I like the paint. That looks like the Auxetic symbol on the insert, too. Interesting for a supposed second tier racquet.
At least just make all their lines gloss. Would help a lot.meh, will head ever stop with these 2-tone paintjobs?
At least if Im remembering correctly from when the Rep showed me. It’s supposed to be a pre strung mid price point. Would be very surprising if they Invested into an auxetic update on a “discontinued” linereally? that would make sense but then head would be massively lying… which makes sense for head
@dr325i , do you know?At least if Im remembering correctly from when the Rep showed me. It’s supposed to be a pre strung mid price point. Would be very surprising if they Invested into an auxetic update on a “discontinued” line
But yes if im remembering correctly on the instincts details adding the Auxetic to the throat and placard is disingenuous
I must’ve remembered incorrectly, please disregard@dr325i , do you know?
But i think the last two PJs were 360+ and the one before that 360 non plus.I must’ve remembered incorrectly, please disregard![]()
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I think they all are 285 designed unstrung swingweight.Head Instinct MP Racket 2025 | Tennis Warehouse Europe
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Specs appear very similar to previous Graphene 360+, except the Swing Weight is up to 317 from 314 on this one. The 2018 Graphene 360 version had a 318SW, which was my favorite Instinct MP. Will be eager to try the 2025 Auxetic version.
Thanks for the report. Just FYI: it says one (1) inch headlight on the racquet, not one point. A 320 mm balance does equate to a 7 point headlight balance unstrung.I've been playing with the 2025 Head Instinct MP for two weeks now. I bought it because I was intrigued by the specs. It's a power racquet but it's flex rating is only 64 and it has Auxetic which I know from experience makes racquets a little bit more comfortable. Some of the specs listed by the tennis retailers are wrong. They all say that it's 7 points headlight unstrung and 4 points headlight strung. However on the actual racquet it says that it's 1 point headlight (strung) and that's exactly how it feels.
How does it play? For a power racquet it's comfortable even though I play with poly strings and no damper. It is as powerful as all the other power racquets but is strangely easy to control because it has a lower flex rating, old school small diameter grommets and relatively tight string spacing in the middle. For example it has tighter string spacing than my Head Speed MP Legend. I serve better with it that my Speed MP and my defensive shots are easier. I also don't get as fatigued. The weird thing is that the specs listed on the frame are identical to the ones printed on my Speed MP but somehow it swings faster. If anyone is interested, the specs printed on both frames are: 16x19 300 grams, 320mm balance point, 1 point headlight.
Oh and in the flesh the paint job is very attractive. Several people have remarked on it.
If possible, can you compare this racquet to other power racquets like ezone and pure drive? The price point is really nice and I'm tempted to update my racquet soonI've been playing with the 2025 Head Instinct MP for two weeks now. I bought it because I was intrigued by the specs. It's a power racquet but it's flex rating is only 64 and it has Auxetic which I know from experience makes racquets a little bit more comfortable. Some of the specs listed by the tennis retailers are wrong. They all say that it's 7 points headlight unstrung and 4 points headlight strung. However on the actual racquet it says that it's 1 point headlight (strung) and that's exactly how it feels.
How does it play? For a power racquet it's comfortable even though I play with poly strings and no damper. It is as powerful as all the other power racquets but is strangely easy to control because it has a lower flex rating, old school small diameter grommets and relatively tight string spacing in the middle. For example it has tighter string spacing than my Head Speed MP Legend. I serve better with it that my Speed MP and my defensive shots are easier. I also don't get as fatigued. The weird thing is that the specs listed on the frame are identical to the ones printed on my Speed MP but somehow it swings faster. If anyone is interested, the specs printed on both frames are: 16x19 300 grams, 320mm balance point, 1 point headlight.
Oh and in the flesh the paint job is very attractive. Several people have remarked on it.
First a bit of context. I come from a long background of using heavy Head Prestige and Yonex V Core Pro type racquets. My last racquet was a 2023 Head Prestige Tour (95). Unfortunately, I'm now going off the boil in the second half of long matches and it's because I can no longer handle having to put so much into every shot after about an hour. In particular my serve and defensive shots were suffering. Over the last few months, I tried Pure Drives, Ezone 98/100 and the Dunlop FX500. I haven't tried the 2025 Pure Drive but I did try the 2025 Ezone 100.If possible, can you compare this racquet to other power racquets like ezone and pure drive? The price point is really nice and I'm tempted to update my racquet soon
Have you ever tried boom mp or extreme mp? What can you say if you compare it with them?First a bit of context. I come from a long background of using heavy Head Prestige and Yonex V Core Pro type racquets. My last racquet was a 2023 Head Prestige Tour (95). Unfortunately, I'm now going off the boil in the second half of long matches and it's because I can no longer handle having to put so much into every shot after about an hour. In particular my serve and defensive shots were suffering. Over the last few months, I tried Pure Drives, Ezone 98/100 and the Dunlop FX500. I haven't tried the 2025 Pure Drive but I did try the 2025 Ezone 100.
