Head G360 Radical Oversize NITE Limited Edition

[Pp3355]

I found this racquet while looking for an update to my old 25th Radical limited Agassi

I can't find any review!?

Has anyone tried it / how does it play?

 

[Pp3355]

Nobody?

 

[1990's Graphite]

or Unstrung?	Unstrung
Weight Unstrung (+/- 5g)	320
Head Size (sq. in)	107
Beam Width (mm)	21
Balance (+/- 5mm)	315
String Pattern	18x19
Length (inches)	27
Stringing Tension Range	52-62 lbs
Composition	Graphite, Graphene 360

 

[1990's Graphite]

Saw this on tennis nuts I wonder which mold it is?

 

[n8dawg6]

looks good to me

 

[Pp3355]

Saw this on tennis nuts I wonder which mold it is?

looks good to me

I have ordered 2 --- sounds like it's an Agassi but with the modern graphene material?

That sounded awesome for me because that's what I grew up with

 

[Pp3355]

or Unstrung?	Unstrung
Weight Unstrung (+/- 5g)	320
Head Size (sq. in)	107
Beam Width (mm)	21
Balance (+/- 5mm)	315
String Pattern	18x19
Length (inches)	27
Stringing Tension Range	52-62 lbs
Composition	Graphite, Graphene 360

These are the LM 25th AA specs

Technical Specifications
Length27 inches
Head Size107 square inches
Weight12.1 ounces
Balance Point12.75 inches 6 / pts Head Light
Construction21 mm Straight Beam
CompositionGraphite
String Pattern18 Mains / 19 Crosses


The only difference it seem the balance point but looks like within range

Weight I believe the above its strung so it should be similar

 

[1990's Graphite]

I have ordered 2 --- sounds like it's an Agassi but with the modern graphene material?

That sounded awesome for me because that's what I grew up with

Interested in hearing how it plays.. sounds like a dream mixing old with new tech. I am sure experts here will chime in about what mold this is.

 

[Pp3355]

Interested in hearing how it plays.. sounds like a dream mixing old with new tech. I am sure experts here will chime in about what mold this is.

Indeed that's what I thought

I used to play since 7yo and played for about 15 years then stopped with the radical os being my last frame

Coming back now after over 10 years off the court I was looking for a modern racket with familiar feel so very curious


Also got a radical pro and a pro tour 2.0 to compare


Will post impressions tomorrow

 

[WacTennis2017]

These are the LM 25th AA specs

Technical Specifications
Length27 inches
Head Size107 square inches
Weight12.1 ounces
Balance Point12.75 inches 6 / pts Head Light
Construction21 mm Straight Beam
CompositionGraphite
String Pattern18 Mains / 19 Crosses


The only difference it seem the balance point but looks like within range

Weight I believe the above its strung so it should be similar

Any idea if these are or will be widely available in Europe and USA?
Is this a future release for Head?
The Head Extreme Nite version was easy to find but this is the first I have seen of the radical.

 

[n8dawg6]

yeah where did you find this … thing? the specs look the same as the agassi reissue racquet. which is speculated to be the ti radical mold. its a little different from the original trisys 260 mold.

 

[BDAZ]

Saw this on tennis nuts I wonder which mold it is?

Ti. Radical OS?

 

[BDAZ]

Looks like it's the exact same paintjob as the one from a couple of years ago that never came out. It would look super sweet on a PT57.

 

[Pp3355]

Any idea if these are or will be widely available in Europe and USA?
Is this a future release for Head?
The Head Extreme Nite version was easy to find but this is the first I have seen of the radical.

Found these by accident browsing my usual retailer tennisnuts -- I'm the UK not sure about availability in the USA

yeah where did you find this … thing? the specs look the same as the agassi reissue racquet. which is speculated to be the ti radical mold. its a little different from the original trisys 260 mold.

From the description it is a limited exclusive for that retailer

Indeed the specs seem exactly like the radical Agassi 25th limited, but updated using the graphene 360 material... Which is what got me excited

Looks like it's the exact same paintjob as the one from a couple of years ago that never came out. It would look super sweet on a PT57.

