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I play at about 5500'. There's no way to really compensate for the thin air. Playing at sea level, I am always shocked by how much spin affects the ball. It's not 5000'.
Hi Andy, for the "high altitude" Penn balls, what specific altitude are they calibrated for (so the feel would be equivalent to playing at low altitude with a regular ball)? 3000 ft? 5000 ft?
Andy. Simple question. What did Head do to the new Graphene XT Extreme Pro to improve upon the first version? IG's are still on the market. The first Graphene Extreme Pro is heavily discounted. Why should I buy it instead?
Hi Andy,
First, I wanted to thank you for keeping us connected and updated with Head. I was wondering if there is discussion or information about the GrapheneXT Radical Pro coming standard with the cap grommet already installed, like the Youtek IG Radical Pro. What was the thought process behind making the cap grommet optional with the Graphene Radical Pro? When you install the optional cap grommet onto the GRP, it really increases the swing weight and messes with the balance since you're adding 20 grams to the head of the racquet. I thought the cap grommet being on the Youtek IG Radical Pro was received very well by customers, and personally I think Head should put cap grommets on all their racquets haha. Thanks for any information you can provide.
go back to making softer flex prestiges( 60 and under ra).....
What's the deal with Head Butt Caps and the Sony Sensor at the moment?
Yonex and Wilson have got their act together and have made compatible butt caps available but why is Head not doing the same?
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Hi Andy,
First, I wanted to thank you for keeping us connected and updated with Head. I was wondering if there is discussion or information about the GrapheneXT Radical Pro coming standard with the cap grommet already installed, like the Youtek IG Radical Pro. What was the thought process behind making the cap grommet optional with the Graphene Radical Pro? When you install the optional cap grommet onto the GRP, it really increases the swing weight and messes with the balance since you're adding 20 grams to the head of the racquet. I thought the cap grommet being on the Youtek IG Radical Pro was received very well by customers, and personally I think Head should put cap grommets on all their racquets haha. Thanks for any information you can provide.
My guess is she's a model. If she plays tennis she doesn't play in those shoes she has on.Seriously, who's the girl on the right?
Penn HA are recommended for 4000ft and higher per ITF specifications.
Got it, thanks. On some of your marketing materials it says 3500ft and higher.
If I could give some feedback here--I play at 5500 ft and the Penn high-altitude balls are simply too hard, way way harder out of the can than Penn regular balls at low altitude. High-altitude tennis is already a pretty fast game due to the thin air, and playing with rock hard bouncy balls only compounds the problem.
Looking at this list of city altitudes (http://www.altimeters.net/cityaltitudes.html), if I were designing a “high altitude” ball, I would calibrate it for at least 5000ft and more likely 5500ft to better match up with the major high altitude cities in the Rockies. Designing a “high altitude” ball for 3500-4000ft doesn’t really make sense—other than Billings the “high altitude” cities are generally higher than this.
And even if you’re in Billings (3600’) or SLC (4200’) or Reno (4400’) playing with a 5500’ calibrated ball, you’re not going to mind because it will be nice and soft and slow things down. Meanwhile everyone in Denver (5800’), Albuquerque (5400’), Wyoming, and other parts of Utah are buying you out of stock.
Thanks for reading Andy!
Thanks for being here Andy! Do you play like Andy Murray?
HEAD does carry a HEAD Classic line of frames which is the MG Radical MP/OS at the moment.
Hi Andy - any reason these aren't being sold in the UK, or on TWE (TW Europe)?
I had a mint MG Rad Pro I let go for £25 recently. You could have had that!Hi Andy - any reason these aren't being sold in the UK, or on TWE (TW Europe)?
Current Racquet:
Graphene Prestige Rev Pro grip 3 with Gravity hybrid string at 55lbs.
Any chance of making more interesting tennis bags? In my opinion, the "Tour Team" series of bags feel like "Table Tennis". When it comes to my tennis, I want to walk out onto the court and have a Head tennis bag that looks like I'm a champion.
Hi Andy! Thanks for putting up this thread. Is Head phasing out the prestige line? It seems so with non of the top names endorsing the line. I think this would be a big mistake, the prestige line for many years has been what clearly defines a head raquet from another brand. That doesnt mean the line couldnt evolve with new types of raquets, the speeds for example with their paintjobs and name doesnt raise the heartbeat of most consumers could have been prestiges with capgrommets and nice classic prestige paintjobs, i imagine would have done much better then the speeds. But i get it the speeds are here to stay of course....so maybe at least capgrommets for more head models like others have suggested here....
Andy, is Stepanek using Graphene Prestige in USOpen?
Is there any news on the next Radical? I still have IG Rad Pros as to be honest Head completely butchered the new model.
Hi Andy,
My guy is telling me the new Graphene Radical line will be out around the end of this week. Does that sound right to you?
Also, I also think Cap grommets should be available on the Radicals or at least optional (I'm aware I can purchase them separately but it would be nice not to have to and then install them). Radical Pro is was great change for me as I was looking to get something slightly lighter and with slightly more power than the Prestige - obviously you have to adjust for the control.
ProPenn Marathon Extra Duty are the best I've used - they hold up well and keep the pop longer. You play with these and wonder how in the world Wilson sells their garbage tennis balls that fuzz up after 4 games. Penn balls are much better all around.
What are you using at the moment? I suggest demoing any frames you wish to try and see what works best. The new Graphene XT Extreme MPAs are a nice frame.Hey Andy,
I need help choosing between the youtek extreme mp 2.0, graphene speed mp or instinct mp. I am an all around player that generates my own power and spin.
Andy, I'm wondering how you compare the Graphene Prestige Rev Pro with the K Blade Tour, I'm interested in a 93 sq. in. head size but with a 16x19 string bed and this seems like it fits that, but it seems like it's supposedly a little hollow/tinny in feel, which is definitely not what I want, can you confirm? Will Head be potentially coming out with this frame but in a heavier version?
Hello Andy,
Do you know where we can find the Head Calfskin Leather Grip? Also, what about the reel of Head Gravity? Btw, it's a great string, congratulations for the improvement on the strings area.
Thank you!
Hi Andy
Nice to have official help from the brands here
I have a tricky one for you: this are two of my old Head rackets, I cannot play with them because the bumpers are long gone, and I can't find new ones
It's a Graphite Radial and a Comp Pro
Can you help me refurbish this old ladies?
Thanks in advance
Welcomes and thank you for being part of the forum! Question on handle shapes across different lines, how come they're different? I wish the Rad Pro had the Speed handle shape. I know you can muck with it and change it, but it would be nice in stock form.
Hi Andy. Welcome. My question pertains to Graphene and how it compares to Piezoelectric fibers and d30. I noticed that the Graphene Radical MP and the Graphene XT Extreme Pro have gotten away from d30 while the Graphene Speed MP is still using both graphene and d30.
I used to have an LM Radical OS that I added an extra grip to, to size the handle and give me a more HL balance. The problem with that was the PE fibers seemed to be very sensitive with the new balance and sent a lot more shock to injure and re-injure my wrist. The question I have is whether or not the graphene elements in the newer racquets stiffen the racquet more with harder degrees of impact? If they only add structural integrity that would be great. I really liked the feel of my Radical when I wasn't hitting pace.