Dominate the court with the HEAD Speed ELITE 2026 Tennis Racket in Black/White, a beginner and intermediate racket endorsed by elite players like Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
The latest entry in the beloved HEAD Speed series, the HEAD Speed ELITE 2026 Tennis Racket takes the balanced combination of control and power offered by previous models and improves the racket’s feel. New Hy-Bor technology utilises a cutting-edge blend of boron fibre and carbon fibre in critical structures of the shaft to give you more feedback on your shots, enhance stability, and deliver a crisper, livelier feel, so you can fine-tune your technique and trust your strokes in the most important moments of a rally.Crafted for beginner players looking for optimal control in fast-paced games, directional drilling combines increased power with a larger sweet spot to provide outstanding consistency, even if you hit off-centre. Designed to deliver unmatched comfort, HEAD’s signature Auxetic 2.0 technology is engineered to adapt to force at ball contact, widening when a “pull” force is applied and contracting when squeezed, to create a pleasant touch and give you the confidence to play more aggressive shots. Furthermore, strategically positioned Graphene Inside strengthens the frame, providing stability to optimise energy transfer from your racket to the ball. Its enlarged power grommets maximise string movement for increased power, with a speed string pattern providing the perfect mix of power and control.
HEAD
A brand with a reputation for innovation, HEAD trace their tennis origins back to the late 60s and the creation of the first aluminium-based tennis racket, the brainchild of company founder Howard Head.
Head, a former aeronautics engineer, began a racket revolution with his idea for light yet strong frames. Attracted by the durability of a metal racket, American icon Arthur Ashe stepped in to give a player’s point of view, assisting with development of the original aluminium frame in 1969. A few years later, a HEAD racket was in the hands of a champion, with Ashe famously wielding his signature Competition to win Wimbledon in ’75.
Since then, HEAD have continued to push the boundaries of racket design, utilising all kinds of space-age materials in the quest for ultimate performance. They’ve had many more champion players using their frames, too, from Agassi and Muster in the 90s to Murray, Djokovic, Sharapova and Stephens in the 21st century.
Their modern range has options for every type of play. There’s the ever-popular Prestige, providing absolute precision since 1987, the versatile Radical with its vibrant paintjobs, and the super-fast Speed, which remains Novak’s racket of choice. More recent additions include the aggressive Gravity, endorsed by Sascha Zverev, the spin-focused Extreme, recommended by Matteo Berrettini, and the explosive Boom, a power-focused frame endorsed by US prodigy Coco Gauff. Whichever you choose, you’ll perform at your best with a HEAD racket.
HEAD Speed
Designed for fast swings and all-court play, the HEAD Speed tennis racket provides a balance of power, control, spin, and touch. The Speed's versatility makes it ideal for anyone looking to dominate with a fast-paced style of tennis, especially aggressive baseliners who like to stay on the move and attack at every opportunity. That's why Novak Djokovic has endorsed the Speed series for so many years, showing off its high-performance materials and technologies on his way to trophy after trophy. A highly manoeuvrable racket, it's available in a range of weights and headsizes to suit your level.
Control Racket
Control rackets usually have closed string patterns – essentially, more strings per area – to increase ball contact and give you more control over your shots. They tend to have thinner beams to allow more flex and often utilise material technologies to make you feel more connected to the ball.
