The HEAD Extreme Team 2026 is designed for players looking for a forgiving and lightweight racquet that delivers easy spin and effortless power. With its oversized head and accessible performance, it's an excellent choice for developing players who want to build confidence while enjoying the spin-focused character of the Extreme family. The oversized 105 square inch head provides an exceptionally generous sweet spot, increasing forgiveness while adding comfort and easy power on off-centre shots. Its open 16x19 string pattern promotes excellent string movement for accessible spin, while the lightweight 265g unstrung construction makes the racquet easy to accelerate and comfortable to swing for extended sessions. The near even balance adds stability and naturally helps the racquet drive through the ball, while the 23/26/22mm beam enhances energy transfer for effortless pace. Together, these specifications create the most forgiving and powerful racquet in the Extreme lineup. New to the Extreme 2026 series, Hy-Bor technology reinforces the shaft with aerospace-grade materials to maximize perceived stability while preserving the racquet's lightweight handling. Auxetic 2.0 provides real-time feedback for a more connected feel, while the Spin Shaft improves lateral stability to support faster racquet head speed. The open Spin Pattern and Spin Grommets maximize string snap-back for increased spin and power, while Sound Grommets optimize vibration and produce the crisp response that defines the Extreme series. Together, these technologies create a racquet that is stable, comfortable, and exceptionally easy to generate spin with. The Extreme Team 2026 offers the easiest path to spin and power within the Extreme family. Its forgiving design, lightweight feel, and oversized sweet spot help players rally with greater confidence, generate effortless pace, and continue developing their game with comfort and consistency. Head Size: 105 sq. inches / 680 sq. cm Length: 27 inches / 68.58 cm Weight: 9.3 oz / 265g unstrung Balance: 1 pts head light / 340mm unstrung Swing Weight: 300 strung Beam width: 23mm / 26mm / 22mm Flex: 65 RA Tension Range: 52-62 lbs / 24-28 kg String Pattern: 16/19 Style #: 233346 Hy-Bor: Play with confidence and power with new Hy-Bor technology. Made with state-of-the-art materials, Hy-Bor has compressional strength that maximizes perceived stability. Auxetic 2.0: Feel every shot and get more confidence in your game with HEAD Auxetic 2.0 technology. It actively responds, giving real-time, super-accurate feedback. Spin Shaft: The spin shaft provides optimized lateral stability, creating higher spin potential Spin Pattern: The open 16/19 string pattern maximizes string snap-back for greater spin generation Sound Grommets: Sound grommets provide enhanced power via greater string movement and optimize sound and vibrations Spin Grommets: Spin grommets allow for greater main string movement in all directions for maximizing power and spin.
