Head Speed Pro 2024 vs Wilson Pro Staff X v14
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight
310 g
315 g
Head· Same
100 in²
100 in²
Stiffness
60 RA
66 RA
Strings
18×20
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance· Same
310 mm
310 mm
Swingweight
333 kg·cm²
322 kg·cm²
Level
Advanced
Advanced
Price
16,499.9 TL
17,549.9 – 19,400 TL
Key differences
Weight
5 g difference
Head Speed Pro 2024
310 g
- Plus: Easier to swing, tires the arm less
- Minus: Less mass behind the ball
Wilson Pro Staff X v14
315 g
- Plus: Puts more mass behind the ball, feels more stable
- Minus: Harder to swing, tires the arm more
Stiffness
6 RA difference
Head Speed Pro 2024
60 RA
- Plus: Passes on less vibration, kinder to the arm
- Minus: Returns less power for the same swing
Wilson Pro Staff X v14
66 RA
- Plus: Returns more power for the same swing
- Minus: Passes on more vibration, harder on the arm
String pattern
Open against dense
Head Speed Pro 2024
18×20
- Plus: More controlled, strings last longer
- Minus: Less spin and power
Wilson Pro Staff X v14
16×19
- Plus: More spin and power
- Minus: Less controlled, strings wear out sooner
Swingweight
11 kg·cm² difference
Head Speed Pro 2024
333 kg·cm²
- Plus: Plows through the ball more, more stable and powerful
- Minus: Heavier to swing
Wilson Pro Staff X v14
322 kg·cm²
- Plus: Swings faster, feels more nimble
- Minus: Plows through the ball less, less stable
The makers supply these values, so treat them as a guide rather than an exact measurement.
Price
In Turkish shops
Head Speed Pro 2024
16,499.9 TL
- Plus: Cheaper
Wilson Pro Staff X v14
17,549.9 – 19,400 TL
- Minus: More expensive
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is lighter?
- Unstrung, the Head Speed Pro 2024 weighs 310 g and the Wilson Pro Staff X v14 315 g.
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Head Speed Pro 2024 has a softer frame (60 RA against 66 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.
- Which one is more stable, and which more nimble?
- The racket with the higher swingweight is usually more stable and gives more power: Head Speed Pro 2024 333 kg·cm², Wilson Pro Staff X v14 322 kg·cm². The price is a heavier swing, while the Wilson Pro Staff X v14 feels more nimble.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Head Speed Pro 2024 sells for 16,499.9 TL and the Wilson Pro Staff X v14 for 17,549.9 – 19,400 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Head Speed Pro 2024: Advanced. Wilson Pro Staff X v14: Advanced.