Speed Pro 2022 reviews
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Took the 4. Anyway im going to buy second if i like it. I never bought second same racquet, but plan to cure my racquetholism finally with this speed version, buy second one and call it a day.
RandomAsian
Rookie
Can you compare it to the Extreme Tour? I’m assuming yours is customized (as a lot of ETs are)? I added about 10 grams of lead in total but the ET is still more manouverable than my old Speed MP, although sometimes I miss teh stability of the 100 headsize. ET is just so versatile, I’m wondering how the Speed Pro compares?
TNNSDR
Semi-Pro
ET is versatile and a great stick, but the stringbed is somehow erratic IMO: I was struggling finding the lines and controlling the depth of my shots... Also, you have to add at least 2g in hoop (well, I added 4) to get more stability. I have been playing with the Speed Pro 2022 since three days now and love it!! I never thought that I could easily play with a 100 sq^2 racquet with my OHBH. Not a Six.One 95 or a VCORE 95D, but releasing the racquet slightly earlier will do the job (and it's not as heavy as 95s). That said, the Speed Pro is not a racquet for the clay-spin-monster-players though! 
GoArmyTennis
Rookie
Znak
Hall of Fame
Yeah it's interesting you say that — I picked one up on a whim here off the TT boards. I don't find it nearly as nimble or as maneuverable as my V7 18x20 which is surprising since my V7 SW is 334. But as someone else mentioned a few posts up if you deliver with a more relaxed stroke that's where this thing takes off. Which is interesting because you're rewarded with a more medium-fast swing speed as opposed to a faster swing speed which I'm used to doing on most my racquets. Could just be my impression in these early logged hours. Few things to note so far, this thing f'n wallops the ball, there's less feel on the stringbed (I'm assuming it's the thicker beam), it REALLY carves the ball, and also around the 2-hour mark is when I start to feel fatigued with it in singles. Need to cut out the strings and weigh it out to see what specs I ended up with, may add a little tungsten in the trap door eventually to see if that helps.
Felt the 2022 is more clunky than 2021, but feel is definitely better. Prefer the previous model for the Speed Pro. For the MP however, thought the 2022 version is one of the best rackets out right now. I'm usually a pro model guy spec wise, but all of Head's "pro" models are missing the mark for me...
Vicious49
Legend
I'm loving my Speed Pros but both of mine came in way under spec so I was able to customize mine. They were 300g with a 282 or so SW unstrung. I had to add about 6g lead to the hoop of each.
TennisManiac
Hall of Fame
Yeah... I'm already over this one. I returned one of the unused frames to TW and will be selling the one I used a couple of times. If anyone wants it... hit me up. I'll sell it cheap.
Played Speed Pro 2022 for few sessions. Final specs 329gr, 32cm balance, 324 SW and 63 RA unstrung (60-61 strung). Strung with Tier One Black Knight 1.23 / Ghost Wire 1.22 crosses 22/21kg. Amazing racquet i would say. Very good control, maneuverability, feel, easy power. Stability is amazing, volleys were easy. Feel is almost as good as Gravity Pro and for sure better than Gravity Tour. But what impressed me the most that comfort is better than my Gravity Tour 61 RA unstrung. I actually cannot understand how its even possible, but i played full poly and didnt feel a thing in my arm, racquet is as soft as babys butt.
One complain that racquet has a lot of power, but control still good because of amazing feel, its just sometimes i sprayed balls (maybe because didnt used to racquet yet). Or maybe i got more power because of shaped poly, so next time im going to try full bed Ghost Wire 1.22 and also Triax 1.33 or even up my tension. I always strung 22/21 on 18x20 racquets to have better comfort and sweet spot. I hope its not only honeymoon phase and my racquet journey will finish with this one
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One complain that racquet has a lot of power, but control still good because of amazing feel, its just sometimes i sprayed balls (maybe because didnt used to racquet yet). Or maybe i got more power because of shaped poly, so next time im going to try full bed Ghost Wire 1.22 and also Triax 1.33 or even up my tension. I always strung 22/21 on 18x20 racquets to have better comfort and sweet spot. I hope its not only honeymoon phase and my racquet journey will finish with this one
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smithie
Professional
I've been playing with the Speed Pro solidly for about a month now and I'm 99% sure that I am going to make the switch. Although the honeymoon period is over now, the general positivity that I got from it in the first few outings have remained and arguably I am now playing the best tennis with it. I've got one final session tonight before I will need to re-string so assuming that all goes well, I will be picking up a couple more to add to my collection! Also if anyone from the EU is interested in buying a matched pair of Gravity Tour's, feel free to hit me up!
