Head Speed Pro 2023
Fran Guerrero plays the Head Speed Pro from this series
7.1padell.io scoreSpecs only- Shape
- Diamond
- Weight
- 370 g
- Balance
- Head-heavy
- Core
- Power Foam
The Head Speed Pro 2023 is a diamond-shaped, high-balance racket for advanced players who attack. Shops list it at 370 g, and its core is Power Foam. On paper it is built for power, not forgiveness. The catch: no reviews exist yet, and the balance in mm and the thickness are not published.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 14 October 2026Choose it if
- you play an attacking game and want a racket built for power
- you already handle a 370 g racket and want a diamond shape with a high balance
- you want a racket that hits hard and you accept less margin on off-centre hits
Skip it if
- you are still learning timing and need a larger sweet spot, so the Head Speed Motion 2023, which has a Medium sweet spot, fits better
- you want quick hands at the net all day, because the heavy build and high balance work against that
- you would rather have a medium balance label, as on the teardrop Head Speed Pro 2025
How it plays
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On paper this is an attacking racket, and its meters lean that way.
- Control Low, because the diamond shape and high balance work against precision.
- Power High, helped by the diamond shape, the weight and the high balance.
- Comfort Medium, as the soft core and mixed face are offset by the weight and balance.
- Handling Low, since a heavy, high-balance diamond is slower to turn in tight exchanges.
- Forgiveness Low, because the diamond shape shrinks it even though the soft core helps a little.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: thickness, handle
Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 25 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
Video reviews
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The 2025 successor changes two things: the shape goes from diamond to teardrop, and the balance label from high to medium. Core, face, frame, head area, weight and level are the same. The 2025 also publishes a 270 mm balance and a 38 mm thickness, which the 2023 does not. Look at the 2023 if you want a diamond with a high balance. Look at the 2025 if you want a teardrop with a medium balance label.
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Two things separate the Head Speed Pro 2023 from the 2025 racket that followed it: the shape and the balance label. The 2023 is a diamond with a high balance. The 2025 is a teardrop with a medium balance.
No reviews exist for this racket yet. Everything below comes from the specs, so read it as what the numbers suggest, not as court-tested fact. One retailer describes the player profile as offensive, and the specs point the same way.
Diamond then, teardrop now: the two changes that matter
Shape and balance are the only differences listed between the two years. Core, face, frame, head area (465 cm2), weight (370 g) and level (Advanced) are the same on both.
That is a clear split. A diamond puts the mass higher in the head. A teardrop spreads it more evenly. The 2025 carries a medium balance label. From shape and balance alone, you can infer that the 2023 is the harder-hitting of the two and leaves less margin on off-centre hits. No meters are listed for the 2025, so that stays an inference.
370 g with a high balance: what a fixed weight asks of your arm
Shops list the weight at 370 g, with no range. By the meters, that counts as heavy. Add a high balance and the head carries more of the mass than the number alone suggests.
What do you notice? Power shots gain momentum from the mass in the head. Quick volleys and defensive blocks take more effort. The meters agree: maneuverability is Low and comfort is Medium.
Not a racket for a cold arm or a weak wrist. If you play long sessions, build up to it.
Why a soft Power Foam core does not rescue control here
The core is Power Foam, which the meters treat as soft. Soft cores usually add comfort and a bit of sweet spot. Here they do help comfort, but the diamond shape and high balance pull control down to Low.
The result is a racket that gives you some cushioning but little room for error. The face is fiberglass and carbon, a mixed build, which also adds to comfort on paper. Still, precision depends on you hitting the centre.
The product page makes bigger claims. It says control and power are perfectly combined and calls the racket an ally in offensive strategies. Treat that as marketing. The meters rate control Low and power High.
Speed Pro 2023 or Speed Pro 2025: what the labels tell you
The 2023 is a diamond with a high balance. The 2025 is a teardrop with a medium balance label. Both list the same core, face, head area and 370 g weight. The 2025 also publishes a 270 mm balance and a 38 mm thickness, which the 2023 does not.
That is all the sheets say. There are no 2025 meters here, so do not read the label change as a proven gain in comfort or control. See the Head Speed Pro 2025 page and the side-by-side comparison for the two sheets together.
Next to the Extreme Pro and the Speed PRO X 2023: three Head attackers
The Head Extreme Pro is also a diamond with a high balance and the same meters. It lists a 272 mm balance, a 38 mm thickness and a weight range of 360 to 380 g.
The Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello 2024 is another diamond with a high balance. It lists a 272 mm balance, a 38 mm thickness and 370 g, so it matches this racket on weight and adds numbers the 2023 sheet lacks.
The Head Speed PRO X 2023 is a teardrop with a high balance and a 12K carbon face. Its meters show power High but sweet spot Medium, so it is a bit more forgiving on paper. Weight is not given for it.
Thickness, balance in mm, handle: what the 2023 sheet leaves blank
Three specs are not published for this racket: balance in mm, thickness and handle. So you cannot judge the exact swing weight or the frame stiffness from the numbers. Treat the high balance label as the only guide, and if you can, hold one before buying.
One more detail: the pro Fran Guerrero uses another version from the Speed Pro line. That says nothing about this exact model.
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Questions before you buy
Is the Head Speed Pro 2023 the same as the 2025?
No. The shape changed from diamond to teardrop and the balance label from high to medium. Core, face, weight (370 g) and level are the same.
Is the Head Speed Pro 2023 good for beginners?
Not really. It is listed for advanced players, and on paper its control and sweet spot are Low. The Head Speed Motion 2023 shows Medium on both meters.
How does it compare with the Head Extreme Pro?
Both are diamonds with a high balance and Power Foam cores, and their meters match. The Extreme Pro lists a 360 to 380 g range, while this one is listed at 370 g.
Is it hard on the arm?
It can be. At 370 g with a high balance, it asks a lot of your arm. The soft core helps a little, but comfort is only Medium.
Is the Speed Pro 2023 worth the money right now?
Today's price is labelled "Good value" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours.
See all pricesWhat is the closest alternative?
The Head Extreme Pro Arturo Coello plays most alike. On paper the differences are under one point. Today: € 141.90.
Compare side by side →Who should not buy it?
Skip it if you rely on placement and long rallies (control 3.5/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (4.0/10).
How heavy is it really?
The brand gives 370 g. That counts as heavy. Each racket can differ within that range.
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