Head Speed Play Test (Pro, MP & MP L) | Finding a New Racquet Part 7

[@IntuitiveTennis]

2024 Zverev Serve Adjustments 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYacZYhpiJKCrKcsi=vB2savvScvjf8XM3

[@javieraviles4153]

Milan is playing unbelievable tennis in your last few reviews

[@IntuitiveTennis]

He has been practicing a lot this summer with high level players His game is back

[@simian8528]

Agreed

[@lorenzo_villa]

Both of you guys are absolute beasts, I love watching you play

[@elchanclascocina]

You mention catapult effect in these low stiffness racquet but i feel the words that better describe what you are describing (and that I know what they are because I play with low stiffness and I love it) is either trampoline, spring board or slingshot effect. What do you think? It is interesting how each person may like different feelings; I tested 66 stiffness, 68 and I just hated it how the ball just left the racquet immediately, very powerful but to my level (4.5) no control.

[@enavira]

Worth to have a playlist of finding a new racquet

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Will make one

[@user-jb2vo6qi4h]

Shift v. Percept seems to be the final showdown. Great idea to put what racquet is being hit onscreen.

[@icemandl6]

Thanks Nick for this honest and in depth review! Love this format!!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielcomna4609]

I have waited for this video for so long..thanks for doing it.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@royyjk]

Nik, I must admit I wasn't the biggest fan of your racket review series at the beginning. Didn't know what to expect comparing to other instructional videos of yours. However, after several review videos, I found myself super excited seeing your latest review and I like how you format your review videos, specs first, groundstrokes next, and point play (always w/ Milan). Well organized, clear and fair comments! Thanks for making such great contents!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying the series! 🙏🙏

[@topbanana3413]

I love how you talk about certain shots felt when you made them. It is so important to me. Much more so than the actual outcome. If I feel I don't have control over shots, it is weird to me. When I miss, I need to know why and what I can do to improve it next time. Small adjustments

[@djaziztube]

A special Shamir cameo playing the role usually played by ball machine in this series. And classic Milan point play. Love this series.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@draconis228]

love these videos nick!! keep them comingggg

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you

[@b.lakeberg7456]

Nice review. I play with the Speed pro as my go to match frame. I absolutely agree it is more of a power frame with a semi open 18x20. I enjoy this frame the most with a shaped poly to get more spin. The spin helps a lot with the control issues of the Speed Pro. I felt the MP version (I liked this one too) needs the same semi open 18x20 to help tame some of the power. It feels like a more comfortable Pure Drive tour with the higher swing weight of 330.

[@dustyroot4708]

These reviews are great content. The Head racquet that would be most up your alley is the TW exclusive Head Gravity MP XL. It should feel at home with the 27.5” length and 100 sq in headsize. Good luck in finding your Excalibur!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@dalef84]

Nick I admire your effort in finding this racquet. I wish I could try as many of them myself too!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙌

[@hansolsson3409]

Great playtest video Nick! 😀😀😀

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Hans

[@domclarke8182]

I love these videos! It's good to get real reactions that aren't promoted by a brand sending you the rackets. Can't wait to see what you settle on... Hope you try out the Dunlop FX 500's.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you. I tried the fx500 Vid coming soon

[@JLongTom]

Interesting review! I really recommend trying the Gravity series-I think you'll get better control and feel from them, especially the Pro, but the Tour is also great.

[@NdRe_zA]

Absolutly true, the Gravity Tour is the better Speed Pro, If you have got the power

[@JLongTom]

@@NdRe_zA Agreed! There _are_ a couple of things Nick might not like: I'm pretty sure the handle is the same length as the Speed's, and the Pro might have too hefty a swingweight and not be as crisp as the racquets he's used to (I personally love its flexible but punchy feel). I think the Tour stands a chance though!

[@gab_ale]

I don't think that he will like the flex of the racquets.

[@Tennis214]

He will love the Pro model on the backhand side but will be too sluggish overall

[@TheTennisDaddy]

Depending on his opinion of the head shape, he commented on the Speed Pro shape which to me it feels and looks normal and not so big whereas the Gravity 100sq is so big and round, I find it cumbersome visually and off putting, be interesting what he thinks

[@hasanriaz1914]

