Extreme Pro 24 vs Extreme MP vs Radical MP

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Vlad M

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Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and could really use some advice.


I'm torn between the HEAD Extreme Pro 2024, Extreme MP 2024, and the Radical MP 2023. Unfortunately, I don't have the chance to demo them, so I have to go by feel, specs, and your experiences.

What I'm looking for is something that feels solid and consistent in hand, with a decent swingweight. I got some measurements from Tennis Warehouse for the Extreme Pro 2024 one came in at 308g, 31.9cm balance, and just 289 SW unstrung, which sounds a bit low for a "Pro" frame.
Ideally, I tend to prefer a swingweight around 322–325, so I'm wondering:
  • Could the Extreme MP 2024 actually feel heavier and have more plow than the Pro version in practice due to more head heavy balance?
  • Is the Radical MP the better option if I want that solid contact?
I know opinions are mixed some say Radical has that classic solid plow-through, others lean toward the Extreme Pro being powerful but a bit hollow.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these, I'd really appreciate your thoughts!


Thanks
 
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All Head "pro" level racquets, 98s and 95s, are usually around 320sw with 1.25, with rare exceptions, but are underpowered and very controlled, and are engineered for a swingweight of around 340kgcm2. In other words, they play optimally when you add about 65cm of lead at the top, about full bumper length. Minimum for Rad MP would be adding at 10 and 2, higher on the sides, to get to a swingweight of about 328, below that it won't really work so well, will be too weak

They are intentionally made below spec, so that competitors who buy 6-8 racquets can match them with lead and silicone and have 8 identical racquets. Swingweight is by far the most important metric, that measured Extreme Pro at 306g is fine in terms of static weight. Celophane on the handle weighs about 2g.

Radical MP and Extreme Pro are both light in the head and underpowered, balls are weak and fall short unless you really swing full power at every shot, with really high racquet head speed, which is impossible. If you play with very loose string tension then it might work for you though, but if you are an advanced player who wants good pace and depth, because otherwise your opponents would easily attack, then both are just weak unless you add enough lead tape at 12

"some say Radical has that classic solid plow-through" no it doesn't, not at all. It's light and light in the head, with a denser string pattern. It has decent stiffness though, so your ball won't die with the racquet flexing, it feels firm and stiff, but not too stiff. If you hit consistently hard you'll easily hit through that, and string snap back will give you enough dampening

"Extreme Pro being powerful" yeah, no it's not, quite the opposite.

Both Rad MP and Extreme Pro are control racquets, and really play like that. Rad MP is more of an allrounder and I'm sure way more people would prefer it to the Extreme Pro. With Rad MP it's much easier to drive flatter balls and get some ball speed, while Extreme Pro will always need upward swings, and you'll always have slower loopy balls that dip into the court. Youtuber Sean Hodkin played tournaments with a leaded Extreme Pro for some 6 months, you can easily see what kind of balls he was producing, and then compare it to his previous RF97A and current PS97 also modded. In short, it's clear that he had slower loopier balls, and had to play much longer points with the Extreme Pro

Extreme MP will give you much easier depth and ball speed, but it's a completely different racquet category. Not really comparable to the 98s. Still controlled for a 100, and will work well if you like moving your opponents around with loopy spinny placed shots, not so great if you want to drive flatter shots.

All 3 are for players who like to build long points, stay in points by digging themselves out of corners, and move their opponents around with placed shots. They won't work so well for power hitters and attackers.
 
Mischko said:
All Head "pro" level racquets, 98s and 95s, are usually around 320sw with 1.25, with rare exceptions, but are underpowered and very controlled, and are engineered for a swingweight of around 340kgcm2. In other words, they play optimally when you add about 65cm of lead at the top, about full bumper length. Minimum for Rad MP would be adding at 10 and 2, higher on the sides, to get to a swingweight of about 328, below that it won't really work so well, will be too weak

They are intentionally made below spec, so that competitors who buy 6-8 racquets can match them with lead and silicone and have 8 identical racquets. Swingweight is by far the most important metric, that measured Extreme Pro at 306g is fine in terms of static weight. Celophane on the handle weighs about 2g.

