Great review, Mike. Love the white color. I didn't care too much for the black option. I needed the greater weight on the head, which is exactly what this racquet delivers. Very satisfying to hit. I started tennis as a scrawny kid with a 374g racquet that I could barely swing properly. Now almost 30 years later, I could not have imagined being able to hit bombs from inside the baseline. It makes for great rallies (I haven't played matches, but getting there). I also have the Speed MP version. I found that to be too weak when countering heavy or fast shots. The Speed Pro is what the MP would be if I added weights to it. Think of it as a custom weighted Speed MP. The Speed Pro has the 18x20 string pattern, something I was not used to since I have been a lifelong 16x19 string player. I am not good enough to feel the difference, but the results are clear. I can strike the ball with 80% power and still land inside the court and in the general direction I intended. I have no fear of going all out in the cross-court direction. I do notice that high topspin is harder to achieve compared to lighter 16x19 racquets. I have to expend more effort to get those loopy, deep forehands. The tradeoff is I can hit more powerful, flatter drives (with an adequate amount of topspin). It's a good tradeoff, in my opinion. You're here watching Mike's review because you are on the fence or considering it. I was between the Speed Pro and the Pro Staff 97 v13, both of which received top reviews from Mike. The PS v13 is easier to swing and has the weight to counter fast balls, but I feel it is not as forgiving. In the end, I think I made the right decision in getting the Speed Pro. It fit my intended play style the best. Thanks, Mike for pointing me in this direction in the first place.
Just got back into tennis this year after a long hiatus, but I bought this racket and I absolutely love it. I'm a bigger guy, so the lack of power is a plus for me. I finally have something I can control and if I need power, I can produce it myself and the racket responds well and gives me that power if I want it. Love the heavier feel too.
@@MikeKomen Yeah I've been using the wrong kind of rackets my whole life. I'm basically self-taught, but skilled and can play 4.0-4.5. Just joined a club and really enjoying learning the game the right way, and my game is really coming along. Thanks for the review
Hi, very good review!! What do you think about Speed Mp? I think that maybe Speed Pro is a little bit too heavy and in a long match could be very tiring.. (I’m an advanced player, who hit “few” spin shots and also flatter shots..I would a racket that could give me power and control). You have to consider that I have a Babolat Pure Aero at the moment.. Do you think the Speed Mp, maybe adding some weight, could be a good racket for me or I should look for the Pro version? Thanks!!
My recommendation if you’re a flat hitter with a more linear swing path, go with the pro. The extra weight will make your shot feel heavier. If you want to experiment with customizing your racquet nothing wrong with the mp.
@@MikeKomen Of course I use modern handle, but I don’t play with much topspin..Maybe with the Mp I could generate more power and at the same time I could have control? I would just add 4-5gr to make the racket a little bit more stable. The only thing that stops me is that the Speed Pro maybe is too heavy and not much handy..
@@MikeKomen And though I’m an advanced player I’m not very trained and also a little thin.. Anyway do you still think that I should take the Speed Pro?
Based on what you said there I think the MP would be a better choice. Only way heavy racquets are useful imo is if you have great biomechanics that let you get the weight moving without forcing it from your arm. Otherwise they are a liability and injury machine.
@@MikeKomen Thanks a lot for answering man! And what do you think about Yonex Ezone 98 or Wilson Blade 16x19? Do you think that one of this two rackets could be better than Speed Mp for my playing style? Or the Mp with some extra weight anyway is better? Thanks again!
Thanks for the review mate 👍🏻 How would you compare that with Prestige Pro what you have recently reviewed? I'm thinking to switch from my blade 98 V7 to the Prestige Pro. Need some more stability and plow. I just feel I could struggle with a sweet spot in 95 sq.in, though many say including you that sweet spot in a Prestige Pro feels larger than in usual 95 sq.in rackets, is it?
The speed felt a bit more muted for me but I had great control with it. The frame and sweet spot definitely feel big for a 95. I think it’s the oblong head shape that helps with that. You get extra room above and below centre which is usually where you’ll hit if you’re off so it helps you out in those situations. Thanks so much for watching!
