Head Extreme MP L Racket
Series: Extreme
$199.00
With the Extreme MP L, Head puts the easy spin and power of the Extreme MP into a lighter, faster package
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 10.4oz / 295g |
| Balance | 13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 308 |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| Beam Width | 23mm / 26mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Graphene 360+/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Yellow |
| Grip Type | Hydrosorb Pro |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-57 pounds |
Where to buy
What players say
Owners who bought the Extreme MP L 2024 consistently praise its spin and maneuverability, and several picked it specifically as a lighter, more arm-friendly alternative to the standard Extreme MP. Reviews specific to this exact 280g version are thinner than for the full-weight MP, but the feedback that exists is uniformly positive on power, spin, and stability for its weight class. Control is the tradeoff most often mentioned, both in product notes and in the string pattern's spin-first design.
Best for
- Intermediate players wanting easy spin
- Players with arm or elbow sensitivity
- Juniors or smaller-framed players moving up in weight
- Aggressive baseliners who want a faster swing
Pros
- Generates spin easily thanks to the open 16x19 pattern and spin grommets
- Light, headlight build (280g) makes it fast and maneuverable through the swing
- Buyers with elbow issues specifically chose it over the standard MP for comfort
- Feels stable on volleys and delivers good pop on serve despite the lighter weight
Cons
- Control takes a back seat to power and spin, per both retailer product notes and buyer comments
- Lower weight means less plow-through against heavy incoming pace than the standard Extreme MP
- Far fewer independent reviews exist for this specific L version compared to the standard-weight MP
Voices
— Verified buyer, MD, Web
This racquet has great spin and speed. I took the light version since I have elbow issues, but recommend the MP version who wants the spin.
— Verified buyer, IL, Web
Very maneuverable and stable, Great spin, power, good for an intermediate player
— Verified buyer, CA, Web
Good power and spin, consistent string bed, feels stable on volleys, good pop on first serve and kick serve feels great too.
— Verified buyer, Extreme Tennis EU, Web
Excellent racket, lightweight, comfortable, and with an original design
Sources
- Head Extreme MP L Racquet - Customer Reviews
Web
- Head Extreme MP L 2024 (280g) racket - Customer Reviews
Web
- HEAD EXTREME MP / MP L 2024 (Auxetic 2.0) Quality Control Test
YouTube
- HEAD EXTREME 2024 MP & MP L (Auxetic 2.0) Tennis Rackets Ultimate Review
YouTube
- Analysis of the HEAD Extreme MP L 2024: Engineering, Biomechanics, and Market Performance
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