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    HEAD Extreme 360+ tour club?

    I put a dampener in my ET and no vibration; usually I don't use any dampeners. I've only been using mine for about two months so I am still experimenting with strings. My initial was 48lbs with HyperG. Just picked up another racquet and trying Alu Power Rough @ 47lbs, playing fairly similarly...
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    HEAD Extreme 360+ tour club?

    I'm converting to the ET from Head Graphene Speed Pro (2018 version). They are similar in terms of specs (318 SW, 6 pts HL) with some slight differences (ET 11.4 oz strung vs 11.5, ET RA 65 vs 62, ET beam width 22/23/21 vs SP 23 across, ET head size 98 vs SP 100, and ET pattern tight 16x19 vs SP...
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    String and tension for Head Extreme Tour?

    I've been playing with the Extreme Tour with Solinco HyperG at 48lbs (16L gauge). It took about 1 hour to bed nicely. IMHO, plays similar to my Head Speed Pro (Graphene 2018 version) as it is similar in specs. The Extreme has more spin and tiny bit more pop, but you can flatten your strokes...
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    2020 Speed Pro vs 2019 Speed Pro

    I have both versions but still prefer the 2018 version - good power, feel, plush and fast to swing. I like the open 18x20 pattern as it gives control and still has alot of spin potential. For me the change in swingweight of the new version was just too much for me and my shoulder. I liked the...
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    Looking for racquet recommendations - currently 360+ Speed MP

    My current main racquet is the last generation Speed 360 Pro. It fits my game as it is lower powered and allows me to take full swings without having to worry about the ball sailing long. I’ve an all-rounder type game that is predominantly heavy topspin but use a lot of slice on both sides to...
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    Looking for racquet recommendations - currently 360+ Speed MP

    If you like the feel of the Speed MP and want more control, get the Speed Pro. I have played both and they are similar in feel but the Pro is slightly lower power and launch angle. The 18x20 pattern is open so it does allow for spin generation. Another is the Pure Strike 18x20. For me, the...
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    Open versus Tight String Pattern

    You might want to look at the Head 18x20 like the Speed Pro. Their pattern is a bit more open so it falls in between a traditional 18x20 and 16x19. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Head Speed MP 360+ vs 2018 360. Worth the upgrade?

    I think the main differences are the higher swing weight (319 vs 329), and improved feel from Spiral Fibers. Mine is on order so I don’t know how it hits yet. I’m currently using the Speed Pro from last generation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Disruptive Heavy Spin AND Control????

    I hit a lot of spin with my Heard Speedo Pro 360 and have good control. It’s an 18x20 but has a more open pattern. I hit with lots of spin and power on groundstrokes and serves. But the racquet is also good at flattening shots when I want. I string my racquets full bed with Technifibre Ice...
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    Best modern 18x20 97-100"?

    Surprised no one mentioned the Head Speed Pro 360. Nice blend of power and feel, stable except on off-center shots against very hard shots. It has a more open 18x20 pattern to produce plenty of spin and nice sized sweet spot. Plus it’s low RA and swingweight which lends itself to modification...
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    Help finding a Hyper G alternative

    You may want to Wilson Revolve Spin. I switched from Hyper-G. Similar in feel (maybe a bit better) and spin/bite but much better tension maintenance. It comes in black or green. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro

    For good pop, your serving motion should be full body (lots of rotation, leaping forward into the ball) and loose arms for swing speed. It is low powered but good spin and accuracy - it’ll never be a Pure Drive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Thinking of switching to 18 x 20

    I went through a similar process when I was looking for more control. Plus I needed a lower power racquet so I could swing out and wanted more feel on touch shots. After demo-ing several racquets, I initially went to the Babolat Pure Strike Project One 7 and migrated to the current Head 360...
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    Head Graphene 360 Speed Racquets

    The Gravity Pro is much heavier and has a higher swing weight (closer to the Wilson RF). The Gravity Tour is much closer to Speed Pro; unfortunately it is only sold in Europe. It is spec’d between the Pro and MP. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Extreme vs pure aero

    On the Extreme, I would demo both the Pro and MP models. I used to play the IG Youtek Extreme Pro and haven’t liked any of the next generation Extremes until the current Graphene 360. These newer extremes are less stiff than prior versions (at least by their RA number) and therefore better...
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    How many racquets do you normally use?