Radical MP and Extreme Pro are both light in the head and underpowered, balls are weak and fall short unless you really swing full power at every shot, with really high racquet head speed, which is impossible. If you play with very loose string tension then it might work for you though, but if you are an advanced player who wants good pace and depth, because otherwise your opponents would easily attack, then both are just weak unless you add enough lead tape at 12

"some say Radical has that classic solid plow-through" no it doesn't, not at all. It's light and light in the head, with a denser string pattern. It has decent stiffness though, so your ball won't die with the racquet flexing, it feels firm and stiff, but not too stiff. If you hit consistently hard you'll easily hit through that, and string snap back will give you enough dampening

"Extreme Pro being powerful" yeah, no it's not, quite the opposite.

Both Rad MP and Extreme Pro are control racquets, and really play like that. Rad MP is more of an allrounder and I'm sure way more people would prefer it to the Extreme Pro. With Rad MP it's much easier to drive flatter balls and get some ball speed, while Extreme Pro will always need upward swings, and you'll always have slower loopy balls that dip into the court. Youtuber Sean Hodkin played tournaments with a leaded Extreme Pro for some 6 months, you can easily see what kind of balls he was producing, and then compare it to his previous RF97A and current PS97 also modded. In short, it's clear that he had slower loopier balls, and had to play much longer points with the Extreme Pro

Extreme MP will give you much easier depth and ball speed, but it's a completely different racquet category. Not really comparable to the 98s. Still controlled for a 100, and will work well if you like moving your opponents around with loopy spinny placed shots, not so great if you want to drive flatter shots.

All 3 are for players who like to build long points, stay in points by digging themselves out of corners, and move their opponents around with placed shots. They won't work so well for power hitters and attackers.
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Very good opinion, and it answers many of my questions — like whether it will feel light and powerful, so the answer is no. Thank you for the clear clarifications.
 
Mischko said:
What's your age and tennis level?
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I'm 36, definitely not at a pro level, but intermediate. I've been on a racket journey for a while now.

I've never played full-time with a 98 before.

Also, I forgot to mention in my previous answer — I was thinking the same: that they designed the EP with heavy HD lead tape and silicone/tac in mind.
 
All Head racquets, 98 and 95, and smaller, have been like that since forever, made underpowered and with intention to add a lot of lead. Prestiges used to have, maybe they still do, not sure, that bumper all around the head, so that you can stack a lot of lead underneath it, all around the hoop, pointier tip also for the same reason etc. Players who played with Head over the decades all had gigantic amounts of lead on their racquet, Djokovic, Murray, Cilic, Berdych, Safin etc

But now there's quite a few Rad MP players who only add minimum of lead, just enough so it doesn't slow them down. Fritz, but with gut that gives a lot of pop, Chinese players like Wu. Arnaldi and Cobolli are around 340 sw I think, so in between low and high sw
 
Mischko said:
All Head racquets, 98 and 95, and smaller, have been like that since forever, made underpowered and with intention to add a lot of lead. Prestiges used to have, maybe they still do, not sure, that bumper all around the head, so that you can stack a lot of lead underneath it, all around the hoop, pointier tip also for the same reason etc. Players who played with Head over the decades all had gigantic amounts of lead on their racquet, Djokovic, Murray, Cilic, Berdych, Safin etc

But now there's quite a few Rad MP players who only add minimum of lead, just enough so it doesn't slow them down. Fritz, but with gut that gives a lot of pop, Chinese players like Wu. Arnaldi and Cobolli are around 340 sw I think, so in between low and high sw
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That's why I love coming here and asking professionals—because I always learn something amazing and I get hooked! I really enjoy this whole racket construction side of things, and yes, the Prestige models still have that "full cap," even the MP L version. Why is this lead tape strategy so "encouraged" on HEAD rackets? As far as I know, players use quite a bit of lead tape on Babolat too, but I guess it's a subjective thing and all about personal preference.
For my 325 Pure Aero 2016 that 340 sw is beyond my dreams:))) i think you really had to be really strong to get that into BH to FH fast.
Anyway awesome insight
 
Because when graphite racquets first appeared and became dominant in the 80s, carbon fibre was flexier, racquets needed a lot of material to get some stiffness, they were flexing a lot. Pro players played with 360g racquets with tiny racquet heads and with gut strings. Then they would add lead to get more swingweight and more power.

