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Head Boom MP L Alternate 2026 Tennis Racquet - Vibrant Purple
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The HEAD BOOM MP L ALTERNATE (2026) is a lighter, more powerful version of the BOOM MP tennis racket, built for intermediate players who love to attack. It blends explosive power with easy playability in a bold tonal Vibrant Purple design inspired by Coco Gauff’s favourite colour, and is endorsed by Coco Gauff and Lorenzo Musetti.
Key Features
- Lighter and more powerful than the MP – easier acceleration with added pop.
- Effortless power – suited to attacking and aggressive baseline play.
- Connected feel – enhanced feedback for more confidence.
- Hy-Bor – an aerospace-inspired material that enhances perceived stability and a solid impact feel.
- Auxetic 2.0 – real-time, highly accurate feedback for a better connection to the ball.
- Graphene Inside – reinforces the frame for greater stability and optimised energy transfer.
- AI Pattern – a data-driven string bed design for power and touch.
- Uni Pattern – promotes a consistent ball trajectory for forgiving performance.
- Morph Beam – combines an elongated box-beam shaft with a powerful head for a balance of feel and power.
- Directional Drilling – an enlarged sweet spot with a plush impact sensation.
- Power Grommets – increased string movement for more power.
- Bold purple design – a progressive, lifestyle-inspired look.
Performance Overview
Part of the high-powered BOOM series, the MP L ALTERNATE gives easy depth, confident ball striking and excellent touch for modern, aggressive tennis. It delivers explosive yet controllable power in a lighter, fast-swinging frame.
Who Is It For?
- Intermediate players
- Attacking baseline hitters
- Players wanting easy access to power
- Lifestyle-focused players who enjoy performance with style
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | HEAD |
| Model | BOOM MP L ALTERNATE (2026) |
| Product number | 232416 |
| Weight (unstrung) | 275 g / 9.7 oz |
| Head size | 645 cm² / 100 sq in |
| Length | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Balance | 325 mm / 0.7 in HL |
| String pattern | 16x19 |
| Beam | 24 mm |
| Player level | Intermediate |
| Colour | Vibrant Purple |
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Final Verdict
Advanced technologies and bold purple styling in a light, powerful frame – a confident, attacking racquet for intermediate players who want to enjoy their tennis.