I have played with the Head Speed MP and compared it to other power racquets like the Ezone 100 and Babolat Pure Drive 100. Following are some of my thoughts: - Power wise Ezone and the Pure Drive have more power. But that comes with a caveat : if you are able to control the power then there are no other racquets like them! Given the power, the serves are fanstastic especially with the Ezone 100 with the Pure Drive a close second. - Flex: Head Speed MP has an RA of 60 vs the 70 on both Pure Drive and Ezone. With this RA rating there is a lot more control and I love the control that comes with the Speed MP. I use Triax on the mains at 54 lbs(16g) and Tourna Big Hitter at 17g in the crosses at 52 lbs on the speed MP and it has good control and power! - Backhand and backhand slice: I have a one handed back-hand and both the slice and the backhand have good control and power. I am able to shift control the slice effectively and take it deep or short as I desire! Overall: I am trying to get my game up from 3.5 to 4(i know its a herculean effort!). But the control that comes with the Speed MP is helping me in this process. If you dont like comfort strings, then use a good poly in your string in the speed MP and it will give you good control and power!

[@enavira]

Which rackets has made the final testing so far? Would be good to have them listed in the description

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Yes for sure

[@The4.0Guy]

I hope you try the VCore series. I have a flat forehand too and the VCore 98 gives me free topspin and control on that shot. Also i'll say it again, you have to try the Percept 100D version before you narrow down your finalists!

[@DG-zy9dr]

Agree on the vcore.. I have a flat forehand as well and use a vcore 100

[@The4.0Guy]

@DG-zy9dr yes!

[@user38479]

Nick your reviews are the best.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@bmanbusee3812]

Geesh Milan. You going pro or what!!😂

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🔥

[@andremichelas]

@IntuitiveTennis Nick you should use whatever racquet Milan is playing with... He is crushing the ball lately. Impressive.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🔥he is using Ezone 100. When I tried that one I did the exact opposite of what he’s doing with it

[@franciscoazevedo1346]

I have recently switched to the speed MP and I love it. I don't have a lot of power, I am short and an amateur, so the extra power doesn't make me spray balls, it helps me a ton specially in defensive situations. Since I love the racket this was a really interesting video for me. It really shows how not all rackets work with everybody

[@IntuitiveTennis]

For sure. Speed is a great racquet for the right player

[@SharkAcademy]

Head Speed Pro is my favorite groundstroke racket. It just sometimes feels really clunky on slices and volleys

[@liamharrison2885]

Loving this series thanks Nic. Have you tested Tecnifibre rackets already or will you be?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you I tested tfx1 in part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJOWpJaLlsd7hbMsi=l-2Gj34qLhPTfLqj

[@cekinekshn]

I was also spraying with Head Speed MP 2024 Legend For me, Babolat Pure Aero 2023 has more controllable string bed.

[@vaderg5272]

The Speed MP is pretty string sensitive. Would have liked to see you try it with your normal super smash string. Your hitting partner wasn't giving you much time to setup in those points. He was smoking it.

[@K4R3N]

I played several years with Speed Pro because the weight and stability was helping my backhand but it became a little too heavy and non-manuevarable for my serve and forehand under pressure. I found it a great defensive racquet, could absorb and redirect pace easily. Also it was solid at net for volleys.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Did you see my volley 😂☠️

[@K4R3N]

@IntuitiveTennis footwork!😉

[@21es78]

Completely with your thoughts on the Head Speed line. I could never understand the hype about these rackets. People see Djokovic and Sinner using this paintjob and instantly think its good.

[@TheTennisDaddy]

Everyone likes different things I guess, I’m a Federer fan and used Speed Pros for years😅so nothing to do with Novak, I think as many others do that it does everything great with heaps of comfort…I prefer 18x20 feel and trajectory though so it really works for my game..I have your opinion on the Babolat Pure Aero 98, it’s raved about but unless you middle it, it feels like a tin can to me lol

[@markbury2094]

I’m really digging these racket reviews Maybe I missed it but I’d love to see you review The head gravity pro and babolat 98

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏 have not tested those

[@marcinfi1]

Forgot to mention, PRO is 18x20, unlike the others. It is more for flat hitting players. I switched from Aero to Speed MP two years ago and love its versatile nature. Still can grind top spin from the base line but get more directional control and feel more confident coming to the net. Racquet choice is not about finding which one is better than other, but rather, which one suits your play better than other and I am glad you stress that out in your videos.

[@MrBolaextra]

Nice series Nick!! You made me want to try the Percept after your previous review. I have one suggestion, maybe you should try the Head Extremes!! I think you will like them ;)

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I might give those a shot

[@criktun3346]

100% I found the Speed MP to be a "catapult". I use the Radical now

[@brandomaxwell]

I've experienced your short handle issue with Prestige Tours. 'Don't know why Head makes some of its TK82S grips shorter than others...

