The Head Speed Team and Head Speed MP are good options for recreational players who want to play with a lighter version of the Speed Pro, which is endorsed by Novak Djokovic.
In this article, I will be looking at the racket specs of the Speed Team and the Speed MP to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.
Head Speed Team vs Speed MP – Racket Specs Comparison
In the comparison below I have used the 2022 version of the Speed Team and the Speed MP.
| Specs: | Speed Team | Speed MP |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 2022 | 2022 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 298g | 315g |
| Unstrung Weight: | 285g | 300g |
| Swing Weight: | 306g | 323g |
| Balance: | 2 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 66 | 62 |
| Power: | Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Beginner – Intermediate | Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 25mm/25mm/25mm | 23mm/23mm/23mm |
| Colors: | White and Black | White and Black |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,8H | 7T,9T,7H,9H |
| Grip Type: | Hydrosorb Pro | Hydrosorb Pro |
Head Size
Both tennis rackets have a 100in Midplus head size.
Length
Both rackets have a standard racket length of 27 inches.
Strung Weight
The strung weight of the Speed Team (298g) is 17g lighter than the strung weight of the Speed MP (315g), so the Speed Team will feel a lot lighter to hold in your hand.
Both rackets would be considered to be heavy tennis rackets, with the Speed MP being the heavier of the two.
Unstrung Weight
The Speed Team has an unstrung weight of 285g, while the Speed MP has an unstrung weight of 300g.
Swing weight
The Speed Team has a swing weight of 306g, which is 17g lighter than the Speed MP (323g), so a beginner to intermediate player will find it much easier to swing the Speed Team racket.
Balance
The Speed Team has a 2pts HL balance, while the Speed MP has a 4pts HL balance so you will find it easier to generate power with the Speed Team.
Frame Stiffness Rating
The Speed MP (62) has a slightly lower stiffness rating when compared with the Speed Team (66), so that combined with its more head light balance will make the Speed MP the more arm friendly tennis racket to play with.
Power and Control
The Speed Team is a medium powered tennis racket, while the Speed MP is a low to medium powered tennis racket.
As the Speed Team has a less head light balance, is lighter, and has a thicker beam width, it will be much easier to generate power with this racket when compared with the Speed MP.
However, this will come at the cost of control so more advanced tennis players may prefer the extra control you get from the Speed MP.
Player Level
The Speed Team is best suited to beginner to intermediate tennis players, while the HSMP is best suited to advanced tennis players.
Beam Width
The Speed MP (23mm/23mm/23mm) has a thinner beam width when compared with the Speed Team (25mm/25mm/25mm), therefore you will get more control with the Speed MP but more power with Speed Team.
String Pattern
Both rackets have a 16 x 19 string pattern, which is a good string pattern to use if you want more spin on your shots.
Grip Type
Both tennis rackets have a Hydrosorb Pro Grip, which is standard for most Head tennis rackets.