Head’s all-rounder: 300 g, for players who split their time between the baseline and the net.
Consider it if you play singles and doubles and want one racket that does a bit of everything.
Check you can still swing it freely at the end of a long session. If your preparation starts to slow, a lighter model may suit you better.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
HEAD UK specifications checked on 7 October 2026: 300 g, 320 mm balance, 100 sq in, 16×19 and 23 mm beam. HEAD does not publish length, RA or swingweight in the checked product specification block.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis-Point | £162.90 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | yes | 2026-10-06 |
| Tennisnuts | £171.99 | strung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | unknown | 2026-10-08 |
| Pro:Direct | £172.00 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | yes | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
A 300 g all-court racket with a 98 sq in head, for club players who swing with confidence.
£169.99All Things Tennis · strung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The smaller head asks for more accurate contact than a 100 sq in frame. Check your timing in the last half-hour, not just the first.
The Blade with a bigger 100 sq in head, for players who find the 98 a little too exacting.
£189.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: A bigger head doesn’t automatically mean more pace. If depth is your main problem, try the EZONE 100 as well.
The previous-generation Blade 100, with the same 100 sq in head.
£147.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: Check the depth you get on your normal swing. And make sure the listing really is the v9 before you compare prices.
Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.
Start with your string problem →Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.
Check a used listing →These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
Most testers found it a clear step forward: more stable and better-feeling, if a little heavier to swing.
Where they differ: Tennis Express found it soft and arm-friendly; Sportega felt it was less damped than expected and took longer to settle into.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Express and Sportega, read October 2026.
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07