Tennis

Expert reviews of the EXTREME 2024 tennis racquet series

“The spin was incredible.”

“Very lively – with tonnes of spin.”

“If you’re an aggressive player, you’re going to find a lot to love here.”

Expert reviewers have been testing HEAD’s new EXTREME 2024 tennis racquet series. At HEAD, we see the EXTREME 2024 racquets as the ultimate spin machines - designed for aggressive players who want to spin big and create chaos for opponents – and the reviewers have been enjoying generating huge amounts of spin with these models.

One of the upgrades is the introduction of state-of-the-art Auxetic 2.0 technology for improved stability and a better connection to the ball, giving you a crisp impact feel and maximum spin. The EXTREME 2024 series, which is endorsed by Matteo Berrettini, also has a shaft that generates extra spin, along with unique spin grommets that allow for more string movement and a powerful trampoline effect on impact with the ball.

Recommended by the experts

“If you’re prioritizing spin when choosing a racquet, the EXTREME series is definitely for you,” said the reviewer for Tennis Mentor, who had the opportunity to test the models while hitting with Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova. “The EXTREME is a really good racquet for those who are looking to add more spin or players who already use spin and want to maximize it. Generally, players who are playing on a slower surface like a clay court or a slow hard court are really going to benefit from this type of game style.”

The Tennis Mentor expert felt as though the Auxetic 2.0 Technology “makes for a more comfortable experience”, offering “a subtle but positive difference – it just feels that little bit nicer”. “The racquets have a lovely feel, easy to play with and my shots were landing very deep with little effort. When adding topspin to my strokes, these racquets perform at their best. They’re so good at creating that much-desired arced trajectory... Hitting a kick serve is where I saw the biggest benefit of using the EXTREME racquets. I felt the biggest difference in the amount of spin I was getting.”

A reviewer for Tennis Express also recommended the EXTREME 2024 series: “It’s incredibly spin-friendly. If you’re looking for a spin-friendly racquet, the EXTREME series is a really good option.” Another expert from Tennis Express sounded as though he loved testing the EXTREME racquets. “Hitting the sweet spot and really going for the ball was very, very rewarding. The spin was incredible. It seems pretty easy [to attack and get to net], especially with approach shots. Finishing off the points was super nice. This racquet has a really good punch at the net with volleys,” he said. “I was really impressed by how well I was serving with these racquets. It was pretty hard to miss when kicking the ball on your serve.”

“Bright, funky” design

“The new cosmetic pops,” the Tennis Mentor reviewer said of the new, bright and daring design, which includes transparent spin grommets inspired by fashion and sneaker trends.

“If you’re already an EXTREME user, you’ll be used to the bright colors but this is another level. If you like bright and funky colors, the 2024 line-up is going to be exciting for you.” A reviewer for Tennis Warehouse said she was “obsessed with the paint job”: “I absolutely love it. So cool to look at.” There was also a positive review from the expert at Tennis Express who said he liked the “bright paint job and the really nice-looking frames”.

Reviews of EXTREME PRO

“I really enjoyed hitting with the new EXTREME PRO,” said the Racquet Guys reviewer. “I felt as though you could really go after your shots and when you do you get a tonne of spin. That’s what the EXTREME racquets are made for – to generate a tonne of spin.” The expert also noted that the racquet felt “extremely solid” when serving or at net and that the Auxetic 2.0 Technology had improved the feel. “Overall, a great frame with tonnes of spin. If you’re an aggressive player, you’re going to find a lot to love here,” according to Racquet Guys.

The reviewer for Tennis Express said the EXTREME PRO “felt very precise on serve”.

Reviews of the EXTREME MP:

“This is a very lively racquet so tonnes of power and tonnes of spin,” said the reviewer for Tennis Warehouse. “I loved approaching with this racquet because I could drive through the court or pull people off the court with a little bit more spin. And then it felt super solid at net. I could get it nice and deep or even play around with a little touch.” Another expert from Tennis Warehouse said the racquet “felt plusher” while still being “whippy”: “I was able to easily whip my forehand around and get plenty of spin on my shots. I really liked it. Very quick in my hand and easy to execute overheads with.”

