An Audi R8 — still a ton of power but with more technical assist. Power test showed very close to Coello Pro.

Responds incredibly well at both high and low speeds. More speed with less effort without sacrificing too much control.

Generous sweet spot, improved drilling pattern with more holes in upper section.

Defense is where these rackets perform worst. 5g and 15g differences are super noticeable during a 2-hour high-intensity match. Extreme Motion is easier to maneuver.

The unidirectional carbon face feels more explosive. You need to reach a slightly higher tempo, but the power is there — flat smashes are devastating. Ball output has decreased vs 2023 but the mass still carries the ball well.

A clear step forward from the 2023 model. Much more control and feeling, almost too much control at low pace. The stiffer face gives a more connected, precise sensation. Best feeling currently in the Head lineup.

Reduced vs 2023. More wide than tall — tolerates lateral mis-hits better than vertical ones. Strong on-off effect between inside and outside the sweet spot. The tip barely works, making defensive scoops difficult.

Still a big, heavy racket with a fan effect. Slightly more maneuverable than the 2023 thanks to a more compact mass distribution, but still demanding on the wrist and elbow over long matches. Moving it quickly to the ball requires effort.

Not rigid enough to cause discomfort from vibrations. Solid, pleasant sound, good ball dampening. The fatigue comes from the weight and the bulky Head grip rather than from harshness. Low vibration transfer.

The big disappointment. The face is practically smooth — slippery on viboras and smash kicks. Balls fly straight when trying to load spin aggressively. Head gave out spin stickers at the Madrid launch, which says it all. You need very deliberate, precise technique to generate spin. A 5.5 — Head must do better here.

A cannon. Truly excels in every overhead shot. Smash: 9, Por tres: 9.

Generous sweet spot and great feel and control thanks to the full carbon surface.

Generous for an offensive racket, but still diamond-shaped.

Definitely not the most agile racket. Not the absolute best in quick neck exchanges.

Effects: 8.

An absolute beast on smashes. The diamond shape + rigid carbon + high balance makes the ball fly with incredible ease on flat smashes. More stable with better energy transfer than previous editions. Volleys come out heavy, deep and tense.

At high speeds the racket starts to shine: wall shots come out very tense, lobs have tremendous precision and the response is extremely stable. Players who master their swing can defend with speed and generate depth comfortably.

The Auxetic technology makes the face feel more stable and the racket forgives more on off-center impacts. The optimized drilling pattern improves the sweet spot compared to previous models — surprisingly good for a diamond.

Still demanding in defense for mid-level players. The high balance requires active wrist work and proper shot preparation. At slow speeds, you need to work the swing to get out of compromised situations.

È un bel cannone (it's a nice cannon). L'imperativo è attaccare (the imperative is to attack). Potenza 9.5.

Ottimo compromesso tra controllo e rigidità (excellent compromise between control and stiffness). Controllo 8.5.

Punto dolce 7.5 — decent but not exceptional for a diamond.

Muoverla non è far banale, serve un bel braccio (moving it isn't trivial, you need a good arm). Maneggevolezza 7.5.