In the 90s it was already possible to construct lighter racquets and really stiff, so power levels were much higher even without lead. For example Wilson 6.1 95 335g and also 335-340sw but with high 69 stiffness, so it didn't need much extra lead. And then in late 90s stiff light 100 racquets arrived into the top 10, and then Nadal in the 00s with a superstiff Aero 100 etc

But Head always remained with flexy racquets as their trademark, their brand. Their racquets had a feel and control that players were used to traditionally, and Austrians are generally culturally very conservative as well, maybe that plays into the mix also. So they always needed a lot of lead to get the ball going with decent pace and depth.

Before, when all players played with heavy racquets that wasn't all that big of a problem, but after decades of change and progress today you have Sinner and Alcaraz playing with 304-306g racquets unstrung and any top 10 player with an unstrung 330g+ racquet with a high swingweight is slow to swing that racquet in comparison, it's just physics, lighter is quicker.

Then Head went and started making stiffer racquets that weren't well received, around 10y ago I think. So in 2019 they returned to flexy racquets with lots of lead at 12, with Gravity Pro made for Zverev, Barty, Rublev etc, and now they made an even more modern flexy racquet in 2025, Gravity Tour, which plays really nice, but is also made for full bumper length of lead, it plays a bit erratically unless you have min 335sw

And yes, for intermediate, and even advanced level, anything above 325-328 sw will be too slow and not maneuverable for sure. No need to even try it honestly. Might seem nice in the beginning, but after just a few hits and a bit of points play, when you return to 325sw you will really feel the difference, a big relief, much more consistency, less errors, easier and quicker attacking etc
 
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Mischko said:
Because when graphite racquets first appeared and became dominant in the 80s, carbon fibre was flexier, racquets needed a lot of material to get some stiffness, they were flexing a lot. Pro players played with 360g racquets with tiny racquet heads and with gut strings. Then they would add lead to get more swingweight and more power.

In the 90s it was already possible to construct lighter racquets and really stiff, so power levels were much higher even without lead. For example Wilson 6.1 95 335g and also 335-340sw but with high 69 stiffness, so it didn't need much extra lead. And then in late 90s stiff light 100 racquets arrived into the top 10, and then Nadal in the 00s with a superstiff Aero 100 etc

But Head always remained with flexy racquets as their trademark, their brand. Their racquets had a feel and control that players were used to traditionally, and Austrians are generally culturally very conservative as well, maybe that plays into the mix also. So they always needed a lot of lead to get the ball going with decent pace and depth.

Before, when all players played with heavy racquets that wasn't all that big of a problem, but after decades of change and progress today you have Sinner and Alcaraz playing with 304-306g racquets unstrung and any top 10 player with an unstrung 330g+ racquet with a high swingweight is slow to swing that racquet in comparison, it's just physics, lighter is quicker.

Then Head went and started making stiffer racquets that weren't well received, around 10y ago I think. So in 2019 they returned to flexy racquets with lots of lead at 12, with Gravity Pro made for Zverev, Barty, Rublev etc, and now they made an even more modern flexy racquet in 2025, Gravity Tour, which plays really nice, but is also made for full bumper length of lead, it plays a bit erratically unless you have min 335sw

And yes, for intermediate, and even advanced level, anything above 325-328 sw will be too slow and notmaneuvrable for sure. No need to even try it honestly. Might seem nice in the beginning, but after just a few hits and a bit of points play, when you return to 325sw you will really feel the difference, a big relief, much more consistency, less errors, easier and quicker attacking etc
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Just Amazing amazing story! You really are a professional like it says under the avatar!
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I really hear often that Head is more traditional and soft, maybe yes this is their trademark and with what they done 10 years ago they tested the market for sure.

