Head Radical/Prestige

Dino Lagaffe · 12-14-2012, 12:59 PM

I haven't posted that much for some time, but now I'll give it a go.

When going through some of the racquets I have at home, I decided to take two "family" pictures of the Prestiges and Radicals I found. Although I have a soft spot for other old racquets, especially Rossignols, I must admit that I'm very fond of Head. Out of the bunch in the pictures, my pro stock PC with a LM PJ is probably the most special one, but my personal playing favorite is the 1998 TT Radical MP. What a versatile racquet that is.

Hannah19 · 12-14-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

I haven't posted that much for some time, but now I'll give it a go.

When going through some of the racquets I have at home, I decided to take two "family" pictures of the Prestiges and Radicals I found. Although I have a soft spot for other old racquets, especially Rossignols, I must admit that I'm very fond of Head. Out of the bunch in the pictures, my pro stock PC with a LM PJ is probably the most special one, but my personal playing favorite is the 1998 TT Radical MP. What a versatile racquet that is.

I could not agree more....

MichaelChang · 12-14-2012, 05:29 PM

A nice collection you have there. Actually if you group them by head size, all the 600 play very similar, and all the 630s play very similar too. Except the 660. I personally feel the TT Midplus is a bit too heavy and flex somewhat. I liked the original bumblebee midplus better, stiffer.

zapvor · 12-14-2012, 08:51 PM

wow thats a big family! good stuff

MarrratSafin · 12-14-2012, 10:47 PM

Very nice.

The old Radicals are all great frames, similar to Pro Tour 630!

You have a green Prestige 600 too, one of my favourites.

Dino Lagaffe · 12-16-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelChang

A nice collection you have there. Actually if you group them by head size, all the 600 play very similar, and all the 630s play very similar too. Except the 660. I personally feel the TT Midplus is a bit too heavy and flex somewhat. I liked the original bumblebee midplus better, stiffer.

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Originally Posted by zapvor

wow thats a big family! good stuff

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Originally Posted by MarrratSafin

Very nice.

The old Radicals are all great frames, similar to Pro Tour 630!

You have a green Prestige 600 too, one of my favourites.

I hope to add on to the collection later with other versions, including some XL-versions. Everybody's probably got their favourite, but there was a solidness in the older versions that I appreciate, and some of the more recent models have felt a little bit tinny and hollow in comparison. I have a couple of PT57 A and PT630 too, and they obviously feel rather solid. Great racquets, those old Heads.

Hannah19 · 12-16-2012, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

[COLOR="DarkRed" Everybody's probably got their favourite, but there was a solidness in the older versions that I appreciate, and some of the more recent models have felt a little bit tinny and hollow in comparison. I have a couple of PT57 A and PT630 too, and they obviously feel rather solid. Great racquets, those old Heads.[/color]

What XL versions are you thinling about?

Dino Lagaffe · 12-18-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannah19

What XL versions are you thinling about?

I'm mainly thinking about the TT Radical MP ( 1998 ) and the Prestige mid.

retrowagen · 12-18-2012, 07:35 AM

The green, Austrian-made Tour Xtralong is worth a look. I like it even better than the PT630!

MichaelChang · 12-18-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by retrowagen

The green, Austrian-made Tour Xtralong is worth a look. I like it even better than the PT630!

I like it too, lots of power and flex.

Dino Lagaffe · 12-18-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by retrowagen

The green, Austrian-made Tour Xtralong is worth a look. I like it even better than the PT630!

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Originally Posted by MichaelChang

I like it too, lots of power and flex.

Looks like I have something to look for then...

retrowagen · 12-18-2012, 10:34 AM

It is, in fact, my favorite midplus-sized Head racquet.

Hannah19 · 12-18-2012, 10:56 AM

I've got a Pro Lite Tour XL and another TT model, the Satellite XL.

Tennis Dunce · 01-04-2013, 05:37 PM

My Austrian Bumblebee made me forget about my PK 5g QUICK!

Florico · 01-04-2013, 10:31 PM

I have 3 prestige classic 600 xl new never strung and 2 other prestige mid xl pro stock liquidmetal paintjob.

12-14-2012, 12:59 PM	#1
Dino Lagaffe Professional Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 955	Head Radical/Prestige I haven't posted that much for some time, but now I'll give it a go. When going through some of the racquets I have at home, I decided to take two "family" pictures of the Prestiges and Radicals I found. Although I have a soft spot for other old racquets, especially Rossignols, I must admit that I'm very fond of Head. Out of the bunch in the pictures, my pro stock PC with a LM PJ is probably the most special one, but my personal playing favorite is the 1998 TT Radical MP. What a versatile racquet that is. __________________ J'apprécie plus le pain, le pâté, le saucisson, que les limitations de vitesse. (J. Chirac) Last edited by Dino Lagaffe : 01-05-2013 at 08:49 AM.

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zapvor Legend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tennis courts Posts: 7,904	wow thats a big family! good stuff __________________ Member of TW MAC. yes, we are better than you. and we bout to hop on a court to make another 'mil

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MarrratSafin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,837	Very nice. The old Radicals are all great frames, similar to Pro Tour 630! You have a green Prestige 600 too, one of my favourites. __________________ Head PT630/280.

12-18-2012, 07:35 AM	#9
retrowagen Professional Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,498	The green, Austrian-made Tour Xtralong is worth a look. I like it even better than the PT630! __________________ Psalm 100:4

12-18-2012, 10:34 AM	#12
retrowagen Professional Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,498	It is, in fact, my favorite midplus-sized Head racquet. __________________ Psalm 100:4