HEAD i.S12 Tennis Racquet

Thanks for the opportunity to review what I consider is the best tennis racquet I have played with in over 50 years of playing tennis. Ten years ago at the age of 66, I had shoulder surgery and determined that I needed a lighter and more powerful racquet than the one I was using. So I purchased the i.S12 and found that it was exactly what I needed and subsequently purchased two more. All three are now playable but worn so I began a search for a replacement. The racquets I demoed did not have the same power nor sweet spot. With the i.S12, anywhere I hit the ball on the strings feels solid. When I discovered Tennis Express was now carring the i.S12, I immediately ordered one as none of the sports stores no longer carry this particular Head racquet

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to review one of the best tennis racquets I have played with in over 50 years of playing tennis. Due to shoulder surgery on my shoulder nine years ago and because of my age of 66 at the time, I came to the conclusion that I needed a light racquet with power and control. Therefore, I purchased the i.s12 and have been extremely satisfied ever since. The three that were purchased before were well used and I was looking for a replacement when I noticed Tennis Express was selling the same racquet as all of the sports stores no longer carried this Head i.S12

Oddly enough the racket I play with most often is an ancestor of this one. Its a 15 or so year old previous generation Head Titanium i.S7 which I still prefer to the other 5 rackets in my bag. This is now number 2 in the pecking order. The shape is different as the vintage one I play with is a typical oversized guy and this has less surface area. I also feel like I generate more power more easily with the other. That said I have a taller than me - about 6'1 friend who fell in love with this new i.S12 Titanium and promptly bought himself one after sampling mine. His is more of a precision game than mine and it seems to suit him well. Hes also hitting big serves with it deep in the box.

I bought i.S12 tennis racquet after hearing about the racquet from a tennis instructor. I was delighted to find out that I got used to the racquet immediately. I am a woman and have been using light tennis racquets for several years. I had not been happy with the light tennis racquets I had until this one. The i.S12 is light, but it gives strong ground strokes. The light racquet also helps me with my agility when I am at the net under attacks by my opponents. I plan to get another one as a spare racquet.

In i.S12 racquet I finally found the best racquet for my game. As you probably know, the S12 is made for players with shortest and slowest swings, and I think thats me. I started playing tennis when I was 19 and thus my stroke mechanics are very poor and unrefined, but I compensate that using a lot of wrist action I know thats a no-no in tennis and for that matter a need a super lightweight racquet. And that is the i.S12 from Head. Also, I found that it works great with Prince Playabilty strings 16 for mains and 18 for secondary strings and this is a combination that I dont think I will change anytime soon: it just works great for me. I get all the power and maneuverability I need from my racquet, while the strings provide the touch and feel that I love.

Great service, products and fast shipping. I can always count on Tennis Express to keep me on the court!

I bought this tennis racquet for my husband. He loves it. It is light and he likes the performance of the racquet. We are in Hilton Head,South Carolina for the winter and had it delivered to our condo. The order process and the effecient delivery of the parcel to our address was excellent. We are very happy with the product and the service.

Im sure glad Head decided to bring back this racquet. Ive used it for years and love it. Its balanced, just the right weight and long enough to reach just about every ball.

Very pleased with handling process. Thank you

This racquet is very powerful but yet doesnt sacrifice control. Its slightly head heavy but is all its billed to be.

Racket is too big and has no manuverabilty, powerful ground strokes but no touch at the net. I do not recommend.

Ive used this racquet for years and had purchased at least four. Then when I needed #5 they had been discontinued. I kept checking the internet hoping to find another one. When I found it on your website I immediately bought one. Now I plan on purchasing another soon. Im a senior tennis player and the extra power on this racquet is perfect for me. Many thanks for bringing this one back as a option. This one is going with me to Savannah for USTA State this month! It performs well for my game. Thanks.

I have used the IS12 for 9 years and your company finally made some available for purchase--somehow. It is a discontinued model and, having played with the style and lightweight characteristics of this Head racquet for so long, I jumped at the chance when I saw your ad. When the grip size I was seeking was not what you had, you cheerfully offered to put an enlarged grip on the next smaller size that was in stock for a very small fee. Thank you!

This is by far the best racket for senior players, in my opinion. I have purchased three 3 of them. I have sent several iS12s to friends seniors in the UK and they all rave about them.

This raquet explodes with power of the base line. I find it to be fun to use as well as a little surprising with the power and feels good with ground strokes. Overall Im very happy with it!

Love this tennis racquet. It feels great in my hand, and my forehand and serve have both improved.

This is the best racquet I have played with. The weight distribution is perfect and my serve accuracy and velocity have both improved.

They got these back in stock just in time. After 8 years, one of my beloved is12s cracked, so I got a new one. You cant beat the spin. They say its for beginners, but Im a aging 4.5 player. If you look at it wrong, it will break strings because of the open string pattern. Ive had good luck with Head RIP tour 16G stings, or your favorite poly in the mains. It is also very comfortable for a stiff racket. Ive tried many others, but this is the one for me.

I have this racket and wanted a backup with a lightly smaller handle. You got it to me in three days already strung with the string I requested. It is very responsive and gives me great accuracy. Thanks for the quick response.