Head Speed MP 2024 · Updated Mar 16, 2026
The Head Speed MP 2024 succeeds the 2022 edition with Auxetic 2.0 construction and a higher swingweight, changes reviewers characterized as meaningful but evolutionary. Power was described as improved over the previous generation, with playtesters noting greater pace and more solid contact, though several observed that the frame rewards full swings rather than offering easy power from compact strokes. Spin potential remained strong according to reviewers, with the 16x19 string pattern generating consistent topspin and the frame maintaining spin capacity despite a softer flex. Feel drew wide comment: playtesters found contact noticeably more plush and muted than the 2022 version, with effective vibration dampening, though some noted the 23mm beam introduces a slight flex lag that reduces the direct connection found in thinner-beam control frames. Reviewers consistently described the Speed MP as a well-rounded all-court frame with no single attribute taken to an extreme, and the string bed was reported as more tame and predictable than its predecessor. The sweet spot was characterized as forgiving for a 100-square-inch head, and maneuverability was noted across multiple reviews, with the aerodynamic throat aiding swing speed. Control opinions diverged: while most reviewers found the frame balanced and versatile, a minority reported difficulty keeping the ball in the court consistently, particularly on flat strikes.
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