The most expensive tennis racquet on the market right now is a collaboration between Gucci and HEAD. How much is it?
Would you pay €1950 for a limited edition tennis racquet with a leather cover from Gucci? I would guess most of you won’t. But if you have the budget for it, it is a pretty classy package.
The Gucci x HEAD collaboration is a part Gucci launching their tennis collection. As you might know, they are currently sponsoring Jannik Sinner, the world number one, but it is still Nike who provides the on-court outfits. Gucci are visible as the fancy on-court duffle bag. We will see if they venture into on-court apparel as well in the future, but Sinner’s Nike contrast still has several years left.
The Gucci x HEAD racquet
The Gucci x HEAD racquet is a cosmetic version of the HEAD Speed MP 2024, which is also available in an entirely black cosmetic called the HEAD Speed Legend.
The Gucci x HEAD racquet is available exclusively via client advisors. I am not exactly sure what that means to be honest, but you can contact Gucci via the official website.
What Gucci and HEAD says about their collab racquet:
In celebration of Gucci’s longstanding relationship with the tennis world, the House has launched a customized Speed MP racket in collaboration with HEAD. The frame features the red and blue Web stripe, while the red string bed highlights the Interlocking G emblem. A mix of power, control and style, the Gucci x HEAD racket is complete with an anti-vibration dampener.
- Graphene-strengthened frame
- Directional drilling
- Speed beam
- Power grommets
- Speed pattern
- HEAD Auxetic 2.0 technology
- Interlocking G logo on strings
- Gucci logo detail on the grip
- Zip pocket and adjustable Web strap (on matching case)
- String pattern: 16/19
- Grip size: 3 (111.1mm)
- Head size: 100in²
- Balance: 1 in. HL
- Beam: 23mm
- Tennis racket: 10.4″W x 26.9″H x 1.5″D; Cover: 11.8″W x 28.3″H x 2.1″D
- Weight: 10.6oz approximately
- Sold with the case, crafted in dark blue GG Supreme featuring a Web detail, front pocket and adjustable shoulder strap
What is the maximum you would pay for a tennis racquet?
Pro stocks, personal racquets of legendary players or a retail frame. I am eager to hear your thoughts in the comments.
