String Pattern

Topspin101 · 02-24-2013, 11:57 AM

Can't find the string pattern for a Head Radical Tour OS. 18x19. Anyone have it? Also, I want to string it at 45 lbs. I want to see what all fuss is about re: lower tensions....

Thanks/Don

Lakers4Life · 02-24-2013, 12:08 PM

Which version? FP, LM, MG, YouTek, IG YouTek, etc.

In my Stringers Digest, I have the Radical Tour OS (690) and XL. Both have the same pattern. Except the 690 has a tensions range 1 lb higher than the XL model. 59-69 lbs (690) and 58-68 XL.

Two Piece: 21' M and 17'X
Start mains at H
Mains Skip: 8T, 10T & 9H
Tie off mains at 7T
Crosses Start at 9H
Crosses End at 8T
Crosses Tie off at 6H & 5T

tennis4 · 02-24-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspin101

Can't find the string pattern for a Head Radical Tour OS. 18x19. Anyone have it? Also, I want to string it at 45 lbs. I want to see what all fuss is about re: lower tensions....

Thanks/Don

http://www.klipperusa.com/stringing/...n.php?mfg=THED

hyperion99 · 02-24-2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspin101

Can't find the string pattern for a Head Radical Tour OS. 18x19. Anyone have it? Also, I want to string it at 45 lbs. I want to see what all fuss is about re: lower tensions....

Thanks/Don

Try these links.
http://www.klipperusa.com/stringing/...n.php?mfg=THED
http://www.stringforum.net/patterns.php

Is it 18/19 string pattern?
Main string holes H: 1-8,9,11 T: 1-7,9,11
Tie-off holes 6H
Start crosses 9H
Method two piece
Lengths 6.40 m (21') / 5.49 m (18')
Lengths are normal
String high stretch

Hope this answers your question.

Topspin101 · 02-24-2013, 12:29 PM

Thanks all. I tried the sites you suggested before I asked on this forum. Nada. The racquet is a Head Radical Tour OS. 18x19. Nothing else on racket other than tension range 60-68.

Thanks/Don

tennis4 · 02-24-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspin101

Thanks all. I tried the sites you suggested before I asked on this forum. Nada. The racquet is a Head Radical Tour OS. 18x19. Nothing else on racket other than tension range 60-68.

Thanks/Don

There is only ONE Radical Tour OS, which is Radical Tour 690 OS. Its tension range is 59-69.
I think it is close enough to what you have. Check the grommet holes to see if what's suggested make sense. Likely it is the one.

hyperion99 · 02-24-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspin101

Thanks all. I tried the sites you suggested before I asked on this forum. Nada. The racquet is a Head Radical Tour OS. 18x19. Nothing else on racket other than tension range 60-68.

Thanks/Don

I think this should be it.
This is the String pattern for HEAD Radical OS Limited Edition Racket(not sure if there's a difference between this and the tour OS string pattern wise)

18 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T, 10T, 9H
Two Piece
No Shared holes

Topspin101 · 02-24-2013, 01:18 PM

Looking at the grommets shows me shared holes and the tension range on throat label is 60-68lbs. I'm confused!

tbuggle · 02-24-2013, 01:28 PM

so, the racket is unstrung.

you are seeing shared holes, it seems. based on what?
maybe they are tie off holes? maybe the racket was not strung properly before (the "evidence" by grommet wear etc).
or maybe due to flipping the racket, it looks such?

some pics might help.
i've been known to take pics of rackets before cutting out strings, but even then you have to double check, etc.

post 'em up!!

Topspin101 · 02-24-2013, 02:02 PM

Unstrung. One of my racquets which I have strung before. Double looking grommets/stretched probably tie offs as you suggested.

hyperion99 · 02-24-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspin101

Unstrung. One of my racquets which I have strung before. Double looking grommets/stretched probably tie offs as you suggested.

Is this your racket?
http://img0101.popscreencdn.com/1553...7-oversize.jpg

If it is try to copy what you see on the pic.

Topspin101 · 02-25-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by hyperion99

Is this your racket?
http://img0101.popscreencdn.com/1553...7-oversize.jpg

If it is try to copy what you see on the pic.

Pic is not my racquet but I really appreciate you trying to help me out.

hyperion99 · 02-25-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspin101

Pic is not my racquet but I really appreciate you trying to help me out.

Do you have any pics of the racket?

Irvin · 02-25-2013, 10:02 AM

18 main racket skips either 8 & 10 or 9 at the top and/ or bottom except for fan pattern which you don't have. All mains are parallel and the strings on the outside can not be closer together than the center strings. If there are 19 empty grommet holes left on each side (and there will be) there are no shared holes. Why do you need a pattern?

beernutz · 02-25-2013, 11:11 AM

Maybe its a paintjob?

02-24-2013, 11:57 AM	#1
Topspin101 New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 82	String Pattern Can't find the string pattern for a Head Radical Tour OS. 18x19. Anyone have it? Also, I want to string it at 45 lbs. I want to see what all fuss is about re: lower tensions.... Thanks/Don

02-24-2013, 12:08 PM	#2
Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	Which version? FP, LM, MG, YouTek, IG YouTek, etc. In my Stringers Digest, I have the Radical Tour OS (690) and XL. Both have the same pattern. Except the 690 has a tensions range 1 lb higher than the XL model. 59-69 lbs (690) and 58-68 XL. Two Piece: 21' M and 17'X Start mains at H Mains Skip: 8T, 10T & 9H Tie off mains at 7T Crosses Start at 9H Crosses End at 8T Crosses Tie off at 6H & 5T __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual Last edited by Lakers4Life : 02-24-2013 at 12:14 PM.

02-24-2013, 01:28 PM	#9
tbuggle Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 1,880	so, the racket is unstrung. you are seeing shared holes, it seems. based on what? maybe they are tie off holes? maybe the racket was not strung properly before (the "evidence" by grommet wear etc). or maybe due to flipping the racket, it looks such? some pics might help. i've been known to take pics of rackets before cutting out strings, but even then you have to double check, etc. post 'em up!! __________________ I got some rackets, and I got a stringer.

02-25-2013, 10:02 AM	#14
Irvin Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 6,965	18 main racket skips either 8 & 10 or 9 at the top and/ or bottom except for fan pattern which you don't have. All mains are parallel and the strings on the outside can not be closer together than the center strings. If there are 19 empty grommet holes left on each side (and there will be) there are no shared holes. Why do you need a pattern? __________________ Irvin - I wish Facebook would notify me when people delete me so I can 'Like it'

02-25-2013, 11:11 AM	#15
beernutz Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: expanding my Ignore List Posts: 3,334	Maybe its a paintjob? __________________ I have come to the conclusion that people who respond to forum posts with "tl;dnr" should really be writing "add;dnr".