And yes i had a match this year in march with a Speed MP 24 and for sure that would be 330 at least (they bumped up the swingweight on 24 mold), was not cool after some points, hard to spin it, ultra powerfull, so a heavy sw is not something to play around with it.

Head this days , they have a very strong line of rackets.

And about lead, you recomend at least 0,25g per inch or 0,5g per inch? Found some high density lead on amazon.

Thanks again.
 
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Speed MP is a great allrounder for an intermediate player, you just need to find it at around 296sw unstrung, and then maybe add 1-2g to match 2-3 racquets correctly

I think first production batches had a high sw, and then subsequent ones had it lower. But you have to ask sellers, invest a bit of an effort to find a good one

Just stick to Tourna lead tape, standard one, 10cm = 1g. You need thinner lead tape for tennis racquets, if you use thicker tape, you won't be able to distribute weight as you want

You can buy a small pack, 2m I think, or a reel of 33m for some 60ish €. Just don't mix up 1/4 inch tape, 6.35mm - that's the one you want, with a wider 1/2 inch tape, 12.7mm, that one is more for pros who need huge amount of lead, layering etc

Also lead, and other heavy metals, is poisonous is specific ways, not if you just handle it, especially for infants and pregnant women, you really need to wash your hands and surfaces when you use it. That's why there's EU regulation, and it has become more difficult to buy it
 
To me, the Extreme Pro feels like a spinnier, more open string-patterned version of the Speed Pro. I find it has pretty good control, partly owing to the spin, and I feel like I could be more dangerous with it and more precise than with the Speed Pro. Serves great too. It also is lighter and whippier than the Gravity Pro, with less plow but enough. I think it’s decently comparable to the Pure Aero 98 for those who find the PA to be too stiff - the Extreme Pro is very comfortable to me.
 
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In other threads, @Vlad M has ruled out the Speed MP, and I guess Pure Aero 100, Ezone 100, and Ezone 98. Now he's looking at Extreme Pro & MP and Radical MP. He states he is at an intermediate level and hasn't played with 98s full-time. So that's the background so far, if I'm correct.

I would ask @Vlad M, what is your style of play? All-court, baseliner, etc.? Do you like to hit with a lot of spin, mix it up, play at the net, what? I think you posted in the past that you play with a 2016 Pure Aero now, with a SW of mid 290s, and find it heavy?

Once you can answer what style you play or want to play more of, then the process will become easier. All of these are good racquets, but they won't fit every style of play.
 
Mischko said:
Speed MP is a great allrounder for an intermediate player, you just need to find it at around 296sw unstrung, and then maybe add 1-2g to match 2-3 racquets correctly

I think first production batches had a high sw, and then subsequent ones had it lower. But you have to ask sellers, invest a bit of an effort to find a good one

Just stick to Tourna lead tape, standard one, 10cm = 1g. You need thinner lead tape for tennis racquets, if you use thicker tape, you won't be able to distribute weight as you want

You can buy a small pack, 2m I think, or a reel of 33m for some 60ish €. Just don't mix up 1/4 inch tape, 6.35mm - that's the one you want, with a wider 1/2 inch tape, 12.7mm, that one is more for pros who need huge amount of lead, layering etc

Also lead, and other heavy metals, is poisonous is specific ways, not if you just handle it, especially for infants and pregnant women, you really need to wash your hands and surfaces when you use it. That's why there's EU regulation, and it has become more difficult to buy it
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Been there, done that. I’m giving up on the Speed Graphene 360+ MP (2022/2024) because of the lack of feedback, feel, and vibration in the hand. I even tried the MP Legend version with a 296 swingweight and 32.5 cm unstrung balance—it had a very plastic, almost horror-like feel.


I really wanted to love it, but nope, it’s just not for me. My only hope now is that the Extreme MP won’t feel the same.


Thanks for the advice and lead tape recommendations, mate!
All the best to you
 
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In other threads, @Vlad M has ruled out the Speed MP, and I guess Pure Aero 100, Ezone 100, and Ezone 98. Now he's looking at Extreme Pro & MP and Radical MP. He states he is at an intermediate level and hasn't played with 98s full-time. So that's the background so far, if I'm correct.

