Speed One X 2025

Heavier, power-oriented teardrop for advanced players who want weight behind their finishing shots.

Platform-created modelAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs verified

Shape: Teardrop
Weight: 365 g
Balance: High
Feel: Medium

Best price

€161.90

Platform score 7.9/10

Heavier, power-oriented teardrop for advanced players who want weight behind their finishing shots. Head lists a teardrop head, a listed weight of 365 g, balance High (270 mm), a Power Foam core and a 2D Carbon, Extreme Spin face.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Advanced players who attack and finish points overhead.
Playing style: Power / Aggressive
Level: Advanced
Recommended for: Players who live at the net and generate their own racket speed.
Not ideal for: Beginners, or anyone who mostly defends from the back glass.

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

2 sources summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

Tennis Warehouse's write-up highlights the ONE construction, a single large opening instead of drilled holes, for extra durability. The high 270 mm balance tilts this teardrop towards power, and the damping keeps it comfortable.

What testers like

Durable single-hole construction
Power for a teardrop
Comfortable, spin-friendly face

Watch out for

365 g with a high balance: needs some strength

Suits: Advanced players who want power with control.
Tech: ONE single-hole face, Auxetic 2.0, Damp Plus, Soft Butt Cap 2.0

Paladex’s read

A distinctive racket that should last. Its durability is a real plus for frequent players.

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

Sources

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.9/10

Sample evaluation

Power8.1

Control7.6

Maneuverability6.8

Forgiveness6.8

Sweet spot7.0

Defence7.1

Attack8.5

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

VerifiedBrand-listed specs from the official product page, collected 6 Oct 2026. Frame material added from retailer and review listings (Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Nuts), 7 Oct 2026; not checked against the brand. Hardness, Thickness from Padel Nuestro and HEAD (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Head
Model: Speed One X 2025
Collection: Speed
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: 365 gA mid-range weight that most adult players handle comfortably, balancing stability and speed.
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: Carbon
Face material: 2D Carbon, Extreme Spin
Core: Power FoamA mix of comfort and precision that suits most intermediate players.
Surface: RoughGrips the ball for more spin on slices, kick serves and viboras.
Hardness: MediumA balanced core density.
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