Great video and review 👍😊 thanks!! I have some of the older Speed Pros I like them! kind of a workhorse of tennis racquets haha! I know I'm always saying I have the older ones! Haha well the price is always good!
I switched to this one from Pure Strike 2017 100, and was very happy with that. Accuracy was awesome. Flat shots and flat serves are much better. Spin, easy power, slice serve are what have to be sacrificed. However, this Speed Pro 360+ is what I need for my current level and game style.
icemandl6 Thanks! That means a lot, I’ve been working hard to improve the quality of the videos. I think this one is steps above the XT. The stability is on a different level and that just transfers into more confidence on pretty much every shot.
Great review. Really struggling to decide between gravity tour vs speed pro vs speed mp. I used to use a IG speed mp and also blade 18x20. Really enjoy a 320-330 swing weight but a lighter static weight. Approx 4pt headlight seems to be my sweet spot
I personally like the gravity tour better than the new speed pro. I found that it played like the 2011/2012 speed pro that I loved with the more round head shape and it had a huge sweet spot.
i always thought it's weird scoring power when a low power is not necessarily a negative.. but everyone does it and it brings the score of the racquet down
But at the same time those racquets with low power have a higher score in control, while powerful racquets typically have a lower score in control, so it balances out for a good score comparison. Thanks for watching J !
I think he just prefers the darker colour, kind of like how Federer uses the all black prostaff and not the newer one with white accents. Maybe something to do with white being a distraction from the ball?
I had the control to go for my shots, which gave me a lot of control, and the stable control of the racquet, centered around control, with the 18x20 for more control. Not sure if I mentioned the control aspect of this racquet. Ok, let’s talk about the paint. Lol
@@sludge86 Definitely lower power than a lot of the racquets I tested. The biggest issue I had with it was getting enough depth through the court. Felt like I had to hit huge to get the ball deep. But that control though haha
HEAD’s advertised Novak endorsement of the Speed is such a joke given that his actual racket is so far removed, it bears zero similarity to the Speed aside form the paint job. At least Zverev uses a pro stock version of the Gravity Pro that bears his endorsement, and Cilic uses an old version of the Prestige.
Since he uses it that is an endorsement, but I get what you mean maybe they should show him a bit more in their ad campaigns but I’m sure they will more as his ranking rises.
I only tried the gravity tour and while both are great I’d say the speed pro is more focused on control while the gravity is more all round. I also found the gravity to be more forgiving because of the head shape. Hope that helps, and thanks so much for watching!
When you make good contact with the ball I feel the PS had better power. However, on those awkward shots that maybe aren't with the best timing I found the Speed had better power.
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If this is a stormtrooper racquet.. what would Vader use? 🤔
Definitely the Vcore All Black edition
Jason G haha great pick! I’m pretty sure they call it “galaxy black” very fitting
RF 97 all black should fit. Jedi Roger has his secret identity
Jianwen Lan lol with red strings would be perfect!
The new all black version of the speed pro
I agree- I would like to see this racquet come out in the new colour way!
Erin Mullen black and gold would be 👌🏻
Great review, Mike. Love the white color. I didn't care too much for the black option. I needed the greater weight on the head, which is exactly what this racquet delivers. Very satisfying to hit. I started tennis as a scrawny kid with a 374g racquet that I could barely swing properly. Now almost 30 years later, I could not have imagined being able to hit bombs from inside the baseline. It makes for great rallies (I haven't played matches, but getting there).
I also have the Speed MP version. I found that to be too weak when countering heavy or fast shots. The Speed Pro is what the MP would be if I added weights to it. Think of it as a custom weighted Speed MP. The Speed Pro has the 18x20 string pattern, something I was not used to since I have been a lifelong 16x19 string player. I am not good enough to feel the difference, but the results are clear. I can strike the ball with 80% power and still land inside the court and in the general direction I intended. I have no fear of going all out in the cross-court direction. I do notice that high topspin is harder to achieve compared to lighter 16x19 racquets. I have to expend more effort to get those loopy, deep forehands. The tradeoff is I can hit more powerful, flatter drives (with an adequate amount of topspin). It's a good tradeoff, in my opinion.
