Description
Purple is Coco Gauff’s favourite colour and the tonal purple design of the Head Boom MP UL Alternate – which is endorsed by Gauff and Lorenzo Musetti – offers a striking and progressive look that matches the racket’s explosive feel. UL stands for ‘ultra-lightweight’ and this is a new racket in the Boom series that is even lighter, and more powerful, than the MP and MP L models. This fun-loving racket, which is ideal for beginners who are looking for easy, effortless power and who like to attack, is part of a Boom series that offers the highest power level in the Head range. That explosive power is combined with the touch to play delicate drop shots.
Boost your power, confidence and fun with the Head Boom MP UL Alternate. Endorsed by Coco Gauff and Lorenzo Musetti, the Boom series is more lifestyle-focused players who enjoy the fun and social side around tennis, but the racquets also come with the latest performance technologies to enhance the powerful touch. Hy-Bor, a material mix that is mainly used in the high-tech aerospace industry, has been added to the shaft to improve the perceived stability and solid impact feel. For optimal power and touch, a new AI string pattern was created using artificial intelligence, along with subjective feedback from players. The Auxetic 2.0 technology ensures a more connected feel to the ball while the beam and grommet sets are designed to enhance the power and the directional drilling provides extra touch and comfort.
Please note that no headcover is supplied with this racket.
Product Code: 232426
Technology
Hy-Bor – Play with confidence and power with new Hy-Bor technology. Made with state-of-the-art materials, Hy-Bor has compressional strength that maximises perceived stability.
Auxetic 2.0 – Feel every shot and get more confidence in your game with HEAD Auxetic 2.0 technology. It actively responds, giving real-time, super-accurate feedback.
Graphene Inside – Strategically positioned in most of Heads rackets, Graphene strengthens the frame, provides greater stability and optimises energy transfer from racket to ball. When you buy your next racket, be sure it has GRAPHENE INSIDE.
Uni Pattern – The specially designed uniform string pattern allows for a consistent ball trajectory on every shot for reliable and forgiving play
Morph Beam – The unique frame construction merges an elongated box beam shaft with a powerful head for the perfect blend of feel and ease on court.
Directional Drilling – Directional drilling combine increased power and sweetspot, delivering a plush impact feel.
Power Grommets – The enlarged power grommets maximise string movement for increased power.
AI Pattern – A data-driven string bed design optimising performance benefits for each racket model.
Product Details:
- Weight: 255g
- Headsize: 100 Sq. inch
- Unstrung Balance: 330mm
- String Pattern: 16 x 19
We stock a comprehensive range of strings and all members of the team in-store are able to discuss your stringing requirements with you. Choosing the correct string is important to the rackets performance and as racket specialists we’re on hand to help. We’ve provided a quick summary of the key points of each string on the ‘Choose your string’ tab above – this should give you an outline of each string and help you decide which would be best. If you’ve got questions on string choice and would like to discuss further please contact us on 0116 2622113 or email us at Sales@withersonline.com.
Choose your string
String choice is incredibly important as the string is what makes contact with the ball. There are a number of factors to take into account, such as construction, gauge, tension. Below we’ve put together a short description for the range of strings that we offer. If you have any questions about string choice please don’t hesitate to get in touch..
| Babolat RPM Blast 1.25mm/1.30mm/1.35mm: | One of our best sellers, the RPM Blast is one of the most iconic strings as it was designed for Rafael Nadal. The octagonal shaping increases the grip for more spin on the ball. A silicone coating on this polyester/monofilament string prolongs the life of the string and will also let the string snap back into place rather than moving everywhere on contact. Available in a variety of gauges, the 1.25mm offers the most feel and spin, whilst the 1.30 and 1.35mm offer more durability. |
| Babolat RPM Blast Rough 1.25mm/1.30mm: | For ultimate spin! This is a rougher, more textured version of the RPM Blast to increase the spin and bite on the ball. The Babolat logo is actually embedded into the string to create that spin! The 1.25mm gauge will offer you more feel and spin potential, compared to the 1.30mm which will last longer. The string that is designed to offer you spin, power and incomparable comfort all rolled into one! |
| Babolat RPM Power 1.25mm/1.30mm: | This is the latest string that Babolat has designed. It is the ideal choice if you like to play with spin, but feel you need more power. An additional coating offers an exceptional crisp feel to the string. The 1.25mm gauge will offer you more feel and spin potential, compared to the 1.30mm which will last longer. As used by Dominic Thiem. |
| Babolat Synthetic Gut 1.30mm: | A synthetic gut is a good all round string offering comfort and durability. If you are a frequent string breaker and play with a heavy amount of top spin, then there are better options available. |
| Babolat Touch Tonic 1.35mm: | Slightly different to Babolat Touch VS as it isn’t a premium grade gut. It does however feature Thermogut technology which aids durability and resistance to humidity. The perfect choice for people who have suffered with tennis elbow and also a great choice when preferring a hybrid set up. However, durability and natural gut do not go hand in hand, especially when playing in damp conditions and outside and it isn’t cheap. The 1.35mm gauge will help with durability. |