Indeed I know of a radical MP nite that never got release and was supposed to be out in 2020

 

[Pp3355]

Here ready for testing tomorrow

Head Pro Tour 2.0 stock
Head G360 Radical OS Nite w/ Alu Power 16L @60lbs
Head Radical Pro 2021 w/ Head Hawk 17 @50lbs

 

[dr325i]

I have ordered 2 --- sounds like it's an Agassi but with the modern graphene material?

That sounded awesome for me because that's what I grew up with

That is not an Agassi mold

 

[WacTennis2017]

That is not an Agassi mold

dr325i- how would the Radical OS LTD, which I believe is same as a Ti Radical OS, compare to a Graphene 360 Radical OS?
Basically how would you compare Ti Radical to Graphene 360 Radical?

 

[longtimelurker]

Here ready for testing tomorrow

Head Pro Tour 2.0 stock
Head G360 Radical OS Nite w/ Alu Power 16L @60lbs
Head Radical Pro 2021 w/ Head Hawk 17 @50lbs

That nite paint fanastic. Hope it plays great for you!

 

[Pp3355]

That is not an Agassi mold

dr325i- how would the Radical OS LTD, which I believe is same as a Ti Radical OS, compare to a Graphene 360 Radical OS?
Basically how would you compare Ti Radical to Graphene 360 Radical?

I'm intrigued

 

[jarko111]

It looks seskie.

 

[dr325i]

dr325i- how would the Radical OS LTD, which I believe is same as a Ti Radical OS, compare to a Graphene 360 Radical OS?
Basically how would you compare Ti Radical to Graphene 360 Radical?

Sorry, I never tried any of those OS frames, but have AA personal frame that is old Radical Tour OS mold and different layup.

 

[Pp3355]

That nite paint fanastic. Hope it plays great for you!

Cheers, yeah love the gloss black

Tested today mostly comparing to the Radical Pro playing some tie breaks back to back

Unfortunately I was overtired with DOMS and stiff arm and legs from gym the day before and it was really hard to stay consistent effort wise

The radical pro had quite a bit more pop and felt "good" in terms of heft but also very maneuverable.

I felt easier access to spin with the OS but that might be due to the stiffer strings setup

I had to work more with the OS to generate power but felt more in control of my shot trajectory. Again this possibly contributed by string setup

All in all both felt really good and comfortableil.

I have strung my other OS radical with Hawk at 52lbs so the string setup should be closer

Will rest till Sunday and then post more impressions

 

[Alexh22]

But this is a completely different mold ! I don’t think this is related to Agassi in any ways. and I am only looking for backup twintube rad tour os.

 

[Pp3355]

But this is a completely different mold ! I don’t think this is related to Agassi in any ways. and I am only looking for backup twintube rad tour os.

Well you could say it has the same OS/string pattern setup that's what I meant at least

 

[WacTennis2017]

Well you could say it has the same OS/string pattern setup that's what I meant at least

Also, outside of the special release of Head Radical OS LTD in 2018, I think the last time Head released a Radical OS @107 with 18 x 19 string pattern was the Radical MicroGEL OS and the Radical YouTek IG OS. All of the Graphene OS (called PWR) racquets from 2014 had a different string pattern 16x19 and head size (110? I think?). The MicroGEL OS is still produced and you can find it at the usual tennis stores. I have not tried this one so not sure how close this is to the original MicroGel OS from 2007.

 

[Pp3355]

Also, outside of the special release of Head Radical OS LTD in 2018, I think the last time Head released a Radical OS @107 with 18 x 19 string pattern was the Radical MicroGEL OS and the Radical YouTek IG OS. All of the Graphene OS (called PWR) racquets from 2014 had a different string pattern 16x19 and head size (110? I think?). The MicroGEL OS is still produced and you can find it at the usual tennis stores. I have not tried this one so not sure how close this is to the original MicroGel OS from 2007.

Spot on

That's why when I saw this 107 18x19 with a graphene frame I got excited

I will call the store today to get a bit of a backstory

 

[BDAZ]

But this is a completely different mold ! I don’t think this is related to Agassi in any ways. and I am only looking for backup twintube rad tour os.

I would say that this is related to Agassi in that it is the mold of a racquet that he was "using". Plus... "Radical OS" pertains to no other pro than Agassi. But true... it does not share the same mold as his actual Radical Tour OS. This Nite pj would look awesome on that mold, though! A call to UC or CTR might be in order.

