Head Boom Pro 2026 Tennis Racquet Review

The Head Boom Pro 2026 is the precision instrument of Head's power line, and the frame Coco Gauff plays. It is a heavier, more compact 98 that keeps the Boom's easy pace and plush comfort but adds the control and touch to place the ball, for an advanced player who wants power they can dictate with.

The Precision Boom

Power and touch do not usually come in the same package, and the Boom Pro is Head's argument that they can. It sits at the top of the power lineup as the heaviest and most compact frame in the family, the precision instrument of the Boom line, built for an advanced or tournament player who wants effortless pace without giving up the ability to drop a dime. It is the Boom you choose when you want to dictate a point rather than just overpower it.

It is Coco Gauff's frame, the one she carried in that lavender cosmetic at the United Cup, which tells you it can stand up to a genuinely big game. A player generating that much pace and topspin needs a frame that stays controlled at speed, and the Pro is built to give her exactly that.

“The Pro at 10.9 is more toward the control end. If you're a flatter hitter, a more advanced all-court player, the Boom Pro would suit you more.”

Sam, on the Boom Pro

Power you can place

The Pro's whole appeal is that its power comes with an off switch. The compact 98 head and the slightly firmer, more structured 2026 layup give it a tighter, more predictable response than the MP, so you can drive the ball with pace and still aim it into a corner. Directional drilling in the grommets opens up real touch on drop shots, which is the other half of the Boom's split personality: heavy from the back of the court, delicate at the front.

The 2026 upgrades

Like the MP, the Pro gains Hy-Bor, the aerospace-grade shaft material that adds compressional strength for a more stable, confident feel through contact. On the Pro the effect is even more noticeable, especially at the net, where the extra stability turns into confident, planted volleys. Auxetic 2.0 returns to give a connected, informative feel at impact, and Head reengineered the string pattern for a better connection to the ball, leaning the Pro further toward touch and control.

How the Pro plays

The Pro plays like a power frame that has been taught manners. It keeps the easy pace and the plush feel, and adds the stability and precision a stronger player needs to swing out and still find the court.

Control at speed

The Pro lets you hit hard and stay in control. The compact head and the denser feel of the frame keep the ball on a tighter, more predictable line, which suits a flatter hitter and an all-court player who wants to construct a point with pace and placement rather than just spin the ball in. It rewards a fast, committed swing with a heavy, accurate ball.

Heavier, more planted

The extra weight is the point of the Pro. At 10.9 ounces, it is the heaviest Boom, and that mass makes it more stable against pace and adds a little more power behind the ball, so you can lean on it when you need a bigger shot. It plows through the court in a way the lighter MP cannot, which is exactly what a stronger player is looking for.

“I like to go Pro all the way, because it's a little heavier. It's got a little more weight to put a tiny bit more power on the ball.”

Spencer, on the Boom Pro

Touch and comfort

For all the talk of power, the Pro is a comfortable, touch-friendly frame. Auxetic 2.0 and the directional drilling give it a soft, connected feel and genuine finesse on drop shots and touch volleys, and it stays kind to the arm over a long match. The trade-off against the MP is that the Pro asks more of you: it is heavier and more compact, so it wants a stronger player with a faster swing to get the best from it.

“Both models share a feature the Gravity has, where the oval shape of the head has a little more room up top, and that really benefits aggressive players and power hitters.”

Sam, on the Boom

Stringing the Boom Pro

The Pro leans to control, so it takes a control string well. A shaped co-poly sharpens the precision and the spin without turning a comfortable frame harsh, and because the Pro already supplies its own pace, you do not need to string tight to keep the ball in. An arm-conscious player can drop the tension or move to a softer poly and keep most of the control.

Pro or MP?

The Pro is the heavier and more controlled of the two, and the more stable, the choice for a stronger, flatter, or all-court player who wants power they can place. If you want a lighter, faster, more forgiving frame with more built-in help, the Boom MP is the friendlier one. And if you are cross-shopping controlled power in a 98, the Pro is worth demoing against the Wilson Clash 100 Pro and the other teardrop Head, the Gravity Tour.

Who the Pro is for

The Boom Pro is for advanced and tournament all-court players, especially flatter hitters, who want effortless power without losing control. As the heaviest and most compact Boom, it is the most stable and precise in the family; Hy-Bor steadies it through contact for confident volleys, and the touch and comfort let you drop a dime and play a long match without paying for it. It is power you can dictate with.

If you want the lightest, most maneuverable Boom, or you need the frame to make more of the power for you, the Pro asks too much, and the Boom MP is the easier, faster answer. But for a strong player who wants a comfortable power frame with real control, the Boom Pro is close to the whole package.