You're here watching Mike's review because you are on the fence or considering it. I was between the Speed Pro and the Pro Staff 97 v13, both of which received top reviews from Mike. The PS v13 is easier to swing and has the weight to counter fast balls, but I feel it is not as forgiving. In the end, I think I made the right decision in getting the Speed Pro. It fit my intended play style the best. Thanks, Mike for pointing me in this direction in the first place.
Thanks Charles! I appreciate you adding your insight with the two racquets, I’m sure it will help others with their choices as well!
Just got back into tennis this year after a long hiatus, but I bought this racket and I absolutely love it. I'm a bigger guy, so the lack of power is a plus for me. I finally have something I can control and if I need power, I can produce it myself and the racket responds well and gives me that power if I want it. Love the heavier feel too.
Glad you’re getting back into the sport! Also must feel great to find a frame that suits your game so well. Thanks for watching!
@@MikeKomen Yeah I've been using the wrong kind of rackets my whole life. I'm basically self-taught, but skilled and can play 4.0-4.5. Just joined a club and really enjoying learning the game the right way, and my game is really coming along. Thanks for the review
Very good review, and Thanks for making this great video.
Thanks for watching! 😁
Hi, very good review!!
What do you think about Speed Mp?
I think that maybe Speed Pro is a little bit too heavy and in a long match could be very tiring..
(I’m an advanced player, who hit “few” spin shots and also flatter shots..I would a racket that could give me power and control). You have to consider that I have a Babolat Pure Aero at the moment..
Do you think the Speed Mp, maybe adding some weight, could be a good racket for me or I should look for the Pro version?
Thanks!!
My recommendation if you’re a flat hitter with a more linear swing path, go with the pro. The extra weight will make your shot feel heavier. If you want to experiment with customizing your racquet nothing wrong with the mp.
@@MikeKomen Of course I use modern handle, but I don’t play with much topspin..Maybe with the Mp I could generate more power and at the same time I could have control? I would just add 4-5gr to make the racket a little bit more stable.
The only thing that stops me is that the Speed Pro maybe is too heavy and not much handy..
@@MikeKomen And though I’m an advanced player I’m not very trained and also a little thin..
Anyway do you still think that I should take the Speed Pro?
Based on what you said there I think the MP would be a better choice. Only way heavy racquets are useful imo is if you have great biomechanics that let you get the weight moving without forcing it from your arm. Otherwise they are a liability and injury machine.
@@MikeKomen Thanks a lot for answering man!
And what do you think about Yonex Ezone 98 or Wilson Blade 16x19? Do you think that one of this two rackets could be better than Speed Mp for my playing style? Or the Mp with some extra weight anyway is better?
Thanks again!
Thanks for the review mate 👍🏻
How would you compare that with Prestige Pro what you have recently reviewed?
I'm thinking to switch from my blade 98 V7 to the Prestige Pro. Need some more stability and plow. I just feel I could struggle with a sweet spot in 95 sq.in, though many say including you that sweet spot in a Prestige Pro feels larger than in usual 95 sq.in rackets, is it?
The speed felt a bit more muted for me but I had great control with it. The frame and sweet spot definitely feel big for a 95. I think it’s the oblong head shape that helps with that. You get extra room above and below centre which is usually where you’ll hit if you’re off so it helps you out in those situations. Thanks so much for watching!
Great video and review 👍😊 thanks!! I have some of the older Speed Pros I like them! kind of a workhorse of tennis racquets haha! I know I'm always saying I have the older ones! Haha well the price is always good!
Nathan Miller haha nothing wrong with that! I’m waiting for the vcore to go on sale too. Thanks for watching Nathan!
appreciate the review. I see the the specs on the beam with balance 315mm/1 HL, how come it is 4 pt HL with string?
