PRE-ORDER: This is a pre-order item. Official release and dispatch date: 16th July 2026.
(Pre-Order) HEAD 2026 EXTREME MP UL (Neon Green) 260g Tennis Racquet - Strung & Free Grip
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• Claims must be made within 12 months of purchase.
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• Size exchanges are welcome (subject to stock availability).
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HEAD 2026 EXTREME MP UL (Neon Green) 260g Tennis Racquet - Strung & Free Grip
Give your game an instant confidence boost with the HEAD 2026 EXTREME MP UL Tennis Racquet in striking Neon Green. Weighing a lightweight 260g unstrung, this brand-new ultra-light (UL) addition to the Extreme family is engineered specifically for dedicated beginners and early intermediate players striving to master the mechanics of aggressive tennis. Defined by its highly user-friendly maneuverability and low 296 swingweight, it makes preparing your racquet and executing clean, fluid strokes completely effortless. Upgraded with innovative Hy-Bor shaft stability and Auxetic 2 technology, it delivers easy access to power and spin while preserving a comfortable, super-charged feel to guide you seamlessly to the next level.
| Feature | Specification |
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| Retailer | GEM SPORTS Australia |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Head Size | 100 in² / 645.16 cm² |
| Length | 27 in / 68.58 cm |
| Unstrung Weight | 260 g |
| Strung Weight | 9.7 oz / 275 g |
| Balance | 34.49 cm / 13.58 in / 1 pts HH |
| Swingweight / Stiffness | 296 / 65 |
| Beam Width | 23 mm / 26 mm / 21 mm |
| Composition | Boron, Auxetic 2, Graphene, Graphite |
| String Pattern | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses (Mains skip: 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H) |
| Recommended Tension | 48 - 57 lbs |
| Grip Type / Colorway | Hydrosorb Pro / Neon Green (Yellow accent) |
Key Features
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Dedicated Beginner Excellence: Offers an ultra-lightweight 260g architecture that serves as a highly accessible tool for developing structural confidence on the court.
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User-Friendly Maneuverability: Boasts a featherlight 296 swingweight to help improving players easily set up their racquet and execute clean, precise strokes.
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Smooth Learning Curve: Provides natural access to easy power and heavy spin, helping you master aggressive baseline strategies.
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Pre-Strung Advantage: Arrives professionally factory-strung and bundled with a high-comfort complimentary overgrip to minimize preparation time.
Technology
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Hy-Bor Layup Shaft: Advanced material technology that infuses compression-resistant boron fibers directly into the shaft area to increase stability and maximize energy transfer.
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Auxetic 2 Technology: Precision-engineered construction built seamlessly into the handle and yoke regions to optimize tactile feel and impact responsiveness.
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Graphene Inside Matrix: Reinforces key structural zones across the perimeter frame layout to provide enhanced power and anti-torque properties.
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Spin Grommets & Spin Shaft: Specialized open Spin Grommets enable greater overall string movement for explosive ball snapback, while a Spin Shaft throat design secures torsional stability to mitigate frame wobble on off-center hits.
Gem Sports Service Guarantee
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100% Authentic: Genuine HEAD premium tennis equipment.
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Pre-Strung Advantage: Professionally strung and includes a premium free overgrip.
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Fast Local Dispatch: Processed safely and shipped directly from our Eight Mile Plains warehouse, QLD.
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Australia-Wide Shipping: Secure and tracked delivery straight to your door.
Need help?
- You can click on the online chat option at the bottom left corner, or email us at [email protected]
- For phone inquiries, dial 07 2104 4007.
- Visit our local store: SHOP 1B/218 PADSTOW RD, EIGHT MILE PLAINS, QLD 4113, Australia