Have you ever tried boom mp or extreme mp? What would you say if you compare instr
In answer to your question, I found that I could more or less control them all in a knock up but not in a match. The Ezone 98 was the worst of both worlds - no noticeable increase in power but a lack of control. The Dunlop felt cheap and hollow. The 2021 Pure Drive was uncomfortable and wild The 2025 Ezone 100 was quite comfortable but not accurate enough.
I was initially put off the 2025 Instinct MP because it was so inexpensive but did know that I was being silly. My club exclusively sells Head racquets so gave it a go It's got the same graphene and Auxetic technologies as Head's other racquets and is well finished. I don't know why Head sells it for less. In short, for my game, it knocks spots off the other power racquets. In the context of match play, it is every bit as powerful as the rest of them but is noticeably more comfortable (the 2025 Ezone had similar comfort). Where it is superior for my game is the control. It has better directional and depth control. I think it is because it has a lower flex rating, tighter string pattern and it doesn't bother with the latest fashion for baggy spin grommets. I use Kirschbaum Evolution 17 gauge strings at 48 lbs.
I've never made a racquet comment before but felt inspired by finding something both cheaper and better. I'm about to buy another. If like me you need to buy two of the same racquet, the price is a serious bonus. Hope that helps
Thanks for the comparison! That's really insightfulFirst a bit of context. I come from a long background of using heavy Head Prestige and Yonex V Core Pro type racquets. My last racquet was a 2023 Head Prestige Tour (95). Unfortunately, I'm now going off the boil in the second half of long matches and it's because I can no longer handle having to put so much into every shot after about an hour. In particular my serve and defensive shots were suffering. Over the last few months, I tried Pure Drives, Ezone 98/100 and the Dunlop FX500. I haven't tried the 2025 Pure Drive but I did try the 2025 Ezone 100.
In answer to your question, I found that I could more or less control them all in a knock up but not in a match. The Ezone 98 was the worst of both worlds - no noticeable increase in power but a lack of control. The Dunlop felt cheap and hollow. The 2021 Pure Drive was uncomfortable and wild The 2025 Ezone 100 was quite comfortable but not accurate enough.
I was initially put off the 2025 Instinct MP because it was so inexpensive but did know that I was being silly. My club exclusively sells Head racquets so gave it a go It's got the same graphene and Auxetic technologies as Head's other racquets and is well finished. I don't know why Head sells it for less. In short, for my game, it knocks spots off the other power racquets. In the context of match play, it is every bit as powerful as the rest of them but is noticeably more comfortable (the 2025 Ezone had similar comfort). Where it is superior for my game is the control. It has better directional and depth control. I think it is because it has a lower flex rating, tighter string pattern and it doesn't bother with the latest fashion for baggy spin grommets. I use Kirschbaum Evolution 17 gauge strings at 48 lbs.
I've never made a racquet comment before but felt inspired by finding something both cheaper and better. I'm about to buy another. If like me you need to buy two of the same racquet, the price is a serious bonus. Hope that helps
How is the feel? I imagine it's muted but is it too much?First a bit of context. I come from a long background of using heavy Head Prestige and Yonex V Core Pro type racquets. My last racquet was a 2023 Head Prestige Tour (95). Unfortunately, I'm now going off the boil in the second half of long matches and it's because I can no longer handle having to put so much into every shot after about an hour. In particular my serve and defensive shots were suffering. Over the last few months, I tried Pure Drives, Ezone 98/100 and the Dunlop FX500. I haven't tried the 2025 Pure Drive but I did try the 2025 Ezone 100.
In answer to your question, I found that I could more or less control them all in a knock up but not in a match. The Ezone 98 was the worst of both worlds - no noticeable increase in power but a lack of control. The Dunlop felt cheap and hollow. The 2021 Pure Drive was uncomfortable and wild The 2025 Ezone 100 was quite comfortable but not accurate enough.
I was initially put off the 2025 Instinct MP because it was so inexpensive but did know that I was being silly. My club exclusively sells Head racquets so gave it a go It's got the same graphene and Auxetic technologies as Head's other racquets and is well finished. I don't know why Head sells it for less. In short, for my game, it knocks spots off the other power racquets. In the context of match play, it is every bit as powerful as the rest of them but is noticeably more comfortable (the 2025 Ezone had similar comfort). Where it is superior for my game is the control. It has better directional and depth control. I think it is because it has a lower flex rating, tighter string pattern and it doesn't bother with the latest fashion for baggy spin grommets. I use Kirschbaum Evolution 17 gauge strings at 48 lbs.
I've never made a racquet comment before but felt inspired by finding something both cheaper and better. I'm about to buy another. If like me you need to buy two of the same racquet, the price is a serious bonus. Hope that helps