HEAD Hawk — UK buying guide
Compare the original Hawk with your current polyester setup; Hawk Touch and Hawk Power are different products. Match the full name and gauge before comparing price.
Published gauges: 1.20, 1.25 and 1.30 mm (manufacturer page reviewed 6 October 2026).
Who should consider it?
Compare the original Hawk with your current polyester setup; Hawk Touch and Hawk Power are different products. Match the full name and gauge before comparing price.
Gauge and exact version
Buy by thickness in millimetres, not the gauge number alone. Our price rows show only the gauge the shop record confirms; an unspecified gauge needs a new check. Changing thickness can change feel and durability, so change one variable at a time.
Dated UK set prices
No recent verified UK set price in our records. Check the exact gauge and pack length before ordering.
Set or reel?
Try a set before committing to a reel. Divide the reel length by the metres your stringer actually uses per racket, round down, then divide the reel price by that number. Add labour each time. Account for unusable leftovers and hybrids; a reel is not automatically cheaper.
Reel prices are not yet recorded for this string.
Starting tension
Use the recommended range printed on your exact frame and agree a starting band with your stringer. Record the material, gauge, mains and crosses. A single tension is not a fit for every player or string.
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The Tennis Shop editorial · Page updated 6 October 2026 · Method: published specifications and dated retailer records. No on-court play-test. Method and corrections →