[@Oceanborn07_05]

Ja sam igrao sa speed pro godinu ipo. Reket je fenomenalan ako imas odlicnu tehniku. Sto ja naravno nemam 😂 reket jednostavno kaznjava sve tvoje nedostatke i jako je zahtjevan za igranje. Stoga sam ga prodao i presao na wilson clash v2 98. Mislim da je yonex percept 97 vrlo slican reket tom wilsonu

[@GabrielMedeiros]

Will you give a try to the the Gravity line?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I might

[@vladmaxim]

Awesome test! Make one with Boom MP and Pro!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I did. Vid coming soon

[@profan10]

I switched from Blade 98 V9 to the Head Speed MP just because the MP has better power and spin. Sweetspot is also better than the Blade. The MP only lacks in control but I find that control comes from our technique and mental side. Just have to get used to it and it is a racket that will reward your gameplay!

[@anw9485]

The one I've been waiting for! Another great video. Sad that you hated it though. 😂I've demoed a few rackets but the Speed MP is the only one that I keep coming back to. The issue with the Pro is that it's an 18x20 which I know you don't like. You might like Head's Gravity line of rackets. They have a teardrop-shaped head and it's more control oriented. The MP and Pro versions have a 400 and 200 CPI so a little less power than the Speed line. Either way, hope you find "the one" soon!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏

[@pm312]

Nice. Ive often thought about testing a Speed Pro or MP but haven't gone there as the low stiffness rating puts me off. I'm surprised you tested it for yourself as It's not in your usual "wheelhouse" 😆 but it's good review for others thinking about the Speed line option.

[@leandronicolas8848]

Milan is on fire in this one 🔥

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🔥

[@TheLuc234]

I use a gravity MP with a 10grams in the handle(leather grip) the good thing about the head rackets is you can change the pallets really easy, from grip size 1-4 and they come extended so if you wanted you can have a longer grip. I tested size 3 to 1 in grip size just to find what felt right for my game, and ended up with grip size 1. Even though I have relatively large hands.

[@ATX_SuperDave]

I tried the previous version of the Head Speed MP and the two handed BH felt great, FH pretty good, BH slice so so, but serving felt terrible to me. Also didn’t like the thick beam or the short handle. I use a Yonex Ezone 100 and it’s a good stick but more importantly Yonex racquets have longer handles that work great with the two handed BH. I can understand why you didn’t like this line but you did look a lot like Novak setting up to serve!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Haha thanks but don’t see the Novak resemblance 😭☠️☠️

[@ATX_SuperDave]

@@IntuitiveTennis At 6:17, maybe the body language, hair, height, and of course the racquet made me think of Nole :)

[@IntuitiveTennis]

@@ATX_SuperDaveI’m taller 😂🙌

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Very good! 👍

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thanks! 🙏

[@-Munditimum-]

It was strange to see how the racquet not working for you was eventually affecting your footwork. Just my take...then again I'm half asleep so never mind...lol. Milan was on fire...lol...what is he on? I'll have some please. Cheers and hope to see you choosing your racquet soon. Thanks as always for sharing Nik. M

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Racquet had nothing to do with my footwork 😂

[@-Munditimum-]

@@IntuitiveTennis LOL...yes, I know buddy. I was just bugging you. Cheers.

[@NickNeras]

Like yours racquets adventure...

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you

[@mateuszrudomina9183]

I am definitely first here, I love your videos Nick! Hope you finally find the perfect racket

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Hope so too Thank you 🙏

[@foodadbobd]

Milan played really well. Lots of "Oh god..."s in this one Nick! What racket is next?!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Boom

[@Tennissensitive]

I totally agree. This paintjob , the material is so bad and the Stick Looks kinda Dirty very quick ( Clay Court) . I bought the legend Version and I like it. I keep the MP because it is on the lighter side with higher swingweight, so I will grap it, if I am going to be tired in long matches. Not a Bad Racket, but you have to customize it a bit to tame the power.

[@PeterMac-gz7ff]

I started to play with old 2020 model of Speed MP but it was too light for me. I put 8 grams on sides (3 and 9 o'clock) altogether. And 2 grams on 12' o'clock and 8 grams in handle.Now it suits my needs and it's not heavy (333 grams) for me. Now i have spin,power and control..😊

[@likeadcarry]

You should do the new Prince Phantom lines, I think you will like the 107G

[@IntuitiveTennis]

107 ☠️ why not 😂

[@criktun3346]

Rejecting the MP L after 1 serve was so hilarious lol

[@jonathanchen1026]

Why not demo/switch to the newest pure drive plus? I heard a new one is coming out next year

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Haha If I get desperate I might

[@gunmenow]

Nick do you consider change to a wireless mic instead of dragging the wire all the way?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Can’t play points with wireless, it flies off the shirt The only possible way is to clip it to a hat, but I prefer the wire

[@ambertudor]

what are u stringing all the test rackets with and what tension??

