This is my review of a brand new Head tennis racquet that will be available in January 2022, the Head Boom MP.
The boom line is presented by Head as a serie that consists of rather powerful racquets, comfortable and top spin friendly.
To the contrary of what I said in my video review, the Head Instinct serie is not replaced by the Boom, it continues to live, and the Boom is just another line among Head tennis racquets.
I have tested the racquet with a new Head string called Head Lynx Touch, an arm friendly monofilament string, strung for my test at 24 Kg / 53 lbs.
I give you my opinion on this racquet in this article !
At the time I write this articke, this new serie will consist of two racquets :
Here are the specifications of these 2 racquets :
| Head Boom MP | Head Boom Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (unstrung) | 295 g. | 310 g. |
| Balance | 31,5 cm | 31 cm |
| Head size | 645 cm² | 630 cm² |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 16x19 |
| Beam width | 24 mm / 24 mm / 21 mm | 22 mm |
| Length | 68,5 cm | 68,5 cm |
At the time I write the article, Lorenzi Musetti tests the Head Boom Pro, customized to his needs, to see if he could switch to this racquet.
The Head Boom MP has a special shape, a bit rounded at the top of the frame, where most players tend to hit the ball.
This shape will increase the access to top spin, as well as the tolerance and the comfort of the racquet.
As soon as I started playing with the Head Boom MP, I was surprised with the level of control given by the racquet, I expected something more powerful.
It's not difficult to play with this racquet, nevertheless, be careful with this little control side, that could reduce the power a bit too much for some players.
Overall, I didn't lack control for any of my shots.
For my serve, a weak shot for me, I lacked a bit of power, but it's more linked to my technique and to the fact that I come back after a long pause due to a shoulder surgery.
With a bit more training, I think the power level of this racquet could be fine for me on the serve.
In conclusion, the Head Boom MP is in my opinion a mid-powered racquet, rather easy to play, but with a control side that is present, so be careful if you're really looking for a very powerful racquet, you could lack some with this one.
Here is a comparison in terms of power with some other racquets :
I had excellent sensations on my slice backhand, nice feeling and good control.
I found the Boom MP was rather spin friendly, as announced by Head.
The access to top spin is enhanced by :
I found the Head Boom MP very easy to swing, partly as a result of the balance point located at 31.5 cm that makes the racquet rather head light.
Despite its rather light weight and that balance a bit towards the handle, I found the racquet rather stable.
In comparison with the Wilson Clash 100, that is rather close, I found the Head Boom MP more stable.
I found the Boom MP very comfortable.
The tolerance is fine also, helped with the 645 cm² head size and the shape a bit rounded.
New technologies used in this racquet, in particular "Auxetic" technology, might also play a role in these feelings.
The Head Boom MP is a mid-powered tennis racquet, easy to use, but it's not one of the most powerful.
The racquet is really easy to swing, the access to top spin is very good, it's comfortable and it offers a nice tolerance on off-centered shots.
It makes me thing a bit of a mix between the Head Gravity MP and the Head Speed MP ;
A bit like a more powerful Gravity MP with a better access to top spin and a control side still present.
Or a bit like a more tolerant and maneuvrable Head Speed MP with an easier access to top spin.
Considering its accessible weight and its intermediate power, I think the Head Boom MP will be interesting for many players.
I would advise this racquets to players :
This racquet could be interesting for players using :
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