HEAD Extreme Pro Tennis Racket
The HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 Tennis Racket is an advanced performance tennis racket designed for competitive and tournament players who rely on heavy spin and explosive power. Built for match play, it suits experienced players who like to control rallies from the baseline while generating pace and aggressive topspin.
Finished in a vibrant Neon Green colour, the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 combines proven spin technology with enhanced stability and feel. Whether you're competing in club tournaments, representative tennis or high level competition across New Zealand, this racket delivers the confidence to attack the ball while maintaining control under pressure.
Built for Powerful Baseline Tennis
The Extreme Pro 2026 is designed for players who generate their own pace rather than relying on their opponent's power. Its 305g weight provides excellent stability through contact, helping absorb heavy shots while giving you the mass needed to drive the ball deep and with authority.
The open 16x19 string pattern encourages greater string movement, allowing the strings to snap back more efficiently after impact. This helps produce higher levels of topspin, making it easier to hit aggressive shots that dip back inside the baseline.
Stability You Can Feel
HEAD introduces Hy Bor technology into the shaft, using aerospace grade materials with high compressional strength to maximise perceived stability. The result is a more solid hitting experience, particularly during fast exchanges or when returning heavy pace.
Auxetic 2.0 technology enhances feedback throughout every stroke. Instead of simply feeling powerful, the racket gives you clearer information at contact, helping experienced players make quicker adjustments and improve consistency during long rallies.
Spin That Works in Match Conditions
The combination of the Spin Shaft design, Spin Grommets and the open string pattern allows greater main string movement in multiple directions. This increases spin potential without making the racket feel unpredictable.
Crisp Feel with Every Shot
Sound Grommets improve string movement while reducing unwanted vibration, creating the crisp impact sound and connected feel the Extreme range is known for. Together with Auxetic 2.0, the racket delivers excellent feedback whether you're driving forehands, attacking second serves or defending deep behind the baseline.
This model is best suited to intermediate through advanced players with established technique. Players moving up from lighter recreational rackets will notice the added stability and control, while tournament players will appreciate its ability to handle higher ball speeds.
Key Features
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Vibrant Neon Green finish
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305g unstrung weight for excellent stability and plough through
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Open 16x19 string pattern for increased spin generation
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Hy Bor shaft reinforcement for improved perceived stability
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Auxetic 2.0 technology delivers enhanced ball feedback
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Spin Shaft design improves lateral stability and spin potential
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Spin Grommets increase main string movement for greater power and spin
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Sound Grommets improve feel, acoustics and vibration control
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Ideal for aggressive baseline players who create their own pace
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Endorsed by Matteo Berrettini, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Jan Lennard Struff and Barbora Krejcikova
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of player does the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 suit?
The 305g weight and performance focused design are best suited to intermediate, advanced and tournament players with developed technique.
What style of player suits the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026?
It is ideal for aggressive baseline players who generate heavy topspin and like to dictate rallies with power and spin.
Does the 16x19 string pattern produce more spin?
Yes. The open 16x19 pattern allows greater string snap back, helping generate more topspin than denser string patterns while maintaining good control.
How does the Extreme Pro compare with the HEAD Speed Pro?
The Extreme Pro places greater emphasis on spin and aggressive power, while the Speed Pro offers a slightly more controlled and precision focused response.
What does Auxetic 2.0 technology do?
Auxetic 2.0 improves the feel at ball contact by providing more accurate feedback, helping players judge timing and contact more consistently.
*This racket comes factory strung with brand recommended strings inclusive in the price.
However, customised string selection and tension requests are available once this racket is added to the cart. Simply select your string and we will do the rest! Or if you do not wish to have your racket custom strung (receive ‘as is’ strung with factory strings) just click the ‘NO THANKS’ tab.
As a guide only, please allow for 3 – 5 working days for custom stringing to be completed.
For assistance, please email info@playerssports.co.nz*
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Weight (Unstrung): 305 g.
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String Pattern: 16 x 19.
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Head Size: 98 in².
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Balance: 315 mm / 1 in HL.
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Length: 685 mm / 27.0 in.
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Beam: 22/23/21 mm.
Measuring adult tennis racket grip size:
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With your playing hand, fully open your palm and extend your fingers while keeping them close together.
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Take a ruler and vertically align the edge with your third (ring) finger and the bottom of the ruler in line with the joint where your thumb meets your hand.
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Your grip size is then determined by the length between the tip of your third finger to the point where your thumb meets your palm.
Grip Size: L1 4-1/8" (103-106 mm).
Grip Size: L2 4-1/4" (106-110 mm).
Grip Size: L3 4-3/8" (110-113 mm).
Grip Size: L4 4-1/2" (112-118 mm).
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