*** Long Live The Radicals ***

[parasailing]

Originally Posted by Fuji

I love using my heavily leaded Youtek Rad Pro's! I haven't seen a lot of love for them on the boards though...

-Fuji

I tried one and the SW is just too high even though I did like the 16x19 string pattern and it didn't feel as solid as the PSTGT. I am now testing out the TGK 260.2 and find that to be more substantial and solid.

Originally Posted by zapvor

i just tried out a IG radical S and it's such an easy frame to play with! loved the easy power. i think its a must demo for most players, since we are not really 4.5s or higher

The IG Radical S is probably the best frame among all the light ones out there. It's the most solid one in it's class and not many people know about this racquet.

[10SDad]

Originally Posted by eman resu

Are the Ti. and MG MP similar? The specs are almost the same, except stiffness. If I borrow a friend's Ti. Rad, will it give me a good glimpse on how the Microgel plays, swings etc? I used to play with a FXP, but the sw was higher and it was a bit sluggish. I'm hoping the mg is easier to swing (I'm planning on extending to 28")

I can give you a comparison in a week or so. I've been hitting the MG MP for a couple of months. Left one stock and put CAP grommets on the other with some lead. Just got two mint Ti MPs yesterday and will be hitting them soon. I'll let you know what my thoughts are comparison-wise.

[10SDad]

Looking at my two new Ti MPs I cannot tell if the buttcap logo is removable to access the inside? I'm looking to add some temporary weight. I know I can try that with leather, but hoping I can just insert into the handle. Anyone know if the inside is accessible without removing the entire buttcap?

Also, I anyone has any suggested mods for the Ti MP, I'm open.

Thanks.

[cluckcluck]

Just started customizing my IG Rad Pro...gonna hit with it tonight. I've got 10 grams at 3&9 and additional 25 grams in the handle. Got it to 5 points headlight and silicon in the handle. Swapped out the pallets for RPNY Wilson shape pallets. Gonna be sweet!

[BDAZ]

Among my collection is a Radical Trysis 260, a Zebra TT, two 1998 TT ( one CAPped), a Ti., two i.Rads, and a brand new Microgel, all MP's. Anyone have a setup suggestion for the Microgel? Had an IG Rad Pro, but sold it.

[Centryx]

sorry to bring up an old thread but going through my collection and CAPing them and weighing them and most of my Zebras/trisys come at ~325-330 grams unstrung but the candy cane i have comes in at 307 grams? anyone seen this before?

[ae11]

Originally Posted by 10SDad

Looking at my two new Ti MPs I cannot tell if the buttcap logo is removable to access the inside? I'm looking to add some temporary weight. I know I can try that with leather, but hoping I can just insert into the handle. Anyone know if the inside is accessible without removing the entire buttcap?

Also, I anyone has any suggested mods for the Ti MP, I'm open.

Thanks.

The buttcap logo is just a sticker on Ti.Rads (that tend to get loose and fall).
Unfortunately you need to remove the buttcap if you want to add weight inside the handle. Easier is to add leap tapes (on the pallets and under the grip).

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by Centryx

sorry to bring up an old thread but going through my collection and CAPing them and weighing them and most of my Zebras/trisys come at ~325-330 grams unstrung but the candy cane i have comes in at 307 grams? anyone seen this before?

Never heard of the 1998 Radical TwinTube being 307g. Should be around 330g. Can post a photo if the racquet in question?

[JackB1]

Originally Posted by parasailing

I tried one and the SW is just too high even though I did like the 16x19 string pattern and it didn't feel as solid as the PSTGT. I am now testing out the TGK 260.2 and find that to be more substantial and solid.

The IG Radical S is probably the best frame among all the light ones out there. It's the most solid one in it's class and not many people know about this racquet.

Agree. Extremely underated along with the Rad OS. The Rad S can be leaded up any way you like and makes a great platform racquet. You could customize it to be an easier swinging Rad Pro.

[Centryx]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

Never heard of the 1998 Radical TwinTube being 307g. Should be around 330g. Can post a photo if the racquet in question?

Sure will post a picture of the racquet in question, also VS do you think there is a way to match a cut down zebra XL to the regular zebra? I cut a couple down and they are way lighter than my standard zebras

thanks in advance

[OnyxZ28]

Dude don't cut down the XLs! Be like Santoro and go nuts on the court!

[luishcorreia]

I currently play with vantage frames. I have these racquets 5years now. Its hard to go back to main stream racquets, but if I did, the radical would be on my shortlist.

[Centryx]

Originally Posted by OnyxZ28

Dude don't cut down the XLs! Be like Santoro and go nuts on the court!

they were cut along time ago! just trying to figure out how to match them up now!

[Sup2Dresq]

Originally Posted by JackB1

Agree. Extremely underated along with the Rad OS. The Rad S can be leaded up any way you like and makes a great platform racquet. You could customize it to be an easier swinging Rad Pro.

Check out the modifcation of this radical to Agassi specs. Courtesy of Geoff.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=460057

[Centryx]

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

Never heard of the 1998 Radical TwinTube being 307g. Should be around 330g. Can post a photo if the racquet in question?

here ya go VS




2 of my bumblebees unstrung same grip size and capped as well

[Centryx]

and now my radical collection (got rid of my YT MP's though)
2 XL's cut down on the left
IG Rad Pro's capped and leaded to 355 2 with Mircogep Caps
complete collection minus 1 bumblebee

[pauliewa]

Originally Posted by Centryx

and now my radical collection (got rid of my YT MP's though)
2 XL's cut down on the left
IG Rad Pro's capped and leaded to 355 2 with Mircogep Caps
complete collection minus 1 bumblebee

I'm curious, where have you put the lead on your igrp's? I recently made the switch and am trying new setups. Right now I've got 4g at 12 and 12g in the handle, but it doesn't feel quite right.

I'm really interested to hear how you successfully capped them with the mg. pp. I tried and wasn't able to get grommet 5 on the throat through far enough.

[Centryx]

Originally Posted by pauliewa

I'm curious, where have you put the lead on your igrp's? I recently made the switch and am trying new setups. Right now I've got 4g at 12 and 12g in the handle, but it doesn't feel quite right.

I'm really interested to hear how you successfully capped them with the mg. pp. I tried and wasn't able to get grommet 5 on the throat through far enough.

aww grommet #5 is a tough one what I did was start from the top of the racquet and work the way down to the throat. when I got to 5 and 6 they were a pain but I used an awl and pushed them in, they didnt end up much shorter than the standard grommets. so on my stick the static weight strung is 355g (wilson OG, + dampener + strings (gut)) you would probably be at around 345-347 with a full bed of poly.
my strung balance is 6 pts
i added 6 grams of (blue tack or Tungsten putty) under the butt cap the putty is easier to work with imo
and lead tape around the hoop from 8 to 4 (it is alot of weight but it is a ball crusher much more so than the old radicals imho)

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by Centryx

here ya go VS




2 of my bumblebees unstrung same grip size and capped as well

How long have you had that candycane? Can I see the butt-cap? Is there a leather grip or synthetic?

[Centryx]

i got the candy cane from psp in June/July I have changed the grips and butt caps to Ig butt caps and head hydrosorb pro grips for all the racquets