HEAD Boom 2024 Review

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[@Riftinducer]

Quite a glowing review, keen to demo the PBrooom 😂

[@magnusrolandsson]

Your tennis is so clean right now! Hitting some amazing shots out there and your strokes are looking really clean 😊

[@Tennisnerd]

Appreciate it! Tack!

[@frantzsly]

Hi Jonas, thanks again for the great review. Did you notice any changes in terms of comfort for the Pro ? I saw that the previous one was at 67, vs 64 for this new 2.0. Since I have a sensitive arm, comfort is a huge thing for me. Thanks , keep up the great work

[@gregg2086]

Totally agree with you Adri, why didn't Head make the Pro font more symmetrical with the Boom font 🤦‍♂️

[@criktun3346]

Exactly what I'm looking for, a radical with more power and spin

[@jaejoonlee6719]

Thanks for the review! I myself come from the racquet history of RF97, Prestige MP (the older "real" MP), Prince 93P 18*20, CX200 Tour 18*20 - which makes me a control freak. I would usually just shrug off "Power" racquet lines like Ezone, Puredrive, etc. and naturally thought Boom fits in the category and never given it a serious look. Your review here made me want to test out one of my buddy's Boom Pro (2022) and I was pleasantly surprised! Didn't feel too overpowered, felt like the control was still there. Definitely moved the needle up in power, at the cost of some notches down in control. But overall still playable. Would love to test out the 2024 version and maybe even play around w some customisation! What customisations have you tried and what's your current setup? Have you tried leather grip w some leads around the hoop?

[@uchihasasuke7436]

This boom plays incredibly well. We got it last week from Head, amazing feel.

[@tennismoos6448]

How do you like the stability e.g. on service returns? For me it felt just there unstable.

[@jonrobles1468]

I am demoing the Boom MP. I like it so much that I bought two of them. Reminds me of my old Head XRC. They should be arriving this week and I'm looking forward to playing with them! I strung both at 48 pounds (the lowest recommended tension) as I want to get a little more power.

[@Tennisnerd]

Sounds good! Have fun!

[@Sandro_Z68]

I agree about the Bpro, really liked it when I tested, but at the end I prefer the Gravity Tour for the lower, more "predictable" launch trajectory ✌🏻

[@TennisObsessed]

MP has great feel, comfort and is just fun to use. Power is controllable.

[@ayokay123]

I agree with that OCD issue, the p-r-o should have been centered. Too bad the MP doesn't come in an extended version this year. I'm short and really love extended racquets. Great review, btw!

[@kevinchu3546]

Jonas how's the boom pro compared to the new pure strike 98 16x19? Do they play almost the same?

[@romainschuller8427]

Do you add weight to the boom pro ?

[@brenthargreaves7085]

for me my boom pro plays quite like my pro tour lite xl ! not wildly different in feel believe it or not! I alternate between them

[@riivoelmat8011]

Which would be better Head Boom Pro vs Diadem Elevate v3?

[@cagr9394]

What would you say if you compare it with vcore 100 2023?

[@kilmoretimmyg]

Is the head shape as distracting as the Vcore line?

[@Lucian86]

The shape of the head looks a bit like Vcore 2023, doesn't it?

[@NRX18]

When is the release of the Head Extreme 2024 ?

[@rpm24]

Just ordered the previous boom pro for 99 bucks, new .... Couldn't resist at that price 😅

[@PuttEnEye]

Was the Radical mentioned? I'm curious how Jonas would compare the Boom to that since he explicitly mentioned not loving the Speed or Extreme. But previously I know he's played with the new Radical MP.

[@Tennisnerd]

The Radical has more control and it is a great racquet but the Boom Pro gives you more on the ball with good feel

[@jlparcerisa]

Comparison between this the Radical and the extreme Tour is a must!

[@Wayne_Tennis_Works]

How does it compare to Yonex VCORE 95 2023??

[@JoseRodriguez-rl1gf]

Grip size compared to wilson grip? Should i go higher o lower? Thanks in advance

[@Tennisnerd]

Same

[@charlesdesbrosses9931]

I found Head to be slightly bigger than Wilson. Slightly rounder grip, might be why as well.

