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HEAD Boom Tour EX
The HEAD Boom Tour EX is a light, elongated power paddle with an 11 mm core and raw carbon face. It suits aggressive players who want reach, quick swings, and a long handle for two-handed shots.
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Overview
The Boom Tour EX combines a 7.9-ounce weight with a 16.5-inch elongated shape, a 7.5-inch width, and a 5.5-inch handle. Its thin polypropylene core and T700 Toray raw carbon face favor quick rebound, pop, and a crisp response. The long handle also gives you extra leverage for drives and two-handed backhands.
That build comes with trade-offs. Reviewers describe it as light and maneuverable, but stiff and demanding when contact moves away from the center. One reviewer found useful kitchen control, while another reported weak touch and a smaller-feeling sweet spot. The paddle is USA Pickleball approved and has a 4.12-inch grip circumference.
Play style
This paddle fits an attacking game built around serves, returns, drives, and fast swings. Its elongated shape adds reach, while the long handle supports two-handed backhands and grip changes. The raw carbon face provides spin potential, especially when you make clean contact.
The 11 mm core and lighter listed weight favor speed and pop over plush stability. It can work at the kitchen when you prefer a crisp response, but soft resets and off-center blocks demand precision. Players who often hit outside the sweet spot may lose pace and feel.
Best for
- Players who want more reach on returns and passing shots
- Two-handed backhand players who need a longer handle
- Aggressive hitters seeking quick drives and serves
- Players who value raw-carbon spin on clean contact
Look elsewhere if
- Players with a sore elbow who prefer a softer, more comfortable feel
- Players who frequently miss the center of the face
- Soft-game players who prioritize forgiving resets and touch
- Players seeking maximum stability on defensive blocks
Strengths
- The 16.5-inch elongated shape adds reach for returns and defensive coverage
- The 5.5-inch handle supports two-handed backhands and added leverage
- The 7.9-ounce listed weight keeps swings quick and maneuverable
- The raw carbon face offers strong spin potential on centered contact
- Reviewers report useful power and pop for aggressive drives
Things to consider
- Reviewers describe the feel as stiff, harsh, and less arm-friendly
- Off-center contact can lose pace because the paddle is not especially forgiving
- The thin 11 mm core favors pop but may provide less stability than a thicker core
- Touch control opinions vary, so soft resets may take adjustment
- Check the finish and packaging carefully because one reviewer reported blemishes and quality-control concerns
Specs
| Brand | HEAD |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Core thickness | 11 mm |
| Core material | 11 mm polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | T700 Toray raw carbon |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.12 in |
| Handle | 5.5-inch elongated Ergo Grip handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: shape.
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