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Head · Evo line · 2025

Evo Speed

Lightweight, forgiving entry racket with a large sweet spot.

Platform-created modelBeginnerIntermediateControlAll-roundSpecs unverified

Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 350 g
Balance: High
Feel: Soft

Best price

€64.95

Platform score 6.9/10

The Evo Speed brings the Speed line's teardrop shape to an entry-level build: 350 g with a 270 mm balance (as HEAD lists it), a large sweet spot and a soft foam core that keeps contact clean and comfortable.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Beginners who want a light, lively racket.
Playing style: Control / All-round
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Recommended for: New and casual players, and juniors moving to adult rackets.
Not ideal for: Players looking for advanced performance.

The teardrop/hybrid head widens above the middle. Compare the front view with a round racket.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

What reviewers say

1 source summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

HEAD's entry racket is lighter and more comfortable than the Speed range. Its soft foam and fibreglass face give easy power and a large sweet spot, with a smooth, direct feel.

What testers like

Light and easy to swing
Comfortable, soft feel
Large sweet spot

Watch out for

Fibreglass gives less pace on fast shots

Suits: New and improving players.

Paladex’s read

A low-risk first racket. Pick it over a heavier model if comfort matters more than pace.

Our opinion, drawn from the sources below. We haven’t play-tested this racket.

Sources

HEAD (opens in a new tab)

Platform scores

Overall platform score

6.9/10

Sample evaluation

Power6.3

Control6.3

Maneuverability7.6

Forgiveness7.7

Sweet spot7.6

Defence7.2

Attack6.9

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

UnverifiedCompiled from public retailer and manufacturer listings on 5 Oct 2026. Not yet verified against the manufacturer.

Brand: Head
Model: Evo Speed
Collection: Evo
Year: 2025
Shape: TeardropWidest a little above the middle, narrowing towards the throat. The sweet spot sits slightly higher than on a round racket. The middle ground: more reach and punch than round, more forgiveness than diamond. It suits players who attack and defend.
Weight: 350 gOn the light side: easy to swing for long matches and quick at the net, with less mass behind the ball.
Balance: High (head-heavy) · 270 mmWhere the weight is concentrated. Hits harder on smashes and volleys, but feels slower to swing and is more demanding on the shoulder and elbow. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: 38 mmA full 38 mm profile (the regulation maximum) gives more stability and power.
Frame material: Composite
Face material: Fibreglass
Core: Soft foamEasy ball exit on slow shots and comfortable on the arm, but less precise when you swing hard.
Surface: SmoothClean, predictable contact on flat shots. Less grip on the ball for heavy spin.
Hardness: SoftA soft core that the ball sinks into.
Sweet spot: Slightly above the middleDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip

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Our take

Sample editorialPaladex editorial (sample)

Light and lively for starters

A light, forgiving racket with a bit more pop than most beginner models.

The Evo Speed is easy to swing and forgiving on contact, with a livelier feel than the softest beginner rounds. It suits new players who already swing with some confidence.

Pros

Light
Forgiving
Lively for a beginner racket

Cons

Limited stability against hard shots
Entry-level materials

Verdict

A good beginner choice with a little extra energy.

3D inspection notes

In the weight-distribution overlay the balance sits towards the head (270 mm), which gives a light racket a little extra pop.

Photos

About this 3D model

Platform-created model

3D model built by Paladex to represent this racket. Not supplied by the manufacturer.

Source: Paladex 3D: modelled from the brand's product photos, supplied by the site owner
Model version: 1.0.0-76gs
Download size: 327 KB
Model notes: Platform-created model: geometry traced from the front photo, print projected from it; edge details approximated.

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