*** Long Live The Radicals *** - Page 4

giolp · 06-12-2007, 04:21 AM

just bought an almost new '98 Radical Tour MP through the big auction site, 50 € shipping included

I guess I made a pretty good deal, I have a substitute for a Wilson NBlade at less than 1/3 of the price, don't I?

Doc Hollidae · 06-12-2007, 07:02 AM

Haven't hit with the Nblade so I can't say, but the static weight will be higher and it'll be more stable. A more likely comparison to your Nblade would probably be the newer radicals, Ti. Radical - Present. Keep in mind the first two Radical models hit nothing like the contemporary ones.

Doc Hollidae · 06-12-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frekcles

Hey Doc,

I have one 1995 OS Radical Tour.

Interested?

Wait, didn't I get this one from you awhile back? I'd have to check my records.

BTW, I played with a 1995 midplus today and it feels sweet. Different feel than the Trisys. Both racquets will be fighting for a place in my bag.

No you didn't get them from me. The ones I played with in HS are gone. When I left for college my parents gave them to my brother in attempt to get him to play tennis. He pretty much destroyed them, cracking one and messing up another, so all I have left is one 1995 OS XL.

Thanks for the offer, but I know if I get one the LE's will become the neglected step-children and I'll be looking for 1-2 more 95's. I will keep you in mind if I change my mind though.

giolp · 06-12-2007, 07:07 AM

Doc Hollidae,
I was mainly referring to flex rating, head size and string pattern, which are the same.
The higher static weight will be better for me.
what about the Rad Tour 98 balance and manoeuvrability?

Doc Hollidae · 06-12-2007, 07:13 AM

The balance I can't remember, the manuverability will most likely be a little more sluggish than the NBlade. It'll mostly be a weight issue, but once you get used to the weight it's not so bad. It's definitely more of a baseliner racket imo, when playing in doubles at times it can be tough to manuver during quick net exchanges.

cys19 · 06-12-2007, 09:46 AM

Aren't there more enthusiasts here? C'mon.

giolp · 06-12-2007, 01:17 PM

Doc Hollidae,
I guess the weight won't be an issue for me, as I use to play with a PC600, which is a bit heavier.
anyway, I will post my impressions once I get the racquet and I have the chance to play with it

Viper · 06-12-2007, 02:56 PM

I am so tempted to save up for the new Microgel Radical OS. The Liquidmetal OS is one of my favorite rackets of all time.

Doc Hollidae · 06-12-2007, 03:04 PM

Welcome Viper,
What do you like about the LM radical?

hrstrat57 · 06-12-2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giolp

just bought an almost new '98 Radical Tour MP through the big auction site, 50 € shipping included

I guess I made a pretty good deal, I have a substitute for a Wilson NBlade at less than 1/3 of the price, don't I?

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leoboomanu · 06-12-2007, 05:36 PM

Doc, I have a trisys OS... is it a little head heavy, even with leather grip(replaced the worn out black with yellow print grip), overgrip, and ProHTour 15L?...
I'm sure it's original Austria, it has a serial number...
Sweet stick, very solid feel(super), not playing with it though, kind of a collector's item...
My thoughts are these raqs were designed for ANDRE as stock, that's why it's head heavy... Lead tape may not be so popular by that time... Just my thoughts...
Please clarify... Thanks...

Doc Hollidae · 06-12-2007, 05:58 PM

I don't think Agassi played with the racket completely stock. His rackets were specially made for him and him alone I believe. I do believe he used the original Trisys 260, but modded to his preferences. There's various posts about his actual racket if you want to do a search. I believe Andre played with with a 5pt head light balance however. One of the posters here acquired one of his rackets and measured the exact specs.

theRadical · 06-12-2007, 06:05 PM

Ive got two FXP Radical tours. Count me in!

I passionately love them

TheShaun · 06-12-2007, 07:35 PM

i just ordered my first "real" tennis racket from tw. it's a lm radical mp. i can't wait to use it. if i'm in love, i'll probably order a couple more. but i have to wait till the end of the month to pick it up. i had it shipped to a friends house in the US to avoid extra shipping and duty costs.

Viper · 06-12-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Hollidae

Welcome Viper,
What do you like about the LM radical?

