G360+ Radical 2021

[What'sABackhand]

I'm worried any weight in the hoop might make the swingweight too high. But I also find I can I can only hit my 1 hbh if I dangle 2 of my fingers off the end of the buttcap... So maybe increasing the length is an option... Anyone know if that's hard to do on the radicals. My vcore pro 97s are about 3 mm longer than the radicals, so maybe I'm more used to that length.

 

[Arjuntino]

I'm worried any weight in the hoop might make the swingweight too high. But I also find I can I can only hit my 1 hbh if I dangle 2 of my fingers off the end of the buttcap... So maybe increasing the length is an option... Anyone know if that's hard to do on the radicals. My vcore pro 97s are about 3 mm longer than the radicals, so maybe I'm more used to that length.

I added 4 grams, at 9 and 3.
Can easily get a replacement pallet from ****. ~$30.
I doubt it is the 3mm. It likely has more to do with the center of gravity/location of the sweetspot. You can try moving the sweet spot up on the radical w. A little tape and see how it feels.

 

[ivan89]

If you guys love the pro, you should try the MP with a leather grip. IMO it plays like a better version of the pro. Increased stability (especially at net and against heavy hitters) and more oomph on the serve. It's also easier to swing and has more power but control is still excellent. It really transforms the racquet.

I am thinking about ordering the Radical MP and replacing the stock grip with a leather grip. I am curious how you feel about the grip size with the leather grip vs. the stock grip. Does it feel the same or smaller? Presumably the leather grip is supposed to be a bit thinner (something like 1.45-1.5 mm vs 1.75 mm for the Hydrosorb Pro), but it is also firmer.

 

[Internety]

Is anyone able to compare the pro to the blade v7 16x19?

 

[Mischko]

Radical Pro is much more solid and stable, but also heavier to play with. Both are low powered, but Blade is particularly low powered, soft, and light in the head. Blade is more for recreational players, intermediate level, and as a first adult racquet for good juniors while Radical Pro is more for advanced players and competitors. Blade gives a higher launch angle, and more spin on slower shots. Radical MP is a much better comparison to Blade v7 16x19.

 

[Internety]

Radical Pro is much more solid and stable, but also heavier to play with. Both are low powered, but Blade is particularly low powered, soft, and light in the head. Blade is more for recreational players, intermediate level, and as a first adult racquet for good juniors while Radical Pro is more for advanced players and competitors. Blade gives a higher launch angle, and more spin on slower shots. Radical MP is a much better comparison to Blade v7 16x19.

Thanks. I played with the Pro for like 15 mins and particularly noticed the lower launch angle compared to blade v7. But i could serve much bigger with it and it made me curious.

 

[Mischko]

Radical Pro is a very complete racquet, and you can easily string it lower, it still plays great. But it does need some complete long swings as well.

Maybe also try Head Extreme Tour, many people say very nice things about it. I haven't tested it, or Radical MP, yet.

 

[time_fly]

Is anyone able to compare the pro to the blade v7 16x19?

They're pretty different. The Blade v7 16x19 is a light racquet with enough weight in the head to be playable stock, but Blades are made with customization in mind. That's why they are so popular with pros. The Radical Pro can be played as-is by most players. I would expect a pro stock version of the G360+ Radical to have specs closer to the MP so that the extra weight can be added specifically where the pro wants it.

 

[Turbo-87]

I’m curious if anyone has compared the MP and the S? You don’t hear a whole lot about the S, but it is probably too light for a lot of players. I enjoyed hitting with the 2019 S but am really torn between the 2021 MP and S. I have some birthday money wanting to be spent.

 

[Ryebread]

I’m curious if anyone has compared the MP and the S? You don’t hear a whole lot about the S, but it is probably too light for a lot of players. I enjoyed hitting with the 2019 S but am really torn between the 2021 MP and S. I have some birthday money wanting to be spent.

good question!

but yea, even the MP is super light. and very maneuverable.

for example. mine at home is

with a rubber band dampener
(no overgrip)
313 grams strung!
32.55 balance
granted, thin gauge string!! @19g
add 4 grams or so for an overgrip

 

[Turbo-87]

I had been using racquets like the Blade 98 v7 and Yonex ezone 100, which are nice racquets. I demoed the Radical S since it was on clearance and I enjoyed the light weight and head speed I was getting. I think I would like both the MP and S and might be leaning toward the MP if it is lighter feeling than the blade and ezone. Decisions….

