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Head Speed Elite

7.8 / 10
Community rating

Best for: Best for Intermediate players looking for a versatile medium balance racket

Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 370g
Balance: Even
Head Speed Elite padel racket - front view

Pros

  • Excellent build quality
  • Great balance of power and control
  • Comfortable feel on impact
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • May require adjustment period
  • Limited availability in some regions

Performance Scorecard

Overall

(summary of attributes below)

7.8

Power

8.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

Maneuverability

7.6

Comfort

7.0

Spin

5.0

Specifications

  • MSRP $220
  • Weight 370g
  • Shape Teardrop
  • Balance Even
  • Surface Fiberglass
  • Core Medium EVA
  • Hardness Medium-soft

Speed Elite

Head originally introduced the “Speed” series branding in a tennis racket line jointly developed with Novak Djokovic. This series has been launched to replace the Alpha Series of padel rackets.

All rackets in the series have teardrop shapes, carbon fiber + Graphite frames, silicon vibration-reducing end caps, Head’s Power FOAM cores, and smooth surfaces.

The Speed Elite is the least expensive and most beginner-friendly model of the line. With a fully fiberglass surface, it has a medium-soft touch that is forgiving and gives good ball output around the court and will help in the defensive game.

Missing the sweet spot is not penalized in a racket like this so it will help you get out from under pressure situations.

It has a medium balance with a medium-soft touch.

Expert Reviews of head Speed Elite

Average score: 7.8 • Based on 4 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2025

7.8

Mejora Tu Padel

Dec 26, 2022

"Good sweet spot, it defends well, but it’s definitely not as maneuverable as the Speed Motion. Medium-soft touch."

Power

9.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

7.8

Pablo Peiró

Jan 26, 2023

"Suits advanced intermediate players seeking a versatile racket that favors power over control. Medium-high balance."

Power

9.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

7.9

Padelzoom

Aug 11, 2025

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Power

7.0

Control

8.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

7.8

Racketspecialisten

Dec 21, 2022

"Best for a beginner or intermediate player seeking a comfortable, versatile teardrop with a medium balance."

Power

7.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

9.0

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