Head Boom MP Neon 2025 Tennis Racket Review & Buying Guide (India)
Head's Boom MP is the comfort-first all-court frame in the range — 100 sq in, 295 g and a 16x19 pattern. Here is who the 2025 Neon version suits in India and what to buy instead.
Head Boom MP Neon 2025 review: a comfort-first all-court racket for India
The Boom sits between Head's two better-known families. The Speed line is for flat, fast hitters; the Radical line is the classic control frame. Boom was introduced as the comfortable, spin-friendly, easy-to-live-with option — and it has quietly become the frame a lot of Indian club players end up on once they stop chasing the racket their favourite pro uses.
The Head Boom MP Neon 2025 Tennis Racket (Unstrung) is ₹20,474 in India. Here is who it fits.
Specifications that matter
| Head size | 100 sq in (mid-plus) |
|---|---|
| Unstrung weight | Approx. 295 g |
| String pattern | 16x19 |
| Sold as | Unstrung — stringing is extra |
| Price in India | ₹20,474 |
That combination is the industry's standard intermediate all-court spec, and for good reason. A 100 sq in head is forgiving without being unwieldy. A 16x19 pattern lets the strings move and snap back, which is where modern topspin comes from. And a mid-290s unstrung weight is heavy enough to hold its line against a hard hitter without being so heavy that your second-set forehand drops.
Why the Boom feels different from a Speed or a Radical
Head's Boom construction is built around damped, flexible feel rather than raw stiffness. In practice that means impact feels muted rather than sharp. Players with sensitive elbows or shoulders often notice the difference immediately; players who want a crisp, hard hit sometimes find it too soft. Neither reaction is wrong — it is a preference, and it is the single most useful thing to know before ordering.
On court: who this racket suits
It suits you if: you are a full-swinging baseliner who plays with topspin, you play two or three times a week on hard courts, and you want a frame you can hold for three sets in Indian heat. It also suits players coming back from arm trouble who want to stay at a real playing weight rather than dropping to a very light power frame.
It does not suit you if: you are a compact, flat hitter who wants the ball to come off the string bed fast and low, or you are a genuine beginner. At ₹20,474 unstrung, a first-time player is buying more racket than they can use.
How it compares with the rest of the Boom line
The Head Boom MP L Neon 2025 at ₹19,151 is the lighter sibling — the one to pick if you play doubles, if racket-head speed is your limiting factor, or if you fade in long matches. You trade some stability for easier swinging.
The Head Boom Elite 2026 at ₹14,531 is the value entry to the family. If you are improving quickly but not yet sure tennis will stay a three-times-a-week habit, this is the sensible ₹6,000 saving.
The Head Boom MP 2022 at ₹16,086 is the previous-generation frame in the same mould. Racket generations change less than the marketing implies, and buying one cycle back is one of the most reliable ways to save money in tennis. If you like the Boom concept and want to spend less, this is a better route than dropping to a different family entirely.
Budget for the string, not just the frame
Because it ships unstrung, your real cost is ₹20,474 plus string and labour. Do not treat that as an annoyance — it is an advantage. A control-oriented polyester at moderate tension turns the Boom MP into a spin machine for a big swinger. A multifilament or a poly-multi hybrid keeps the frame's comfort character intact for anyone managing elbow discomfort. The same racket can play like two different frames depending on that choice.
Verdict
At ₹20,474 the Head Boom MP Neon 2025 is a well-judged intermediate all-court racket that prioritises comfort and spin over raw crispness. If you play regularly, swing fully and want a frame that will not punish your arm across an Indian season of hard-court tennis, it belongs on your shortlist. If you are buying your first proper racket, start with the Boom Elite and upgrade when your swing has settled.
Shop the gear
- Head Boom MP Neon 2025 Tennis Racket (Unstrung) — ₹20,474
- Head Boom MP L Neon 2025 Tennis Racket (Unstrung) — ₹19,151
- Head Boom Elite 2026 Tennis Racket (Unstrung) — ₹14,531
- Head Boom MP 2022 Tennis Racquet (Unstrung) — ₹16,086
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Head Boom MP good for intermediate players?
It is aimed squarely at them. A 100 sq in head with a 16x19 string pattern and a mid-290s unstrung weight is the standard intermediate all-court specification: enough mass for stability against pace, enough head size for forgiveness on off-centre hits, and an open enough pattern to take spin. The Boom line's selling point is a softer, more damped feel than most frames at this weight, which suits players who find stiff power frames harsh on the arm.
What is the difference between the Boom MP and the Boom MP L?
Weight, mainly. The Boom MP Neon 2025 is the standard mid-plus frame at ₹20,474, while the Boom MP L Neon 2025 at ₹19,151 is the lighter version of the same mould. The lighter frame is easier to swing quickly and better for players who fatigue late in matches or are stepping up from a very light beginner racket; the standard weight is more stable when an opponent hits hard through you.
Should I buy the racket unstrung or strung?
The Boom MP Neon 2025 is sold unstrung at ₹20,474, so budget for stringing on top. That is the right way round at this level: you choose the string and tension, which affects how the racket plays far more than most buyers expect. A polyester at moderate tension gives control and spin for a full swinger; a multifilament gives comfort and pop for a shorter swing or a sensitive elbow.
