HEAD G360 Extreme
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DJ-
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And the tt board is very grateful. Respect !
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Still going between this and my trusty pure aero 2016s. The plus really suits me. It plays like a standard length. Ill keep at it but i think the bab has a slight advantage due to that. Its funny because i used it for a year before buying a p93 out of nostalgia reasons and ended up switching to the damn thing.
DJ-
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The recent bab plus versions do have that standard length feel which i can't explain... I tried the pure drive tour plus latest ver. and that felt regular length.. I even had to measure it to make sure !
If I get time i might extend an extreme to see what it plays like... still loving the extreme for singles and doubles
I love everything about this racquet even 2 months after switching to this full time. One downside for me though is that coming from a closed 18x20 pattern, i got used to a string job lasting 2 to 3 weeks. With this, i find i gotta restring weekly if i want to have a consistent experience. Im thinking of going 15L tour bite or cyclone to see if it will last a bit longer for me.
About the swing weight of the Pro...I have 4 frames, 3 have a sw of around 320, the 4th around 325. All measured on my stringing shops RDC.
I am 50+ with good technique, have played since I was a kid. I truly find this frame great! I have a more traditional swing style and grip but have no trouble at all flattening out balls etc, so don't really agree that it's necessary to have a modern spin grip/swing style. Furthermore, I have a really sensitive elbow and this frame doesn't bother me at all.
I am 50+ with good technique, have played since I was a kid. I truly find this frame great! I have a more traditional swing style and grip but have no trouble at all flattening out balls etc, so don't really agree that it's necessary to have a modern spin grip/swing style. Furthermore, I have a really sensitive elbow and this frame doesn't bother me at all.
DJ-
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TW take a few samples and then get an average SW and other specs based on that. If you use 17g and then change to 16g your sw will go up by 2-4 points, depending on string. Add a dampener and there goes another 2 or so SW points.
The frame is very stable, I have been hovering around the 322-325ish range and the plow with the balance is great. Easy power and depth.
The frame is very stable, I have been hovering around the 322-325ish range and the plow with the balance is great. Easy power and depth.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I got lucky on my sw because it feels like high 320s low 330s. I used to be near an rdc and id always guess and be within 5 points. Only time id be off is if i added a lot of lead and the sw was above 340 or so.
The pure aero plus has a little more of a hl balance so it is a touch easier to swing. I had those measured years back and they were both in the 333 range.
The pure aero plus has a little more of a hl balance so it is a touch easier to swing. I had those measured years back and they were both in the 333 range.
smalahove
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I decided to give up on the pro, to be on the safe side with my arm. It's not pure drive stiff, but compared to my Yonex's, it puts a limit on how often and how long I can play before uncomfort creeps into the arm. I've learned my lesson and I'm sticking with Yonex from now on 
Cayenne321
New User
I realised this week that my extreme mp was a bit off spec, coming it at 313g and 34cm balance. I'd been using it with an overgrip the whole time bringing up to spec at 318g and 33.5cm and loving it, but still felt a bit light in the handle.
This week I chucked 6g of Blu tack under the butt cap and this racket has transformed into a monster. Absolutely crushing the ball today, but I will need to bump the tension up a touch as it's dropped a bit and the extra heft was pushing the baseline. One handed backhand felt like it wasn't getting pushed around as much as before, and the slice felt a lot more controlled.
Its now sitting at 324g and 33cm and it's staying there.
This week I chucked 6g of Blu tack under the butt cap and this racket has transformed into a monster. Absolutely crushing the ball today, but I will need to bump the tension up a touch as it's dropped a bit and the extra heft was pushing the baseline. One handed backhand felt like it wasn't getting pushed around as much as before, and the slice felt a lot more controlled.
Its now sitting at 324g and 33cm and it's staying there.
Bebe tennis player
New User
Extreme pro 360 review ( from 4.0 perspective)
i demoed the pro against a ball machine and had great results. The pro pulverized the ball with feel, control and spin. I thought the best tennis racquet is also the cheapest.
I subsequently bought the pro and could not keep anything in the court. The raquet was by far the most powerful racquet I have ever used with by far the least amount of control I have ever used, I hit virtually every ball long,
I assume that if it is possible for me to be successful with this raquet I would have to hit with extreme top spin, which the “PRO” version was much too heavy for me.
If I were to try the extreme series again ( which I am definitely not),I would try the MP and hit every ball with extreme top spin to try and keep the all in the court.
Overall, i found this racquet to be unplayable. The PRO might have the worst control of any racquet I have ever played. The sweet spot is very large, which allowed me the opportunity to hit everything long.
My opinion is that this graphene 360 pro is vastly inferior to the graphene xt pro of a few years ago.
I’ll give the PRO the benefit of the doubt that it is out of my spec range and I am to blame for that but my opinion is that the pure aero tour is much better.
Rating: 1-6,1-6
( 6-0,6-0 is best;0-6,0-6 worst).
Disclaimer: This review is solely my opinion and should only be taken as that.
i demoed the pro against a ball machine and had great results. The pro pulverized the ball with feel, control and spin. I thought the best tennis racquet is also the cheapest.
