HEAD Speed Tour Tennis Racquet 2026 (Unstrung)

Key features of HEAD Speed Tour Tennis Racquet 2026:

• New “Tour” head size: 97 sq in for surgical control : The Speed Tour 2026 is the first Speed racquet ever with a 97 sq in / 626 cm² head, giving a more compact, precise sweet spot and making it easier for experienced players to aim at the lines and keep trajectories tight compared with the 100 sq in Pro/MP.
• 305 g, 16×19, 325 swingweight – modern control + spin : At 305 g unstrung, ~323 g strung, 16×19 pattern and 325 swingweight, Speed Tour 2026 balances serious stability with good manoeuvrability, and its open pattern adds more spin and a slightly higher launch than the Speed Pro’s 18×20 while staying firmly in the “control racquet” category.​
• Hy‑Bor shaft for superior stability & connected feel : Hy‑Bor integrates boron fibres with carbon in the shaft (boron excels under compression, carbon under tension), significantly improving perceived stability, solidity and “old‑school” connected feel at impact versus the Auxetic‑only 2024 line. Players and reviewers highlight a crisper, more solid hit and cleaner sound, especially when redirecting pace or flattening out attacks.​
• Auxetic 2.0 & low‑61 RA for plush comfort : Auxetic 2.0 in the yoke and handle lets the frame adapt its response to the force and location of contact, giving more consistent feedback and comfort on off‑centre hits. Combined with a measured stiffness around RA 61, Speed Tour 2026 feels plush and arm‑friendly, not harsh, even with a high 325 swingweight.​
• Speed Beam, Directional Drilling & Power Grommets : A 23 mm constant Speed Beam keeps the racquet fast through the air yet torsionally stable. Directional Drilling and Power Grommets increase string movement and sweet‑spot size, creating a blend of control, touch and controlled power unusual for a compact 97 sq in Tour frame.​
• Positioned at the centre of HEAD’s Tour compass : HEAD markets Speed Tour as a new middle‑ground for tournament players, placed at the centre of their Tennis Tour Racquet Compass: more precise than Speed MP, more spin‑friendly and mobile than Speed Pro, and tuned for all‑round attacking tennis on fast swings.​​

Technologies used in HEAD Speed Tour Tennis Racquet 2026:

• Hy‑Bor (carbon + boron fibre shaft) : Hy‑Bor is a hybrid carbon–boron layup in the shaft region. Carbon handles tensile loads, boron handles compressive loads; when the racquet flexes, one side of the shaft is in tension and the other in compression. By placing Hy‑Bor in this zone, HEAD achieves:
  • Higher perceived stability and less twisting on heavy impacts without requiring a thicker beam or stiffer RA
  • A more solid, connected feel with a distinctive, richer impact sound that players immediately notice
  • More efficient energy return (“cutting‑edge” design) while keeping overall flex in the comfortable low‑60s band.​
• Auxetic 2.0 (yoke + handle) : Auxetic structures expand when stretched and contract when compressed, unlike conventional materials. In the Speed 2026 family, Auxetic 2.0 is extended through the yoke into the handle to:​​
  • Provide real‑time feedback on ball location, improving control and touch
  • Smooth out harsh vibrations while avoiding a “muted” disconnect
  • Work synergistically with Hy‑Bor; Hy‑Bor stiffens and stabilises the shaft, Auxetic fine‑tunes feel and comfort.​
• Graphene Inside : Graphene Inside is HEAD’s long‑running reinforcement layer, strategically placed in the hoop and throat to increase torsional stability and power transfer without over‑stiffening the entire frame.
• Speed Beam & Speed Pattern (16×19) : The 23 mm constant Speed Beam is engineered for aerodynamic racquet‑head speed and consistent flex across the frame, supportive of modern fast swings and quick net work. The 16×19 pattern on a 97 head gives excellent spin potential for a Tour‑style control stick, with more grip and easier trajectory than a traditional 18×20 Tour frame.​
• Directional Drilling & Power Grommets : Directional Drilling angles the grommet holes to expand the effective sweet spot and improve depth and control on off‑centre contacts, while enlarged Power Grommets allow more string movement for added power and comfort.

Who is HEAD Speed Tour Tennis Racquet 2026 for?

• Playing style:
  • Aggressive baseliners taking big cuts at the ball, who want extra control and spin to attack lines and corners.​​
  • All‑court players and one‑handed backhanders who benefit from the more compact head for whippy angles and confident net play.​
  • Finesse players who rely on touch, slice and precise redirection, and appreciate the 325 SW stability and feel.
• What it delivers:
  • Exceptional directional control and “aim‑for‑the‑line” confidence thanks to 97 sq in / 16×19 / 325 SW / 61 RA.​​
  • Spin‑friendly control – easier to roll heavy topspin or kick serve than with Speed Pro, without losing the low‑launch DNA of Speed.
  • Stability without sluggishness: more stable than Speed MP, easier to whip than Speed Pro.​

HEAD Speed Tour Tennis Racquet 2026 vs Similar Models:

HEAD Speed Tour Tennis Racquet 2026 vs HEAD Speed Tennis Racquet 2026 Family:

HEAD’s 2026 Speed Tennis Racquet line (tour racquets) has three core performance models:​

• Speed Pro 2026 – 100 sq in, 310 g, 18×20, ~328 SW, RA ~61 – maximum control & stability in 100 head, lower launch, least spin help; best for advanced big hitters.​
• Speed Tour 2026 – 97 sq in, 305 g, 16×19, 325 SW, RA 61 – most surgical head, but with modern spin pattern; sits between Pro and MP in mobility/stability.​
• Speed MP 2026 – 100 sq in, 300 g, 16×19, SW ~327–329, RA low‑60s – most versatile Speed: blend of power, spin, control and manoeuvrability for a wide range of advanced intermediates.​

You might also see Speed MP L and Speed Team as lighter, more accessible options, but for tour‑level, these three are the core.