Do you feel that 2022 SPro has a lot of power?What string and tension you using?
Parabellum
Professional
I played with the Speed Pro 2022 for the first time yesterday, demo'd it about two months ago and wasn't too keen on it but then again my level of tennis wasn't where I was at now. Anyways, I truly enjoyed this racquet, I typically play with 16x20 or 16x19 so I was looking forward to see how 18x20 would work. It surprisingly worked very well, I have a decently heavy top spin forehand and the lower launch angle is something I have to get used to as I did hit some balls in the net. Also, I can definitely tell I'm not able to generate as much top spin as the other string patterns, but it's still there... I was hitting some balls long as well but I am used to heavier racquets so getting used to the swing speed will take time. I was very surprised how nice my one handed backhand was working, I've always used 95 or 98 sq in heads because of my OHBH -- I can say I will not hesitate using a 100 now. Serves worked pretty well, my technique needs a lot of work but the weight of this racquet seems to be at a good sweet spot in terms of mobility with serves and even volleys. SLICES oh man they're so sweet with this racquet! I was slicing the hell out of the ball and was able to keep it low and deep as well.
Overall I REALLY enjoyed this racquet and it's on top of the list for me so far as I bought a few racquets to try for an extended period of time (Head Speed Pro 2022, Pure Strike VS, Pure Strike Tour, waiting on my Prince ATS 98's).
Overall I REALLY enjoyed this racquet and it's on top of the list for me so far as I bought a few racquets to try for an extended period of time (Head Speed Pro 2022, Pure Strike VS, Pure Strike Tour, waiting on my Prince ATS 98's).
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Wheelz
Hall of Fame
Ageeed slicing is very good with this stick. I really like my spin with this stick but maybe because it feels on demand and it doesn’t sit up as much as a pure aero for me. You say you are used to heavier stick ? What are the specs of the one you have right now ? I’m at 336,32.4,331sw. That’s with a 1.20 string. It’ll be more with a 1.25. With those specs I feel I throw the racquet into the ball.
I have a two hander and that stick is awesome for that. It’s a great target and directional control stick. My friend with a one hander tried it and liked it.
I have a two hander and that stick is awesome for that. It’s a great target and directional control stick. My friend with a one hander tried it and liked it.
Parabellum
Professional
Did you modify yours at all? Mine strung with overgrip I believe is sitting at 330, I could be a few grams off but I'll confirm when I get home. I know it was definitely less than my Pure Strike VS which is sitting at 332g strung. TW has their "strung weight" at 326g as well so it seems like I'm spot on and it has YPTR.
Mine a bit under spec 329gr strung with OG and dampener. I was worried that it may not be stable enough because of lower weight, but its rock solid. Head nailed it with auxetic tech.
Parabellum
Professional
Vicious49
Legend
Mine came in 10g under spec so with 6-8g of lead added and OG and dampener it's at 331g. I like underspec though as that allows me to customize the racquet quite a bit to the SW I want.
Parabellum
Professional
10g, wow. I don't have a SW machine, but I guess I should learn how to manually find my SW. I know there are resources out there just really haven't taken the time to try them out.
Wheelz
Hall of Fame
I had one at 326g low swing weight and balance and other one a bit higher weight but like 20sw more which was fine with me the other one had weight at 12. So I added weight at 12 on one and the other on the handle. All my racquets of other models I bring up around those specs.
Boubi
Professional
Hi, how does it volley with that setup ?