 

[Pp3355]

But this is a completely different mold ! I don’t think this is related to Agassi in any ways. and I am only looking for backup twintube rad tour os.

I would say that this is related to Agassi in that it is the mold of a racquet that he was "using". Plus... "Radical OS" pertains to no other pro than Agassi. But true... it does not share the same mold as his actual Radical Tour OS. This Nite pj would look awesome on that mold, though! A call to UC or CTR might be in order.

Well I just phoned up tennisnuts and their rep said the mold is the same as the the Agassi radical tour with exact same specs in weight etc, and that this was a collab they did with Head launching the racket about 6 months ago.

 

[WacTennis2017]

Well I just phoned up tennisnuts and their rep said the mold is the same as the the Agassi radical tour with exact same specs in weight etc, and that this was a collab they did with Head launching the racket about 6 months ago.

Did the rep say if this line will be produced or was it cancelled and we are just finding leftover prototypes sent to stores?

 

[Pp3355]

Did the rep say if this line will be produced or was it cancelled and we are just finding leftover prototypes sent to stores?

He said he would not know if they'll make a new version (for instance g360+) and that this is just a limited edition

I bought one more ahah

 

[esm]

Well I just phoned up tennisnuts and their rep said the mold is the same as the the Agassi radical tour with exact same specs in weight etc, and that this was a collab they did with Head launching the racket about 6 months ago.

Which (real) AA Radical Tour? Thanks.

 

[dr325i]

Well I just phoned up tennisnuts and their rep said the mold is the same as the the Agassi radical tour with exact same specs in weight etc, and that this was a collab they did with Head launching the racket about 6 months ago.

How about you phone him again, show him these pictures and tell him I said he’s clueless…

Radical Nite OS or the “AA” reissue a few years ago are not Agassi Radical Tour mold. Those are Ti Radical OS mold.

https://imgur.com/a/DJsDhV1

 

[Pp3355]

Which (real) AA Radical Tour? Thanks.

I asked if it was the latest release and he said yes

I will try again tomorrow if I can find someone more in the technical team / close to the project (if they have someone)

 

[Pp3355]

How about you phone him again, show him these pictures and tell him I said he’s clueless…

Radical Nite OS or the “AA” reissue a few years ago are not Agassi Radical Tour mold. Those are IG Radical OS mold.

https://imgur.com/a/DJsDhV1

Thanks for these, indeed that makes sense!

What are the main differences between the two?

I'm no expert and interested to learn more

 

[dr325i]

Thanks for these, indeed that makes sense!

What are the main differences between the two?

I'm no expert and interested to learn more

Different molds. Look in the throat area, dimples are different. Also, the layups are different…

 

[esm]

Thanks for these, indeed that makes sense!

What are the main differences between the two?

I'm no expert and interested to learn more

Just what Doc said.
there is no way the Nite version has anything to do with the real AA racquet, apart from the use of the names etc.

I didn’t bother to venture down that (rabbit hole) path (I am/was a huge AA fan growing up), so instead of hunting down a real/match used AA racquet, I just collect the “AA paint jobs”…. The ones he won GS/Olympic Gold with until his official retirement. Other than those, I think I still need to get a POG/Liquidmetal/Microgel. Lol

 

[WacTennis2017]

How about you phone him again, show him these pictures and tell him I said he’s clueless…

Radical Nite OS or the “AA” reissue a few years ago are not Agassi Radical Tour mold. Those are IG Radical OS mold.

https://imgur.com/a/DJsDhV1

I thought the AA reissue 2018 (Head Radical OS LTD) was the Ti Radical OS mold or I might have mixed them up in my head. Just curious , are the Ti Radical OS mold and IG Radical OS mold nearly the same?

 

[WacTennis2017]

Just what Doc said.
there is no way the Nite version has anything to do with the real AA racquet, apart from the use of the names etc.

