23mm |
| Colors: | Black and White | Black and White |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 18 x 20 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,7H,9H | 8T,10T,8H,10H |
| Grip Type: | Head Hydrosorb | Head Hydrosorb |
| String Tension: | 48-57lbs | 48-57lbs |
Below is a short YouTube video summarizing the specs of both rackets:
Head to Head
The MP is slightly better in terms of power and arm friendliness, with the Pro winning in terms of control and spin.
| H2H | MP | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
The MP is best used by intermediate to advanced players, while the Pro is more suited to advanced players as it gives more control and spin for heavy hitters.
| Player Level | MP | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
Head’s Speed MP is endorsed by Jannik Sinner, Bianca Andreescu, Karolina Muchova, and Sloane Stephens, while the Speed Pro is endorsed by Novak Djokovic.
Where can you buy these tennis rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Head website.