The Head Speed Pro is a 2025 teardrop racket for intermediate and advanced players: 370 g, a hybrid carbon and fiberglass face, a Power Foam core and Head’s Auxetic 2.0 technology for feel. It is the power-and-control member of the Speed family, and it needs a player who can time the ball well to get the best from it.
The Speed line is separate from Head’s Coello and Evo ranges. The Pro is the fuller, heavier frame, and the Head Speed Motion is its lighter, more maneuverable sibling at 355 g. This review covers the Pro’s build, specs and on-court feel, and touches on the Motion where it helps you choose.
See also our best Head padel rackets guide, or browse all our padel gear reviews.
Head Speed Pro at a glance
Why it wins: A 370 g teardrop that blends power, control and comfort, for intermediate and advanced players with good timing. (~$280)
- Teardrop shape with an optimized sweet spot
- Hybrid carbon and fiberglass face
- Power Foam core with Auxetic 2.0 for feel
- 370 g, 270 mm balance, 38 mm beam
Main features of the Head Speed Pro
The Speed Pro combines a few Head technologies aimed at comfort as much as power:
- Teardrop head shape, a middle ground between round control and diamond power
- Hybrid woven face that blends carbon fiber and fiberglass for a responsive, slightly softer feel than pure carbon
- Power Foam core, Head’s soft foam that gives a comfortable touch with good ball speed
- Auxetic 2.0, placed in the yoke and grip bar to improve feedback and add a little extra power on faster swings
- Damp Plus to reduce vibration from off-center hits
- Optimized sweet spot and a Soft Butt Cap 2.0 for a more comfortable handle
Specification of the Head Speed Pro
Here are the full specs of the Head Speed Pro:
- Shape: Teardrop
- Weight: 370 g (some sources list 355–375 g)
- Balance: 270 mm, medium
- Head size: 465 cm²
- Beam thickness: 38 mm
- Core: Power Foam
- Face: Hybrid woven carbon and fiberglass
- Frame: Carbon
- Player level: Intermediate to advanced
- Type of play: All-round, power with control
Our review of the Head Speed Pro
The Speed Pro sits in the useful middle of the market: more power than a round control racket, more control than a diamond. The teardrop head gives a sweet spot that is high enough to attack and large enough to trust on defense, and the hybrid face keeps contact comfortable where a full carbon face would feel harsh.
The 370 g weight adds stability and pace, and the 270 mm balance keeps it from feeling hard to swing. The frame rewards timing more than a light racket does. If you hit the ball cleanly, you get speed and depth for little effort. If you are late or off-center, the extra weight shows.
Comfort features such as Damp Plus and Auxetic 2.0 make it a friendly racket for players who like a firm hit without the vibration, which suits anyone building up to a heavier frame.
Pros
- Balanced power and control
- Comfortable hybrid face with damping
- Stable at 370 g
- Teardrop shape works for attack and defense
Cons
- Heavier than many teardrops
- Needs good timing
- Not aimed at beginners
- Limited US reviews so far
Who is the Head Speed Pro for?
It suits intermediate players moving up to an advanced racket and advanced players who want one racket for attack and defense. If you play both sides of the court, the teardrop shape and mid balance make it a flexible choice. Players stepping up from an entry-level frame such as the Head Evo Speed will feel a clear jump in weight and pace.
Who the Head Speed Pro is not for
Beginners should not start here. The weight and the demand for timing slow learning, and our beginner racket guide lists better options. Players who want a lighter, quicker racket should consider the Speed Motion or a lightweight round frame, and pure attackers may prefer a diamond from our advanced picks.
What to know before you buy the Head Speed Pro
Speed Pro or Speed Motion?
Both are teardrops with a hybrid woven face, a Power Foam core, a 465 cm² head and a 270 mm balance. The Pro weighs 370 g and the Head Speed Motion weighs 355 g. The Pro is the more stable, powerful choice, and the Motion is quicker in the hand and easier to move around the net. If you are unsure, pick the Motion when maneuverability worries you and the Pro when stability does.
Not to be confused with the Coello or Evo models
Head also sells the Coello Motion, the Coello Pro and the entry-level Evo Speed. The names sound similar but they are different rackets: the Coello line is built around Arturo Coello’s game, and the Evo Speed is a low-priced beginner frame.
US pricing and stock
Speed Pro listings in the US come from third-party sellers, with prices around $280 for the Pro and around $255 for the Motion at the time of writing, and stock can be thin. Check the current offer before you plan around it.
How the Head Speed Pro plays
On volleys and blocks the Pro is solid and steady, and the damping keeps the strike comfortable.
On overheads the teardrop shape and extra weight give good pace, and on the bandeja and vibora the texture and stability help you shape the ball. On defense the mid balance keeps the racket manageable, though it asks for timing when the ball is fast.
Head Speed Pro vs the alternatives
Among Head’s other rackets, the Head Vibe is a much cheaper oversized teardrop for developing players, and the Head Gravity Pro is a different, higher-level frame. From other brands, the Babolat Technical Viper is a comparable advanced racket. Our racket shapes guide explains where teardrops fit.
Is the Head Speed Pro worth it?
At around $280 it is fair value for an intermediate or advanced player who wants one racket for the whole court. It is poor value for a beginner, because the weight and the timing demands only pay off once your contact is consistent.
Conclusion
The Head Speed Pro is a comfortable, stable teardrop with a good balance of power and control. Its strengths are an all-round shape, a soft hybrid face and useful damping. Its weaknesses are weight, a demand for good timing and limited stock in the US.
Choose it if you are ready for a heavier, more capable racket. If you want it lighter, look at the Speed Motion, and for the whole Head range see our best padel rackets roundup.
Frequently asked questions about the Head Speed Pro
No. It weighs 370 g and rewards good timing, so it suits intermediate and advanced players. Beginners will progress faster on a lighter, more forgiving racket.
The Pro weighs 370 g and is the more stable, powerful racket. The Motion weighs 355 g and is quicker and easier to maneuver. Both are teardrops with a hybrid woven face, a Power Foam core and a 270 mm balance.
Head lists 370 g with a 270 mm balance and a 38 mm beam. Some retailers quote a range of 355 to 375 g, so expect a little variation between individual rackets.
It is a Head technology placed in the yoke and the grip bar. It is designed to improve feedback and touch, and to add a little power when you swing faster. Damp Plus works alongside it to reduce vibration.
It is a teardrop. That puts its sweet spot between a round racket’s center and a diamond’s high point, which makes it usable for both attack and defense.
Intermediate to advanced. It is not designed for beginners, and it works best for players who already strike the ball cleanly and want more pace without giving up control.
No. The Evo Speed is an entry-level teardrop that costs around $100, while the Speed Pro is a 370 g advanced racket with a hybrid carbon face. They share only part of a name.
Yes for an intermediate or advanced player who wants a versatile racket and can handle 370 g. It is not worth it for a beginner, and players who want a lighter frame may prefer the Speed Motion.
Lucas Sánchez is the founder of SimplePadel. Born and raised in Spain, Lucas has been living in the US and UK for the last 20 years and currently calls Miami his home. While he’s never played professionally, the dream is still alive.
Lucas loves nothing more than playing (and talking) about padel, and he considers himself lucky to have a wife and family that share his love for the game.