I didn’t bother to venture down that (rabbit hole) path (I am/was a huge AA fan growing up), so instead of hunting down a real/match used AA racquet, I just collect the “AA paint jobs”…. The ones he won GS/Olympic Gold with until his official retirement. Other than those, I think I still need to get a POG/Liquidmetal/Microgel. Lol

I found the Head Radical OS Ltd super cheap in 2020. I also was a huge AA fan growing up so I was interested with the re-release…… then I read these forums that it was a different mold and really not the bumblebee from 1993…..but still love the paint job and I like whatever mold it is (ti or ig). I’m just really interested in this Nite OS and now very curious which mold it most resembles.

 

[dr325i]

I thought the AA reissue 2018 (Head Radical OS LTD) was the Ti Radical OS mold or I might have mixed them up in my head. Just curious , are the Ti Radical OS mold and IG Radical OS mold nearly the same?

that is the @vsbabolat question. He is the Head encyclopedia!

But no my bad, the nite looks like the Ti OS mold, IG Radical OS is different

 

[Pp3355]

that is the @vsbabolat question. He is the Head encyclopedia!

But no my bad, the nite looks like the Ti OS mold, IG Radical OS is different

Ok I will ask specificallyvery informative discussion!

So if I get a candy cane or bumblebee 690, those are the original radical tour mold?

 

[TBM]

I've just purchased one of these with head velocity mlt @57lb, and I'm waiting for it to be delivered.

Has anyone used one yet? Any thoughts?

It's probably too heavy for me, but it's an interesting racket to have.

Looks to be the same specs as the Radical ltd OS but with graphene

 

[Pp3355]

I've just purchased one of these with head velocity mlt @57lb, and I'm waiting for it to be delivered.

Has anyone used one yet? Any thoughts?

It's probably too heavy for me, but it's an interesting racket to have.

Looks to be the same specs as the Radical ltd OS but with graphene

Hey there

I have used the rackets but moved to something a bit less demanding for the moment... Can't handle the weight/swingweight like when I was in my teens lol

These are my specs measured with Dunlop tools

Strung with lynx tour @52 and with tourna overgrip
12g of lead in the throat at 20.4cm from buttcap

Strung weight 367g
Balance 30.5
Swing weight 335
MGRI 21.03

 

[esm]

Hey there

I have used the rackets but moved to something a bit less demanding for the moment... Can't handle the weight/swingweight like when I was in my teens lol

These are my specs measured with Dunlop tools

Strung with lynx tour @52 and with tourna overgrip
12g of lead in the throat at 20.4cm from buttcap

Strung weight 367g
Balance 30.5
Swing weight 335
MGRI 21.03

gees, that is a beast (and a half..lol)
why the 12g of lead tape? is that because you wanted to get as closed to 21.00 MGR/I?

 

[TBM]

I've always romanticised playing with a racket of those specs, but i know im not really strong enough / at a high enough level.

Ill reports back once ive played with it, but that might not be for a while as I have a sore shoulder (damn pure drive).

 

[Pp3355]

gees, that is a beast (and a half..lol)
why the 12g of lead tape? is that because you wanted to get as closed to 21.00 MGR/I?

Correct

I've always romanticised playing with a racket of those specs, but i know im not really strong enough / at a high enough level.

Ill reports back once ive played with it, but that might not be for a while as I have a sore shoulder (damn pure drive).

Yeah, imagine when I went to play with thinking my tennis was the same of when I was young ahaha... Not!

 

[n8dawg6]

if it is the same mold as the agassi reissue, my agassi reissue weighs 352 g/12.4 oz strung with tourna OG and dampener. thats stock, no mods.

 

[Pp3355]

if it is the same mold as the agassi reissue, my agassi reissue weighs 352 g/12.4 oz strung with tourna OG and dampener. thats stock, no mods.

Yep, with no lead comes at 355 so about there +/- QC

 

[TBM]

if it is the same mold as the agassi reissue, my agassi reissue weighs 352 g/12.4 oz strung with tourna OG and dampener. thats stock, no mods.

Im not too worried about the static weight, its just the swing weight I might struggle with. Hopefully it arrives slightly under spec

 

[n8dawg6]

Im not too worried about the static weight, its just the swing weight I might struggle with. Hopefully it arrives slightly under spec

SW feels like mid 330’s, but that’s a guesstimate/WAG.

 

[Pp3355]

SW feels like mid 330’s, but that’s a guesstimate/WAG.

That's probably right given the above data