STIFF vs FLEXIBLE: Testing The HEAD Speed Pros I Built

This isn’t your typical tennis racket review — I actually travelled to HEAD Headquarters in Austria to build my own HEAD Speed Pro rackets from scratch! 🏗️ One racket was designed to be extra flexible (RA 53) and the other much stiffer (RA 67) than the standard HEAD Speed Pro (RA 61-62). In this video, I compare how they feel, perform, and sound — and reveal which one I preferred after hours of playtesting on court at HEAD HQ. You’ll also get an exclusive look at my custom one-of-one paint job that I designed and sprayed myself! 🧠 Key Takeaways Racket stiffness (RA rating) massively impacts feel and comfort. Flexible rackets give more touch, feel, and forgiveness. Stiffer rackets offer power and crispness but less comfort. The HEAD Speed series hits the perfect balance between both. 💬 Join the Conversation Do you prefer stiffer or more flexible rackets? Comment below with your current racket model and stiffness rating — I’d love to hear what you play with! 🔗 Related Videos & Links 🎥 Watch me build these rackets from scratch at HEAD HQ: https://youtu.be/3EnD89TXNeQ?si=AHPKbg11Jf-PoHf1 🎾 Follow Grisha from Gladiators Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/c/gladiatorstennis NEW TENNIS PRODUCT!! The Tennis Training Deck is your new pocket-sized training companion that will take your sessions to the next level. 54 cards full of focus cues and drills (handpicked by me) will help you to build your most productive and dynamic training sessions yet! Find out more and get yours at www.thetennismentor.co.uk/thetrainingdeck _______________________ ONLINE COURSE: BULLETPROOF AT THE BASELINE I’ve worked closely with David Sammel (Liam Broady’s coach) to write a course to help you to develop your game both physically and mentally. Find out more and sign up here: https://mindsetcollege.co.uk/bulletproof-at-the-baseline-af If doubles is more your thing, try: THE DOUBLES MASTERCLASS Find out more: https://thetennismentor.thinkific.com/courses/thedoublesmasterclass 🔴 Subscribe to see more content like this: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTennisMentor?sub_confirmation=1 ____________ #tennis #TennisRacketReview #HEADSpeedPro #TennisMentor #TennisGear #HEADTennis #RacketTest #FlexibleVsStiff #CustomRacket #HEADHQ #TennisReview