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HEAD Speed MP 2024

The do-most-things-well performance racquet, now often found below flagship pricing.

The sensible performance racquet for players who want one frame to rally, serve, volley, and behave like an adult through all of it.

ALL-COURT RANGE

SOFTER THAN THE CROWD

BRINGS SOME WEIGHT

THE USEFUL MIDDLE

2024 · ARTICLE 236014

THE PARK TENNIS TAKE

The useful truth, in plain English.

The useful truth, in plain English.

Original editorial judgment · evidence below

If someone asks how you play and your honest answer is ‘depends who showed up,’ the Speed MP understands. Tuesday doubles might require a blocked return and one decent volley. Saturday singles asks for shape, patience, and the occasional brave forehand. This racquet does not make you choose a new personality for either match. It has enough substance to handle pace and enough feel to keep the whole court available. The catch is that it is not feather-light through the swing. If your game already has a few rooms and you want one racquet that knows where all the doors are, start here.

If someone asks how you play and your honest answer is ‘depends who showed up,’ the Speed MP understands. Tuesday doubles might require a blocked return and one decent volley. Saturday singles asks for shape, patience, and the occasional brave forehand. This racquet does not make you choose a new personality for either match. It has enough substance to handle pace and enough feel to keep the whole court available. The catch is that it is not feather-light through the swing. If your game already has a few rooms and you want one racquet that knows where all the doors are, start here.

BEST FOR

Improving intermediates through advanced players who want all-court versatility, comfort, and stability.

Improving intermediates through advanced players who want all-court versatility, comfort, and stability.

SKIP IF

You want the fastest-feeling 300 g racquet available or your swing gets late when the racquet carries more weight through the ball.

You want the fastest-feeling 300 g racquet available or your swing gets late when the racquet carries more weight through the ball.

BEFORE YOU BUY

The Speed is a family, not one racquet. This page is the MP 2024: the 300 g, 100-square-inch middle child. The Pro is denser and heavier. The MP L and Team ask less from your swing.

The Speed is a family, not one racquet. This page is the MP 2024: the 300 g, 100-square-inch middle child. The Pro is denser and heavier. The MP L and Team ask less from your swing.

The Speed is a family, not one racquet. This page is the MP 2024: the 300 g, 100-square-inch middle child. The Pro is denser and heavier. The MP L and Team ask less from your swing.

YOU ARE HERE

MP

MP

100 sq in · 300 g unstrung · 16 × 19

The all-court middle. Our pick when you want one Speed to do a bit of everything.

The all-court middle. Our pick when you want one Speed to do a bit of everything.

MORE CONTROL

Speed Pro 2024

Speed Pro 2024

100 sq in · 310 g · 18 × 20

More weight and a denser bed. For players who already bring the pace.

More weight and a denser bed. For players who already bring the pace.

EASIER MOVING

Speed MP L 2024

Speed MP L 2024

100 sq in · 280 g · 16 × 19

The same general lane, with less racquet to move.

The same general lane, with less racquet to move.

MORE ROOM

Speed Team 2024

Speed Team 2024

105 sq in · 270 g · 16 × 19

Lighter and roomier. The easiest entry into the family.

Lighter and roomier. The easiest entry into the family.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Do not buy the wrong Speed.

Do not buy the wrong Speed.

Do not buy the wrong Speed.

The name, generation, article number and specs should all agree before the credit card comes out.

1

Speed MP 2024 · article 236014 · 100 sq in · 300 g · 16 × 19

2

Confirm article 236014 and the 2024 cosmetic

3

Choose the right grip, then choose strings and tension

4

Do not substitute the 2026 model, used stock or an unknown string setup

CURRENT DESTINATION

HEAD Speed MP 2024

AVAILABLE FROM

AMAZON · RACQUETGALAXY

$169 when checked. New, exact-model listing with grip sizes 4 1/8, 4 1/4 and 4 3/8. Retailer lists Velocity 16G at mid tension.

VIEW THE EXACT OFFER

Offer, seller, condition and exact identity were checked before approval. Recheck all five at checkout.

ON-COURT PERSONALITY

The useful middle, with some substance.

The useful middle, with some substance.

SOURCED EXACT-MODEL REVIEW SYNTHESIS

01

From the baseline

From the baseline

Balanced rather than theatrical, with access to spin and direction. It is happy changing rally shape instead of forcing one big idea.

Balanced rather than theatrical, with access to spin and direction. It is happy changing rally shape instead of forcing one big idea.

02

On serve

On serve

Enough mass to hit through the ball, with a softer response than many power-first frames.

Enough mass to hit through the ball, with a softer response than many power-first frames.

03

On return

On return

Stable when the incoming ball has opinions. The racquet helps most when your preparation is on time.