 

[Ryebread]

I had been using racquets like the Blade 98 v7 and Yonex ezone 100, which are nice racquets. I demoed the Radical S since it was on clearance and I enjoyed the light weight and head speed I was getting. I think I would like both the MP and S and might be leaning toward the MP if it is lighter feeling than the blade and ezone. Decisions….

MP is way lighter and far easier to swing than a blade! night and day.
I have them both.

 

[MarkyMark]

I'm buying the Radical MP to replace my blade v7 18x20 which I don't like at all.
Things I dont like about blade v7 18x20:
18x20
little too high of a swing weight
plush feeling (48lb Alu)

I'm wondering how this racquet feels with Head Lynx Grey at 52 or 53 lbs. I want to avoid that really soft plush feeling.

 

[Mischko]

Somewhere else on the forum someone posted a text from an italian website, where an italian stringer says, if I understood correctly, that Lorenzo Sonego plays with Blade v7 18x20 with only a bit of mass added to the grip, and strung with Luxilon Alu power soft 19/18kg

I tried playing with that Blade for a while, and for me it was the lack of power, it was too light, I just couldn't punch through opponents, not enough weight on my shots. Maybe I just should've strung it lower and with more of a power string..

 

[MarkyMark]

Somewhere else on the forum someone posted a text from an italian website, where an italian stringer says, if I understood correctly, that Lorenzo Sonego plays with Blade v7 18x20 with only a bit of mass added to the grip, and strung with Luxilon Alu power soft 19/18kg

I tried playing with that Blade for a while, and for me it was the lack of power, it was too light, I just couldn't punch through opponents, not enough weight on my shots. Maybe I just should've strung it lower and with more of a power string..

For myself, I find the blade underpowered because of the swing weight. Most of the time its fine, but there are sometimes when I don't react fast enough to get the racquet head speed up. I also don't enjoy the really plush feeling on contact with the ball. That could just be the 48lbs of Alu pwr.

I'm thinking the Radical MP swing weight is right my wheel house and it be 16x19, It might be a good choice for me with Head Lynx at 52lbs.

 

[Rentege]

I'm buying the Radical MP to replace my blade v7 18x20 which I don't like at all.
Things I dont like about blade v7 18x20:
18x20
little too high of a swing weight
plush feeling (48lb Alu)

I'm wondering how this racquet feels with Head Lynx Grey at 52 or 53 lbs. I want to avoid that really soft plush feeling.

The Radical MP is way easier to swing and much more crisp than the Blade, not plush at all. More power and spin as well. It’s definitely in the direction of the things you’re looking for. It will have less control than the 18x20 Blade though, and I would guess be a little less stable.

 

[Corey Klein]

I took off the Hydrosorb Pro base grip on my radical pro, and wow, how nice to be able to take off the plastic sheath in one piece. Last two Yonez racquets, I gave up when changing grips.

I put on Wilson Shock Shield, surprisingly this only added 8g in the handle. I will be adding some tungsten tape at 3 and 9, and 12 tomorrow when it comes in the mail.

As it stands, with a dampener and no overgrip, 346g or 12.2oz. I hit some serves today, already felt better. Still whippy.

 

[djNEiGht]

my wife hit the MP as a demo. I think it's a winner. Too bad for me she plays a grip size too small for me. lol

 

[SinneGOAT]

my wife hit the MP as a demo. I think it's a winner. Too bad for me she plays a grip size too small for me. lol

Why not put on another overgrip or two?

 

[djNEiGht]

Why not put on another overgrip or two?

I could...or we could get matching racquets. lol

 

[Turbo-87]

MP is way lighter and far easier to swing than a blade! night and day.
I have them both.

I played a match Saturday with the 360+ Radical MP and I was really impressed. It swings light and doesn't feel that much different than the S model in terms of perceived speed. It was more stable and easier to control shots with it since I believe it has less power than the S. I have both racquets strung with Wilson NXT Comfort 17ga at 56 pounds. I think the S is a bit faster at the net, but I don't spend a lot of time there in singles. I have another match this evening and I might play a set with each just to see which is a better fit for me. I am hoping it is not another racquet honeymoon.

 

[Corey Klein]

Final spec is 361g or 12.7 oz. 8g added in the handle from the Wilson Shock Shield, 10g at 3 and 9, 5g at 12 o'clock. Will try it out tonight. Feels roughly one point less headlight. Will play with it tonight hopefully. Still doesn't feel clubby to me, definitely still more maneuverable than my VCore Pro 330 with Shockshield, obviously that racquet was 15g heavier.