| Babolat Touch VS 1.25mm/1.30mm: | The original natural gut string! Babolat Touch VS is a premium grade gut and offers you the best of comfort, power and feel of any string, whilst being very easy on your arm and holding its tension well. The perfect choice for people who have suffered with tennis elbow and also a great choice when preferring a hybrid set up. However, durability and natural gut do not go hand in hand, especially when playing in damp conditions and outside. If you play with heavy top spin, then we’d probably suggest leaning towards a full bed of polyester as you will probably shred the gut quite quickly.. and it isn’t cheap! The 1.25mm gauge offers you maximum playability, feel and power, whilst the 1.30mm lasts longer. |
| Babolat Xcel 1.30mm: | One of our softest multifilament strings, ideal for people who have suffered with tennis elbow or any arm injuries in the past. This offers a fantastic blend of feel, comfort and power. 1.30mm gauge offers better durability for a multifilament string. |
| Head Lynx 1.25mm: | A good all round polyester offering exceptional touch thanks to a co-polymer mixture which also increases comfort and power. Polyester strings are usually known to be quite hard, however Head Lynx is one of the softer poly strings designed to offer more feel. A good string for the performance junior player who is breaking strings quite frequently, but we would recommend a lower tension if chosen. 1.25mm offers enhanced feel and spin, compared to a thicker gauge. |
| Head Lynx Touch 1.25mm: | Lynx Touch provides a combination of power when needed and spin when desired, all while maintaining incredible touch and feel. The construction of the co-polyester monofilament strings allows for excellent playability. A faster swing increases control and spin, thanks to the outer part of the strings, whilst a slower swing enhances touch and power, thanks to the core |
| Head Lynx Tour 1.25mm: | A more shaped version of the Head Lynx. This 6 sided polyester increases spin potential and offers more control as the string will grip onto the ball more. The co-polymer mixture also increases comfort and power. |
| Luxilon Alu Power 1.25mm: | One of our most popular choices either in a full bed or hybrid set up. Incredible power, control and spin potential, suited for a big hitter. One of the most popular choices on the ATP and WTA circuits. For a 1.25mm gauge it offers great durability without compromising on feel. |
| Luxilon Alu Power Rough 1.25mm: | One of our most popular choices either in a full bed or hybrid set up. Incredible power, control suited for a big hitter. It has a rough texture to it to create added bite and spin on the ball. One of the most popular choices on the ATP and WTA circuits. For a 1.25mm gauge it offers great durability without compromising on feel. |
| Luxilon Original 1.30mm: | For frequent string breakers who need something long lasting. Holds its tension well for a polyester. We’d recommend stringing this slightly looser to provide optimum playability. |
| Luxilon Savage 1.27mm: | Offering maximum spin potential because of its hexagonal shaping suited for the hard hitter wanting more control. A liquid crystaline composition enhances the feel from the string. A 1.27mm gauge will increase durability, but won’t sacrifice feel and spin potential. |
| Solinco Hyper G 1.25mm/1.30mm: | A more versatile polyester offers feel and control, whilst still generating the power and spin, similar to that of Tour Bite, but a more softer feel. A string that suits a range of players from intermediate to advanced players. Available in a 1.25mm or 1.30mm gauge, the thinner gauge will enhance the feel and increase the spin and bite on the ball. A thicker gauge will last longer. |
| Solinco Tour Bite 1.20mm/1.25mm/1/30mm: | One of our best selling strings that will offer you maximum power and increased spin thanks to its square shaping. Suited for the harder hitter. Available in a 1.20mm, 1.25mm or 1.30mm gauge, the thinner gauge will enhance the feel and increase the spin and bite on the ball. A thicker gauge will last longer. |
| Wilson Sensation 1.30mm: | A comfortable playing string with a nice blend of feel and playability, known for its vibration dampening qualities. It has a long standing reputation as an arm friendly string. Ideal for juniors and a good choice when using it in a hybrid set up. 1.30mm gauge offers better durability for a multifilament string. |
| Yonex Poly Tour Air 1.25mm: | Offers players an arm-friendly string with enhanced feel that retains power and durability better than traditional polyester strings, which reduces the impact on your arm. Suitable for juniors moving away from a multifilament and anyone who has suffered with tennis elbow or any other arm injuries. Suitable for junior players moving away from a multifilament string. |
| Yonex Poly Tour Fire 1.25mm: | A hard hitting polyester with silicone oil infused filament designed to create more snapback on the string through more string movement, creating extreme spin.
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| Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25mm: | Our best selling string! Suited for junior players who are starting to break strings frequently or advanced players who want a comfortable, yet durable polyester string offering feel, control and power all in one. A softer polyester string suited for all types of players. The 1.25mm will enhance the feel and also spin potential you can generate. |
| Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25mm: | A pentagonal shaped polyester offering great bite and maximum spin potential. A more solid feel compared to Poly Tour Pro. |