I would ask @Vlad M, what is your style of play? All-court, baseliner, etc.? Do you like to hit with a lot of spin, mix it up, play at the net, what? I think you posted in the past that you play with a 2016 Pure Aero now, with a SW of mid 290s, and find it heavy?

Once you can answer what style you play or want to play more of, then the process will become easier. All of these are good racquets, but they won't fit every style of play.
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That’s right—very true.


I like to be a baseline grinder and play with spin and depth. I’m doing well with my Aero 2016 (around 325 SW), but it’s a bit harsh on the arm, so I’m looking to explore other options too.


I’ve ruled out the Ezone 98/100 because I can’t really feel the ball with them, and that head shape just isn’t for me. The Pure Aero 2023 also feels way too light in the hand—not okay.
 
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Mischko said:
Extreme Pro will always need upward swings, and you'll always have slower loopy balls that dip into the court. Youtuber Sean Hodkin played tournaments with a leaded Extreme Pro for some 6 months, you can easily see what kind of balls he was producing, and then compare it to his previous RF97A and current PS97 also modded. In short, it's clear that he had slower loopier balls, and had to play much longer points with the Extreme Pro
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This is correct. I noticed it as well.
 
Vlad M said:
I like to be a baseline grinder and play with spin and depth. I’m doing well with my Aero 2016 (around 325 SW), but it’s a bit harsh on the arm, so I’m looking to explore other options too.
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So you'd be happy with the Aero 2016 if it were just less stiff?
 
Perhaps he is professional..
But take his word if he is..

I still prefer the pro over the MP and Radical per the op question..

Any racket may need manipulation to suit person preference and performance requirements.
 
Vlad M said:
Is not feeling light and with less feedback aka vibrations?
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They all feel light and dampened these days. I don't mind it, others, particualry older players used to heavier-spec racquets with "raw" feel do. If you want to be a baseline grinder who hits with a lot of spin, your options are kinda clear - Pure Aero 100, Extreme MP, Vcore 100, or if you are more advanced and used to 98in, which you say you aren't, then Pure Aero 98, Extreme Pro, and Vcore 98. Many players play just fine with them stock while others love to modify. It is what it is.
 
Mischko said:
Extreme Pro will always need upward swings, and you'll always have slower loopy balls that dip into the court. Youtuber Sean Hodkin played tournaments with a leaded Extreme Pro for some 6 months, you can easily see what kind of balls he was producing, and then compare it to his previous RF97A and current PS97 also modded. In short, it's clear that he had slower loopier balls, and had to play much longer points with the Extreme Pro
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Yeah EP will produce a loopier, heavier ball, though it's totally possible to hit flatter attacking shots with it. It's not its primary purpose though, unlike the Pro Staff. Musetti is a good illustration of the kind of play style that works well with the EP.

That said, switching from the RF to the EP back to the PS97 is a bit bipolar. Good YouTube content I guess.
 
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EP (assuming you’re talking about the latest one) is actually fine. Solid enough and consistent. I assume you’re not playing against guys hitting 80mph forehands and 130mph serves.

The feel is different to the Aero however, as the EP will flex in the throat.

If you want something which feels more like the Aero go for one of the MPs.
 
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EP (assuming you’re talking about the latest one) is actually fine. Solid enough and consistent. I assume you’re not playing against guys hitting 80mph forehands and 130mph serves.

The feel is different to the Aero however, as the EP will flex in the throat.

If you want something which feels more like the Aero go for one of the MPs.
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Yes about 24 edition i a talking about.
I will go for MP 24 and matched to a higher SW i hope so.
 
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Power and plow is relative to ones own ability and opponents level of competition.
So many variables that influence power and plow as well as stability..
In some cases a good string strung properly can correct any issue a frame may have depending on ones level and ability if non professional.
Perhaps Mischko is professional.. and most retail frames would not have the capability to meet the demands of professional tennis without manipulation.
 