 

[What'sABackhand]

Final spec is 361g or 12.7 oz. 8g added in the handle from the Wilson Shock Shield, 10g at 3 and 9, 5g at 12 o'clock. Will try it out tonight. Feels roughly one point less headlight. Will play with it tonight hopefully. Still doesn't feel clubby to me, definitely still more maneuverable than my VCore Pro 330 with Shockshield, obviously that racquet was 15g heavier.

That sounds pretty hefty to me. I tried with a few grams of lead tape and I thought it slowed the racquet down too much for my game, without adding enough stability. Back to the stock vcore pro 330 for me.

 

[Corey Klein]

That sounds pretty hefty to me. I tried with a few grams of lead tape and I thought it slowed the racquet down too much for my game, without adding enough stability. Back to the stock vcore pro 330 for me.

It felt pretty good last night. I think someone could get by with just some weight at 12 o clock and call it a day.

Still felt quite good to me. I played about 2 hours last night, I was exerting less effort on ground strokes because the racquet was much more stabile.

 

[Dbrizz]

I have a 2021 radical mp coming. I’m going to throw on a leather grip and over grip and likely add weight to top of hoop based on what I’m reading on here.

I want about 6pts hl at around 330-340 strung total. I basically want a blade but more crisp and more power. I’m ok with giving up some control and comfort.

My hitting partner had an older radical mp with a leather grip underneath and I was amazed how crisp it felt compared to my v7 blade. I could really feel the ball.

Hoping to have that same experience with the 2021. He said he likes my blade but felt too muted for him.

I was thinking about going with full alu power or confidential at 50#. Any other suggestions for people that have used the racquet for awhile?

 

[BallBasher247]

I have a 2021 radical mp coming. I’m going to throw on a leather grip and over grip and likely add weight to top of hoop based on what I’m reading on here.

I want about 6pts hl at around 330-340 strung total. I basically want a blade but more crisp and more power. I’m ok with giving up some control and comfort.

My hitting partner had an older radical mp with a leather grip underneath and I was amazed how crisp it felt compared to my v7 blade. I could really feel the ball.

Hoping to have that same experience with the 2021. He said he likes my blade but felt too muted for him.

I was thinking about going with full alu power or confidential at 50#. Any other suggestions for people that have used the racquet for awhile?

Why not try the Radical Pro? It's got a bit more firmness and pop than the v7 Blade, and you don't need to customize it. Just put your OG on and maybe replace Head's weighted butt cap if you want it more HH.

ALU power's always great, but if you want more spin, a shaped string like Tour Bite will work well too. I wouldn't do Confidential unless you're coming from a soft or springy poly like Hyper-G, Solstice Power, etc; it's in between crisp/controlled and soft. It plays well, but it doesn't have the control, crispness and tension maintenance of strings like Tour Bite, MSV Focus Hex, 4G, etc. I'd suggest Tour Bite at 52# or above; the Radical MP can get a bit launchy. It won't give you elbow pain even with stiffer strings though.

 

[McGradey]

I would be very tempted by the Pro if it didn’t have that road cone paint

they should do a Nite version like they did with the Extreme

 

[Dbrizz]

Why not try the Radical Pro? It's got a bit more firmness and pop than the v7 Blade, and you don't need to customize it. Just put your OG on and maybe replace Head's weighted butt cap if you want it more HH.

ALU power's always great, but if you want more spin, a shaped string like Tour Bite will work well too. I wouldn't do Confidential unless you're coming from a soft or springy poly like Hyper-G, Solstice Power, etc; it's in between crisp/controlled and soft. It plays well, but it doesn't have the control, crispness and tension maintenance of strings like Tour Bite, MSV Focus Hex, 4G, etc. I'd suggest Tour Bite at 52# or above; the Radical MP can get a bit launchy. It won't give you elbow pain even with stiffer strings though.

Thanks I’ll keep this in mind. I mainly thought mp because my hitting partner had an older one weighted up and I liked the big pop feel I felt off it. I might try pro too.
Seems there really isn’t any consensus on which is better? I’m playing 4.0-4.5 utr 6-7 level like to be aggressive from baseline and finish points if balls are dropped short. I’ll try those strings too

 

[BallBasher247]

Thanks I’ll keep this in mind. I mainly thought mp because my hitting partner had an older one weighted up and I liked the big pop feel I felt off it. I might try pro too.
Seems there really isn’t any consensus on which is better? I’m playing 4.0-4.5 utr 6-7 level like to be aggressive from baseline and finish points if balls are dropped short. I’ll try those strings too

If you mean which is better between the Rad MP and the Pro, most of us racketaholics prefer the Pro. The MP can be great if it has more handle weight (leather grip, etc) but IME it has a similar problem to the v7 Blade where it's too heavy at the tip compared to the rest of the racket and it can be erratic w/o handle weight, especially if you have some wrist action in your groundies. The Pro is less powerful from the slightly thinner beam but it's so much more consistent in stock form and still has more free power than a Blade. Also look at Tecnifibre's TFight line, mainly the 300RS and 305RS. Tried the 305RS yesterday; great stick that does everything well, and it swings way faster than the specs suggest.

