Head Boom Pro 2022 vs Head Radical Pro 2023

[ignacvucko]

The specs for these two rackets are almost identical. On paper, the Boom Pro is slightly more stiff, and the Radical Pro more "plush". The Boom Pro also has a slightly different head shape -- teardrop rather than oval. After play testing both rackets, I'm torn between which racket to switch to. It's difficult to know which to buy without stringing the racket with your favorite string, putting on your favorite overgrip, and playing with it for a few weeks. But my local tennis shop won't let me do this.

Was hoping to hear some opinions from folks who have played with both of these rackets. Tell me what you liked or disliked about these sticks and if you have any regrets.

(I'm a 4.5 to 5.0 tournament player with loopy strokes playing a loopy ball)

 

[TennisManiac]

The specs for these two rackets are almost identical. On paper, the Boom Pro is slightly more stiff, and the Radical Pro more "plush". The Boom Pro also has a slightly different head shape -- teardrop rather than oval. After play testing both rackets, I'm torn between which racket to switch to. It's difficult to know which to buy without stringing the racket with your favorite string, putting on your favorite overgrip, and playing with it for a few weeks. But my local tennis shop won't let me do this.

Was hoping to hear some opinions from folks who have played with both of these rackets. Tell me what you liked or disliked about these sticks and if you have any regrets.

(I'm a 4.5 to 5.0 tournament player with loopy strokes playing a loopy ball)

You can play loopy balls with any racket. The bottom line is that the Boom Pro is probably going to produce easier loopy balls because of the stupid head shape. The Rad Pro will be much more accurate. So it just really depends on how you want to play tennis.

 

[A_Instead]

If loopy balls is your game.. id go with the Speed Pro..

 

[ignacvucko]

If loopy balls is your game.. id go with the Speed Pro..

Thanks, I demo'd it but didn't like it as much as the Boom Pro or Radical Pro. This is a good thing as I have narrowed it down to 2 and not 3.

 

[Leen]

Boom Pro if you want loopy.

 

[leojramirez]

Boom pro user here. Haven't played with the latest rad version but did play the previous mp. You'll get more spin with the boom pro and more control on flatter shots with the rad. I think the boom is more powerful too. I got elbow pain from the rad on serves so only used it for a couple of months. Boom pro is the way.

 

[ignacvucko]

Great, thanks. Boom Pro it is!

 

[jngy2k]

I'm narrowing down between these two as well. Anyone know what the differences are when playing?

 

[pico]

What did OP decide?