I've been hitting with a current, young D1 coach for the past 8 days, and will hit this week too, including later today. Plenty of pace and power from him for sure. I got a freshly strung Extreme Pro with Mach-10 @ 48/46lbs to try today, and will report back what I feel in terms of power, stablity, and general impressions. I'm looking to add more spin to the current Ezone 98 I'm using, so the Extreme Pro is a contender, among others.
 
ghostwind said:
I've been hitting with a current, young D1 coach for the past 8 days, and will hit this week too, including later today. Plenty of pace and power from him for sure. I got a freshly strung Extreme Pro with Mach-10 @ 48/46lbs to try today, and will report back what I feel in terms of power, stablity, and general impressions. I'm looking to add more spin to the current Ezone 98 I'm using, so the Extreme Pro is a contender, among others.
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Curious on the extreme pro, coming from tfight 300s. Seeking more comfort and spon. Played with the ezone 98 2022 for a month but i just cant gel with it plus i feel my wrist.
 
@Vlad M - If you're open-minded enough, I would recommend you try the Prince Rip series. Their layups are by far some of the most connected and raw of anything in the segment. I would normally say Ripcord 100, as the conventional grommets plus that layup will offer the utmost connected feel, but you've got comfort concerns, and being gentle on the arm doesn't seem to be a major play with the current version, so I would actually say Ripstick 100 instead. The O-Ports remove a considerable level of impact harshness, while still preserving at least a decent amount of connection to the ball, and making the sweet spot feel even bigger/deeper. I mean, if you're going to blow roughly $300 for some of these bigger-name sticks, you might as well invest $220 and give it a shot.
 
How do you guys see the Extreme Pro vs the previous verson(aka Extreme Tour)? I really wanted to like that previous version. The biggest knock was that the launch angle oddly felt extremely high even coming from the PA19 at the time I demoed it. Other than that, I thought the previous version was quite good and might've switched to it had the launch angle not been so high. Easily could've been the string job, which apparently was hyper-g at 55 lbs, but hey who knows...
 
I don't find the launch angle that high for a spin racquet as the string pattern is pretty dense in the middle. It's higher than say an Ezone 98 or Blade but it's nothing like the Extreme MP, PA or even a Speed MP.
 
I agree with heavyD. I never played the old Extreme Tour so I can’t compare to that, but the launch angle is higher than Gravity Pro or Ezone 98, and close to what it is on PA98 (with a tad more control but that’s also string tension dependent). Main reasons to choose this over PA98 is wanting a more dampened and plush feel, a touch more spin and ability to swing a little flatter and keep it in.
 
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How do you guys see the Extreme Pro vs the previous verson(aka Extreme Tour)? I really wanted to like that previous version. The biggest knock was that the launch angle oddly felt extremely high even coming from the PA19 at the time I demoed it. Other than that, I thought the previous version was quite good and might've switched to it had the launch angle not been so high. Easily could've been the string job, which apparently was hyper-g at 55 lbs, but hey who knows...
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For me the EP launch angle varied depending on the strings. With a sharp edged string (O-toro) the launch angle was super high. Round and rounded strings brought the launch angle into the more normal range.
 
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I agree with heavyD. I never played the old Extreme Tour so I can’t compare to that, but the launch angle is higher than Gravity Pro or Ezone 98, and close to what it is on PA98 (with a tad more control but that’s also string tension dependent). Main reasons to choose this over PA98 is wanting a more dampened and plush feel, a touch more spin and ability to swing a little flatter and keep it in.
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Right!
 
ghostwind said:
I've been hitting with a current, young D1 coach for the past 8 days, and will hit this week too, including later today. Plenty of pace and power from him for sure. I got a freshly strung Extreme Pro with Mach-10 @ 48/46lbs to try today, and will report back what I feel in terms of power, stablity, and general impressions. I'm looking to add more spin to the current Ezone 98 I'm using, so the Extreme Pro is a contender, among others.
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Amazing so this coach is hitting with a EP too?, in other words tell me how was the Extreme Pro with Mach 10 playtest?
 
