*** Long Live The Radicals *** - Page 2

alcap26 · 05-31-2007, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc Hollidae

alcap26,
I haven't tried SPPP, but I've heard nothing but good things about it. In regards to arm friendly I'd suggest giving the Pro Supex line a try. All of their polys play very soft. I've been using Big Ace for several months now and have been very pleased. With the softer polys I've found that you can string them at your normal tension with no problem. The stiffer ones however prolly need to be dropped a few lbs however. You might want to give Blue Gear a look. It's the same as Big Ace, but textured for better ball bite.

Thanks for the advice Doc.

Doc Hollidae · 05-31-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bluegrasser

The fxp weighs in at 11.3, with the new Microgel going at 11.1 - very close in playability.

Too light for me. Anything under 12 oz. feels like a toy. I was playing with the LM radicals before the LE's and I think the LM's were 11.2 or so. They just weren't stable enough for my style or level of play. I tried adding lead, but it never felt right.

origmarm · 05-31-2007, 07:23 AM

2 new LM radical MPs...converted

Coaching · 05-31-2007, 07:31 AM

I have a Radical Tour Series Performance that I seldom use now since my shoulder started to hurt. I'm looking for a lighter stick to use now. Head Radical is a great solid baseline stick.

jcstennis · 05-31-2007, 04:56 PM

i'm an ex-FXP Radical user... went to my pro shop yesterday and looked at the new micro Rads... the tour and pro. Will demo them next week! Nice paint job... both felt, very nice! I can't wait to hit with a Rad again... man i miss serving with that racquet!

hrstrat57 · 05-31-2007, 04:59 PM

see my sig, am I in?

Also had a previous bag with 2 1995 rad mp's and 1 1998 mp(yellow) I agree with above I thought the only diff was the graphics....

I also own 2 ti radical os, but those are deep in the closet somewhere hidden from the budget police

Doc Hollidae · 05-31-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hrstrat57

see my sig, am I in?

Also had a previous bag with 2 1995 rad mp's and 1 1998 mp(yellow) I agree with above I thought the only diff was the graphics....

I also own 2 ti radical os, but those are deep in the closet somewhere hidden from the budget police

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Motherwasp · 06-03-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tandayu

My favorite radical is the first generation Rad Trisys MP

I WANT! I WANT!

vinnier6 · 06-03-2007, 02:16 PM

i have hit with all of them, and loved them all...right now i am playing with 3 flexpoint rad tours...rubberband, sppp, wilson pro overgrip and they weigh in at 12.5 oz...very solid sticks...

hyrulemaster · 06-03-2007, 03:43 PM

LM Radical MP with PSGD 16g strung at 65 lbs.

65 pounds because otherwise the tension loss is really bad after about two-three weeks.

J.W. North Tennis91 · 06-03-2007, 04:39 PM

can i join the club even though im getting my radical in like 2 weeks?

Alafter · 06-03-2007, 06:33 PM

I will never get the chance now with my new commitment in place.

Back 3 months ago when i was getting a new stick, it was a tossup between nblade and fxp radical. And I would have bought the radical, but it wasnt available at a reasonable price. So I ended up with the NBlade. Damn. I wonder what I missed out on.

Radical Shot · 06-03-2007, 07:36 PM

I too have converted...

My name should now be Pro Staff Shot!

Moses Man · 06-03-2007, 07:50 PM

LM Radical, leaded up to 12.5 oz. and 9 pts. head light, strung with PSG at 58 lb.--absolutely love it.

Doc Hollidae · 06-04-2007, 05:52 AM

Moses Man,
What headsize do you play with and where did you put the lead? I had 2 LM OS' and could never find the right set up. I finally gave up and bought the Limited Editions since I couldn't find the right set up, but wanted more weight.

Doc Hollidae · 06-04-2007, 07:52 AM

So what made you guys choose the Radical?

I first started playing with Radicals during the 8th grade. I've been an Agassi fan for the longest time, so being a 13-14 year old kid and not knowing much about rackets I bought the 1995 Radical. Without demoing, I then switched to the Ti.Radical a few years later. I then took a break from tennis during college and bought 2 LM Radical without demoing again. This time it was a mistake. I didn't like the LM Radicals at all, but luckily the Limited Editions came out and now I'm in love.

Head would you re-release the 1995 Radical too please?!?!?!?!

frekcles · 06-04-2007, 09:49 AM

My first Radical was the Ti OS. Experimented with the i. and the LM but didn't like them. Though I stray from time to time and play with other frames I always come back to the Radical whether it's the Ti or the Trisys or the zebra. I just like the flex, the plow-through. I agree, the 1995 Radical should be re-incarnated. In the process of acquiring a MP right now.

Moses Man · 06-04-2007, 09:57 AM

Doc,

I play with the MP Radical: 2 oz. at 3 and 9, the rest in the handle. Plus overgrip and head tape. Works great for me! Serving is a pleasure with this setup, and it's much more stable on volleys.

cys19 · 06-04-2007, 01:30 PM

stock strung with bb ace ;]

Ross K · 06-04-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Hollidae

So what made you guys choose the Radical?

I didn't like the LM Radicals at all, but luckily the Limited Editions came out and now I'm in love!

What's the problem with the LM Radicals?

05-31-2007, 04:56 PM	#25
jcstennis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,471	i'm an ex-FXP Radical user... went to my pro shop yesterday and looked at the new micro Rads... the tour and pro. Will demo them next week! Nice paint job... both felt, very nice! I can't wait to hit with a Rad again... man i miss serving with that racquet! __________________ Pro Staff 6.1's from now on, should have never left in the first place!!

05-31-2007, 04:59 PM	#26
hrstrat57 Professional Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,009	see my sig, am I in? Also had a previous bag with 2 1995 rad mp's and 1 1998 mp(yellow) I agree with above I thought the only diff was the graphics.... I also own 2 ti radical os, but those are deep in the closet somewhere hidden from the budget police __________________ Head Youtek Prestige MP(2) i Prestige MP(3) i Radical MP(3) ti radical MP paintjob, PS 85(2) Max 200G(2) many others in hiding

06-03-2007, 02:16 PM	#29
vinnier6 Professional Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,378	i have hit with all of them, and loved them all...right now i am playing with 3 flexpoint rad tours...rubberband, sppp, wilson pro overgrip and they weigh in at 12.5 oz...very solid sticks... __________________ baseline grinder head flexpoint radical tour sppp 16L 58lbs wilson pro overgrip/rubberband

06-03-2007, 06:33 PM	#32
Alafter Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,470	I will never get the chance now with my new commitment in place. Back 3 months ago when i was getting a new stick, it was a tossup between nblade and fxp radical. And I would have bought the radical, but it wasnt available at a reasonable price. So I ended up with the NBlade. Damn. I wonder what I missed out on. __________________ Nblade OS: Forten aramid &syn gut @ 50/52 lbs. And chopped down 1/2 inch.

06-04-2007, 05:52 AM	#35
Doc Hollidae Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,658	Moses Man, What headsize do you play with and where did you put the lead? I had 2 LM OS' and could never find the right set up. I finally gave up and bought the Limited Editions since I couldn't find the right set up, but wanted more weight. __________________ Pure Drive Roddick 2012 - Big Hitter Blue 17g - 54 mains/52 crosses