    I use 4 Head Speed 360 Pro racquets. I string 2 with slightly different tensions (Revolve Spin 48-50 lbs), one that needs to restrung shortly (use for drills) and another with Head Velocity for slightly different feel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    String Suggestions - ALU Power SOFT 16L

    I’ve been using Wilson Revolve Spin. Soft and low powered, plus it spins very well. I prefer low power so I can take full cuts (flat and topspin) without having to worry about it flying long. Good durability as well. I’ve used TB Soft and Hyper G a lot in the past. A bit more power and I...
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    Prince TexTreme Beast 98 vs Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro

    I have the Pro and use Head Velocity (Black) at 52. I get very good spin and power, Plus better durability than most poly. I have used Hyper G, my preferred poly, and Signum Pro Yellow Jacket in it but felt the durability of Velocity was better without giving up on any spin characteristics...
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    HEAD SONIC PRO 16? Trash ? Or amazing ?

    I haven’t used the Sonic string but Head Velocity and Lynx are two popular strings. Velocity has spin like a poly but softer (better feel) and with good tension maintenance. There’s a long thread on hybrid-ing Velocity, but many like the full bed. I’m currently using it in a full need at 51...
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    Head Graphene 360 Speed Racquets

    I don’t know about the Angell but it is not stiff and it is fairly headlight but not as high as 9 pts (probably 5-6 pts). I was using the Babalot Pure Strike 16x19 Project One, which was more balanced in weight distribution (probably 3 pts headlight) and slightly more flexible. The PS has more...
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    Head Graphene 360 Speed Racquets

    No. It’s. It a Pure Drive in terms of power but it has good pop and excellent precision. I find I can hit the corners with flat, slice and kick serves. The light weight allows for plenty of racquet speed for pace, especially late in a match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hybrid Setup On 360 Speed Pro For Power And Comfort

    I suggest trying Head Velocity, which is a multi or co-poly but has the spin of a poly. I am using in my Head Speed Pro 360 at 51 lbs (also use Hyper G at 53. I’m a 4.5 that likes to hit with lots of spin and flat too. My previous racquet was the 2015 Pure Drive Plus, which I strung at 56 with...
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    Differences in Solinco Strings

    My preference is Hyper G > Tour Bite Soft > Tour Bite, mostly for better feel. Spin seems about the same but regular TB is fairly stiff. Note, gauge will be important and I’ve only used 17g. Durability is about average - I cut them before they break and when they start sailing shots, probably...
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    Head 360 GSP vs Head Youtek GSP

    im currently playing the Speed 360 Pro, which is lighter than the Project One 7, which was my previous racquet. the 360 has similar power but better feel, control and bigger sweetspot. If you’re looking for more power, how about the Pure Drive? prior to the PO7, i played the Pure Drive Plus...
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    Head Velocity

    I would assume the 17g would have more bite. In the Head Speed 360 Pro, the 17g generates spin like Cyclone and other shaped polys. I haven’t tried the 16g yet, so I can’t attest to which bites better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    HEAD Graphene Touch Radical Pro and MP users - Thoughts

    You may want to try the new Head Speed Pro 360. Similar feel to the Phantom Pro but a bit more pop, akin to the power of the Babolat Pure Strike P17, which was my prior racquet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    play difference Head graphene speed pro 18 x 20 vs extreme MP 16 x 19 ( or other 16 x 19 )

    I used to play with the Head IG Extreme Pro 2.0, 2015 Pure Drive Plus and 2017 Pure Strike Project One 16x19. I think the Extreme and Speed Pro are very different racquets. The Extreme series is like the Babolat Aero with lots of power and spin, but you need to watch overhitting - short...
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    Head speed pro vs prestige mp difference?

    Even without weight, the new Speed Pro is a terrific racquet. I just switched from the Pure Strike P17- similar but the Speed Pro has a bigger sweet spot and more feel with the same amount of power and spin. I didn’t play the Prestige or former Speed Pro, so I cant make any comparison. My...
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    *Head Speed Pro & String advice PLS*

    I used Hyper G at 56 lbs in the PS17 and now use it in the Head 360 Speed Pro at 53 lbs. I find Hyper G to be medium in terms of firmness. Some softer poly is MSV Focus Hex and the new Head Lynx Edge. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Pure Strike 16x19 / 18x20 kind of playtest review. Advice request

    You may want to consider the new Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro. I am switching from the Pure Strike P17 16x19. The Head plays similarly but has bigger sweet spot and better bite for slices. It is a very stable, especially for a light racquet, on service returns and hard hit volleys. I think it...
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