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Head Extreme MP

Spin-oriented midweight Extreme with manufacturer Hy-Bor update messaging for intermediate–advanced players.

First published 15 September 2026 · Last updated 15 September 2026
Editorial assessment, not a hands-on review.

UK price check

Best for: Spin-oriented midweight Extreme for intermediate–advanced players who prefer the HEAD Extreme feel.

Price checked: £156.99 strung (Lynx Tour 17) from Tennisnuts — not like-for-like with unstrung tickets.

Also listed: Tennis-Point £184.90 sale, unstrung (product page); Pro:Direct £178 unstrung (product page).

Date: 25 September 2026

Add strings + labour if the racket is sold unstrung. Prices change — recheck the shop page.

Buy this if

You want a 100 sq in / 300 g spin frame and prefer the HEAD Extreme feel to Aero-style launch.

Consider instead

Pure Aero Gen9 for spin/power outside HEAD; Boom MP 2026 for more plush power; Blade 100 v10 or Speed MP for denser control.

Avoid if

You want denser control rather than a spin/power frame — or you need Pro (98) / MP XL rather than this MP.

Generation: Current generation Full dated price page →

Should you shortlist it?

Shortlist if you want a 100 sq in / 300 g spin frame and prefer the HEAD Extreme feel to Aero-style launch. Compare Pure Aero Gen9 and Boom MP 2026 by priority (spin vs plush power).

The trade-off

Still a spin/power frame. Want denser control → Speed MP 2026, Blade 100 v10, or Clash 100 v3. This profile is MP — not Pro (98) or MP XL.

What to compare in a demo

Try returns, serves and volleys as well as rallies. Check your swing late in a session. Use similar strings and tension when comparing frames.

Alternatives to consider

Babolat Pure Aero · Gen9 — Spin/power alternative outside the HEAD line.
Head Boom MP · 2026 — More plush power, less spin than the Extreme.
Wilson Blade 100 · v10 — Control-oriented 100 for comparison.

See 15 Sep UK price examples for this generation →