Mine OG weights about 4.5gr and dampener 3.4gr. I dont know why Head declare 310gr racquet, but from many racquets measured and without plastic on handle average weight is 305gr. But it doesnt need weight at all, plays very stable and huge power. Comfort is top notch for me.
smithie
Professional
Ye plays really well at the net as the racket is really stable - plus as Lynx Tour is a little thicker than advertised (i.e. the 1.25 gauge plays more like a 1.30) so it gives you that little bit more control and the additional weight can only help stability. Plus, the shape of the string isn't very pronounced so it plays more like a 1.30 gauge round string thus isn't so susceptible to incoming spin.
I broke my strings last night so I weighed mine up this morning and it came in at 310.4 g (336.8g strung with Lynx Tour 1.25, OG & dampener) and with an unstrung balance of 31.5 cm. Although I can't measure SW at home, swinging it feels like mine might be pretty much on the money specs wise.
Wheelz
Hall of Fame
Lynx tour is a chunky string. I do like it a lot in the speed pro but it does change a racquet spec. It has a good solid feel
smithie
Professional
Ye I really like Lynx Tour a lot and considering ditching S7T for it (albeit I want to try upping the tension a couple of lb's first to see if I can get the same level of control) but I've got to give feedback on some Mayami prototype strings first so that will take some time!
Got mine at 306.g and 31.5cm unstrung. With Tour Hex 1.23 and overgrip it comes at 327g and 32.3cm balance. I added 3g in the handle to bring it to 330g and 32cm.
SW measured with Swingvision is 325.
Pretty happy with these specs as I was looking for something a bit lighter and easier to swing than my TC95s.
SW measured with Swingvision is 325.
Pretty happy with these specs as I was looking for something a bit lighter and easier to swing than my TC95s.
smithie
Professional
I went to my pro shop this morning to get two more Speed Pros (I’ve fully committed now) but they were out of G3 so they are having to order in a bunch of them directly from Head to find two which will match to my current racket - measured today on their Head 3-in-1 machine at 310 g / 31.7 cm / 295 sw, so specs were pretty much as advertised. If they let me know the other racket specs I will post them here to see how the QC stacks up.
Hi man, blade 98 v8 user too here.
Also want to try speed pro / mp 2022, bcs the stiffness is 62 also the head is 100 inch.
But can’t demo racquets in my country. So i have to buy these rackets.
How’d you feel about muted or comfort this stick compared to blade 98 v8?
Got my wrist pain bcs using blade v8 100. I guess it came from 69 RA stiffness.
When i use 98 version, pain gone because it has 62 RA stiffness.
rv75
Rookie
The Speed Pro is very comfortable. The main benefit for me over the v8 98 16x19 was the increase in power. Spin is still very good even though the Pro is 18/x20.
I'm loving this stick and don't plan on switching anytime soon
So The Speed Pro will be your main stick over the blades?
I used Gravity Tour, Gravity Pro and tried to switch to Blade V8 16x19 but failed. I had good consistency with Blade, but it wasnt comfortable and lacked plow through. I felt that opponents return my balls easier. Just switched to Speed Pro 2022 and im going to buy second same model racquet for the first time if thats gonna help you or someone else to decide. It has everything, good maneuverability, feel and amazing comfort. Comfort is amazed me. I played tournament on weekend 4 total matches in 2 days with full poly setup (Tier One Black Knight / Tier One Ghost Wire hybrid) and my arm didnt felt absolutely anything. No other racquet let me use full poly for longer periods. In first sessions Speed Pro felt a bit too powerfull for me, but i guess i used to it and now its so good, much easier to defend. Control is amazing due to good feel. I can compare its feel to Gravity Pro i used to play and certainly better than Gravity Tour, even 23mm beam. Dont get scared by 23mm beam, as i was.
I never believed much in racquet tehcnologies and i didnt played 360+ version, but if thats auxetic technology made racquet so stable and comfortable then Head nailed it. They gonna sell tons of these.