[@brunis_m]

I get confused as to how to pick a Head racket (no demos here). This one seems like it's in my wheelhouse (Speed MP user), but then so are the Prestige MP L, Extreme Tour, Radical MP, Boom Pro and the Speed MP itself..

[@anttitapio4145]

Depending where you are there might be demo program from web shops

[@brunis_m]

@@anttitapio4145 no demos where I live :(

[@anttitapio4145]

9:18 same...I hate this layout. It makes my skin itchy. Racket is really interesting though. Especially the pro one, love the numbers

[@jonatashaeuser9865]

I currently play with the 2023 Radical MP (dont like my serves and weight/depth on my groundstrokes). Thinking in switching to the Gravity MP or the new Boom MP to try to get consistent deep shots. Can't test either here in Brazil. I enjoy control raquets but would like some extra power.

[@TennisObsessed]

Boom MP offers excellent power and depth! Gravity a little less power but still good if you like to swing out.

[@tennismoos6448]

Had the same, switched to Ezone 98, problem solved.

[@hobonickel840]

Radical is sweet af once you customize weight and use spin strings at slightly lower tension than normal ...many people that luv the Rad MP have added weight ... most balanced well rounded racket for all areas imho but you have to dial it in with lil customizing... esp considering heads quality control lag. You could easily get a head racket that you hate and or luv if you ordered three seemingly identical rackets at same time and this is case for almost all rackets made in China

[@felipernb]

I've been looking for a beginner racket for my wife. So far I've been between Clash 100 and Pure Drive Team. Would the Boom MP be the equivalent option in the Head lineup? (Myself, I'm intermediate, NTRP 3.5 and I play with a Radical MP)

[@TennisObsessed]

The Boom is a great choice. I much prefer it over the Clash 100. It's also more arm-friendly than the Pure Drive but has plenty of power. Depending on what weight she is most comfortable with, there is also a lighter Boom MP L version. But I'm female, age 44, and use the MP. It feels lighter than advertised to me, very easy to swing.

[@johnfairbrother6346]

Saying this is your favorite Head line is a huge statement.

[@Tennisnerd]

Current line! Old HEAD racquets are for me the best

[@johnfairbrother6346]

@@Tennisnerd how is the power compared to the Radical MP? They are both 400 on Head’s CPI. But I don’t trust that scale completely

[@PaulKirk-wc1vs]

Rackets being so exspensive now , the previous model is a bargain then and I think I prefer the paint job on the Previous model aswell

[@ZacharyShahan]

And what do you mean by old? What years?@@Tennisnerd

[@user-xe5vr5ir9o]

@@PaulKirk-wc1vs You´r absolutely right, I wonder, how much of a difference there is

[@hybrid11theory75]

Tested the outgoing Pro last summer and it wasn't for me. I would say if you have more of a classic technique and hit in the lower sweetspot, this racquet feels very strange. I thought it had very good power and comfort, but overall the control for me was completely off due to the head shape... ,)

[@tennismoos6448]

Same here.

[@drexlerstanda]

Hi Jonas, I know you are a big fan of the Speed Pro line. I have been playing with the Speeed Pro 2022 myself for the last two years, great control and stability, great for two handed backhand, comfortable on the arms, but I still have trouble generating spin on the forehand and lack a bit of power on this shot. Of course it's a bit of an issue with my wrist swing as I'm more of an eastern grip fan. My coach is trying to get me to a semi-western grip, but it just doesn't feel right with this racquet. Do you think the Head Boom Pro 2024 racquet can help me transition to a semi western grip better than the Speed Pro 2022? Based on your review, I am considering purchasing this racket. Thank you for your opinion...🙏😉...

[@thebisonroom]

I’ve just switched from the Speed Pro 2022 to the Boom Pro 2022. The speed is a great racket but it’s heavy and ironically feels slow in the swing. As soon as I started with the Boom I just got so much whip my backhand (one handed) was a completely different shot. A lot of people weren’t keen on this racket but for my style (one handed aggressive baseline) it’s great!

