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Head Extreme Pro 2026

Jul 2

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If you are thinking of a new 98 square inch high-performance racquet, don’t make a decision until you try this one!

This one is the new Head Extreme Pro for 2026, with a beautiful cosmetic upgrade and material enhancements that improve performance.

Something that you may not notice but is very good is the elongated cross-string holes in the twelve (12) central cross strings’ location.  This design increases the effective hitting area by a couple of inches without increasing the head width.  This is not unique to the Extreme Series, but it does not show up in the Speed or Gravity series.

Head Extreme Pro 2026

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Extreme Pro 2026
Reference Tension55
String
MonoGut ZX Pro
Machine UsedTrue Tension Pro
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC/Units50
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour/Pounds63
Strig Bed Stiffness - SBS/Pounds43.5
String Bed Stiffness - ERT/Kg/cm34
Racquet Flex, RDC/Units67
Racquet Flex, FlexFour/Lbs43.5
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness/Lbs/Inch493.6
Weight, Grams330
Weight, Ounces11.64
Balance, mm323
Balance, Inch12.72
Length, Cm68.6
Length, Inch27.008
Head Width9.56
Head Length12.87
Head Area, cm2623.8
Head Area, Sq. Inch96.7
Beam Height @ Grip, mm20.5
Beam Height @ Mid, mm23.3
Beam Height @ Tip22.4
Beam Width @ Grip, mm15.7
Beam Width @ Throat, mm134.0
Beam Width @ Mid, mm11.5
Beam Width @ Tip, mm13.9 w/Bumper Guard
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings19
Ratio.625
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.21/183.1
Cross String Grid Inch/mm9.63/244.6
Density (% of head filled w/ string).728
Average Cross String Space.507
Average Main String Space.457
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT34
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in190.2
First Moment, Nm.819
Polar Moment331.0
Torsional Stability14
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2317
Swing Weight, Ounces11.18
Swing Weight Calculated344.3
Power, RDC55
Control, RDC48
Manueverability, RDC75
Power, Calculated 2074.2
Head Points6.30
Head Weight, %47.1%
Center of Percussion20.9
Dwell Time, ms6.62
Efective Stiffness - lbs26.4 - Flex Four Data
K, Lb/In160.26
Dynamic Stiffness/Lbs369.5
Dynamic Force/Lbs141.8
GDR Ratio: static/dynamic1.94
Recoil Weight155.24
Twist Weight226.4
End Weight 134.9
Tip Weight 193.9
9 O'Clock97.5
3 O'Clock95.8
Butt End136.9
COF, Main.348
COF, Cross.352

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Right here…Right now! Squared

Apr 3

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The brand new Head Squared racquets are here, but we don’t expect them to be here long!  This is a much-anticipated arrival, and we are excited to show and talk about this racquet.

Head Squared…Here!

In a “nutshell,” this racquet departs from some norms.  That is the Dual Tube foam-filled addition to the shaft, enhancing comfort and calmness.
A 16 x 18 string pattern that offers easy access to deep ball contact.
The overall weight is ideal for aggressive, stable play, and the swing weight makes it easy to handle… and fun!
You can see all the technical stuff in the previous post, but the real way to see the racquet is to be here.
Before it is too late!

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Head Squared

Mar 31

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We have demo racquets of the new Head Squared racquet.  The racquets will arrive soon, and those who have tried it agree it is quite a different racquet!

The racquet specifications make this a model that will suit players of many abilities, and is a stable and easy racquet to play with!

You can demo your Head Squared now at Racquet Quest for delivery about mid-April!

 

Head Squared

Because this racquet is so different, we have done a few “customizations”.  This post will include two (2) of those customizations.  After you take a look at this data, we can discuss what players thought of each.

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Squared
Reference Tension54
String
MonoGut ZX Pro PEEK
Machine UsedTrue Tension Pro
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC47
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour55
Strig Bed Stiffness - SBS46
String Bed Stiffness - ERT32
Racquet Flex, RDC59
Racquet Flex, FlexFour46
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness391.1
Weight, Grams318
Weight, Ounces11.22
Balance, mm306
Balance, Inch12.05
Length, Cm68.7
Length, Inch27.047
Head Width9.94
Head Length12.85
Head Area, cm2647.1
Head Area, Sq. Inch100.3
Beam Height @ Grip, mm22.5
Beam Height @ Mid, mm25
Beam Height @ Tip23
Beam Width @ Grip, mm10.5
Beam Width @ Throat, mm12.4
Beam Width @ Mid, mm10.1
Beam Width @ Tip, mm12
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings18
Ratio.687
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.63/193.8
Cross String Grid Inch/mm10.40/264.2
Density (% of head filled with string).791
Average Cross String Space.578
Average Main String Space.477
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT32
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in178.9
First Moment, Nm.736
Polar Moment303.0
Torsional Stability13
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2290
Swing Weight, Ounces10.23
Swing Weight Calculated297.8
Power, RDC41
Control, RDC58
Manueverability, RDC93
Power, Calculated 1733.3
Head Points11.81
Head Weight, %44.5%
Center of Percussion21.4
Dwell Time, ms6.83
Efective Stiffness - lbs26.2
K, Lb/In150.6
Recoil Weight157.1
Twist Weight234.4
End Weight 142.2
Tip Weight 175.6
9 O'Clock85.4
3 O'Clock85.2
Butt End148.1
COF, Main.323
COF, Cross.346

See what a subtle change in swing weight makes to the racquet.

