HEAD Extreme ELITE 2026

The entry point to HEAD's Extreme line — spin-oriented performance at an accessible price, in a 260 g frame with a 100 in² head.

A 345 mm balance is the highest in the Extreme range, so despite being the lightest frame in the line it still carries weight into the ball. The 24/26/21 mm beam is a touch deeper at the throat than its siblings, which adds stiffness and free depth for players who aren't yet generating full racket-head speed. The open 16×19 pattern means you get real spin, not just the promise of it.

Who it's for

• Beginners and improving players who want Extreme spin affordably
• Lightest frame in the Extreme line at 260 g
• High 345 mm balance carries weight into the ball
• Open 16×19 pattern on a 100 in² head

Specifications

• Head size: 100 in² / 645 cm²
• Weight (unstrung): 260 g / 9.2 oz
• Balance: 345 mm (even)
• String pattern: 16 × 19
• Beam: 24 / 26 / 21 mm
• Length: 27.0 in
• Grip sizes: 0 (4"), 1 (4⅛"), 2 (4¼"), 3 (4⅜"), 4 (4½")

Buying a new frame? Stringing labour is free at The Racket House — you pay only for the string you choose.