Racquet: Head Speed MP 2024 ($299)
The Speed MP is a player favorite in the Head lineup. Thanks to its 330-ish swingweight, the racquet packs more punch and stability than its manageable static weight would suggest. This helps make it a natural from the baseline where serves have serious thump and ground strokes consistent depth and accuracy. A spin-friendly 16x19 string pattern presents the option of adding significant topspin to the formula for heightened control and heavier shots. New to this generation is the Auxetic 2.0: a carbon-fiber construction located in strategic parts of the frame to give it a friendlier feel at contact.
Perhaps not as refined as some thinner-beamed 98s, the MP is still plenty crafty when touch is needed and an asset from any area of the court. It’s the type of racquet that gives your game a boost without disrupting what you do best.
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