Head Extreme Pro Racket
Series: Extreme
$269.00
Raw speed meets spin-friendly precision.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 319 |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| Beam Width | 22mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Boron, Auxetic 2, Graphene Inside, 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 |
What players say
Reviewers treat the 2026 Extreme Pro as the control-oriented 98 sq in frame in Head's Extreme line, with the new Hy-Bor layup giving it a crisper, more solid feel than the 2024 version. It suits advanced, technically sound players (often one-handed backhands) who want a smaller head and precise, all-court game rather than beginners or pure spin chasers.
Best for
- One-handed backhand players
- Advanced, technical baseliners
- Players wanting a smaller-head control frame
- Aggressive all-court players
Pros
- Hy-Bor layup gives a crisper, more solid feel than the 2024 Extreme Pro
- Excellent baseline control, described as playing like a more effective Radical MP
- Thinner beam and smaller head add stability without feeling clunky
- Solid, precise feel on volleys, overheads and serves
Cons
- Spin generation trails more spin-specialized frames like the Aero 98
- Demanding frame that rewards consistent, technical swings rather than forgiving loose strokes
- Some players want a lower stock swingweight for easier maneuverability
- Heavier than most modern 98s, so full swings are needed to unlock its power
Voices
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd.net, Web
Excellent control from the baseline; decent spin capability, but not close to the Aero 98.
— Samuel Spencer, Tennis Express, Web
The control end of the Extreme line, a 98 that plays like a precise all-court frame with more muscle than most.
— dgoran, Talk Tennis forum, Forums
Feel is subjective I thought Extreme Pro is miles better in every way including feel.
— DipDrive, Talk Tennis forum, Forums
Extreme Pro is far from 'clunky'... MP's and Tour/Pro are two vastly different sticks.
— BackFenceBaller, Talk Tennis forum, Forums
I am hoping for a dark glossy pj and a drop of SW back to sub 320 for the Pro model for more maneuverability.