The HEAD Speed Motion 2023 Ari Sanchez is the 2023 generation of the world number one's signature racket, now available at EUR 129.95 as 2025 stock clears. Teardrop shape, carbon face, Eva Soft core, 360g - the same fundamental specification as the 2025 version at a significantly reduced price.
Who should buy the Head Speed Motion 2023?
The Speed Motion 2023 is a teardrop-shaped racket weighing 355 to 365g, built around a carbon face and an Eva Soft core. It is the 2023 generation of Ari Sanchez's signature racket - the same fundamental specification as the 2025 version at a significantly reduced price.
If you're an advanced player who wants the Ari Sanchez Speed Motion carbon teardrop at a discount, this is the right racket. If you want the latest 2025 construction or anyone needing arm-friendly fibreglass, look elsewhere.
How does the Speed Motion 2023 play?
The Speed Motion's character is defined by two things: it is the lightest carbon teardrop in the Head range, and it is Ari Sanchez's actual Premier Padel racket choice. The light weight is what Sanchez chose to play at the highest level, and the carbon face is what she chose for feel and exit speed - decisions validated by results at the top of the game.
It handles fast for advanced all-court play, with the carbon face giving crisp feedback on centred contacts.
What is it made of?
The carbon face delivers crisp feel and genuine exit speed, paired with an Eva Soft core, in a light teardrop frame. The 2023-to-2025 transition brought refinements to frame construction and feel precision rather than a change in fundamental character - the carbon teardrop experience is the same.
How does it compare to the 2025 Speed Motion?
The 2025 version has frame refinements, but the 2023 delivers the same fundamental lightweight carbon teardrop character at a significantly reduced price. For value-focused advanced players who do not need the latest construction, the 2023 is outstanding value.
Final verdict
The Speed Motion 2023 offers Ari Sanchez's carbon teardrop at its price - outstanding value, with the lightest carbon teardrop in the Speed range, fast handling for advanced all-court play and proven 2023 construction. It is one generation behind the 2025's refinements, the carbon face is arm-demanding and not for sensitivity, and stock is depleting. The right player for it is advanced player - clear-cut.
Strengths
- Ari Sanchez carbon teardrop at EUR 129.95 - outstanding value
- Lightest carbon teardrop in the Speed range
- Fast handling for advanced all-court play
- Proven 2023 construction
- Same fundamental character as the 2025
Weaknesses
- 2023 generation - lacks 2025 frame refinements
- Carbon face arm-demanding - not for sensitivity
- Stock depleting
- Not for players who need the latest construction
Frequently asked questions
Is the Speed Motion 2023 worth buying over the 2025?
For value, yes. It delivers the same fundamental lightweight carbon teardrop character at a significant discount, though the 2025 has frame refinements.
Is the Speed Motion 2023 good for arm sensitivity?
No. The carbon face is arm-demanding and not for sensitivity.
What does the Speed Motion 2023 weigh?
It weighs 355 to 365g, the lightest carbon teardrop in the Speed range.
Which pro uses the Speed Motion?
Ari Sanchez, the women's world number one, whose signature appears on the Speed Motion line.
