HEAD Speed ELITE 2026

The Speed Elite is the entry point to HEAD's Speed family — 275 g with a fuller 25 mm beam, designed for intermediate players and beginners who want precision without having to work for it.

The thicker beam is the concession to newer players: it stiffens the frame and returns more energy, so a compact swing still produces a respectable ball. A 330 mm balance keeps it quick in the hand, and the 100 in² head and 16×19 pattern mean the racket behaves like a Speed, not like a generic starter frame.

Who it's for

• Beginners and intermediate players entering the Speed line
• 275 g with a fuller 25 mm beam for easier depth
• 100 in² head and 16×19 pattern — genuine Speed response
• 330 mm balance, quick and easy to swing

Specifications

• Head size: 100 in² / 645 cm²
• Weight (unstrung): 275 g / 9.7 oz
• Balance: 330 mm (0.5 in head light)
• String pattern: 16 × 19
• Beam: 25 mm
• Length: 27.0 in
• Grip sizes: 1 (4⅛"), 2 (4¼"), 3 (4⅜")

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