The Boom is becoming HEAD’s racquet for experiments and custom cosmetics. Here is the HEAD Boom MP Arthur Ashe edition.
Heritage Meets Innovation
This is a limited release and can be seen as a tribute to a legend. The HEAD Boom MP Arthur Ashe edition is echoing the sleek silver aesthetic of his iconic frames, but of course comes with the modern tech of a regular HEAD Boom MP.
Where to buy?
The HEAD Boom racquets are available at our partners at Tennis Warehouse (USA, Canada), Tennis Warehouse Europe (10% off with code TNERD10) and also at Tennis Point: (Germany, Spain, Italy, France) and at the HEAD official website (USA).
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Head size | 100 in² (645 cm²) |
| Strung weight | ~312g (11 oz) |
| Balance | 6 pts head-light (~32.5cm) |
| Swingweight | ~317 |
| Beam width | 22–24 mm |
| Stiffness (RA) | ~62 |
| String pattern | 16×19 |
| Composition | Auxetic 2, Graphene Inside, Graphite |
| Pre-strung with | Synthetic Gut |
Playability & Performance
- Power & Stability
- Graphene Inside adds strategic reinforcement—boosts power output and stability.
- Morph Beam blends control and stiffness for a confident feel through impact. Although some might struggle with the non-traditional look.
- Comfort & Feel
- Auxetic2 technology yields a responsive, cushioned impact and precise feedback. Downside is that some will find it more dampened than some older HEAD frames.
- Power Grommets and Directional Drilling combine to offer a plush, forgiving sweet spot
- Spin & Trajectory
- Larger spin window and uniform (“Uni-Pattern”) string design help maintain consistent ball flight and controllable spin generation,
Ideal Player Profile
- Intermediate to Advanced Players: Medium-fast arms looking for easy power without sacrificing control.
- All-court Enthusiasts: From baseline drives to net play—smooth handling and versatility.
- Heritage Lovers: Those who appreciate a classic aesthetic with contemporary performance.
Considerations
- Sweet Spot: While more forgiving than classic player’s frames, it’s not oversized—precision still matters.
- Power Level: Best classed as low–medium; you get punch, but need your own swing for juice.
- Weight: Strung weight (~312?g) with swingweight (~317) sits mid-range; give-and-take of stability vs. maneuverability.
If you’re an intermediate-to-advanced player with a medium-fast swing seeking a stylish racket that punches with ease and pays tribute to a legend, this could be one of the best tennis racquets to try out.
I have been playing tennis for over 51 years. My very first racket was a Dunlop Max Ply . Such a beautiful wood racket with it’s multi wood grain, I still have one with the cover,press and with Babolat natural gut strung from it’s. But my favorite is the Arthur Ashe Comp 2 . I begged my parents all summer for that. The deal was to do well in school and you can get the racket for Christmas. And it happened. I slept with the racket that night. Decades later and the Innovation of racket it was place in my parents basement where it was thrown out by my brother. Will it’s nice to say that Arthur Ashe is not forgot by making this racket wiht his name on it. I would be honored to own this racket with his name it.