Head Speed One X (2025)

A real strength: the 365 g head-heavy build and Power FOAM turn flat smashes and viboras into heavy, penetrating shots. The push has to come from your own swing, so slow or late contacts get little help.

High when contact is in front of the body: volleys and blocks go deep and where you aim them. One tester also found it superb for chiquitas and lobs, though sliced bandejas from above feel less satisfying.

Quick enough through a prepared volley, but the head-heavy weight is slow to stop and restart. Late or emergency contacts at the feet expose it, so early compact preparation matters more than raw swing speed.

Medium in size and set a little high on the face. Central hits feel dense and predictable, while off-centre ones lose depth and direction. Opinions differ here, as one tester found it very tolerant.

Firm rather than soft, but the damping in the bridge and handle takes the sting out of off-centre hits. One tester called it among the most comfortable rackets they had used, while others find repeated late contacts tiring.