# Head Speed MP 2026

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/head-speed-mp-2026
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/tennis-rackets
- Placement: #6 of 16 in Tennis Rackets, B tier
- Brand: Head
- LP on this board: 627
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T11:59:23.552Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

A slightly lighter, more maneuverable version of the flagship Speed Pro; it gives players similar power and spin but with better control for a lower price.

## For

- Lightweight
- Better control
- Speed-Graphene core with no loss of power after 18 months
- 12-year warranty covering frame failure
- Stable balance over time

## Evidence

Consolidated from 37 cited sources across 30 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tennis Warehouse | Brand Babolat Wilson | C | https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/racquet_reviews/HSPMP6review.html?srsltid=AfmBOopyn-3blZru_LjqB4WwrBl30NBOor86CB3EigeDmib2A08oyr-w | fetched and confirmed |
| r/10s | u/minivatreni | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/10s/comments/1qjk3un/review_of_head_speed_mp_and_tour_2026/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennisexpress | tennisexpress.com | B | https://tennisexpress.com/blogs/news/head-speed-mp-2026-tennis-racquet-review?srsltid=AfmBOoqar8YQm8YKJlxkTYkbFurWnyxvx2nkR9IJ2kdXTzFzBX4kufnD | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Euphoria | Tennis Euphoria | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u221tfZwi7I | fetched and confirmed |
| Talk Tennis | Tommey | B | http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/head-speed-mp-2026-mp-legend-2025.797717/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Sportega | sportega.ie | B | https://www.sportega.ie/s/review-head-speed-2026-tennis-rackets-the-magic-of-the-tour-model-and-top-notch-volleys/p10000321?srsltid=AfmBOoocKq7VS-Q7l_P1z9OQpAL8qDQJ-BRCRteufvfvog8MkZJmgrpn | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Express | Tennis Express | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NnXxNyWn28 | fetched and confirmed |
| Extreme Tennis | Pawel M. | S | https://www.extreme-tennis.eu/head-speed-rackets/22656-head-speed-mp-2026-300g-racket.html | fetched and confirmed |
| PH Tennis | PH Tennis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DESbwT0I9mg | fetched and confirmed |
| TennisCompanion | tenniscompanion.org | B | https://tenniscompanion.org/head-speed-pro-2026/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gladiators Tribe | Gladiators Tribe | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxD2oUqpehg | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Tennis Warehouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuvLWFoWZJ0&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Brand Babolat Wilson | B | https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/racquet_reviews/HSPDP6review.html?srsltid=AfmBOoo55BOziNI4WIyUntZPUfI7gRTiPvXcPuB0yLF2QQjU_SrZ5fLW | fetched and confirmed |
| CentralTennis | Milkey Oi | B | https://centraltennis.co.uk/blogs/tennis-blog/%F0%9F%8E%BE-which-head-speed-2026-tennis-racquet-is-right-for-you | fetched and confirmed |
| AC Tennis | AC Tennis | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x08nqKCt11w | fetched and confirmed |
| Rackets & Runners | Rackets & Runners | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aWB-Fv9tV8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Fox Picks | Fox Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrojMqMvmjg | fetched and confirmed |
| TennisCompanion | TennisCompanion | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipVISzkK-O8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Midwest Racquet Sports | Midwest Racquet Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CunYqQLGM | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Tennis Warehouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuvLWFoWZJ0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Warehouse | Tennis Warehouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX5x33Zz2_Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Florida Tennis | Florida Tennis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAD_dipRoyc | fetched and confirmed |
| Lemuel Cassidy | Lemuel Cassidy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqIxc4qK0h0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Genius Picks | Genius Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_vZDSe3JdA | fetched and confirmed |
| Tennis Spin | Tennis Spin | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufXG5LxzoWk | fetched and confirmed |
| Solow Sports | Solow Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2xAcbjU6GA | fetched and confirmed |
| Alex Tennis | Alex Tennis | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIYGnnrmy9o | fetched and confirmed |
| Solow Sports | Solow Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjVw0QzeQY | fetched and confirmed |
| Czech Tennis Guy | Czech Tennis Guy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKiu0YPE4GA | fetched and confirmed |
| Talk Tennis | TW Staff | C | http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/tennis-warehouse-playtest-head-speed-tour-2026.796691/page-3 | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/tantennischannel/posts/stringing-the-new-wilson-clash-roland-garros-2026-with-tecnifibre-ice-code-the-w/122298663146030810/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hyundai Palisade Forum | palisadeforum.com | C | https://www.palisadeforum.com/threads/2025-vs-2026-palisade.9105/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Sports Galaxy - Online Sports Store in India | Sports Galaxy | B | https://sportsgalaxy.in/babolat-pure-aero-2026-review/?srsltid | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Tim Newcomb | B | https://www.forbes.com/sites/timnewcomb/2025/12/15/new-head-speed-2026-racket-adds-stability/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bram Picks | Bram Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQK9bOoOV1o | fetched and confirmed |
| Car and Driver | Andrew Wendler | C | https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/compass | fetched and confirmed |
| TennisTraveller.net | Susanne Köpf | - | https://www.tennistraveller.net/en/blog/tennistraveller-tests-head-speed-2026 | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Head Speed Pro 2026 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/head-speed-pro-2026 |
| 2 | Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-aero-98-gen9 |
| 3 | Wilson Ultra 99 Pro v5 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/wilson-ultra-99-pro-v5 |
| 4 | Babolat Pure Drive Gen11 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-drive-gen11 |
| 5 | Wilson Clash 100 V3 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/wilson-clash-100-v3 |
| 7 | Yonex EZONE 100 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/yonex-ezone-100 |
| 8 | Head Graphene 360+ Speed MP | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/head-graphene-360-speed-mp |
| 9 | Babolat Pure Drive 107 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-drive-107 |
| 10 | Babolat Pure Strike Tour | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/babolat-pure-strike-tour |
| 11 | Wilson Blade 98 v10 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/wilson-blade-98-v10 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/tennis-rackets.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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