I subsequently bought the pro and could not keep anything in the court. The raquet was by far the most powerful racquet I have ever used with by far the least amount of control I have ever used, I hit virtually every ball long,
I assume that if it is possible for me to be successful with this raquet I would have to hit with extreme top spin, which the “PRO” version was much too heavy for me.
If I were to try the extreme series again ( which I am definitely not),I would try the MP and hit every ball with extreme top spin to try and keep the all in the court.
Overall, i found this racquet to be unplayable. The PRO might have the worst control of any racquet I have ever played. The sweet spot is very large, which allowed me the opportunity to hit everything long.
My opinion is that this graphene 360 pro is vastly inferior to the graphene xt pro of a few years ago.
I’ll give the PRO the benefit of the doubt that it is out of my spec range and I am to blame for that but my opinion is that the pure aero tour is much better.
Rating: 1-6,1-6
( 6-0,6-0 is best;0-6,0-6 worst).
Disclaimer: This review is solely my opinion and should only be taken as that.
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DJ-
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Yeah these frames take weight very very well. I have one of mine modded (lite) with silicone, lead, shockshield grip and it feels fantastic, just crushes the ball with feel and control
Sometimes specs can vary from demos and also when you purchase a frame, you also need to make sure the strings are the same, tensions, and also some time to get used to it. I did not like the pro, but the mp and lite (modded up) are phenomenal frames.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
It’s not the racquet in this case honestly. You aren’t a big spin hitter. The control comes from hitting with spin with frames like this. I am not sure why you would try the pro when you can’t generate spin well. That’s a heavy frame if your racquet head speed is low. Yes, you need to hit with heavy spin to control a powerful frame, hence the term Extreme.
If I was to guess, I would say you use a more eastern grip and a slower, flatter stroke. I would suggest a lighter and lower powered frame with an open pattern so you can get some free spin out of it. Or you could go classic and heavy and let the frame do the work. Really up to you there.
Bebe tennis player
New User
I agree 100% that the PRO is much too heavy for me. My strokes are actually longer and generate more topspin than the average 4.0. Evidently I was not able to swing the PRO fast enough. ( For reference, my gold standard for fast, spin loaded swings is the pure aero vs, which I do not play with because I need at least 100 inch head these days to maintain consistency).
Thanks for the feedback. I did not want to offend any one who loves this racquet, just offer a candid review based on my experience.... which was that I had a very hard time keeping the ball in play.
I just started playing with the gravity mp which has great control and a very predictable string bed.
Thanks again for the feedback.
Thanks for the feedback. I did not want to offend any one who loves this racquet, just offer a candid review based on my experience.... which was that I had a very hard time keeping the ball in play.
I just started playing with the gravity mp which has great control and a very predictable string bed.
Thanks again for the feedback.
tribesmen
Professional
A power open string racket does not necessarily require an extreme spin hitting. You can also play more flat, but it's important not to be late and hit in front of you.
It is easier to play against the ball machine, because you know where the ball is going to fall and it is easier to prepare on time, but in the actual game there are only non-stop changes and being on the ball on time requires more effort and knowledge.
It is easier to play against the ball machine, because you know where the ball is going to fall and it is easier to prepare on time, but in the actual game there are only non-stop changes and being on the ball on time requires more effort and knowledge.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
No offense taken, its just a racquet. But it is called the extreme because its very powerful and requires a lot of spin to control. Its really best for brushing the ball with a more aggressive grip.
The gravity mp makes perfect sense for how you describe your game. Not surprised you prefer it. Plus it is a softer frame so thats a win win.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I strung up my Extreme with Head hawk 16 and the feel off the bounce is fantastic. Any of you all use this string? I doubt it will replace RS Lyon for me, but it’s super easy to string, very smooth.
DJ-
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Just played two sets against a player with solid technique and some very old school racquets. The first racquet he used was some old fischer a vacuum model and then a classic prestige 600, both of them had trouble against the extreme hahaha
This was also my first time with black knight, strung 53/51 16g. This type of string suits this frame, just as max power does. In the end the guy wanted to have a try of my frame lol
I will be testing the new blades when i'm in Europe as my coach / hitting partner there has them in both string patterns, love the looks of the 16x19 with the 8 mains in the throat...
This was also my first time with black knight, strung 53/51 16g. This type of string suits this frame, just as max power does. In the end the guy wanted to have a try of my frame lol
I will be testing the new blades when i'm in Europe as my coach / hitting partner there has them in both string patterns, love the looks of the 16x19 with the 8 mains in the throat...
I use 360 Extreme Pro.
I come from Pure Drive Plus. Extreme Pro offers similar power and spin like Pure Drive and Aero. But feel less harsh on the arm and have better control.
I think Extreme Pro suited with co-poly strung around 55/55. Which give more control on this already powerful stick.
I use Wilson Revolve Spin 17 and Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 17. Have better control with Revolve. Better power and spin BHB7.
I come from Pure Drive Plus. Extreme Pro offers similar power and spin like Pure Drive and Aero. But feel less harsh on the arm and have better control.
