*** Long Live The Radicals ***

[Magicmax]

What racquet wou;d you guys say is most similar to the Twintube Radical MPs?

[DjordjeRosic]

Dunno, i know the LM Radicals use twin tubing as well, but other than that and the Ti Rad, not too sure really.

-Djordje

[Ross K]

Originally Posted by Magicmax

What racquet wou;d you guys say is most similar to the Twintube Radical MPs?

Well, because they share the same mold as the Rad Tour TT, the i. Prestige and PT 280/630 are therefore 'related', so there are some similarities. I'd also hazard a guess that the LM Rad Tour (the heavier one) and the Flexpoint Rad Tour might share a few traits. Perhaps also, as the Rad Tour TT has such a distinctive flexy, catches-the-ball-releases-the-ball, pocketing sensation, if you were talking just about flex/ball pocketing, the Volkl C10 Pro comes to mind, and maybe the BB11 mid, and basically many rackets with that distinctive flex/pocketing. Lastly, if you read back on Doc Hollidae's posts (Doc being the Radicals enthusuiast who created this thread), you'll see he moved on to playing with Prince frames (I'm not sure which exactly), but I imagine whatever they were they would be slightly akin to the Rad Tour TT he used to play with and love so much.

All that said however, the bottom line is: I'd say they are all very different still.

R.

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[bertrevert]

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[Mansewerz]

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#61Mansewerz

I should've added myself earlier.

By the way, how does the MG radical MP hit? It looks like a solid frame. Tempting at 57 RA.

Is it as flexy and comfy as the FXP rad tour?

[Fed Kennedy]

I've been fooling around with an mg rad mp for a few weeks. Great racquet. I sold my fxp rad tours. They were comfy from the baseline but they were string eaters and the bulby head was annoying me. The mg control is amazing and much more agile at net. I prefer soft string at low tension. Poly seemed to amplify the lack of power, making the racquet feel like it was breaking under a heavy ball but with multi the feel is great. Great serving racquet. Tons of headspeed and does not tire the arm. This racquet does everything well. It definitely does not hit the heaviest ball in the world but its ok because the feel and control is so good.

[Thaychua]

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#62: Thaychua

I play with the trisys 260, 95, and 98 tt mipluses radicals from time to time. Love them love them love them. They are indeed very sweet bats.
One of these days, i'll have them with all same string and tension to see which one i prefer most. One thing is for sure, i love these even more than their blue brother, the Pro tour 630/280.

[Cey]

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Used the flexpoint radical for a year, then the microgel extreme and now happily using the flexpoint again.

[velkov]

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head lm radical mp as from the first issue. tried fxp and mg but in vain !!

[bertrevert]

Originally Posted by Fed Kennedy

my fxp rad tours. They were comfy from the baseline but they were string eaters and the bulby head was annoying me. The mg control is amazing and much more agile at net <snip> does everything well. It definitely does not hit the heaviest ball in the world

Bulby, yes, scary thought!

Anyway I skipped the fxp rad, had a hit, just didn't like it.

I'd stuck with the LM Rad through to the MG, which I feel needs a lot of lead and then it really flexes and is very comfy - and starts to hit a heavier ball. It's not in the league of naturally heavier frames, and anything you do with lead changes the fundamental nature of how the frame will flex and return to shape, but it does hit some heavier groundstrokes. As you are used to the tours surely you want to add some weight?

Hae a hit with the MG Rad Pro. I was given the impression it was much heavier. Well it isn't. It is a string eater. but it's got the hrosepower you may want...

[Lee James]

I'm looking forward to the prices going down on the mg radicals. I'll probably scoop up a couple of those. Anyone here excited about the new Youtek rads?

[Fed Kennedy]

i like the mp over the pro. the pro plays/feels like an OS to me. summer is coming and i want to play every day. no need for poly and no broken strings every day also makes me like the mp more. with leather and low tension the mp is playing great for me. my serve is much more consistent.

[DjordjeRosic]

WHAT WHAT WHAT! How are magicmax and I the same number =/, now all the people after us have to re-number themselves lol, sorry.

-Djordje

[simp]

I'm in!

I've owned and played with the following Radicals:
Trisys 260
Ti Radical
Intelligence Radical
Liquid Metal Radical

My favorite by far is the Intelligence series. Just now converting from the OS to the MP size and love it. Long live Radicals!!!

[amx13]

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#65: amx13

Count me in!...After testing several frames for a while (Head iPrestige, Dunlop AG 200, Head Prestige Pro, Head Pro Tour 280, Head Radical Pro, Head FXP Radical Tour) I´ve decided to go with the MG Radical MP, after adding some lead on the grip this racquet just feel fantastic.

[hyperthom007]

I really wanna get a Radical Pro but the price is a little too high! Haha! I hope when the new radical is out the MG radical pro's price will drop.

[Il Mostro]

I guess you can add me to the list. I am a Tecnifibre guy, but just got a couple of Radicals. I ordered the LM Radical on a whim -- I don't know why, but it just spoke to me. Should get here next week. Today, my new AA Limited Radical OS came in. I have been thinking of adding one of these to my collection *just because* Found one in 3/8 at a great price, so I finally pulled the trigger. I will be working out a friend today, returning his serves, so it is perfect timing.

[tenniscool]

Originally Posted by Il Mostro

I guess you can add me to the list. I am a Tecnifibre guy, but just got a couple of Radicals. I ordered the LM Radical on a whim -- I don't know why, but it just spoke to me. Should get here next week. Today, my new AA Limited Radical OS came in. I have been thinking of adding one of these to my collection *just because* Found one in 3/8 at a great price, so I finally pulled the trigger. I will be working out a friend today, returning his serves, so it is perfect timing.

I did the same thing, I just randomely bought a LM radical midplus. I gotta say that this racket is absolutely amazing and I'm really glad I got it

[johnthom]

Originally Posted by amx13

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#66: johnthom

I am also currently playing with the Twin Tube Radicals - 95 and 98. Great Sticks. Count me in! [/quote]