Head Extreme Elite 2026 Tennis Racket (260g)

The Head Extreme Elite 2026, the entry point to the range's spin

The Head Extreme Elite 2026 is the most accessible model in the series: 260 g unstrung, a versatile 645 cm² head and a stiffness measured at 62 RA, the softest in the range. It delivers easy power and spin without demanding a competitor's swing.

Who is this racquet for?

It targets the beginner to intermediate player who wants a frame from the Extreme range on a contained budget, and the improving player who needs help generating ball speed. The head-heavy balance at 34.5 cm adds mass to the shot despite the 260 g, and the 645 cm² head offers a power-to-control balance that is easier to read than a very large head.

The technologies explained

• Hy-Bor : this aerospace-grade reinforcement strengthens the shaft, all the more useful on a light frame that would otherwise lack solidity at impact.
• Spin Grommets : the grommets free up string movement and maximise their snapback, the engine behind spin.
• Sound Grommets : they increase string movement for extra power and the crisp feel typical of the Extreme series.
• Open 16x19 string pattern : it makes topspin and depth easier without advanced technique.

The Extreme Tennis team's view

This is the racquet in the range that asks the least of the player, and that is exactly its job: rally with confidence, build consistency, improve without a demanding frame. It lacks the mass to send back very heavy balls, which shows against an opponent who hits hard. But as a first frame in the series it opens the same spin-based game, and that is an honest starting point.