If you can wait a couple of months the new one will not be that "bright" for sure.
HEAD G360 Extreme
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1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Have you seen it? you can discuss colors just no pics.... I wonder if the new ones will retain the playability of these ones
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
It is ugly but looks better in person. The black grommets make it look okay though.
n8dawg6
Legend
it definitely feels like youre holding a neon sign on the court.
i sold mine after i lost a usta match with it. granted i have lost a usta match with basically every racquet ive ever owned.
i found the MP to be very stable and powerful ... it was a little too powerful for me and thats how i ended up selling it. if you can harness the power with spin though, quite a monster of a frame.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
do you have more info on the new one? pattern, weight?
first i've heard of a new model coming out
I do think a slightly tighter pattern for this racquet would be good
Flying_Axe
Rookie
Anyone can make a comparison between 360 pro with Beast 98 solid fame? They are both powerful racquet that create lots of spin. How is the comfort level and launch angle?
To each their own! Check it out in-person if you can. I really dig it because Head's current visual identity is actually a very clean, simple and modern design (outside the font choices). Plus, the neon yellow goes with just about everything since it's so contrasting. Black strings rather than neon strings does settle it down a bit along with changing the grommets if that's your thing.
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
All about racquet head speed for these two frames. The extreme pro has a higher launch but is also more manueverable, thus a quick brush up is important to bring the ball down. If you prefer to plow through the ball at a slower rate, than the B is probably your jam.
Comfort is similar. The B is kinda dead near the bottom of the hoop and the E similar at the top.
Flying_Axe
Rookie
Thx. Very informative.
Will be released this summer (in Europe). There will be a 98". That's all I know.
DJ-
Hall of Fame
98sq in extreme? Interesting...
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Finally played a practice match yesterday with my 360 Extreme MP after a long time off due to winter. I played shockingly well and won 6-0 6-1 against a hitting partner. Granted, he was rusty from not playing for a long time, and it was just practice, so the score doesn't really matter. But the FH was fire; winners all over the place. Effortless placement. CC winners, DTL shots, passing shots. It is fantastic for point construction if you play with spin. You can really build points by moving your opponent around. The spin on regular groundies makes them difficult to attack and lets you open up nice angles.
So, definitely not a honeymoon phase with this one. I ordered the black grommet to change up the look. I'd like to give it a glossy coat, but that might not go well. I will plan on using this for the 2020 season.
So, definitely not a honeymoon phase with this one. I ordered the black grommet to change up the look. I'd like to give it a glossy coat, but that might not go well. I will plan on using this for the 2020 season.
Cayenne321
New User
I take the edge off the paint job with a bit of reverse psychology. Neon green or pink overgrips somehow make the whole package seem not as intense.
I have had weeks where I've completely lost my timing and confidence with this racket, but that's mostly on me. Playing against some weak junk ballers and having to generate my own pace I can lose my way a little, whereas with my heavier frames I can let the racket momentum carry me through those swings a bit more.
Still my go to frame, but definitely have my eye on the upcoming 360+ speed
I have had weeks where I've completely lost my timing and confidence with this racket, but that's mostly on me. Playing against some weak junk ballers and having to generate my own pace I can lose my way a little, whereas with my heavier frames I can let the racket momentum carry me through those swings a bit more.
Still my go to frame, but definitely have my eye on the upcoming 360+ speed
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
The key to using the Extreme, at least for me, is to swing freely and confidently. Yes that goes for any frame, of course, but this one in particular rewards "free" tennis. Relax that wrist and whip through the ball, and you will be rewarded! I kind of like frames that encourage me to play loose.
Cayenne321
New User
Completely agree. If I'm playing tight like that, I have a couple of beers and just pretend I'm in practice so I swing freely and go for shots.
Just gotta make sure it's not too many beers
This. There's no need to swing "hard" or overswing. Focus on technique and swing fast, not hard (if that makes sense). Let the racquet do the work.
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Perfect description! Swing smooth, not hard.
Wall Ball Wizard
Rookie
Can't agree with this more as well. The player should swing the Extreme as you would a Prestige... it will respond in kind.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
-im still trying to tame the power, tried many setups, and I think I need to rethink this approach
-I justcut out my last setup of this racquet (FB-soft poly at 56lbs), and it was not-great), ball landed ok( depth of shot was controlled), but it hurt my arm/TE, too harsh
-I am trying it again with FB syngut, 56/54lbs
-im starting to realize this is not a timid racquet!, its all about "ball bashing" and put away shots with spin
-im gonna try to report back with feedback
-I justcut out my last setup of this racquet (FB-soft poly at 56lbs), and it was not-great), ball landed ok( depth of shot was controlled), but it hurt my arm/TE, too harsh
-I am trying it again with FB syngut, 56/54lbs
-im starting to realize this is not a timid racquet!, its all about "ball bashing" and put away shots with spin
-im gonna try to report back with feedback
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Try Tour Status or Firewire?