Expert reviews of the EXTREME 2022 racquet series

From “great” to “fun” to “a big thumbs up”, expert reviewers have given their assessments of the EXTREME 2022 racquet series of ultimate spin machines. “Lively”, “a plush feeling” and “will make you happy” were among the other reviews.

Promising spin for you and chaos for your opponent, the series has been upgraded with innovative Auxetic technology and a daring new design in lime green and gray.

Reviews of the EXTREME TOUR

“Lots of easy power, super-manoeuvrable and very fast, which makes it very spin-friendly,” said the reviewer for Tennis Warehouse. “If you're looking to whip an angle, or you've got a low ball and it's kind of short and you're coming in towards the net and you want to get it up and over quickly with lots of spin and pace, the EXTREME TOUR racquet is great to do that with. It's a good doubles racquet as it's good on serve and return, and it's nice and fast and easy to move at net. It has a fast feel. It's a very, very quick racquet that feels silky smooth.”

A reviewer for Tennis Spin noted: “The Auxetic technology softens it up and gives you more feel. This racquet is a great update, with easy access to power, a very plush feel. It’s a pretty lively racquet. I like this a lot. Definitely a great, great upgrade.”

Another reviewer for Tennis Spin said: “They’ve added the Auxetic technology and it’s a huge improvement. It makes the racquet a lot softer and a lot more plush. I felt really confident swinging with this racquet. Lots of good control. I was able to swing out as much as I wanted to. I got some pretty good spin on my forehand and backhand. The playability was good.”

Reviews of the EXTREME MP

The reviewer for Tennisnerd had “more control and more confidence” to go for his shots. “It's still a powerful racquet and still spin-friendly. I like the design. This is the most improved of the EXTREME racquets, with much better control. It's spin-friendly, powerful and not too harsh on the arm, with a denser string pattern for better control. I had a lot of fun with this. It's for you if you're a baseliner and want some power and spin for free, and you play a lot on clay. This will make you happy.”

“A more forgiving and responsive racquet,” said a reviewer for Tennis Warehouse. “One of those racquets when you can really be stretched out wide on defense and with just a flick of the wrist hit a fast-paced ball to the corner and be right back on the offense again. Or even hit winners on the run. It's a fun racquet to do it with. These racquets are so light and manoeuvrable. This is a fun racquet. If you like to hit aggressive groundstrokes with a lot of topspin, you can maximise your [game] with this racquet.”

The reviewer for Solow Sports was able to “push my opponent way back behind the baseline”. “I'm loving the Auxetic technology. The response in feel is just perfect. This racquet is very lively and responsive, which is exactly what's trending for players. You can see why Matteo Berrettini is playing with the EXTREME. This is absolutely an enhancement. Players can absolutely command the baseline. HEAD says it's spin for you and chaos for your opponent and we couldn't agree more.”

Reviews of the EXTREME TEAM

“A great racquet for the adult who's looking for something super-fast and easy to manoeuvre or for a junior transitioning into an adult-sized frame,” said the reviewer for Tennis Warehouse. “Really good for a mid-level club player. Will get a lot of playability out of this one. Very, very light and fast so easy to get around the body. Silky smooth... with a nice and plush feeling. There's a very nice flex to it so it's very forgiving with a soft response at impact.”

The reviewer for Tennisnerd called this “a really fun racquet to play with”. “I could generate some nice pace and hit some good winners. And it's excellent on defense. This would be a good option for a lot of players. It's a very good frame.”

Review of the EXTREME TEAM L

“Very nice feeling on impact. Fun to use. Lots of free pace and spin. But the sensation when you hit the ball is actually quite enjoyable, which is rare for these types of racquets,” observed the reviewer for Tennisnerd. “I enjoyed playing with this a lot. Easy to use, easy to swing. For most players, you get enough stability and power. Perfect for beginners. But this isn't just for beginners; you can use this at an intermediate level. You get some pace and spin that you can really use.”