Good question. Not sure to be honest that’s what I saw on the Racquet Guys website but I’ll look into it!
I switched to this one from Pure Strike 2017 100, and was very happy with that.
Accuracy was awesome. Flat shots and flat serves are much better.
Spin, easy power, slice serve are what have to be sacrificed.
However, this Speed Pro 360+ is what I need for my current level and game style.
Head has been absolutely crushing it with their new realizes lately. Thanks for watching!
Like the in-depth review! It’s actually my current racquet of choice! How does it compare to your old Speed Pro XT?
icemandl6 Thanks! That means a lot, I’ve been working hard to improve the quality of the videos. I think this one is steps above the XT. The stability is on a different level and that just transfers into more confidence on pretty much every shot.
Great review. Really struggling to decide between gravity tour vs speed pro vs speed mp. I used to use a IG speed mp and also blade 18x20. Really enjoy a 320-330 swing weight but a lighter static weight. Approx 4pt headlight seems to be my sweet spot
I personally like the gravity tour better than the new speed pro. I found that it played like the 2011/2012 speed pro that I loved with the more round head shape and it had a huge sweet spot.
i always thought it's weird scoring power when a low power is not necessarily a negative.. but everyone does it and it brings the score of the racquet down
But at the same time those racquets with low power have a higher score in control, while powerful racquets typically have a lower score in control, so it balances out for a good score comparison. Thanks for watching J !
Hey! Have you tried the gravity pro? If you did how would you compare it?
Hey Zachary so far I’ve only used the tour
Very interesting.. i agree with your score
. But i think launch angle is too low.
Thanks for watching!
Why didn’t Djokovic use it at the AO, Dubai? Is he going to use it at the us open?
I think he just prefers the darker colour, kind of like how Federer uses the all black prostaff and not the newer one with white accents. Maybe something to do with white being a distraction from the ball?
I had the control to go for my shots, which gave me a lot of control, and the stable control of the racquet, centered around control, with the 18x20 for more control. Not sure if I mentioned the control aspect of this racquet. Ok, let’s talk about the paint. Lol
Did I mention the control though?? 😂
@@MikeKomen Right lol. So basically, no power.
@@sludge86 Definitely lower power than a lot of the racquets I tested. The biggest issue I had with it was getting enough depth through the court. Felt like I had to hit huge to get the ball deep. But that control though haha
Did you try the mp version?
I did if the touch version, didn’t like it too much but haven’t tried this new one in mp
Can you review the yonex vcore 98!
Harry Kerr definitely and I’ll try to get it in black. Thanks for watching!
HEAD’s advertised Novak endorsement of the Speed is such a joke given that his actual racket is so far removed, it bears zero similarity to the Speed aside form the paint job. At least Zverev uses a pro stock version of the Gravity Pro that bears his endorsement, and Cilic uses an old version of the Prestige.
Jerome Morrow haha it’s not even the same string pattern. They should just release it as is like the rf autograph. I’m sure it would sell great.
They should have Sinner endorse it, given that he actually uses it.
Not till his Wilson contract issue is resolved. Hence the stealth black paint.
Since he uses it that is an endorsement, but I get what you mean maybe they should show him a bit more in their ad campaigns but I’m sure they will more as his ranking rises.
Wilson RF97 vs Prestige Pro?
Got the new RF97 review coming out tomorrow 👀
How do you compare this to the Gravity line?
I only tried the gravity tour and while both are great I’d say the speed pro is more focused on control while the gravity is more all round. I also found the gravity to be more forgiving because of the head shape. Hope that helps, and thanks so much for watching!
I found that the 98 version almost had a bit more pop than the 100 inch version. Perhaps it was just a bit more flexible 🤷🏻♂️
Pro staff or speed pro has more forgiveness and power?
When you make good contact with the ball I feel the PS had better power. However, on those awkward shots that maybe aren't with the best timing I found the Speed had better power.
Hello its julian
DodoBrain 👋🏻
Your forehand looks like Jannik Sinner's
Thank you! That’s an awesome compliment!