Sometimes there are rackets where you know exactly what they're all about after just a few rallies. The HEAD Boom MP falls squarely into this category. Plenty of power, plenty of comfort – and that certain "easy playing" feel that immediately invites you to just start playing. The 2026 version of the Boom MP gets an update. The big question: Will it remain the familiar "fun racket" or will it now also appeal to more ambitious players? I received it from our partner Tennis Warehouse Europe for testing, played with it extensively in Mallorca during my preseason training, and summarized my experiences in the style of a classic playtest. Another round of "TRIPLE T - TennisTraveller tests" .

And now for the best part: we're giving away the HEAD Boom MP racket that I tested – maybe the winner will get a better feel for the BOOM with this racket?! Enter by Sunday, May 10, 2026 , and win the "Easy-Power" racket. We're keeping our fingers crossed for you!

The first impression – light, fast, uncomplicated

Even during the initial warm-up, it's noticeable: the Boom MP is extremely approachable. No hesitation, no "break-in period" needed. The racket felt instantly familiar. Weighing in at 295g unstrung, with a 100 sq. in. head size and a 16x19 string pattern, it's clearly aimed at a wide range of players. What immediately struck me: the sweet spot seems enormous, the racket accelerates incredibly easily, and it's remarkably forgiving of mistakes. This is confirmed by the design – the special head shape is intended to enlarge the hitting area, especially in the upper part of the ball. In short: the Boom MP makes it easy for you.

Baseline play – spin & depth without effort

From the baseline, the Boom MP plays exactly as expected – perhaps even a little better. Its biggest advantage: effortless depth . You don't need to exert much effort to generate power. The ball flies low with good spin. Its high maneuverability allows for quick reactions even from a defensive position – especially on late contact points or during fast rallies. What I liked: the spin comes almost effortlessly, pace can be generated without much power, and the racket is very forgiving. However, it sometimes lacks a bit of stability on very fast shots, and the control can feel a little vague when going all out. This aligns with other playtests: plenty of power and comfort, but slight weaknesses in stability and precision in extreme situations.

Serve & return – lots of support, a little less control

The Boom MP shines on the serve: easy acceleration, good spin on kick serves, and solid speed without requiring much effort. Second serves especially benefit from the open string pattern. However, the return reveals its weakness: the racket can feel somewhat unstable against hard serves, and timing is crucial to avoid a lack of control. Both of these characteristics are typical of lighter, power-oriented rackets.

The 2026 update – Hy-Bor for more feeling?

With this new version, HEAD introduces its Hy-Bor technology – boron fibers in the shaft are designed to provide more stable, direct feedback. Familiar technologies like Auxetic 2 for improved damping and Graphene for stability are also retained. All in all, it's not a completely new racket – but a noticeably refined one.

Overview: The HEAD Boom MP in numbers

Conclusion – Who is the Boom MP 2026 for?

The HEAD Boom MP 2026 is perfect for players looking for an easy-to-play all-round racket that offers plenty of power and spin support and values ​​comfort and arm-friendliness. This racket is suitable for everyone from beginners to ambitious club players. 

The Boom MP 2026 isn't a control monster – and it doesn't try to be. It's a fun racket. One that helps you play better without punishing you. And that's exactly what it excels at. Simply a true "easy power" racket.

Do you want to win the HEAD Boom MP 2026?

Get the Easy Power racket from Head and experience the BOOM for yourself. All you have to do is tell us here by Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. , which of the two rackets you want to start the new season with and which of your tennis buddies should be on their guard when you hit the court with this spin machine.

The racket has a grip size of 2, is strung, and was played by me several times during a week in Mallorca.

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