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
To expand, I use Tour Status 17 in the mains and Firewire 17 in the crosses. I think I strung both around 46 or 48. They've been in there for a while now. Starting to deaden, but still snapping back. It's a really nice blend and doesn't feel stiff at all to me. Good power, good spin. I use Firewire in the crosses to get more bite on my slice. You could swap them if you wanted heavier topspin, but I prefer the more controlled launch angle of Tour Status. Or you could do FB of either.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
What FH grip do you use? IMO the Extreme begs to be hit with a SW. Not sure how great it would be for an Eastern.
The T1 Tour Status is a softer co-poly with good power. It is shaped, but not too much. It is a very "balanced" string. Firewire, as far as I know, is the same material as Tour Status but is aggressively shaped for spin. This results in more bite and a higher launch angle.
Check the stats here for stiffness and tension loss: http://www.tennisindustrymag.com/articles/2014/01/3_string_selector_2014.html
ctrl-f "tour status"
1HBHfanatic
Legend
-eastern forehand, semi classic flat hitter
-my issue is trying to do touch shots, im gonna completely give up on these when playing doubles
-the racquet works great 4me from the baseline
-but yes, I agree. the new school swing and SW grip really do take advantage of the power and spin
beltsman
G.O.A.T.
Ah okay. Yeah I think any frame like the Extreme is geared towards baseliners and topspin players. Not sure how well it works for flatter hitters. I actually find the touch to be good for being this type of racquet. I hit lots of droppers, slice, short slice, etc and it does way better than, say, the Pure Drive.
But yeah I don't know how well it works for an Eastern FH. I hit SW. I use a lot of spin. The string spacing isn't super open, so it might work. From my experience, the Instincts are made for flatter hitting. Have you tried the 360 Instinct?
1HBHfanatic
Legend
-I have access to it, but I always felt it was too light for me
-flat hitters tend to like heavy frames!, h.instinct is a bit on the light side, even more than the h.extreme
DJ-
Hall of Fame
@DJTaurus just for you.. talk tennis did not let this gem go unnoticed!
@Power Player @beltsman and others still have it!
@Power Player @beltsman and others still have it!
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
The new extreme has to be special to top the current one, which is pretty popular. The 98sq in head and 360+ layup could just do it. As others have mentioned, head is geting better !
longtimelurker
Professional
If they do go the 98 route, I wonder if the beam width will remain the same
longtimelurker
Professional
Yeah interesting to see where it will sit on this chart
TennisHound
Legend
Needs a slightly tighter string pattern.
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1HBHfanatic
Legend
-that would be nice, a tighter pattern h.extreme
-the control of all that power was hard todo with the last one
-i also felt it needed more SOLID weight, to counter the hard shock to the arm at impact
-the control of all that power was hard todo with the last one
-i also felt it needed more SOLID weight, to counter the hard shock to the arm at impact
Just Pro.
David Le
Hall of Fame
I don’t mind the PJ, but wish they went back to the yellow instead of volt.
TennisHound
Legend
Pj is sweet
FedGR
Professional
The new + PJ is fire. Btw, I am one of the "friends" that @DJTaurus asked for an opinion. 
I demo'd both MP and Pro and bought the Pro the next day. Great racquet, very underrated. Feel and control are great for tweener and the racket gives you TONS of power and spin and control. Serves, returns, slicing, everything works with this one at the moment. Very surprised to be honest.
Not sure if honeymoon period or what but this one works great for my game. I strung mine with ALU power/ Yonex PTP at 52# and the control the racket offers is unreal.
What I feel is important with this one is proper stroke fundamentals and more specifically the last phase of the swing. Half-assed shots will fly.
For anyone who cares, I also demo'd the new Speed MP which is the same thing as the previous one. Feel at contact is a bit less raw but it is essentially the same racquet.
Cheers!
I demo'd both MP and Pro and bought the Pro the next day. Great racquet, very underrated. Feel and control are great for tweener and the racket gives you TONS of power and spin and control. Serves, returns, slicing, everything works with this one at the moment. Very surprised to be honest.Not sure if honeymoon period or what but this one works great for my game. I strung mine with ALU power/ Yonex PTP at 52# and the control the racket offers is unreal.
What I feel is important with this one is proper stroke fundamentals and more specifically the last phase of the swing. Half-assed shots will fly.
For anyone who cares, I also demo'd the new Speed MP which is the same thing as the previous one. Feel at contact is a bit less raw but it is essentially the same racquet.
Cheers!
FedGR
Professional
@A_Instead it was the 360 model, not the +. I should have the + in a week or so.
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Sounds like the pro might be the 98sq in version... with the tighter pattern or different string spacing.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
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