2025
HEAD
Speed One X 2025
Teardrop365gMedium BalanceBalancedAdvanced
£175 RRP £262
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ShapeTeardrop
Weight365g
BalanceMedium
LevelAdvanced
StyleBalanced
CorePower Foam
FaceWoven Carbon Fibre
FrameCarbon (Graphene Inside)
Price History
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Our Verdict
The HEAD Speed One X 2025 sits in a well-judged spot for advanced club players who want more mass and stability than a standard Speed One offers without climbing into a full diamond shape. The Power Foam core delivers a fast, responsive ball exit that suits an attacking game style, whilst the woven carbon surface — reinforced with Graphene Inside in the frame — gives the frame enough rigidity to maintain stability under repeated high-impact play. Extreme Spin roughness makes this a genuinely capable tool for players who want to take pace off and apply heavy effect from the back court. The Damp Plus and Auxetic 2.0 technologies mean comfort is better than the spec sheet suggests. Experienced players looking for a versatile teardrop that can hurt opponents from anywhere on the court will find this a compelling choice.
Pros
- Players who generate good racket-head speed will find the extra weight adds real authority behind the ball, particularly on smashes and aggressive volleys at the net.
- The Extreme Spin surface texture gives you noticeably more grip on the ball when applying effect, which opens up angled shots and kick serves that lower-spec surfaces simply cannot replicate.
- Vibration management is well handled for a racket this stiff — the Damp Plus system in the bridge and the Auxetic 2.0 structure combine to take enough edge off the impact shock that extended sessions feel less punishing than the carbon construction might suggest.
Cons
- At 365g with a stiff woven carbon surface, this racket will expose any technical inefficiency — players still developing consistent swing mechanics will find it fatiguing and unforgiving on off-centre contacts.
In Depth
The Face
Woven Carbon Fibre
Carbon face — stiff construction with direct power transfer. Crisp feel on contact that rewards clean striking technique with responsive ball speed.
The Core
Power Foam
Foam core — the softest core material available. Excellent vibration absorption and a large effective sweet spot, making it the most forgiving option on off-centre hits.
Shape & Balance
Teardrop · Medium Balance
The most versatile combination available — sweet spot large enough to handle pressure situations, balance neutral enough to transition between defence and attack without fighting the racket.
Who Buys This
Advanced · Balanced players
Experienced players with developed technique who want flexibility across different match situations. Equally comfortable defending from the back or finishing at the net.
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