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Squared
Reference Tension54
String
Victrex 7718 PEEK
Machine UsedTrue Tension Pro
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC47
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour55
Strig Bed Stiffness - SBS46
String Bed Stiffness - ERT32
Racquet Flex, RDC59
Racquet Flex, FlexFour46
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness391.1
Weight, Grams318
Weight, Ounces11.22
Balance, mm306
Balance, Inch12.05
Length, Cm68.7
Length, Inch27.047
Head Width9.94
Head Length12.85
Head Area, cm2647.1
Head Area, Sq. Inch100.3
Beam Height @ Grip, mm22.5
Beam Height @ Mid, mm25
Beam Height @ Tip23
Beam Width @ Grip, mm10.5
Beam Width @ Throat, mm12.5
Beam Width @ Mid, mm10.2
Beam Width @ Tip, mm12.1
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings18
Ratio.687
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.63/193.8
Cross String Grid Inch/mm10.40/264.2
Density (% of head filled with string).791
Average Cross String Space.578
Average Main String Space.477
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT32
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in178.9
First Moment, Nm.736
Polar Moment303.0
Torsional Stability13
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2290
Swing Weight, Ounces10.23
Swing Weight Calculated345,6
Power, RDC41
Control, RDC58
Manueverability, RDC93
Power, Calculated 1733.3
Head Points11.81
Head Weight, %44.5%
Center of Percussion21.4
Dwell Time, ms6.83
Efective Stiffness - lbs26.2
K, Lb/In150.6
Recoil Weight157.1
Twist Weight234.4
End Weight 142.2
Tip Weight 175.6
9 O'Clock85.4
3 O'Clock85.2
Butt End148.1
COF, Main.323
COF, Cross.346

 

 

 

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Nordic Dots

Nov 17

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A friend is visiting from the UK and was kind enough to bring along a Nordic Dots Model 99 tennis racquet.

Nordicdots 99

We don’t see many of these here. I was delighted to have the opportunity to go through the specs!

The first thing you will notice is the incredible gloss black finish!  The only adornment is the silver name, Noricdots, and model 99… that’s all!

Next comes the head shape, which is not dramatically different but is notable with the broad top portion.

Then the string pattern is 16 x 20 with a twist (little).  The pattern is really dense through the 13th cross string, then begins to open up as it nears the throat

The expanded string spacing around the periphery is not unusual, but the density at the upper portion is “tight”.

This model 99 is foam-filled and uses a standard foam grip pallet.  The butt cap has an access door for those who want to mess around back there!

Model 99

Nordicdots

ManufacturerNordicdots
Racquet ModelModel 99
Reference Tension46
String
MonoGut ZX Pro Black
Machine UsedTrue Tension Pro
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC43
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour52.9
Strig Bed Stiffness - SBS44.7
String Bed Stiffness - ERT30
Racquet Flex, RDC62
Racquet Flex, FlexFour38.3
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness423
Weight, Grams325
Weight, Ounces11.46
Balance, mm323
Balance, Inch12.72
Length, Cm68.6
Length, Inch27.0
Head Width9.59
Head Length12.904
Head Area, cm2614.8
Head Area, Sq. Inch95.3
Beam Height @ Grip, mm23.8
Beam Height @ Mid, mm23.2
Beam Height @ Tip23.2
Beam Width @ Grip, mm11.5
Beam Width @ Throat, mm10.5
Beam Width @ Mid, mm10.5
Beam Width @ Tip, mm12.9
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings20
Ratio.583
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.31/185.6
Cross String Grid Inch/mm9.93/252.2
Density (% of head filled with string).762
Average Cross String Space.497
Average Main String Space.457
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT30
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in167.8
First Moment, Nm.807
Polar Moment337
Torsional Stability16
Swing Weight, Kg/cm^2321
Swing Weight, Ounces11.32
Swing Weight Calculated339.1
Power, RDC51
Control, RDC47
Manueverability, RDC73
Power, Calculated 1915.4
Head Points6.30
Head Weight, %47%
Center of Percussion21.37
Dwell Time, ms7.14
Efective Stiffness - lbs25.39
K, Lb/In137.82
Recoil Weight161.7
Twist Weight216.1
End Weight 132.7
Tip Weight 191.2
9 O'Clock90.6
3 O'Clock90.6
Butt End143.5
COF, Main.358
COF, Cross.311

 

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