In January 2024, Head announced the release of updated versions of their popular Speed range of tennis rackets.

The new 2004 range of tennis rackets will include updated versions of the Speed Pro, MP, MP L, and Team.

This article will look at what differences there are between the new 2024 and the old 2022 versions.

Racket Specs Comparison

The main difference between the 2024 and 2022 models is the addition of the Auxetic 2 to the layup, which claims to provide more feel and response.

There are also small changes in terms of swing weight and stiffness ratings.

The biggest update was made to the Speed Team, which saw its head size increase from 100 inches to 105 inches.

Head Speed Pro – 2024 vs 2022

Main Differences: The Speed Pro 2024 has a higher swing weight (333 vs 326) and a slightly lower frame stiffness rating (60 vs 62).

Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), racket length (27in), head light balance (6 pts HL), frame width (23mm), and string pattern (18 x 20).

Version 2024 2022
Head Size: 100in2 100in2
Design: Head Speed 2024 Head Speed Pro
Length: 27in 27in
Strung Weight: 329g (11.6oz) 329g (11.6oz)
Swing Weight: 333 326
Balance Point: 6 pts HL 6 pts HL
Frame Stiffness: 60 62
Beam Width: 23mm 23mm
Composition: Auxetic 2/Graphene Inside/Graphite Graphene 360+/Graphite
Color: White and Black White and Black
String Pattern: 18 x 20 18 x 20
Mains Skip: 8T,10T,8H,10H 8T,10T,8H,10H
Power: Low Low
Control: High High

Head Speed MP – 2024 vs 2022

Main Differences: The Speed MP 2024 has a higher swing weight (330 vs 323) and a slightly lower frame stiffness rating (60 vs 62).

Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), racket length (27in), head light balance (4 pts HL), frame width (23mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).

Version 2024 2022
Head Size: 100in2 100in2
Design: Head Speed 2024 Head Speed MP 2022
Length: 27in 27in
Strung Weight: 315g (11.1oz) 315g (11.1oz)
Swing Weight: 330 323
Balance Point: 4 pts HL 4 pts HL
Frame Stiffness: 60 62
Beam Width: 23mm 23mm
Composition: Auxetic 2/Graphene 360+/Graphite Graphene 360+/Graphite
Color: White and Black White and Black
String Pattern: 16 x 19 16 x 19
Mains Skip: 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H
Power: Low to Medium Low to Medium
Control: Medium Medium

Head Speed MP L – 2024 vs 2022

Main Differences: The Speed MP L 2024 has a more head light balance (3 pts HL vs 1 pts HL), a slightly lower swing weight (313 vs 315), and a lower frame stiffness rating (60 vs 62).

Similarities: Both rackets have the same head size (100in), racket length (27in), beam width (23mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).

Version 2024 2022
Head Size: 100in 100in
Design: Head Speed 2024 Head Speed MP 2022
Length: 27in 27in
Strung Weight: 295g (10.4oz) 295g (10.4oz)
Swing Weight: 313 315
Balance Point: 3 pts HL 1 pts HL
Frame Stiffness: 60 62
Beam Width: 23mm 23mm
Composition: Auxetic 2/Graphene 360+/Graphite Graphene 360+/Graphite
Color: White and Black White and Black
String Pattern: 16 x 19 16 x 19
Mains Skip: 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H
Power: Medium Medium
Control: Medium Medium

Head Speed Team – 2024 vs 2022

Main Differences: The Speed Team 2024 has a larger head size (105in vs 100in), a longer racket length (27.2in vs 27in), a lighter swing weight (10.0oz vs 10.5oz), a more head light balance (3 pts HL vs 2 pts HL), a lower stiffness rating (61 vs 66), and a thinner beam width (24mm vs 25mm).

Similarities: Both rackets have the same swing weight (306) and string pattern (16 x 19).

Version 2024 2022
Head Size: 105in 100in
Design: Head Speed 2024 Head Speed Pro
Length: 27.2in 27in
Strung Weight: 283g (10.0oz) 398g (10.5oz)
Swing Weight: 306 306
Balance Point: 3 pts HL 2 pts HL
Frame Stiffness: 61 66
Beam Width: 24mm 25mm
Composition: Auxetic 2/Graphene 360+/Graphite Graphene 360+/Graphite
Color: White and Black White and Black
String Pattern: 16 x 19 16 x 19
Mains Skip: 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H 8T,8H
Power: Medium Medium to High
Control: Medium Low

Source: https://toomanyrackets.com/head-speed-2024-vs-2022/



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