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Weight: 165g (unstrung)
Factory String: Head Synthetic Gut Black
Strung Surface 103 sq in
Factory Grip: Comfortac Wrap Grip
Balance: Head Heavy
Frame Shape: Teardrop
Head & Racquetworld have done it again…in a combined effort we took the bestselling Head racquetball racquet of all time the Intelligence 165 and supercharged it with Graphene and it’s brand new for the 2023 season. Graphene has been a stable technology in the HEAD brand of racquetball racquets for a number of years now and at $99.95 it’s probably the best graphene oriented racquetball racquet ever created.
These are available in 3 5/8 grip size only.
If you're unsure about your model or weight...try our DEMO Program.
A racquet cover IS NOT provided by the manufacturer with this racquet. You have the option to add a cover for $8-$12 if you would like.
RacquetWorld General Notes
RacquetWorld recommends changing the grip to a Python (Our favorite), which will be $12.00 installed, for the added traction to prevent slippage. The Racquetworld Grommet Tape upgrade ($2) can save you $$ in the long run as sometimes strings break from the grommet being worn down. For those who don't know what the grommet is, it's the plastic piece at the top of the racquet that the strings go through.When you hit the wall and floor this gets worn down.
The Python Atlas Deluxe string upgrade is recommended because factory string is less playable/durable than the Python Atlas Deluxe string we suggest. At the time of purchase, the Python Atlas Deluxe restring upgrade is $29.95. It's normally $45 if you mailed the racquet to us later so you save $15 if you choose the upgrade right away. This string comes in Black or Natural and it’s a very soft string with incredible playability/durability. We recommend the 17g as it’s right in the middle of 16g (most durable) and 18g (most playable but less durable).
If you choose a vibration dampener go with the Python Vibration Dampner (Our favorite), Head Megasorb, Gamma Worm or the BBB (Big Bad Band).
The wristlacer black is the default wrist tether that comes on your racquet at no charge.If you want to change colors, a small fee of $3.95 will be added for switching.
A question we get everyday is "What is Grommet Tape?"It's a piece of tape that goes over the head (bumper) of your racquet. Sometimes you need a restring because of a broken bumper.For an extra 2 bucks to add this, it could save you $25-40!!
We get follow up calls/emails everyday thanking us for the upgrades as they really help bring out the performance of the racquet.
Racquet Covers - Choose one for $8-$12 (RacquetWorld Cover is Only $8.00)
A full racquet cover is NOT provided by the manufacturer with this racquet. You have the option of adding a full cover for $8-12 if you would like. If you want the best cover on the market buy the Racquetworld Cover. It is oversized, has a full outside pocket, a handle strap and a large shoulder strap as well as a ventilated pocket to let your grip breathe and best of all its $2-$4 less than the others because we want to help you by supporting our company! The charge will only be $8.00 when added to the cart for this choice instead of $10.00-$12.00 like the other covers.
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SKU: 150304003GPH Head Intelligence Graphene 165
Andrew Green
02/09/2025
Verified Buyer
Great racquet
Great price
Excellent customer service
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Great purchase
Eddie Koz
12/15/2024
Verified Buyer
Love this racquet. Used it the day it arrived and was not disappointed
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Great Purchase!
Sherrill Erdell
11/20/2024
Verified Buyer
Gifted this to my husband. He wanted a lighter racquet & he's FULLY satisfied with this. Nice case too.
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Fine Racquet
John
10/03/2024
Verified Buyer
This racquet met all of my needs as a "B" rated recreational player.
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This is a great racquet
S.W
06/19/2024
Verified Buyer
I have been needing a raquetball that didn't hurt my wrist and palm. The overall weight and vibration damper were amazing. I was also surprised of how quickly it was shipped to me.
I got all the mods and I was thinking it would a few weeks, but no. It only took 3 days.
Shipping speed 10/10
Overall feel of ordering 10/10
Playing with the racquet 10/10
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Excellent control and power balance
Joe13
05/02/2024
Verified Buyer
I am an intermediate player and just graduated from my metal racquet. This has the right parameters and also is easy on my rotator cuff. The price and shipping here at Racquetworld was the best.