[@gstaritsky]

Nick, how about testing Prince Tour series?

[@dustyroot4708]

Yes, that would be great.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I might try Prince

[@progamerkid3670]

Have you thought about testing the pure strike range , with extra consideration of the strike 100 16x20 ,you seem to be sensitive to weight between 300 and 310g and the 100 16x 20 comes in at 305g unstrung which is a good balance between weights , also has a 100 inch head which you seem to be used too and that 16x20 pattern may be the right balance between power and control for you ,boxy beam would support your slice whilst the 100 inch head would still support forehand power might be worth looking at ?

[@josaya247]

The short handle seems to be an issue with the current Head auxetic line. Wasn't an issue until I started using a 2hbh to reduce arm fatigue.

[@Mike-lu8ny]

How about the new Gravity pro?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I might try it

[@TheTennisDaddy]

It’s a shame you feel control lacking on the Speed Pro, I’ve just gone back to using them(bought the Legend, Gloss black looks and feels great especially with my one handed backhand throat feel)after trying a heap of 98s and using Extreme Tours, and Prestige Tours all year, I absolutely get more control with the Speed Pro, absolutely unreal racquet all around imo, but everyone feels something different

[@The4.0Guy]

I think it would be fun if once you pick your finalist racquets you do a poll to see which racquet your viewersthink you will pick. We are getting to know your game and can guess which one will suit you best

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I’ll do it

[@MosPat89]

i think the gravity line suits your playstyle better

[@WaltKurtz68]

Great playtest. I have mixed feelings about it, too. After I bought my Graphene 360+ Speed Pro it I didn't immediately like it very much. Yesterday I took it to the courts. It played so so. I think I need a different string setup for this racket. Atm I have it strung with Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable (@22kg), a string I usually love. But this stick doesn't agree with it. What string would be best for this racket?

[@alessandrosanches7756]

Are they good for the one handed backhand or do you think it's better a Blade v9 or the Head boom pro?

[@TheTennisDaddy]

I’ve used Speed Pros for years with my one hander and they’re great, they don’t feel too big, better feel and control than boom pro and more forgiving/bigger sweet spot than Blade..I do like those racquets also too

[@cekinekshn]

I think the best racquet for you Nick might be just Percept 100 or Wilson Blade 100. Or maybe Yonex Ezone 100?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Not Ezone already tried it kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJOWpJaLlsd7hbMsi=l-2Gj34qLhPTfLqj

[@cekinekshn]

@@IntuitiveTennis so percept 100 or blade 100 it is

[@gab_ale]

I also feel that the Speed does not have enough control for my style of playing, which is also on the flat side.

[@pablok2854]

sure Nick but whay you feel in the shot is a combination between the racket an the strings tension and material, right?

[@Cheeseburglar-hm2]

Try Volkl v1 mp 285 g or Volkl v1 evo 305g 102 head size great racquets.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I think I will skip Völkl Can’t test them all

[@Cheeseburglar-hm2]

@@IntuitiveTennis like Pokémon can’t catch them all the 285g is a very stable and underrated racquet but np do as you please they’re not very popular and wont get the views I understand..

[@flexleecu]

Do you use an overgrip? I always put one on demo racquet. They don’t usually come with one or with an old worn out overgrip. It makes a huge difference.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

For demos I prefer NO overgrip so I can feel the handle more.

[@sheeftz]

I think you gonna end up with a Yonex racquet. Percept 97\100.

[@mirceamurgu]

String and tension used?

[@bwiz6514]

Technifibre TFight 305 ISO and Solinco Whiteout 305 18x20 are two great racquets missing from your test.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Will test both

[@whuang03]

Spec wise, the head speed pro and mp looks really good. I've demo them before, but for some reason it just don't play good with it.

[@yesgu914]

I've played with the speed pro 2022, honestly it felt awful for me. I like the design but really bad sensations for: backhand, volleys and especially dropshots.

[@whuang03]

@ for me the sweet spot seem small for a 100sq” also.