Trip said:
@Vlad M - If you're open-minded enough, I would recommend you try the Prince Rip series. Their layups are by far some of the most connected and raw of anything in the segment. I would normally say Ripcord 100, as the conventional grommets plus that layup will offer the utmost connected feel, but you've got comfort concerns, and being gentle on the arm doesn't seem to be a major play with the current version, so I would actually say Ripstick 100 instead. The O-Ports remove a considerable level of impact harshness, while still preserving at least a decent amount of connection to the ball, and making the sweet spot feel even bigger/deeper. I mean, if you're going to blow roughly $300 for some of these bigger-name sticks, you might as well invest $220 and give it a shot.
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Saw them on frontpage of TW two days ago, the blue ones really look nice, who knows maybe i will give them a try since i am deep inside racket journey, thanks!!
 
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Amazing so this coach is hitting with a EP too?, in other words tell me how was the Extreme Pro with Mach 10 playtest?
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No, I just took one to give it a spin. He's using the Speed Pro older model. Anyhow, I have to hit with it some more, but I was not a big fan of it TBH. Felt kind of dull, and I didn't feel there was anything special about it. I think it could use a bit of weight for sure when playing with big hitters. He was hitting big, and it was just OK. My 25 Ezone 98 felt a lot better and more stable in comparison, especially on big serve returns and volleys. Could be I'm more used to it, but yeah, that was my impression. It did have a higher launch angle compared to the Ezone, and a bit more spin, but overall I still prefer my Ezone 98 for all-court play.
 
Mischko said:
All Head "pro" level racquets, 98s and 95s, are usually around 320sw with 1.25, with rare exceptions, but are underpowered and very controlled, and are engineered for a swingweight of around 340kgcm2. In other words, they play optimally when you add about 65cm of lead at the top, about full bumper length. Minimum for Rad MP would be adding at 10 and 2, higher on the sides, to get to a swingweight of about 328, below that it won't really work so well, will be too weak

They are intentionally made below spec, so that competitors who buy 6-8 racquets can match them with lead and silicone and have 8 identical racquets. Swingweight is by far the most important metric, that measured Extreme Pro at 306g is fine in terms of static weight. Celophane on the handle weighs about 2g.

Radical MP and Extreme Pro are both light in the head and underpowered, balls are weak and fall short unless you really swing full power at every shot, with really high racquet head speed, which is impossible. If you play with very loose string tension then it might work for you though, but if you are an advanced player who wants good pace and depth, because otherwise your opponents would easily attack, then both are just weak unless you add enough lead tape at 12

"some say Radical has that classic solid plow-through" no it doesn't, not at all. It's light and light in the head, with a denser string pattern. It has decent stiffness though, so your ball won't die with the racquet flexing, it feels firm and stiff, but not too stiff. If you hit consistently hard you'll easily hit through that, and string snap back will give you enough dampening

"Extreme Pro being powerful" yeah, no it's not, quite the opposite.

Both Rad MP and Extreme Pro are control racquets, and really play like that. Rad MP is more of an allrounder and I'm sure way more people would prefer it to the Extreme Pro. With Rad MP it's much easier to drive flatter balls and get some ball speed, while Extreme Pro will always need upward swings, and you'll always have slower loopy balls that dip into the court. Youtuber Sean Hodkin played tournaments with a leaded Extreme Pro for some 6 months, you can easily see what kind of balls he was producing, and then compare it to his previous RF97A and current PS97 also modded. In short, it's clear that he had slower loopier balls, and had to play much longer points with the Extreme Pro

Extreme MP will give you much easier depth and ball speed, but it's a completely different racquet category. Not really comparable to the 98s. Still controlled for a 100, and will work well if you like moving your opponents around with loopy spinny placed shots, not so great if you want to drive flatter shots.

All 3 are for players who like to build long points, stay in points by digging themselves out of corners, and move their opponents around with placed shots. They won't work so well for power hitters and attackers.
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Wish the was true. Every extreme pro I have received has been 326-328 sw. It much more powerful then the last gen, the tour. I have not tried the new radical mp. I feel like I have to put a decent control string in the new pro to control it.
 
Vlad M said:
Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and could really use some advice.


I'm torn between the HEAD Extreme Pro 2024, Extreme MP 2024, and the Radical MP 2023. Unfortunately, I don't have the chance to demo them, so I have to go by feel, specs, and your experiences.