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Great Racquet
Alex
08/16/2023
Verified Buyer
This is a great racquet, very lightweight and easy to use. I would highly recommend it.
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My new favorite racquet!
D. Barrington in CA
01/13/2023
I got to be one of the lucky playtesters of this racquet as I played with the original Intelligence 165 for many years and when I called Racquetworld they told me it was discontinued but they gave me a demo to play test ahead of time. Same general look and feel but definitely more power so I'm hooked and ordered 3 more right when they arrived in 2023.
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Exclusive RacquetWorld Racquet Ratings
Ratings and comparisons for all racquets can be found in RacquetWolrd Exclusive Racquet Ratings
Racquetworld's Durability Rating: 87.00
Racquetworld's Power Rating: Age 24- 84.48 Age 35 83.52 Age 45+ 82.56
Racquetworld's Control Rating #1 (Front Court): 90.24
Control 1 (Front Court) represents how the racquet handles upfront in the court. We are basically looking at how certain components stacked together to produce good (or bad) racquet maneuverability. To figure this out we look at the weight, balance point, and shape of the frame. We throw all this info into Pat's brain along with a couple hours of hit testing and out pops the rating. This value is useful especially for doubles players who find themselves covering the upfront court a lot. It is also good to know if you are a good server and find yourself quickly putting away returns off your serve without leaving front middle court.
Racquetworld's Control Rating #2 (Back Court): 88.80
Control 2 (Back Court) represents the traditional control rating when taking a full shot from mid to back court. Our goal with control is to redirect the Force of the ball. We again focus on weight, balance point, shape, string pattern and tension, frame stiffness and on court experience.
Racquetworld's Overall Rating: Age 24- 86.75 Age 35 86.27 Age 45+ 85.79
Bang for the Buck $$$
Technology - Manufacturers Features:
RacquetWorld Head Racquetball Racquet Technology Section - Head Technology Section
- Graphene
- Power Frame
- Power Channels
- Power Zone String Pattern
- Xtra Long
Graphene
Graphene exploded on the tennis world last year and has now made it over to Head's Racquetball Racquet Line..
Discovered in 2004, Graphene consists of a single two-dimensional layer of carbon atoms. This material has a breaking strength 200 times greater than steel, which makes it the ultimate substance for creating new HEAD racquetball racquet frames with exceptional properties. Graphene technology allows for the first time an optimal redistribution of weight in HEAD racquets allowing for the creation of lightweight racquets with balance point never before acheived.
Benefit:
- Has a breaking strength 200 times greater than steel.
- Enables us to create lightweight racquets and shift the balance points down to a level we could not achieve in the past.
- This creates increased swing speed which causes the racquet to become radically powerful.
- In addition to the increased power, the racquet also becomes very maneuverable.
PowerFrame...
HEAD's new cross-section for increased torsional stiffness. It's an innovative cross-section design featuring dual rounded bubbles in the throat and shaft area of the racquet, reducing weight by 6% and increasing torsional rigidity by 27%. The benefit of this innovation is that because of its light weight and stiffness, HEAD's PowerFrame increases torsional stability for less torque and twist providing optimum control and reduces weight for maximum maneuverability.
Head's new power technology breakthrough creates more stiffness in the throat area of the racquet for unbelievable power on every shot. Molded tubes pass inside the throat, completely eliminating lower exterior string holes for maximum stiffness. The result is an incredible increase in raw power. In addition, each Power Channel tube is wrapped in a special vibration dampening material. Since each of the 16 main strings pass through one of these tubes, a built in vibration dampening system is created for the ultimate in comfort for all levels of play.
Power Zone System...
Innovative new string pattern with "double-hole" grommets creates longer main strings while keeping the sweetspot up high where you need it.; Unique oversized coneshaped grommets allow maximum string elasticity, providing a "trampoline effect" for increased power with every hit.
Xtralong...
All Head racquets are designed with maximum added length for ultimate power and reach.