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The Bolt Tall Black is the extended-format edition of Head's honest starter: a 360 g even-balanced foam build with a fibreglass face scoring control 70 with civil terms (comfort 71, tolerance 72) and prompt handling (72). Power 66 keeps the gentle profile. Value 78 is solid. The Tall format suits bigger-handed beginners who find standard grips cramped, a small accommodation most entry lines skip. Otherwise it is the Bolt formula unchanged: kind, dependable, benchmark-adjacent. Buy by hand size and the week's price.
A real accommodation for bigger hands
This extended-format edition of Head's honest starter genuinely does something useful: the Tall format is a real accommodation for bigger-handed beginners, with civil terms throughout suiting learners well. It's the same dependable Bolt formula in a different length. Power stays modest by design, and standard-handed players will find the regular Bolt cheaper — the fibreglass face also mutes feedback more as your skills grow.
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FAQ
What level of player is the Bolt Tall Black designed for?
The Head Bolt Tall Black is built for Beginner players, scoring 70/100 overall in PRR's testing.
What shape is the Bolt Tall Black and what does that mean on court?
The Head Bolt Tall Black has a teardrop (hybrid) head, blending the power of a diamond with the control of a round shape for an all-court balance.
How much does the Bolt Tall Black weigh and what's its balance?
The Head Bolt Tall Black weighs 360g with a Even balance.