[@thebisonroom]

Before anyone says it, I know they’re the same weight - but as soon as you handle them both the Boom is so much more manoeuvrable

[@drexlerstanda]

@@thebisonroom Thank you for your feedback, I appreciate it. I couldn't take it anymore and played my new Head Boom Pro 2024 for the first time on Friday. I strung it with the exact same string as my Head Speed Pro 2022 for the best comparison. For the main string I used a Solinco Revolution and a Head Velocity MLT in a cross, both at 22kg. It's still cold outside, so I didn't go with the voltage high. Any hybrid of a similar setup is a great combination on my Speed racquet, but after 2 years I still haven't found a setup that makes it easier to produce spin. If I don't get my leverage and swing 100% technically correct, this racquet doesn't forgive. But if I do it right, it's perfect. My problem is probably that after an hour of playing I get tired and I'm not good enough for this racket anymore. I had completely different feelings with the new Head Boom Pro 2024 racket. This setting is of course too loose, next time I will probably try to increase the tension by 2 kg with a hybrid or by 1 kg with a full bed Solinco Revolution or Confidential. But despite that I was able to keep control of the ball very easily. Producing spin was very easy on my weaker forehand, but so was my better two-handed backhand. The power that this racquet provides compared to the Speed is also very easy and most importantly accurate due to the added spin. After 1 hour of playing I was not tired at all and could still play my game. So after my first game with this racquet I have positive feelings and I think this is a good choice for anyone who has a demanding racquet and can't manage it...

[@drexlerstanda]

​@@thebisonroom I agree with you. This racket is lighter than it actually is. The balance point is excellently designed and thanks to it, it has easier maneuverability...

[@FabianRitterG]

How about the spin? not sure if you mentioned it, how does the spin generation compares with the head radical mp or pro auxetic 2023?

[@Tennisnerd]

I would say better than the Radical, but for the Pro the launch angle is fairly controlled

[@FabianRitterG]

@@Tennisnerd thanks a lot for the answer. I have been using the radical for a while and I love the 2023 MP version customised. Yet at moments when I want to be ultra aggressive sometimes I feel short on power and I was thinking to change to hybrid setup to see if that can help rather than use full poly but after this review and another one I saw around, it seems that Boom Pro offer good power without sacrificing stability and it could be worth to give it a try

[@eadamic17]

9:40 Hahaha I agree. I have been a user of racquets from HEAD my entire career and will never change, but the last 3-4 years have not been the best for their font designers. I did not like the large single letters that came on the last generation, and the new attempt to put the racquet version in between the primary letters is just shambolic.

[@wildflower7574]

Stick with my vcore pro 330. Ultra stable and smooth.

[@Tennisnerd]

Nothing wrong w that one 👍🏻

[@euLIRIC]

But what about the Gravity when comparing/talking about the HEAD lineups?

[@Tennisnerd]

The Gravity Pro is great, but the Boom Pro is more exciting

[@imodium5118]

what the hell were the thinking (about the lettering) ?

[@_eyuizcn_6051]

how does boom pro compare with other head control racquets, ie radical pro, gravity pro, speed pro, and prestige lines. Feel like all of them are control racquets other than the extreme?

[@tennismoos6448]

I play/played with Prestige Tour, Gravity Tour and Pro and Speed MP. Tried de Boom MP but found it had less controllable power than the ones above. Has lots of power and if you can control it maybe it's your racket.

[@_eyuizcn_6051]

@@tennismoos6448 my current choice is the gravity pro but haven’t compared to other control racquets, how do they differ if u can remember

[@tennismoos6448]

@@_eyuizcn_6051 Gravity Tour had slightly more power for me also good control, Speed MP felt great on spin, power and serve for me, Prestige Tour, less power but great control. Only played 15 mins with a Radical MP so difficult to say. But this is only my “feel”. Hope I can demo a Boom Pro one day.

[@pedroteichgraber]

Suggestion for th Boom MP cosmetic: put the M and the P inside the O's fro BOOM

[@bigdaddy812]

Hey Jonas - do you own and are willing to sell the all black boom pro your mate has? I love the all black cosmetic!

