Brand: Head
Model: Boom MP 2024 Alternate
Leaf size: 100 sq/inch
Weight: 295 gr
Balance: 31.5 cm
Stringing pattern: 16×19
Length: 27 inches
RA: 62
Beam: 23mm / 24mm / 22mm
Head CPI (Control Power Index): 600
Swingweight: 317
This racket is supplied strung with the Head Hawk 1.25 black at an average number of kg. Excluding cover.
Playing features Head Boom MP 2024 Alternate:
The new Speed MP 2024 was also recently released. On paper, the new Boom MP 2024 and the Speed MP 2024 are close together. Just certainly not in terms of playing characteristics! Where the Speed MP has a fairly large 330+ swingweight, the Boom MP with a swingweight of 317 is much easier and faster to get around. The Speed MP offers a fuller ball more easily, but this Boom MP also holds its own. If you want some extra plow-through, a little lead at 3 and 9 o'clock certainly does the job.
The racket therefore scores very well in terms of maneuverability and ease of use. Due to the special head shape, this racket has a fairly generous sweet spot for a 100 sq/inch racket, somewhat comparable to that of, for example, the Yonex EZONE 100. The sweet spot is therefore quite generous, which makes the racket quite forgiving for a 100 sq/inch racket. Spin is also quite easy to generate, but in a controlled manner. If you are looking for more spin, head's Extreme racket series. Actually, this new Boom MP 2024 in 'alternate' color scheme does everything more than decently. The same goes for comfort. The Auxetic 2.0 material around the heart piece provides a solid feeling at ball impact and nice feedback. Because this helps ensure that the racket twists less, it also reduces vibrations to the arm. The nice low RA of 62 then does the rest.
All in all, this racket is a great all-rounder with a fast feel, an excellent amount of free power and decent spin and comfort.
The Head Boom MP Alternate is a very user-friendly racket with a fast feel and easy access to power and spin. The Auxetic 2.0 technology provides improved feedback and more connection with the ball.
Read our review of the Head Boom MP here!