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
Buy as much speed pro and mp’s as you can afford. I don’t know if head is gonna nail it down with a racquet again. I am only waiting to test ET and RMP auxetic versions and if power is not increased i am gonna stock up at least 4 speed auxetics. Waiting for the total black PJ also.
Blade V8….. pffffff. In one world too light. No heft and punch even with lead. It needs too much effort and the gains are minimal.
Then i need isolate myself from all the info about new Gravity line, so i wont buy any more framesJust wait till the gravity lines get the auxetic tech, then what...
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smithie
Professional
I've just heard back from my local Pro Shop and they have just received two Speed Pro's in my size, which with the plastic wrap on the handle, measured in at:
1. 309g / 31.2 cm / 288 sw
2. 309g / 31.3 / 289 sw
The SW in both seems about 5 points to low, but the variance between them is so unbelievably small so kudos to Head! Assuming 1 to 2g off the static weight for the plastic wrap and some weight in the head, these should be pretty much bang on specs with my existing stick (albeit the balance might be 0.2 cm out - which I can live with).
What's everyone's specs on the speed pro? Mine is 307g unstrung with 10 pts HL. Strung with overgrip is 330g and 8pt HL. Haven't hit with it yet but love how it swings and feels bouncing the ball off the racket. Kinda afraid if I like the specs of this one and the next one ends up being heavier and head heavy, that won't be too good ....
smithie
Professional
So I've pulled all the unstrung specs of peoples rackets from this thread (I avoided the strung specs to avoid any irregularities caused by different strings) and summarised the results below (average of all in bold). The likelihood is that you will get close to your racket specs albeit slightly heavier based on this sample size. If I was you, I would get a pro shop to measure up their stock first to see if any meet, or can be customised, to your specs first.
| Weight | Balance | SW |
| 308 | 31.6 | 293 |
| 308 | 31.6 | 297 |
| 310.1 | 31.5 | 296 |
| 310 | 31.1 | 288 |
| 308.1 | 31.6 | 295 |
| 306.5 | 31.1 | 290 |
| 307.6 | 31.5 | 291 |
| 308.9 | 31.2 | 288 |
| 310 | 31.7 | 295 |
| 309 | 31.2 | 288 |
| 309 | 31.3 | 289 |
| 308.7 ± 3.6 | 31.4 ± 0.6 | 291.8 ± 9 |
Before buying 2022 Pro i measured other people matching results on forum for 18 racquets. And average weight is 308.7gr, SW 292, balance 31.2, stiffness 64.
Hi guys.
Went to physhio therapist today & got TE first time in my life,
do you recommend this racket or mp version for someone have elbow issues because its 62 stiffness?
my stick is blades v8 (16x19), like the ‘easy’ maneuverability from it, but sometimes i don’t hit ball cleanly (hit frames etc)
Went to physhio therapist today & got TE first time in my life,
do you recommend this racket or mp version for someone have elbow issues because its 62 stiffness?
my stick is blades v8 (16x19), like the ‘easy’ maneuverability from it, but sometimes i don’t hit ball cleanly (hit frames etc)
smithie
Professional
I would say that although the comfort is good from this frame, to me the blade is better. Maybe look at the Clash line of rackets instead or the Prince Phantom?
ChrisJR3264
Hall of Fame
Kinda shocked this is still an 18x20 and an 18x19 hasn’t been released
Wheelz
Hall of Fame
Prestige tour 360+? Never tried it but it’s 99sq with 18x19
Many reviews said clash feels like pillow.. but haven’t tried myself. Also, prince phantom not available in my country.
have you tried ezone line? Heard those stick feels comfort & very muted, even though it has medium stiffness (65 RA).
Parabellum
Professional
I've heard both sides with the ezone, I'd say look into the VCore Pro line if you want Yonex, those have really low RA's (~60 RA). But yes Clash was made to be arm-friendly.
I get my rackets directly from Head representative since I'm on their team so I doubt I'll have the luxury of measuring specs of multiple rackets smh. I do appreciate your list and input!
Vicious49
Legend
You forgot mine. I actually managed to find a 2nd one with pretty comparable specs relatively easily.
