HEAD Extreme Pro 2026

The HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 is the heaviest racket in HEAD's Extreme series: diamond shape, 370 g and a high 270 mm balance, recommended by Paula Josemaría and Iñigo Jofre. It is built for advanced and tournament players with an attacking game who want to finish points overhead.

HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 specifications

Who is the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 for?

It suits you if you play on the left side or attack every high ball, smash for three or four, and have the technique and fitness to swing 370 g with the weight in the head. If you spend a lot of time defending from the back, have elbow discomfort or play at an intermediate level, a lighter or medium-balance racket will serve you better.

Strengths and things to consider

Strengths

• Smash power: the high 270 mm balance and 370 g give momentum to finish points for three or four.
• Generous sweet spot: the 494 cm² surface and Optimized Sweet Spot pattern help on slightly off-centre shots.
• Spin: the rough 3D Extreme Spin texture grips the ball on viboras, sliced bandejas and kick smashes.

Things to consider

• Demands technique and strength: the head-heavy weight tires the arm if your strokes are not clean.
• Slower in defence: reflex volleys and low balls are harder than with a light, medium-balance racket.

Extreme Pro 2026 compared with Coello Pro 2026 and Coello Motion 2026

Arturo Coello's Coello Pro 2026 is also diamond-shaped and weighs 370 g, but raises the balance to 272 mm, cuts the surface to 475 cm², uses hybrid carbon faces and HEAD rates it as hard. Choose it if you want a crisper, more precise feel; the Extreme Pro gives a little more surface and a medium feel.

The Coello Motion 2026 drops to 360 g and a 268 mm balance, keeping the diamond shape, 475 cm² and a hard feel. It is quicker at the net and easier on the arm in long matches. Pick it if you want to attack with less weight; choose the Extreme Pro if maximum power comes first.

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Questions about the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026

Is the HEAD Extreme Pro 2026 hard?

HEAD rates its hardness as medium, although the UD carbon surface gives a firm, explosive response. Some shops describe it as hard, but according to the brand it is less stiff than the Coello 2026 rackets, which HEAD does rate as hard.

How does it differ from the Extreme Motion 2026?

Both are diamond-shaped, with 494 cm², a 270 mm balance, UD carbon and medium hardness. The Extreme Motion weighs 360 g against the Pro's 370 g, so it moves more easily and asks a little less of your fitness.

You can test it for free at our store in Fórum Alegro Sintra.