[@mohammadirfanaditya7662]

test the percept 100d

[@OliverTV27]

Im suffering tennis elbow and i am planning to change my string switch to head velocity mlt from pro kennex.. what tension would you recommend with string pattern 16x19 🙏

[@Gocajoca]

Have you tried the Gravity models?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Not yet

[@bmanbusee3812]

@@Gocajoca Don’t think he’ll like them. Too underpowered and the RA is pretty low

[@pavangarapati3003]

You would definitely like the Boom pro..

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Tested it, vid coming soon

[@yesgu914]

Try the vcore 95 2023

[@spanishfly026]

After watching this vid. I looked on eBay for the hammer 5.2. They got 2 right now for a good price. Maybe you can go oldy lol

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I can’t play with that one anymore 95 ☠️

[@Sandro_Z68]

Are you planning to test the BOOM range as well?! 👀

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Tested it I’ll feature it in the next play test

[@Sandro_Z68]

​@@IntuitiveTennis great news, I look forward to it. And btw, kudos for your great job on publishing great value contents. 🙏🏻

[@charlesgregoire1904]

I feel really sorry you didn't like the speed mp 😢 I use it daily for intense training and competitions and I love it❤ but it's true that I am a heavy spin player and the racket is maybe more suitable for this game style than heavy flat hitters...

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Great racquet for the right player

[@squeegee7]

Mp Stands for Main Performer! I guess

[@reneabe]

Do you have any sense how different it is from the Speed 2022? I’ve heard there is a lot of changes that is preventing me to get the last version of it…

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Have not tested the old version. I tried it back in 2017

[@TheTennisDaddy]

The Auxetic 2.0 slightly stiffened it up so some people don’t like the less raw feel…Personally though I think the new ones are better for off centre shot and directness, possibly just needs to be strung 1-2 pounds softer

[@moeinahmadi2908]

I think it's swingweight is too much for a 300 gram raquet. 330 is hard to handle especially in volleys and slices

[@10SMaxx-e5j]

Haha, Tennis Nerd is great. Is there anything he doesn’t know about rackets?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

He knows everything it’s incredible

[@denfl6605]

I don't really understand why manufacturers make short handles. It doesn't hurt to have a bit extra if hands are small, but it eliminates a huge customer base of tall men with large hands. Maybe they safe some $$$ by making handles 1 in shorter.

[@MK-------]

Was the L version really that bad...hahahaha. I am curious what you think of the Vcore 95, 98, 98L and 100. Maybe next time?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

It was very bad! I might try vcore

[@288kun172]

Not surprised at all that you didn´t like any of the Speeds - Boom might be much better for you ;-)

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Might be

[@CH-yp5by]

no he racquet for your game, perhaps check out the new TF 40 you have not reviewed that one yet.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Might test it

[@lsfire3489]

Tell me why do you say shhhhh when hitting the ball is it a kind of silent grunt?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Yes I’m trying to grunt less. Impossible to play without making noises (I’ve tried)

[@lsfire3489]

@IntuitiveTennis I am trying to grunt more it helps me to put more into the ball both psycologically and by exhaling better when hitting like in martial arts. Of course i am not yelling as loud as possible just grunting suitably like you hear some atp players do. Like with sneezing i dont believe in strangeling the sound just to be polite

[@peterfox863]

Come on now... Test the trio Prince Tour 98, 100 310 and 100P 305. You are really missing out.

[@SilverBloodedOne]

No more One Handed Backhand, Nik?

[@ArturasDzeikas]

Nick, no more mic on a shoulder please. Very bad sound quality. Thanks for a video

[@PedroHenrique-bs8hj]

Get the pure strike 100 16x19 and end ur search.

[@CashPlease]

Hey! Are you going to test Tecnifibre Tfight iso line?

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Will do

[@RickyVoss-tu4dd]

why not just bury the ego that babolat won't give you free sticks and wait until the new pure drive plus comes out.

[@PedroHenrique-bs8hj]

I can´t use any HEAD racquet with auxetic 2.0. This tech mute the feel to much.

[@markosarko]

mins POWER

[@sebastianluna-villanueva679]

is it just me or the mic is very low in volume

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Trying to fix mic issues 🙏

[@sebastianluna-villanueva679]

@@IntuitiveTennis no worries. Thank you for the great content

[@squib311]

You forgot to include the $39.95 Geo Speed from Walmart . 😂

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I would but last time I tested a Walmart racquet it started deforming after a few minutes of hitting. 😂

[@squib311]

@@IntuitiveTennis This one does not deform, but the strings disintegrate within an hour so bring your stringing machine with you. The grommets are also very cheap and setup for around the world stringing only with 1.25 or larger string. I did one for a neighbor a short while back. Fortunately, I spotted it before trying two-piece stringing. 😃