Head Speed Pro 2026 Racket
Series: Speed
$269.00
Updated with a new material technology for 2026!
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 18x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.5oz / 326g |
| Balance | 12.59in / 31.98cm / 7 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 328 |
| Stiffness | 61 |
| Beam Width | 23mm / 23mm / 23mm |
| Composition | Auxetic 2/Graphene Inside/Boron/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | White/Black |
| Grip Type | Head Hydrosorb Pro |
| String Pattern Detail | 18 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-57 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers and playtesters treat the 2026 Speed Pro as a control-first 18x20 frame for advanced players, with the new Hy-Bor shaft giving it a clearer, more connected feel than the 2024 version. The main trade-off players report is limited built-in power and spin, particularly on serve, and a demanding swingweight that isn't forgiving for less advanced players.
Best for
- Advanced, tournament-level players
- Players who supply their own power
- All-court and net play
- Precision-focused, flat hitters
Pros
- Excellent control and shot placement from the dense 18x20 pattern
- Crisper, more connected feel than the 2024 model thanks to Hy-Bor
- Very stable at net and on off-center hits against heavy pace
- Good plow-through against big hitters
Cons
- Limited spin generation, especially on serves
- Supplies little power on its own -- demanding for less advanced players
- Heaviest frame in the Speed line; a few players found it sluggish
Voices
— Chris (Tennis Warehouse playtest team), Web
I loved the response of this racquet from the baseline...even more feel than the outgoing 2024 model.
— Michelle (Tennis Warehouse playtest team), Web
Serves were the one spot I was craving a bit more pop and spin...a simple string adjustment was all I really needed.
— Munish (Tennis Warehouse playtest team), Web
I wasn't getting a whole lot of power from the frame, and I kind of liked that.
— Jeff, IL, Web
Exceptional control, even for an 18 x 20 string pattern.
— Marcio, Brazil, Web
Buttery, classic feel and control, a more forgiving and slightly lighter racquet.
— Anonymous, CA, Web
Way more ball feel and stability. It doesn't get pushed around by heavy shots.