RF_PRO_STAFF
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Very normal actually. Strung it will come down to 64 or 65.
Head Auxetic Radical
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guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
So, people with the Auxetic Laver Cup Ed: how does it play?
That was the Ferrero racquet - 100sqin (believe was basically turned into the Speed?)
moon shot
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look it up in racquetfinder, see what there is to see
Ah i see what you mean... very Goku
Epic af hahahah I don't like it at all
RF_PRO_STAFF
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I haven't been able to play mine yet, and won't be for a month longer. We just keep staring at each other.
Interested in other peoples findings as well.
Dino Lagaffe
Hall of Fame
I played the new Pro today, also marked RA 67, and I must say it felt much less stiff than I had anticipated. I didn't measure it strung, though, which usually brings it down a few points.
Fluffy_Skye
Semi-Pro
You can imagine it. Basically 2021 Laver radical color scheme.
Google Goku and look at his clothing and then as suggested above look up the Flexpoint Radical Tour on Racquetfinder
Fluffy_Skye
Semi-Pro
Lmao, goku is a nice metaphor.
bobeeto
Hall of Fame
@dr325i so was @uk_skippy right on the paint job??
ProRadTour
Professional
Great nickname for a frame - the Goku 
We have had Radical Bumblebee, Zebra, now we have the Goku
We have had Radical Bumblebee, Zebra, now we have the Goku
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
And I’d say that that specific Speed lineage (Youtek up to Graphene) has more similarities to today’s Gravity than to today’s Speed
oldmanyellingatcloud
Semi-Pro
Looks like it. Reminds me of my Ti from that far away!
jklos
Professional
I think it is... Considering the Goku description above.
oldmanyellingatcloud
Semi-Pro
never got around to playing the original YT Speed Pro, but was it a true 98"?
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Deleted member 775108
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Edit : Maybe a custom painted racquet by Unstrung Customs but has HEAD stencil and HEAD markings on the inside of the hoop... So more likely it's real
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lidoazndiabloboi
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This might be a custom paintjob, as you can see black grommet head guard, especially since UC is known for this custom work.
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Deleted member 775108
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It even has the Head Stencil. I don't know why Nicki would put that on a custom racquet. I would guess it was a demo from Head as it came to him. It also HEAD decals on the inside of the hoop just like regular heads... Why again put that on a custom?
So more positive than negative.
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bobeeto
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the silence is almost confirming it for me. Ask the groupies and now y’all will get it
Edit : Maybe a custom painted racquet by Unstrung Customs but has HEAD stencil and HEAD markings on the inside of the hoop... So more likely it's real
Edit : Maybe a custom painted racquet by Unstrung Customs but has HEAD stencil and HEAD markings on the inside of the hoop... So more likely it's real
Infact, this is NOT the real PJ, but it is Nikki's custom frame, as he confirmed via photos on his Instagam.
CosmosMpower
Hall of Fame
That’s not the retail PJ it a custom.
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
So, I've just got my Laver Cup Radicals. Both came at 299 gr and 323/321 mm unstrung balance.
Are there any restrictions to posting reviews/commenting on them?
Are there any restrictions to posting reviews/commenting on them?
ChanterRacquet
Professional
Why would they restrict posts about a product that is commercially available?
GuilhermeG
Rookie
Head has improved it's quality control. My graphene 360+ extreme tours were 1.5g and 6 sw pts apart. It was very easy to match the pair. Do you plan to measure sw on your radicals?
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
I don't have easy access to an RDC machine (the closest one is ~40 min away), so I probably won't for a while. They feel about the same on shadow swings - something that wasn't true for my 360+ Radicals.
I'll try to play as much as I can over the next few days in order to have a semi-decent review ready next week
Ryebread
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I don't have easy access to an RDC machine (the closest one is ~40 min away), so I probably won't for a while. They feel about the same on shadow swings - something that wasn't true for my 360+ Radicals.
I'll try to play as much as I can over the next few days in order to have a semi-decent review ready next week
I will send a car for you, just get out there!
Laver Cup edition.
Edit : Maybe a custom painted racquet by Unstrung Customs but has HEAD stencil and HEAD markings on the inside of the hoop... So more likely it's real
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Deleted member 775108
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It was confirmed to be a CUSTOM made by Unstrung Customs.
The Laver Cup version is looks like a slight brighter orangish red version of the 360+ Prestige
Laver Cup Edition
n80aoag
Professional
the retail auxetic radical pics that hashtag posted on IG looks similar to this custom PJ, but a brighter orange and dark navy? throat.
Edit : Maybe a custom painted racquet by Unstrung Customs but has HEAD stencil and HEAD markings on the inside of the hoop... So more likely it's real
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
I’ll be updating this once I get a few more hours to gel with it, but first impressions after 2 matches (3 hrs): feeling reminds me of the Auxetic Speed MP, but firmer. I’m not sure if the layups are actually similar across the Auxetic gen, but that “precise, but soft” felt remarkably close to the Speed.
In comparison to the 360+: off-center hits are much more comfortable, otherwise, really similar playability-wise. One thing that I did notice was maybe a bit more power than the outgoing model (using the same strings and tension) - I was sending more returns long than usual. Nevertheless, it’s still a racquet that is great at everything, but excellent at nothing.
In comparison to the 360+: off-center hits are much more comfortable, otherwise, really similar playability-wise. One thing that I did notice was maybe a bit more power than the outgoing model (using the same strings and tension) - I was sending more returns long than usual. Nevertheless, it’s still a racquet that is great at everything, but excellent at nothing.
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
In real life, that orange is really really close to the one on the Graphene Touch Radicals — the only difference might be that this one is glossy.It was confirmed to be a CUSTOM made by Unstrung Customs.
The Laver Cup version is looks like a slight brighter orangish red version of the 360+ Prestige
Laver Cup Edition
Ryebread
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Dawgtennis327
New User
Taylor Fritz playing in Vienna today with the new paint job...
That's the Laver Cup PJ.
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
Sorry, had a busy week. I’ve played another couple hours, but I think I still need more time to adapt. My serves are already dialed in, but my groundstrokes still need some adjustments. So far I’d say it’s close to the 360+, but with more comfort and more pop.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
-looks like the info was correct!
-not liking the picture i saw, but in person and/or in hand might be a different story!
-have you had a chance to hit with it ? (the rad.pro)
uk_skippy
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-looks like the info was correct!
-not liking the picture i saw, but in person and/or in hand might be a different story!
-have you had a chance to hit with it ? (the rad.pro)
I did not get the chance to hit with any of the new Radical's or Gravity's; Im not privileged or connected enough to get the rqts at that early stage.
The rqts do look better in person, but IMHO, the Radical is simple and bold. The gravity looks good though
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