[@Tennisnerd]

Hey man, no those are his racquets that he got from Safiullin and his current match weapon

[@bigdaddy812]

@@Tennisnerd no worries, I will stick to my 22 version then. Thx!

[@markomarko3336]

I have some arm issues playing with Gravity Pro. Would this help since it's 16x19? I mean the Pro model.

[@Official.tadiwa]

It’s not about the racket yall need to learn to use the right strings and low tension

[@dmf30]

i had arm issues too- tennis and golfer elbow and struggled for months. part of it though was due to bad form. I normally use a babolat pure drive plus with a hybrid with gut in mains at 54 adn velocity in the cross at 54. I bought two head boom pros- 2022 model, and added lead tape to the sides and a little on the top and used that for a while. I found it hit less crisp than the Babolat. But i liked the Boom a lot!! However because of the feel and the crispness i went back to the Babolat and dropped the tension by two pounds, cleaned up my strokes adn no more elbow pain. So i guess the Boom Pro defilnitely helped my elbow given teh R Aof 63 or so vs 69.

[@Stu49583]

I also got very painful elbow after hitting with the Gravity Pro for 1 hour only. Strange because it is supposedly a soft racquet. I normally play with a Prestige Pro and no issues with that. Gravity Pro had Poly Tour Pro(soft for a poly string) strung at 50 lbs and still hurt my arm. I am aware that nowadays it is fashionable to go lower in tension but I just can’t play with anything lower than 50 lbs.

[@rdmalonso1]

@@Stu49583gravity pro is such a flexible racquet. It must be the string set up.

[@Stu49583]

@@rdmalonso1 not necessarily. Another unusual thing was the heavy swingweight with that huge teardrop shaped head. Maybe my arm is just not used to it

[@mteca5093]

Boom pro or aero 98 for next masters?

[@Tennisnerd]

Hmm…deciding in the next days

[@tomisadone1145]

Do you use an eastern grip?

[@Tennisnerd]

Somewhere in between Eastern and Semi-Western

[@tomisadone1145]

@@Tennisnerd I use a semi-western, my coach it's trying me to change to a grip like yours to get more depth, I am not so sold on the idea haha

[@cloudom2418]

Saw him in Shanghai last year when Safiullin beat Murray

[@johnnacke4134]

As good as the Blade V9 100?🎾

[@Tennisnerd]

Quite different

[@agradina]

i dont get it the purpose of boom series for what kind of player or game type was created.It just dont suit any particular type.

[@dmf30]

its actually good for an all court player but mostly a baseliner that wants more power than the Speed. At least that is the way i was usilng the former Boom Pro model.

[@garethward5010]

Think they released it to take a bit of a swipe at yonex as the head shape is very similar, I use the outgoing pro which I really like as yonex have always given me wrist issues due to the lack of flare at the end of the butt cap so it’s worth a shot of you like the head shape.

[@curttheboywonder]

The boom was released to purely target the Coco Gauff crowd. This is likely the best selling racquet for women in Heads line of full weight racquets.

[@dmf30]

@@curttheboywonder the boom rackets are being used by a lot of teaching pros because it is easier on the arm. My male pro uses the MP. I used the Pro whicdh is 15 grqams heavier than the mp

[@CH-yp5by]

I find the 2023 Radical MP more exciting !

[@Tennisnerd]

It’s very good, more dependable, but the Boom Pro is more exciting

[@chewsir]

Mr. Peachy Shorts has a nice forehand.

[@johnbrondum]

Completely with Adri re: the letter placement 🙂

[@ahjonjon]

I wonder if it's a gen Z design thing. Us older players like more clean and classic looks.

[@racketman2u]

So who the hell worries about the lettering on their sticks??

[@luisfer14240]

👍🏻

[@gppgle]

The designers lost their minds.

[@L.C.Sweeney]

It's hideous

[@livingtribunal4110]

Awful, terrible looking racquet.

[@nglfmark1]

The Boom MP and Pro V1 were the worst rackets I have ever played with. Very underpowered and not reflecting the "name". I won't try the V2. Too many bad impressions from V1. Head have much better models, Gravity, Prestige, Speed, Radicals.

[@nakmuay5034]

Underpowered ? Boom has more power than all yours models...