What I'm looking for is something that feels solid and consistent in hand, with a decent swingweight. I got some measurements from Tennis Warehouse for the Extreme Pro 2024 — one came in at 308g, 31.9cm balance, and just 289 SW unstrung, which sounds a bit low for a "Pro" frame.
Ideally, I tend to prefer a swingweight around 322–325, so I'm wondering:
  • Could the Extreme MP 2024 actually feel heavier and have more plow than the Pro version in practice due to more head heavy balance?
  • Is the Radical MP the better option if I want that solid contact?
I know opinions are mixed — some say Radical has that classic solid plow-through, others lean toward the Extreme Pro being powerful but a bit hollow.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these, I'd really appreciate your thoughts!


Thanks
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Really depends on what spec you get. The extreme pros I have all had a 326-328 sw. I think when did try the head radical mp, last years, it was right around 325.

Previous extreme tours were under spec when I got them. More like 319 sw. Which felt very whippy and head light, lack plow which is probably why many added weight, or people lived it because how maneuverable it was for a tour.

Radical mp will be the easiest one to move around.

The extreme mp will be the easiest racket to get the ball back with depth.

The extreme pro will be a more powerful radical mp with its thicker beam which allows maybe more spin.

Something about head rackets they have dead spots in the string bed and the aux 2 makes the rackets feel muted.

The aero 98 has more spin with a high launch and more vibration in the head. Great racket just I think to much for me to consistently strike the ball correctly.

Another easy racket to use is the tfight 300s. More open than the radical and extreme and easy to move around. A lot of vibration in the racket. Stiff

Blade 98 also a solid choice with feel even though it’s a control racket at 62 ra v9. Feels really nice. Low power but you can easily lower tension to add weight. I really like this racket. It’s a true jack of all trades racket with some comfort and some feel. It hits very consistently through out the string bed. It’s got more feel then the ezone 98 and aux 2 rackets. Extreme pro is more powerful than the blade.

My favorite for consistency and lower swing weight it the pure drive 2025 and aero 100 2023. Very nice

You want control and not to much power but a big sweet spot and maneuverability, with more spin then a 98, blade 100 v9 or speed mp
 
You can play the radical Mp on the low 320s swingweight and be fine. I wouldn’t put it over 325. It’s built to swing very fast. Think Taylor Fritz. Big serving. Heavy, driving spin.

@ACT did a deep review of these frames on the ac tennis YouTube channel. I think his radical sw is 323 or so.
 
There are some under spec EP out there. I got one. I have had four this year. 316 322 323 326. Numbers are with overgrip and strung with 18g poly.

Below average launch angle IMO
 
Hi @Vlad M , how’s you racquet journey so ar if you don’t mind me asking? I’m kind of in the same boat. Just demoed the extreme MP aux1 today and liked it. Have played with Speed MP (found my balls going long too much) and Ezone 100 (same).
How did you find the extreme mp and pro and which racquet are you playing now?

Thanks!
 
AgTennis said:
Hi @Vlad M , how’s you racquet journey so ar if you don’t mind me asking? I’m kind of in the same boat. Just demoed the extreme MP aux1 today and liked it. Have played with Speed MP (found my balls going long too much) and Ezone 100 (same).
How did you find the extreme mp and pro and which racquet are you playing now?

Thanks!
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Hey mate, i dropped last summer all 300g frames and got a underspec (sadly) 308g head radical pro graphene 360, fully strung is at 336 grams but lack some swingweight the head is too light, right now i got a 315 unstrung head boom pro 2022 and i cannot wait to try it, i will customize with lead under the bumber too and under the grip (top part) and maybe if this boom pro will not work i will go to pro staff 97 v.14, or even gravity pro.
Right now i found my old speed mp way to light in swing.
I never tried extreme mp only a stock overspec extreme pro 2024 last summer, but in the end i do not like it because of the lack of weight in the hoop, i retuned it to TW.
Maybe try extreme pro 2024 or even ezone 98 , ezone is more solid and easy to handle, also if you have the muscles Radical Pro 2023
 
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