Head launches eco-friendly Boom Raw racquet on Earth Day

All of the carbon fibers are bio-circular carbon fibers in the limited-edition and highly innovative BOOM RAW racquet, which offers the same explosive power - along with the same fun, feel and easy playability - as the regular, in-line BOOM racquet. The bio-circular carbon fibers are manufactured by Toray and its subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe.

Showcasing that nothing changes except what matters, HEAD will launch the BOOM RAW on Earth Day on 22nd April 2025.

In 2024, HEAD collaborated with Toray on developing prototype racquets utilizing Toray’s 100% bio-circular carbon fibers in accordance with the mass balance approach. Toray’s bio-circular carbon fibers are attributed from waste and residues of biological origin from agriculture, forestry and related industries from the start of the supply chain which – instead of being sent to landfill or otherwise taken out of the economy – are reused, used or recycled. Now, with the launch of the BOOM RAW, HEAD is showing how it is possible to achieve the high performance of an in-line racquet while reducing the environmental impact.

The regular, in-line BOOM series is a fun-loving collection of racquets that lets you play drop shots, hot shots and big shots, boosting your energy and confidence, and the BOOM RAW, with its more sustainable creation, is possibly even more of a feel-good racquet.

Developing the BOOM RAW with Toray and its subsidiary bio-circular carbon fibers producer, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe, is part of HEAD’s ambition to be more sustainable. As an environmentally responsibly oriented sporting goods manufacturer, HEAD recognizes that there is much more to be done to reduce harmful emissions and protect biodiversity. The collaboration between HEAD and Toray will continue, with a view to HEAD potentially releasing more sustainable racquets in the future.

In line with HEAD’s commitment to sustainability, its primary tennis racquet manufacturer in China will transition to sourcing exclusively green energy for racquet production. This initiative is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 7,000 tons annually, reinforcing HEAD’s dedication to minimizing its environmental impact while continuing to innovate in racquet sports.

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