Yonex’s Ezone 100 and Head’s Speed MP are popular with intermediate players who are looking for a racket that offers good power and spin.
In this article, I will look at the specs of both rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Ezone 100 vs Speed MP – Racket Specs Comparison
Main Differences: The Ezone 100 has a slightly higher strung weight (11.2oz vs 11.1oz), a lower swing weight (317 vs 318), a higher frame stiffness rating (67 vs 62), and a thicker beam width (23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm vs 23mm) when compared with the Speed MP.
Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), racket length (27in), string pattern (16 x 19), head light balance (4 pts HL),
| Specs: | Ezone 100 | Speed MP |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 2022 | 2022 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 318g (11.2oz) | 315g (11.1oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 300g (10.6oz) | 300g (10.6oz) |
| Swing weight: | 317 | 323 |
| Strung Balance: | 4 pts HL | 4 pts HL |
| Stiffness Rating: | 67 | 62 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 23.8mm / 26.5mm / 22.5mm | 23mm |
| Colors: | Blue | Black and White |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,8H | 7T,9T,7H,9H |
| Grip Type: | Yonex Synthetic Grip | Head Hydrosorb Pro Grip |
Head to Head
The Ezone 100 (2022) is the better option in terms of power, but the Speed MP (2022) is better in terms of arm friendliness, spin, and control.
| H2H | Ezone 100 | MP |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | – | |
| Arm Friendliness | – | |
Player Level Recommendations
In my opinion, both rackets are best used by intermediate tennis players as beginners will find them too heavy, and more advanced players will want more control.
If you are an advanced tennis player, then the Speed MP will suit you better as it offers more control.
| Player Level | Ezone 100 | MP |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Speed MP is endorsed by Bianca Andreescu, Jannik Sinner, Karolina Muchova, and Sloane Stephens, while the Ezone 100 is endorsed by Belinda Bencic, Casper Ruud, Sorana Cirstea, and Marketa Vondrousova.
Where can you buy these tennis rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Head and Yonex websites.