The newer MPs are very different from older ones; older ones before Graphene were 95"² 18x20 control rackets meant to be customized. They were stiffer/more lively than the buttery Prestige, but still low powered players frames. They're still crispier than Prestiges but now the Rad MP is 16x19 and has some free power; it's the Pure Strike of Head's lineup.

 

[stronzzi70]

I would be very tempted by the Pro if it didn’t have that road cone paint

they should do a Nite version like they did with the Extreme

I have the new Radical Pro
What a frame !!
The secret ? Low tension
Mine is 40 lbs

 

[smalahove]

I got mine strung with Lynx @48 lbs, but compared to my (new acquired, used) G360+ Prestige MPs strung in the low 40s, the Rad Pro feels a bit life- and powerless ;-)
The Rad MP I have is strung with Lynx Tour @ 48 lbs as well, but that works pretty well. The Rad Pro falls in between, in a negative way unf.
I though 48 lbs would work well since Lynx is a pretty soft poly, but it's just lackluster and dead in the Pro.

So, I'm not sure it's the weight, balance and weight distribution of the PMP+ that makes it out-excel the RadPro, or if I can get some of that magic in the Pro by choosing another poly in the low 40s?

 

[Dbrizz]

I play Wilson 3/8 #3 grip with tightly wrapped Wilson pro overgrip. I play babolat 1/4 #2 with a little more overlap. I ordered the rad mp in 1/4 and was planning on replacing syn grip with leather and was going to put a Wilson og on top. Should I have ordered a 3/8 grip in head? This question reads like a school math problem ha

basically I’m ok with grip size 2.5-3.0 but not anything over 3.0

 

[Dbrizz]

Also if anyone is interested I have a pure aero vs in I’m going to compare to my blade and also my future radical mp. Might try pro too. Some friends are suggesting I try the pro line too from Wilson but seems like a lot of work trying to get matched sets over there

 

[smalahove]

I play Wilson 3/8 #3 grip with tightly wrapped Wilson pro overgrip. I play babolat 1/4 #2 with a little more overlap. I ordered the rad mp in 1/4 and was planning on replacing syn grip with leather and was going to put a Wilson og on top. Should I have ordered a 3/8 grip in head? This question reads like a school math problem ha

basically I’m ok with grip size 2.5-3.0 but not anything over 3.0

Ime, it doesn't feel like a small size 2, so you should be ok.

However, these things are difficult to assess as it's more a question of (grip) shape and butt cap flare than actual size. The times I've measured the circumference of various grips, they've been spot on, even though they've felt different. Ime, the old school head shape (rectangular) feels smaller in grip size 2 than your std. Wilson grip in size 2. A few Yonex's I've own, alongside a couple of PS97S, all in grip size 2, felt much smaller than most grip size 2, as they barely had any noticeable butt cap flair at all.

The new Rads feel pretty standard to me.

 

[Dbrizz]

Ime, it doesn't feel like a small size 2, so you should be ok.

However, these things are difficult to assess as it's more a question of (grip) shape and butt cap flare than actual size. The times I've measured the circumference of various grips, they've been spot on, even though they've felt different. Ime, the old school head shape (rectangular) feels smaller in grip size 2 than your std. Wilson grip in size 2. A few Yonex's I've own, alongside a couple of PS97S, all in grip size 2, felt much smaller than most grip size 2, as they barely had any noticeable butt cap flair at all.

The new Rads feel pretty standard to me.

Yeah just wondering if I should have gotten 3/8 size 3 grip in the radical mp since I use size 3 on my blades. I got size 2 thinking that the leather grip and og would size it up to size 3. Hmmm

 

[smalahove]

Yeah just wondering if I should have gotten 3/8 size 3 grip in the radical mp since I use size 3 on my blades. I got size 2 thinking that the leather grip and og would size it up to size 3. Hmmm

There are different thicknesses of leather, and it's always easier to add than to subtract when it comes to the actual grip size.
Ime, a leather has a very different feel to the stock Head synthetic grip. If you go for a (firm) leather grip, there are plenty of "tacky" type OGs that will build up the total grip size.