Stable when the incoming ball has opinions. The racquet helps most when your preparation is on time.

04

Late in a set

Late in a set

The measured swingweight makes timing the important question. Pay attention to whether it still feels easy after the honeymoon ends.

The measured swingweight makes timing the important question. Pay attention to whether it still feels easy after the honeymoon ends.

THE RACQUET GENOME

Its personality, without the fake precision.

These bands combine specifications, professional reviews and documented player experience. They will get sharper as the evidence does.

EDITORIAL MODEL · HIGH / MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Spin access

HIGH

Control

HIGH

Free power

USEFUL

Maneuverability

MODERATE

Stock stability

HIGH

Comfort

HIGH

THE NUMBERS, TRANSLATED

Specs are only useful once somebody tells you what they mean.

HEAD SIZE

100 sq in

100 sq in

The familiar performance middle: enough room to help, not so much that the response gets vague.

The familiar performance middle: enough room to help, not so much that the response gets vague.

UNSTRUNG WEIGHT

300 g unstrung

300 g unstrung

A proper adult performance weight. Stable, but not the racquet to choose if your swing already runs late.

A proper adult performance weight. Stable, but not the racquet to choose if your swing already runs late.

STRING PATTERN

16 × 19

16 × 19

A versatile open pattern for shape and depth without turning spin into the whole personality.

A versatile open pattern for shape and depth without turning spin into the whole personality.

FAMILY POSITION

The useful middle

The useful middle

More all-court than specialized: enough control for full swings and enough help for ordinary club tennis.

More all-court than specialized: enough control for full swings and enough help for ordinary club tennis.

BALANCE

320 mm unstrung

320 mm unstrung

Head-light enough to move, with enough weight behind the ball to stay composed.

Head-light enough to move, with enough weight behind the ball to stay composed.

LENGTH

27 in

27 in

Standard adult length. No extended-frame surprise hiding at checkout.

Standard adult length. No extended-frame surprise hiding at checkout.

STRINGS + SETUP

String it like you mean it.

String it like you mean it.

The frame is drilled 16 × 19. That does not change at checkout. Strings and tension decide whether it feels plush, crisp or punishing.

FIXED TO THIS FRAME

16 mains · 19 crosses

PARK TENNIS START

Multifilament 16 at 52 lb

START COMFORTABLE. EARN YOUR WAY FIRMER.

IF YOU WANT MORE BITE

A comfortable hybrid around 50 / 52 lb

STRINGER CHAT

STRINGER CHAT

Take it with you

Email me the exact setup.

The right HEAD Speed MP 2024, sensible strings, the grip reminder, and the checkout traps. One email. No scavenger hunt.

Transactional only. This does not subscribe you unless you check the box.

THE WIDER TENNIS CONVERSATION

The reviews agree on the range. They disagree on how easy it is to move.

The reviews agree on the range. They disagree on how easy it is to move.

REVIEWS · VIDEO · OFFICIAL SOURCES

AGREE

THE CONSENSUS

Comfortable, stable and unusually happy doing a little of everything.

Comfortable, stable and unusually happy doing a little of everything.

THE LIMIT

The swingweight is real.

The swingweight is real.

At a measured 330, the racquet brings useful substance. That same substance can make late preparation feel later.

At a measured 330, the racquet brings useful substance. That same substance can make late preparation feel later.

THE OPEN QUESTION

Will it still feel quick enough in hour two?

Will it still feel quick enough in hour two?

Reviewers split on maneuverability. Your timing late in a session matters more than a five-minute honeymoon.

Reviewers split on maneuverability. Your timing late in a session matters more than a five-minute honeymoon.

HEAD

OFFICIAL SPECS

YOUTUBE

THE TAPE ROOM

One exact-model review worth your court-change time.

One exact-model review worth your court-change time.

RETAILER REVIEW

WATCH

HEAD Speed MP 2024 Review

HEAD Speed MP 2024 Review

Tennis Warehouse’s exact-model review. Useful outside reporting, clearly labeled as retailer-authored.

Tennis Warehouse’s exact-model review. Useful outside reporting, clearly labeled as retailer-authored.

RECEIPTS

What we know, where it came from, and what still needs court time.

HEAD · Expert Reviews of the Speed 2024

MANUFACTURER · GENERATION

Tennis Warehouse · HEAD Speed MP 2024 Racquet Review

RETAILER REVIEW

Tennis.com · Racquet Review: HEAD Speed MP 2024

EDITORIAL REVIEW

Tennisnerd · HEAD Speed MP 2024 Review

INDEPENDENT REVIEW

Evidence reviewed August 26, 2026 · exact-model sources only · prices and availability can change

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© 2026 Park Tennis

© 2026 Park Tennis

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