Our budget rackets guide names the Head Ti.S6 first in its list of models to watch for, as a budget pick for beginners. This review covers what Filipino beginners want to know: how a very light, oversized frame plays on Manila's outdoor hard courts, how to look after it in Philippine humidity, and where you can actually buy one in the PH right now.

Note: Rally PH has not playtested the Ti.S6. This review is based on published specs, Tennis Warehouse and Baseline Tennis PH product data, a Tennis Creative playtest review, PAGASA climate data, and our check of PH retailers on 29 October 2026.

Specs at a glance

  • Head size: 115 sq in (742 cm²), oversized
  • Weight: about 225 g (8.0 oz) unstrung · head-heavy balance
  • Length: 27.75 in (70.5 cm), XtraLong
  • String pattern: 16 x 19 · Recommended tension: 57–66 lbs
  • Material: graphite / titanium composite
  • Head product code: 234914

The Ti.S6 is a long-running classic. Racquet Guys calls it "an all time classic", and retailers still stock it, but Head's website no longer has a live Ti.S6 product page. Because it has been made for many years, retailer measurements vary a little: Tennis Warehouse and Baseline Tennis PH put stiffness at about 71–75 and swingweight at about 309–318, and strung weight and balance differ slightly between listings. The headline specs above are the ones every source agrees on.

Lighter and longer than our own checklist, and that's the point

Our budget guide's checklist suggests a standard 27 in frame weighing 255–285 g unstrung. The Ti.S6 breaks both rules: it's about 225 g unstrung and 27.75 in long. That isn't a mistake in the pick. It's why it suits beginners with short, compact swings. The extra length and the head-heavy balance add reach and easy power, and the low weight makes it simple to swing. Tennis Warehouse's product copy describes it as ultra-light, with "excellent power from anywhere on the court", and says players "with slower strokes or a compact swing will find easier access to depth". It also calls it a great option for doubles.

The trade-off is real. If you already have a fast, full swing, a frame this light and head-heavy will feel less stable and slower around the net. One Tennis Warehouse customer said the head-heavy balance "makes it slow to maneuver at the net". Stronger hitters should look at the checklist-weight frames in the guide or our Wilson Clash 100 v2 review.

Forgiveness on Manila hard courts

Hard and shell courts dominate public play in Metro Manila, and the marquee public venues are hard. Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Malate has newly resurfaced hard courts (₱600/hr by day and ₱1,000/hr at night through PSC booking), and CCP in Pasay has four outdoor hard courts. Rally's court directory tags 11 venues as hard, including Rizal Memorial, CCP, Meralco, Kerry Sports BGC, and Makati Sports Club. If you're not sure what you play on, see our court surface guide.

Outdoor hard courts are quick and the bounce is lively, so beginners hit plenty of balls off-centre. That's where the 115 sq in head helps. In its playtest review, Tennis Creative says the big head gives "a huge sweet spot", so shots "still feel comfortable even if you hit slightly off-centre". It adds that the extra length "gets you that little bit closer to the ball" and that the light, head-heavy build is "really easy to swing". These are playtest and retailer observations, not lab results.

Humidity and string care in the PH

Manila is humid all year. PAGASA's 1991–2020 normals for Port Area put mean relative humidity at 74%, from 66% in April up to 82% in August, with average daily highs of 31.6°C (33.8°C in April). Nationally, monthly humidity runs from 71% in March to 85% in September.

  • Replace the factory strings first. The Ti.S6 comes pre-strung, usually with Head synthetic gut at about 61 lbs (Tennis Creative). Synthetic gut loses tension fairly quickly, and one Tennis Warehouse owner advised getting it restrung on arrival because the "factory strings are not so hot". Restring within the 57–66 lb range printed for the frame.
  • Heat kills tension. In a Tennis Warehouse University lab test, strings heated to 40°C after stringing, about what a parked car reaches, lost 30–76% more tension than strings kept at room temperature. Don't leave the racket in a hot car.
  • String choice. Tennis Creative's playtest suggests a polyester string when you restring, for more control and longer life. Talk it through with your stringer.

For more on tension and string type in our climate, read our Tennis String Guide for Philippine Humidity and the stringing guide.

Where to buy in the Philippines

As of 29 October 2026, here's what we found:

  • Baseline Tennis PH lists the HEAD Titanium Ti S6 at ₱8,160 on sale (regular ₱13,600), but only as a pre-order. It wasn't available to buy immediately when we checked.
  • Not in stock elsewhere: we didn't find the Ti.S6 at Chris Sports, Toby's Sports, Play It Right, or Decathlon PH, or as a Ti.S6 listing on Lazada. We couldn't check Shopee because of its login wall.
  • Watch out for generic listings. On Lazada and Shopee, skip "HEAD | Beginner Tennis Racket" style listings that don't name a real model. Head's other lighter club frames, such as the Ti. Reward and Ti. Conquest, also appear on Lazada, but we couldn't verify the sellers, so check before you buy.

Because the only PH price we found is a pre-order, we don't list a buy price on this page. For context only, Tennis Warehouse in the US lists it at US$99 strung. That's not a PH price.

The honest budget conflict

The Ti.S6 has a reputation as a budget beginner racket, which is why our budget guide lists it first. But the only live Philippine price we found, ₱8,160 on sale as a pre-order, is above the ₱5,000 budget that guide is built around. If your budget is strict, treat the Ti.S6 as a racket to buy when it's on sale. For other light, forgiving options, see our Yonex Astrel 105 review (also named in the guide), the beginner equipment guide, and Yonex vs Wilson vs Head.

Rally PH Verdict: 3.9 / 5

Pros: a big, forgiving 115 sq in sweet spot for off-centre hits on fast hard courts; ultra-light (about 225 g) with an extended 27.75 in length and head-heavy balance, giving easy power for short, compact swings; a long-running classic that retailers still stock; a clear 57–66 lb tension range.
Cons: no in-stock PH listing, with the only PH price a ₱8,160 Baseline pre-order, above the guide's budget; a legacy model with no live Head product page; it can feel unstable and slow at the net for faster swingers; the factory strings need replacing early; retailer spec measurements vary; we haven't playtested it.
For a beginner with a short swing who wants maximum forgiveness on Manila hard courts, the Ti.S6 is a sensible budget pick when you can find it on sale. If you need a racket in hand now or at a strict budget, compare the other picks in our budget rackets guide.