Head IG Instinct: Grip shape

Andreas1965 · 11-05-2012, 09:51 AM

Hi guys,

now the Instinct went on sale at several shops here, so finally I would like to demo the frame, it seems to be in my range of preferred specs (with a leather grip and some lead).

But if the frame has the rectangular Head grip shape I won't like it and I don't know if I'm willing to go the pallet-change-way again (did it with all my prestiges once). Speed pallets would cost me another 25$ per racquet (and I would need three frames).

So: rectangular or round grip??

Thank you!!

Dgdavid · 11-05-2012, 10:22 AM

i had an IG Instinct in the UK in the UK and it was the squarer grip (same as IG Speed MP).

Anton · 11-05-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreas1965

Hi guys,

now the Instinct went on sale at several shops here, so finally I would like to demo the frame, it seems to be in my range of preferred specs (with a leather grip and some lead).

But if the frame has the rectangular Head grip shape I won't like it and I don't know if I'm willing to go the pallet-change-way again (did it with all my prestiges once). Speed pallets would cost me another 25$ per racquet (and I would need three frames).

So: rectangular or round grip??

Thank you!!

IG Instinct has Wilson like grip shape - you'll like it. I wish they did that for all their rackets.

jjl · 11-05-2012, 12:55 PM

i disagree, i have an IG Instinct and it definitely has the usual Head rectangular grip shape. The new Extremes' grips are rounder like Wilsons.

Andreas1965 · 11-05-2012, 10:19 PM

Ok, the majority seems to vote for Wilson like grip shape.
Are the pallets changeable like Prestige?

jjl · 11-06-2012, 04:27 AM

IG Instinct grip:
http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/new_big/HTIGI-3.JPG

Prestige MP grip:
http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/new_big/HYIPMP-4.JPG

BLX PS 6.1 95 grip:
http://img.tennis-warehouse.com/new_big/WPS95-3.JPG

You judge for yourself. The Instinct MP has the same shaped grip as the Prestige MP. It's one of the reasons I initially bought the Instinct, I like the rectangular Head grip shape. I ended up switching to the Extreme MP, that racket's grip is a bit squarer like Wilson grips. Why don't you hold an Instinct MP yourself to see for yourself?

Andreas1965 · 11-06-2012, 04:55 AM

Because I have no shop nearby that has the frame. Ordering a demo would cost me some money, money I could save if the grip shape is like Prestige.

Dgdavid · 11-06-2012, 05:06 AM

Might be a regional thing but the Instinct is definitely squarer than the Prestige. Even in jjl pictures he kindly posted, the Instinct looks squarer (relative length of bevel 2).

Snaab · 11-06-2012, 05:51 AM

AFAIK only the Speed frames are using the Speed pallets, I've looked at the Instinct frames and they share the standard rectangular pallets of Head's Prestige and Radical lines.

Racquet Daddy · 11-06-2012, 07:45 AM

^^ Unless something's changed with the 2013 racquets, I was also under the assumption that all Head racquets have rectangular grips except the Speeds. I've played with the Radicals, Extremes, Prestiges and Speeds.

Dgdavid · 11-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Hmmm, I wonder if my memory is a bit off because it was my first time with a larger Grip 4 and would have felt a bit fuller in my hand. Better ignore my earlier posts just in case!

Anton · 11-07-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjl

i disagree, i have an IG Instinct and it definitely has the usual Head rectangular grip shape. The new Extremes' grips are rounder like Wilsons.

I have IG Intinct as well, I got it brand new from TW.

I also own a IG Prestige MP, which I specifically customized to have a more square shape like the Instinct.

Anton · 11-07-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racquet Daddy

^^ Unless something's changed with the 2013 racquets, I was also under the assumption that all Head racquets have rectangular grips except the Speeds. I've played with the Radicals, Extremes, Prestiges and Speeds.

...but not IG Instinct

Racquet Daddy · 11-07-2012, 05:26 PM

Ok - this is mind bottling. I'm a Prestige guy, so I am always swapping to the TK82S (aka "Speed") pallet. You guys are telling me that I can pull them from a new Instinct or Extreme now? I'm gonna need to see pics of pallets to confirm all this.

Andreas1965 · 11-07-2012, 10:53 PM

Confusing.
I wrote an email to Head Germany, unfortunately no answer until yet.

I'm afraid I'll have to order a demo and see for myself. 10

Anton · 11-09-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racquet Daddy

Ok - this is mind bottling. I'm a Prestige guy, so I am always swapping to the TK82S (aka "Speed") pallet. You guys are telling me that I can pull them from a new Instinct or Extreme now? I'm gonna need to see pics of pallets to confirm all this.

Yes, not sure about IG extremes, but IG Instinct has TK82S pallet.

Personally I use RPNY pallet on my Prestige, I like it even more then 82S

Andreas1965 · 11-10-2012, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anton

Yes, not sure about IG extremes, but IG Instinct has TK82S pallet.

Personally I use RPNY pallet on my Prestige, I like it even more then 82S

Now I can confirm Anton's post:

today I received a demo and culdn't resist to pull off the basegrip a little bit.
Pallet says TK82S

So thank god they gave these frames the round grip.

Racquet Daddy · 11-10-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anton

Personally I use RPNY pallet on my Prestige, I like it even more then 82S

I actually put an RPNY pallet on my PC600 - love it.

Well, you guys just blew my mind with this IG Instinct pallet business.

SteveI · 01-19-2013, 11:57 PM

So..... whats the answer? Seems like the S pallet might be a UK issue? I just ordered one. I will pull the grip and see what is installed on mine.

srvnvly · 01-20-2013, 05:19 AM

It seems square/ round in shape; definitely not rectangular. I wish Head would use it for the Radicals.

11-05-2012, 09:51 AM	#1
Andreas1965 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Posts: 200	Head IG Instinct: Grip shape Hi guys, now the Instinct went on sale at several shops here, so finally I would like to demo the frame, it seems to be in my range of preferred specs (with a leather grip and some lead). But if the frame has the rectangular Head grip shape I won't like it and I don't know if I'm willing to go the pallet-change-way again (did it with all my prestiges once). Speed pallets would cost me another 25$ per racquet (and I would need three frames). So: rectangular or round grip?? Thank you!! __________________ 5x Yonex Rdis300 4 1/4 with Dunlop Tour Leather Basegrip BHBR at 24/24 kg

11-05-2012, 10:22 AM	#2
Dgdavid Professional Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 806	i had an IG Instinct in the UK in the UK and it was the squarer grip (same as IG Speed MP). __________________ Contemplating next move...

11-05-2012, 10:19 PM	#5
Andreas1965 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Posts: 200	Ok, the majority seems to vote for Wilson like grip shape. Are the pallets changeable like Prestige? __________________ 5x Yonex Rdis300 4 1/4 with Dunlop Tour Leather Basegrip BHBR at 24/24 kg Last edited by Andreas1965 : 11-05-2012 at 10:28 PM.

11-06-2012, 04:55 AM	#7
Andreas1965 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Posts: 200	Because I have no shop nearby that has the frame. Ordering a demo would cost me some money, money I could save if the grip shape is like Prestige. __________________ 5x Yonex Rdis300 4 1/4 with Dunlop Tour Leather Basegrip BHBR at 24/24 kg

11-06-2012, 05:06 AM	#8
Dgdavid Professional Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 806	Might be a regional thing but the Instinct is definitely squarer than the Prestige. Even in jjl pictures he kindly posted, the Instinct looks squarer (relative length of bevel 2). __________________ Contemplating next move...