Rank #5 in Best Tennis Rackets 2026: 9 Ranked, and Why the 'Pair' Count Misleads
HEAD IG Challenge Team Tennis Racket
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The HEAD Challenge TEAM is the fifth racket in this guide: a graphite, strung adult racket from HEAD, listed at £70.54, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 173 ratings and ranked 57th in Tennis Racquets. The listing describes full graphite construction, a big sweetspot and all-round playability and comfort, with a skill level of Intermediate.
The weight is the number to slow down on. The bullets state 270 g; the Item Weight field on the same page states 285 g, a 15 g gap that nothing on the listing explains. The Included Components field is plainer: it reads 'Tennis racket and coverbag', so the £70.54 buys one frame, not a pair. The rating count is looser still, because the page shows 173 ratings while the star breakdown below it lists 100 in total, 76 of them five-star. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing itself and not from any test of ours.
How those 173 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £70.54 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 173 ratings |
| Weight in the bullets | 270 g |
| Item Weight field | 285 g (as listed) |
| Frame and shaft material | Graphite, strung (black strings) |
| Size / Grip Size | Grip 2 (as listed) |
| Included components | Tennis racket and coverbag |
| Best Sellers Rank | 29,170 in Sports & Outdoors; 57 in Tennis Racquets |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Arrived quickly in a very secure package/box with a case provided. Firm enough for the amateur player, but pleased with purchase.”
Verified purchase“Schöner leichter Schläger. Leicht Kopflastig. Fand es toll das da eine Tasche mit dabei war. Möchte mich noch mal extra dafür bedanken. Bei dem Preis kann man als Ersatzschläger nichts falsch machen.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Tennis Rackets 2026: 9 Ranked, and Why the 'Pair' Count Misleads.
Questions people ask
How heavy is the HEAD Challenge TEAM?
The listing gives two figures. The bullets say 270 g and the Item Weight field says 285 g.
What comes in the box?
The Included Components field reads 'Tennis racket and coverbag', so one racket rather than a pair.
Who is it aimed at?
The listing gives the skill level as Intermediate and describes a big sweetspot with all-round playability and comfort.
Is the racket strung?
Yes. The Sport Racket String Installation field says Strung, with black strings.
What grip size is it?
Both the Size and Grip Size fields give Grip 2.
How is the HEAD Challenge TEAM rated?
4.5 out of 5 from 173 ratings, although the star breakdown on the same listing adds up to 100 ratings, 76 of them five-star.
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