Head Extreme Pro (2026)

Among the strongest in the category. The high balance and 370 g load the head, so a prepared flat smash or x3 leaves fast, and the firm foam core returns energy even on a short swing. Arriving late takes much of that ceiling away.

Precise once you are set, harder under pressure. Volleys and blocks stay direct at pace, but the firm, lively exit leaves little margin on short drops and slow resets. The reviews disagree: some find placement very reliable, others say shot selection is entirely your job.

Average to below for the category. The 370 g and 27 cm balance recover slowly after a full swing and in quick body-level exchanges, so the racket has to be prepared early at the net. One source rates it closer to quick, but most describe it as heavy in hand.

Usable in the upper-central zone, and better than the diamond outline suggests because the frame resists twisting. Low-face and late hits lose depth fast. The reviews disagree on how forgiving it is: some call it wide for a diamond, others call it small.

Medium-firm, dry and direct. The damping features take some sting out of impact, but the weight and swing mass tire the forearm and shoulder over long sessions, so arm condition matters more than the feel itself.