I think Extreme Pro suited with co-poly strung around 55/55. Which give more control on this already powerful stick.
I use Wilson Revolve Spin 17 and Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 17. Have better control with Revolve. Better power and spin BHB7.
DJ-
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55lbs seems to be a popular range for users, I love 53/51, feels perfect for me, but I also use 16g. The only time I would use 17g would be for 18x20 dense patterns. Very comfortable indeed, and yeah, controllable power all the way!
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
And a nice flex/feel on groundstrokes.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I listed mine for sale only because I have too many racquts sitting around that I don’t use since I got the Blade. It’s very hard to go from a tight pattern, soft frame to a wide open power tweener. I really like this racquet a lot though, so if it doesn't sell, I won’t be that upset about it..lol.
1990's Graphite
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I don't think a plus ver. is on the cards. A reverse pj would be cool.
Cayenne321
New User
Got mine restrung last week with 4G at 53 pounds and it went from being my favorite stick to horrible. Not a good string for this type of racket and want to go back to the head lynx it had in it.
Probably didn't help that I had the itch to get something new while I was waiting for it to get back from the stringers. Eyeing off a blade 18/20 or maybe a speed pro because the extreme's launch angle is too high for my flatter 1h back hand stroke.
If anyone knows a racket that's an extreme MP on my forehand and a leaded ultra tour on the backhand, let me know lol.
Probably didn't help that I had the itch to get something new while I was waiting for it to get back from the stringers. Eyeing off a blade 18/20 or maybe a speed pro because the extreme's launch angle is too high for my flatter 1h back hand stroke.
If anyone knows a racket that's an extreme MP on my forehand and a leaded ultra tour on the backhand, let me know lol.
Soooo, I have flip flopped all over the place and have officially switched to the Extreme Pro.
Strung two up. One with Head Hawk Touch and one with Head Lynx. Both at 50lbs.
Head Hawk Touch was a much better option. The soft feel was the perfect complement and was much more controllable than the Lynx. No fears of getting tennis elbow or keeping the ball in court. Pretty solid feel. Hit well across the court.
For background, I've been using a Prestige for 14 years and flirted with many other models including the Yonex VCore Pro 97, Gravity Pro, Prince Classic Graphite 100, Babolat Pure Strike, etc. Ive been looking for a little more free power without giving up all the goodness of traditional players frames. Oh and I'm a 4.5 Basically, Steve Johnson's game.
Strung two up. One with Head Hawk Touch and one with Head Lynx. Both at 50lbs.
Head Hawk Touch was a much better option. The soft feel was the perfect complement and was much more controllable than the Lynx. No fears of getting tennis elbow or keeping the ball in court. Pretty solid feel. Hit well across the court.
For background, I've been using a Prestige for 14 years and flirted with many other models including the Yonex VCore Pro 97, Gravity Pro, Prince Classic Graphite 100, Babolat Pure Strike, etc. Ive been looking for a little more free power without giving up all the goodness of traditional players frames. Oh and I'm a 4.5 Basically, Steve Johnson's game.
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longtimelurker
Professional
This extreme series is underrated. I am seeing many at club level.
rjp1977
Rookie
Where are you based? The only Extreme user I've seen in my area in the UK is me! I've sung it's praises to people but they still seem to gravitate to Pure Drive's and Aero's.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
-yonex.vcore lines,
-try both the 98 and 97,
-vcore98 is med power
-vcore.pro.97 is low power
longtimelurker
Professional
Seen plenty on my recent travels to Italy and Slovenia and many in the U.S.A
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
The VCore 98 is intriguing. Can you speak more about it? Maybe in comparison with the Extreme?
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Try out Tier One Tour Status. It works really well for me in the Extreme. Pretty soft. Good spin, good control, good power. Just all-around good. I can do a full bed, but right now I run it in the mains with a cross of Firewire - it gives more bite on my slices.
I also tried many racquets looking for the "holy grail" of free power with the goodness of traditional players frames. I love the PCG 100, I tried the Pure Strike, and many others. The Extreme does pretty well! It's my current favorite.
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
Gotta think Berrettini has something to do with that.
He should have gone further in the AO but Sandgren came up with a gutsy hold from 0-40 down.
Wall Ball Wizard
Rookie
Seeing a few on tour..
Wall Ball Wizard
Rookie
I took a flyer on an MP a couple of months ago and I've been surprised. Strung with Volkl V-Square 16 @ 55... spin, power, and precision. Going for lines and a few droppers to boot. Not sure if it's the string, but the MP has a nice ball pocket... plenty of feel IMO. The only drawback with that sting combo is the insane color clash of neon yellow and lava red! I've added a leather grip and I'm good to go.. head is plenty stable in stock form for me.
Wall Ball Wizard
Rookie
Ha! When I took mine into the stringer, I was with my 10 year old son, and he asked if it was for him or me! Hope it's not the start of a mid-life crisis...
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
You could change the grommets so it is black and yellow around the hoop, or if you love it that much and make it your frame get it custom painted. I think the color has grown on many. As mentioned above many are on tour paintjobs and even some what appear to be retail like, and they seem ok
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