Head Pro Damp Vibration Dampener
~ Test & Review

The Pro Damp vibration dampener by Head is one of the most popular, partly because Novak Djokovic, the undisputed greatest male tennis player of all time, uses it, but it’s a quality product nonetheless.

In this test and review, I provide detailed insight into the dampener’s design, fit and installation, and performance while sharing my honest assessment of its downsides to help you decide if it’s a good fit.

Key Specs	Measurement
Weight	3.5 grams
Length	22.4 mm
Width	22.4 mm
Thickness	10.0 mm
Firmness	Medium
Dampening Effect	Low
Quantity Per Pack	2
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Video

Here’s a brief video where I share an up-close view of the Head Pro Damp’s design, including how to install it.

Design

The Pro Damp uses a simple, understated circular design with Head’s distinct logo on either side. If you purchase the Novak model, one side features Djokovik’s iconic D insignia. All variations of this dampener also have a subtle ridge along their outside edge for a bit of extra character.

Its diameter is 22.4 mm, and its thickness is 10 mm, providing a moderate amount of vibration-dampening material equal to 3.5 grams. As a result, this accessory will have a limited impact on your racquet’s specs.

The Pro Damp’s rectangular internal core helps ensure optimal string contact while preventing it from rotating to keep the logos upright—the latter is a small yet thoughtful detail that I appreciate.

Pros	Cons
Lightweight	Susceptible to falling out
Easy to install	Not ideal for oversized racquet heads
Fits most string patterns	Loud branding
Eliminates ping
Enhances feel

Fit & Installation

Like most dampeners of this style, I found it to install easily within racquets of varying head sizes and string patterns, aided by its firm yet pliable hardness, especially at the edges.

Once installed, the Pro Damp maintains its circular shape, with pressure from the strings placed on its internal core. I found it to fit snuggly in all cases, but it doesn’t spread the main strings too far apart, maintaining a clean aesthetic that’s not distracting.

Performance

Hitting with the Pro Damp subtly reduced my racquet’s ping sound, but it didn’t entirely neutralize it. I can still detect some of the noise; it’s just slightly more brief and less pronounced.

From a feel standpoint, this translates to relatively mild vibration reduction, allowing more feedback to pass through to my hand. Overall, I found this translates to an optimal feel, especially at the net.

Downsides

There are two downsides that stand out. First, its design relies primarily on the pressure it creates between your strings to stay in place, making it more prone to coming loose, especially on off-center hits or when hitting with an oversized racquet with wider string spacing.

Unsurprisingly, this was less of a problem with a tighter string bed. Novak’s racquet, which uses an 18×19 pattern with a 95 in² head size, is a perfect example of this style frame where it’s unlikely to fall out.

Beyond that, the Head logo is prominent, so while it’s perfectly suitable for a non-Head racquet, those like me who prefer our gear to match will be less inclined to use it with a frame from a different brand.

Test Summary

The Head Pro Damp is a reliable dampener that gently wards off my racquet’s high-pitched ping while offering a mild reduction in vibration that emphasizes responsive feedback rather than a muted feel.

Who Should Buy It

Ideally suited for Head racquets, the Pro Damp is perfect for players who seek to reduce their racquet’s ping without overly sacrificing the feedback they rely on for a responsive and connected feel they can’t live without.

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