No no the Gravity Pro is on another planet. Not even a comparison
Only option close would be a true Radical frame. The Extreme Pro might be my first choice if it was available. I do feel odd how many lines are offering multiple string patterns.
No no the Gravity Pro is on another planet. Not even a comparison
I must admit that as I am getting older I do prefer more and more 16x19 string pattern. It is dense enough for control both in Prestige Pro as well as Radical 16x19 prostocks. So what we really need is better layup of Radical MP/Pro.18x20 not happening right now, however, the 16x19 is not too open, so, as I recall from the Extreme Tour, it felt (with added weight) like 18x20 with all benefits of 16x19...
Thinner beam of the Pro is very interesting to me, and curious to see this layup in the MP, with some weight added. Should be sweet
Agreed. It’s much more closed than the Extreme Tour.18x20 not happening right now, however, the 16x19 is not too open, so, as I recall from the Extreme Tour, it felt (with added weight) like 18x20 with all benefits of 16x19...
Thinner beam of the Pro is very interesting to me, and curious to see this layup in the MP, with some weight added. Should be sweet
No no the Gravity Pro is on another planet. Not even a comparison
The Gravity Pro was an instant love. If I had to go away from my 6.1’s or custom Prestige MP’s I would go to a stock Gravity Pro in a heart beat over any racquet on the market and I’ve played with a few brands over the years lol.i see good things about the gpro, i automatically hit the like button.
considered waiting for the radicals before going for the gpro, but kinda glad i didnt
I need live ball to test racquets. Drills don’t do it for me as there’s not enough rhythm sometimes to make an accurate assessment of the racquet. The Pro has a bit more control and crisp feel compared to the MP. With the right work on it the Pro can be very very goodgranted i need more than 30 minutes of group drills with the MP, I'm slightly curious about the Pro. Lets see...
I need live ball to test racquets. Drills don’t do it for me as there’s not enough rhythm sometimes to make an accurate assessment of the racquet. The Pro has a bit more control and crisp feel compared to the MP. With the right work on it the Pro can be very very good
I got one girl who likes the MP more than the Pure Drive and 2021 Radical Pro. So much that she wants to take it to a Level 2 national in Alabama this weekend as her main racquet lol.I liked the Pro. The rest of the lineup I found good/ok but not great. Wish I liked the MP more.
The Gravity Pro was an instant love. If I had to go away from my 6.1’s or custom Prestige MP’s I would go to a stock Gravity Pro in a heart beat over any racquet on the market and I’ve played with a few brands over the years lol.
I got one girl who likes the MP more than the Pure Drive and 2021 Radical Pro. So much that she wants to take it to a Level 2 national in Alabama this weekend as her main racquet lol.
Youtek IG Radical OS was the last OS. Came out early 2012.
Might not be best place for this question but any thoughts on what would be best current equivalent to Radical OS 107?
Gravity S @104 or Radical S 102.
Would like to try a 107......
That’s not going to happen lol. Colors will revert back to Orange and SilverThat is a impressive recommendation. Not sure how it makes me feel as I am looking forward to the 2021 Radical Pro, more so if it comes in silver
Correction on the Balance. It’s 7pts HL without the tourna grip.Ok here are the specs @Geoff sent me this morning.
Radical MP
316.5g
33cm 6pts HL
324sw
67RA
Radical Pro
336g
32cm. 9pts HL
318sw
65RA
The 318 SW explains why I thought it was way to light. Serious lead tape will be added this weekend to bring that up. The MP definitely feels a bit more head heavy (Used it again yesterday) and like the last 2 Radicals. The Pro has a bit more control all around.
Will the Pro make me play like Reilly (spoke with @Geoff earlier so now I know)? Love watching him bash as I am a bigger guy myself. Tell Reilly and your bro to keep up the great work!Ok here are the specs @Geoff sent me this morning.
Radical MP
316.5g
33cm 6pts HL
324sw
67RA
Radical Pro
336g
32cm. 9pts HL
318sw
65RA
The 318 SW explains why I thought it was way to light. Serious lead tape will be added this weekend to bring that up. The MP definitely feels a bit more head heavy (Used it again yesterday) and like the last 2 Radicals. The Pro has a bit more control all around.
These are all strung specs?? Flex too?Ok here are the specs @Geoff sent me this morning.
Radical MP
316.5g
33cm 6pts HL
324sw
67RA
Radical Pro
336g
32cm. 9pts HL
318sw
65RA
The 318 SW explains why I thought it was way to light. Serious lead tape will be added this weekend to bring that up. The MP definitely feels a bit more head heavy (Used it again yesterday) and like the last 2 Radicals. The Pro has a bit more control all around.
YepThese are all strung specs?? Flex too?
They keep stiffining the radicals. Little weird.. i am surprisedThese are all strung specs?? Flex too?
Probably feels like a Prestige Tour. Not as soft as the 18x20 Prestige MP.Then it's not really soft....
I am curious to test them next week. Will measure too so we just have more inputs...They keep stiffining the radicals. Little weird.. i am surprised
Even new Instinct is not stiff, Radical should keep its flexy nature...