I'm not a big fan of the feel. But what it lacks in feel it excels everywhere else. Great power, control, and excellent on volleys.

Doc Hollidae · 06-13-2007, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper

I'm not a big fan of the feel. But what it lacks in feel it excels everywhere else. Great power, control, and excellent on volleys.

If the feel is the only thing bothering you and you can handle the extra weight, the older radicals and the limited edition play the same, but with way more feel and stability.

Val · 06-13-2007, 06:58 AM

I have the iRad, only racquet I've ever played with and am seriously considering the LE, based largely on what people have said in posts like this.

jeffreyfranz · 06-13-2007, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Hollidae

Forget the K90, PS6.0, Prestige, or Pure Drive. It's time the Radical enthusiasts get together to discuss and share set-ups, reviews, suggestions, pics, etc.

Long Live the Radicals!
#1: Doc Hollidae
#2: frekcles
#3: alcap26
#4: qwerty66
#5: tandayu
#6: mucat
#7: haerdalis
#7: origmarm
#8: Coaching
#9: hrstrat57
#10: vinnier6
#11: hyrulemaster
#12: Moses Man
#13: J.W. NorthTennis91
#14: cys19
#15: giolp
#16: Viper
#17: theRadical

Count me in. Originally with the "i Radical" and now with the Agassi Ltd. version, one of the sweetest playing racquets ever.

frekcles · 06-13-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Hollidae

No you didn't get them from me. The ones I played with in HS are gone. When I left for college my parents gave them to my brother in attempt to get him to play tennis. He pretty much destroyed them, cracking one and messing up another, so all I have left is one 1995 OS XL.

Thanks for the offer, but I know if I get one the LE's will become the neglected step-children and I'll be looking for 1-2 more 95's. I will keep you in mind if I change my mind though.

Not a problem. It's available (in storage) should you change your mind.

In the meantime, I'm enjoying the midplus version of the zebra. Nice heft, swingweight, very stable on volleys, groundstrokes. I'm still doing an extended play test/comparison of the zebra mp and the Trisys 260 mp.

GRANITECHIEF · 06-13-2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreyfranz

Count me in. Originally with the "i Radical" and now with the Agassi Ltd. version, one of the sweetest playing racquets ever.

I'm in too, playing with my 5th generation of Radical Midplus.

06-12-2007, 07:02 AM	#62
Doc Hollidae Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,658	Haven't hit with the Nblade so I can't say, but the static weight will be higher and it'll be more stable. A more likely comparison to your Nblade would probably be the newer radicals, Ti. Radical - Present. Keep in mind the first two Radical models hit nothing like the contemporary ones. __________________ Pure Drive Roddick 2012 - Big Hitter Blue 17g - 54 mains/52 crosses

06-12-2007, 07:13 AM	#65
Doc Hollidae Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,658	The balance I can't remember, the manuverability will most likely be a little more sluggish than the NBlade. It'll mostly be a weight issue, but once you get used to the weight it's not so bad. It's definitely more of a baseliner racket imo, when playing in doubles at times it can be tough to manuver during quick net exchanges. __________________ Pure Drive Roddick 2012 - Big Hitter Blue 17g - 54 mains/52 crosses

06-12-2007, 02:56 PM	#68
Viper Professional Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,463	I am so tempted to save up for the new Microgel Radical OS. The Liquidmetal OS is one of my favorite rackets of all time. __________________ On the hunt for a new racket.

06-12-2007, 03:04 PM	#69
Doc Hollidae Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,658	Welcome Viper, What do you like about the LM radical? __________________ Pure Drive Roddick 2012 - Big Hitter Blue 17g - 54 mains/52 crosses

06-12-2007, 05:58 PM	#72
Doc Hollidae Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,658	I don't think Agassi played with the racket completely stock. His rackets were specially made for him and him alone I believe. I do believe he used the original Trisys 260, but modded to his preferences. There's various posts about his actual racket if you want to do a search. I believe Andre played with with a 5pt head light balance however. One of the posters here acquired one of his rackets and measured the exact specs. __________________ Pure Drive Roddick 2012 - Big Hitter Blue 17g - 54 mains/52 crosses