 

[Dbrizz]

Anyone else have any string recommendations and tension for rad mp or pro?

 

[Dbrizz]

Just got the rad mp in. Should I hit with it first or get it up near my blade specs right off that bat? I’m concerned about it being too light lol. Blade is 340 6pts hl

 

[Turbo-87]

Hit with it first. It is already a totally different racquet you might like in stock form. No need to make it into something it isn’t without at least trying it.

 

[snoflewis]

kind of surprised the radicals aren't talked about more on these forums. picked up a pair of MPs and hit with them stock with a couple different string setups, and the MPs are solid all-around sticks. definitely the best g360+ racket in the 295-305g range imo. also think they can use a bit of lead to help distribute weight better, but a really solid all-around stick even in stock form.

 

[DJTaurus]

kind of surprised the radicals aren't talked about more on these forums. picked up a pair of MPs and hit with them stock with a couple different string setups, and the MPs are solid all-around sticks. definitely the best g360+ racket in the 295-305g range imo. also think they can use a bit of lead to help distribute weight better, but a really solid all-around stick even in stock form.

Radical MP is the best head stick of the last 2 years and one of the best all around sticks out there. Also bonus points for its sexy looks.

 

[nov]

Radical MP is the best head stick of the last 2 years and one of the best all around sticks out there. Also bonus points for its sexy looks.

But its pretty stiff. Never played with it and cant comment about comfort but looking at RA numbers, its stiff racquet.

 

[DJTaurus]

But its pretty stiff. Never played with it and cant comment about comfort but looking at RA numbers, its stiff racquet.

Since the first 360 speed mp/pro i haven’t experienced any arm issues with every head I tested.

 

[gutfeeling]

kind of surprised the radicals aren't talked about more on these forums. picked up a pair of MPs and hit with them stock with a couple different string setups, and the MPs are solid all-around sticks. definitely the best g360+ racket in the 295-305g range imo. also think they can use a bit of lead to help distribute weight better, but a really solid all-around stick even in stock form.

What’s your fav setup so far?

 

[snoflewis]

What’s your fav setup so far?

Only tried two setups with racket in stock form so far. Tier 1 BK/GW and YPTP both at 48 lbs. Surprisingly like the YPTP better than the T1 setup.

 

[gutfeeling]

Only tried two setups with racket in stock form so far. Tier 1 BK/GW and YPTP both at 48 lbs. Surprisingly like the YPTP better than the T1 setup.

I’m still grooving with the ET but if the firmness/lack of forgiveness get to me I think the RMP or Boom Pro could be good.

 

[snoflewis]

I’m still grooving with the ET but if the firmness/lack of forgiveness get to me I think the RMP or Boom Pro could be good.

can't say the radical is less firm than the ET, but it does feel more forgiving. it has a larger and plusher sweetspot with more stability outside of it. I also tried adding lead at 3/9on the ET and it just didn't respond favorably in my experience. definitely recommend giving it a shot if you're a fan of the ET.

 

[Sweatii_yetii]

I’ve got the radical MP. And my first time out I strung it with hyper g 20g. It was one of the worst set ups I’ve tried in any racket. That was my first experience with 20 gauge string and il never do that again. The whole racket felt like mush.

 

[FourOutOfFive]

Has anybody tailweighted their MP to make it significantly more HL? I’ve been jiving with the ET as well lately and I’ve found it works really well with a 330 swingweight and 9pts HL balance. I know some sticks don’t do well with all that handle weight, notably which I guess the MP is competing with.

I’m also curious if anyone with a Ohbh has found the MP to work well for them? Something about the ET’s mold works really well for that shot and I wonder if the MP might be similar since it also has a 23mm beam and is thinner in some parts.

The stock Rad Pro is more in my spec ballpark but from what I understand it’s lower powered than the ET.

 

[Sweatii_yetii]

Has anybody tailweighted their MP to make it significantly more HL? I’ve been jiving with the ET as well lately and I’ve found it works really well with a 330 swingweight and 9pts HL balance. I know some sticks don’t do well with all that handle weight, notably which I guess the MP is competing with.

I’m also curious if anyone with a Ohbh has found the MP to work well for them? Something about the ET’s mold works really well for that shot and I wonder if the MP might be similar since it also has a 23mm beam and is thinner in some parts.

The stock Rad Pro is more in my spec ballpark but from what I understand it’s lower powered than the ET.

I put 8g of blue tack in the trap door as we as a leather grip. Plays better but still think there are better options. I honestly wish I went with the pro