Ok here are the specs @Geoff sent me this morning.
Radical MP
316.5g
33cm 6pts HL
324sw
67RA
Radical Pro
336g
32cm. 9pts HL
318sw
65RA
The 318 SW explains why I thought it was way to light. Serious lead tape will be added this weekend to bring that up. The MP definitely feels a bit more head heavy (Used it again yesterday) and like the last 2 Radicals. The Pro has a bit more control all around.
Even new Instinct is not stiff, Radical should keep its flexy nature...
Radical Pro - 32cm is actually 7pts HL (noted that you corrected this in a later post)
I'm rather keen to try this, but it's likely going to need some lead to up the SW. It needs more beef if you ask me!
I like the specs on that MP except the RA... maybe little bit weight in the handle and good to go...Ok here are the specs @Geoff sent me this morning.
Radical MP
316.5g
33cm 6pts HL
324sw
67RA
Radical Pro
336g
32cm. 9pts HL
318sw
65RA
The 318 SW explains why I thought it was way to light. Serious lead tape will be added this weekend to bring that up. The MP definitely feels a bit more head heavy (Used it again yesterday) and like the last 2 Radicals. The Pro has a bit more control all around.
The Extreme Tour does feel better than the Radical MP and has more Power than the Pro after adding some lead. Im not a fan of the rest of the line.Radicals cant be stiffer than extreme line... it would be stupid...
Ok here are the specs @Geoff sent me this morning.
Radical MP
316.5g
33cm 6pts HL
324sw
67RA
Radical Pro
336g
32cm. 9pts HL
318sw
65RA
The 318 SW explains why I thought it was way to light. Serious lead tape will be added this weekend to bring that up. The MP definitely feels a bit more head heavy (Used it again yesterday) and like the last 2 Radicals. The Pro has a bit more control all around.
I don't understand why Head chose to manufacture the Extreme Tour and now Radical Pro under 320 in SW (317 and 318). It doesn't make sense.
The Yonex EZONE 98 is also underpowered at 317 strung, but the yardstick for this type of 305g (unstrung) 98 sq in frames is the PS 16x19 which clocks in at 327. The Ezone Tour 98, comparable to the new Radical Pro both at 315g unstrung, has a SW of 330.
Yes, they're head light and you can add weight yourself, but imo and ime, mfcs do a better job at distributing weight than I can with lead, whilst maintaining the positive attributes of the racket in question.
The Pro sounds like it's more my type than the MP. I'm the type though that puts leather on everything...so there is also that. I do give racquets a fair shake stock (for the most part) before adding weight.The Nerd’s review of the 360+ Radical Pro is up. Specs of the one he has is rather different for SW:
337g, BP 32cm, 328.5 SW - see at 3.00 in the video.
The stick he’s got, more my thing!
Are the prototypes in circulation varied in specs? 318 vs 328.5 is a huge variance and this ain’t a Wilson!
After chosen players and coaches are done with the prototypes, does Head sell them after? Really like the paint job and it looks promising spec-wise for the Pro.
Agreed. Both those racquets should have SW in the mid to high 330’s if not mid 340’sI don't understand why Head chose to manufacture the Extreme Tour and now Radical Pro under 320 in SW (317 and 318). It doesn't make sense.
The Yonex EZONE 98 is also underpowered at 317 strung, but the yardstick for this type of 305g (unstrung) 98 sq in frames is the PS 16x19 which clocks in at 327. The Ezone Tour 98, comparable to the new Radical Pro both at 315g unstrung, has a SW of 330.
Yes, they're head light and you can add weight yourself, but imo and ime, mfcs do a better job at distributing weight than I can with lead, whilst maintaining the positive attributes of the racket in question.
Agreed. Both those racquets should have SW in the mid to high 330’s if not mid 340’s
I have no experience with demo racquets but I would assume or at least expect the demos to have a very tight QC since they are up for reviews. But you just can't assume anything these days haha.FWIW I have measured 10 SW point variance across multiple 360+ Extreme Tours so the Radicals are probably subject to the same variance. Still better than Wilson where I measured 20 SW point variance .
Mine is also in that range, close to 330.Tennis Nerd guy reported 328.5 SW strung for the Pro. A bit more reassuring.
My Pro is ~330 SW. 335g strung (gut/poly), 32.8cm balance, 328SW. Loving the feel of it...Agreed. Both those racquets should have SW in the mid to high 330’s if not mid 340’s
My Pro is ~330 SW. 335g strung (gut/poly), 32.8cm balance, 328SW. Loving the feel of it...
Im getting mine back tomorrow and adding weight at 3, 6, 9 and the throat. Depends on how that feels is how much silicone I add.My Pro is ~330 SW. 335g strung (gut/poly), 32.8cm balance, 328SW. Loving the feel of it...
How would you compare it to the 2015 Blade? (Seems crisper than the v7)My Pro is ~330 SW. 335g strung (gut/poly), 32.8cm balance, 328SW. Loving the feel of it...