Head Graphene Touch speed or Head Microgel Radical?

[Zeref]

Hi guys. I am thinking to get a new racket and can't decide between Head Graphene Touch speed S or Head Microgel Radical MP. These two cost what would be the highest I can afford right now.

There is a high chance I would not be able to play test these rackets or even go to stores. I would have to buy online. I wanted to know if anyone has played with these sticks who can share his/her experience with these sticks, good or bad.
I am looking for a racket with feel on ground strokes and stability on serve. I am a USTA 4, Righty OHBh. If u could suggest me any other racket that would be Gr8 too.

 

[dawwe]

Which Radical MG? MP or OS? The Speed Touch S is a very different racket compared to the Radical MP Microgel (the one that has the closest specs, sort of). I would take a look at Prestige Touch (Pro, MP or Tour), those are on sale now and can be found for around the 120$ mark, unstrung.

 

[Zeref]

Which Radical MG? MP or OS? The Speed Touch S is a very different racket compared to the Radical MP Microgel (the one that has the closest specs, sort of). I would take a look at Prestige Touch (Pro, MP or Tour), those are on sale now and can be found for around the 120$ mark, unstrung.

Head radical MP.
OK I would take a look on Prestige touch too.

 

[dawwe]

I have both the Radical MicroGel MP and the Prestige Touch MP. Both heavily leaded with headheavy balance. With this setup both feel great (for me!), with the Radical feeling as a slightly softer frame. I have played with the Prestige Touch for more than 2 years (almost 3 I believe) and I really like it. But I have to admit, I don't dare to try my old Radicals again .

 

[Zeref]

I have both the Radical MicroGel MP and the Prestige Touch MP. Both heavily leaded with headheavy balance. With this setup both feel great (for me!), with the Radical feeling as a slightly softer frame. I have played with the Prestige Touch for more than 2 years (almost 3 I believe) and I really like it. But I have to admit, I don't dare to try my old Radicals again .

Hey thnx for the input.
I searched for Prestige touch, Really like it's specs but unfortunately it's out of my budget right now. Definitely will keep an eye on it next time I decide to buy.

Have u also played with Head Youtek IG Radical Team? Is it similar to Microgel Radical MP in terms of softer feel?

 

[dawwe]

Ok. Keep in mind that buying twice, even if its cheaper will be more expensive then buying just once and hopefully buying "right". No I have not played with the "Inegra D3O" Radicals. I had a Speed MP "Inegra D3O", it played OK with lead. But I never got "used to the bigger frame size and more round shape", so I went back to the MicroGel Radical MP's. I think that the Prestige "Inegra D3O" (I believe this is the one referred to as IG) is a softish feeling frame. If its softer than MicroGel I do not know. I have the feeling/sense that IG Presitges are pretty popular still, I did testplay the Mid (or was it MidPlus, it was the one with 330 g unstrung and 18/20, metallic red frame color mainly). I liked it but I never bought any since I allready had the Speed MP IG.

 

[joah310]

just buy some used rackets. You can find some amazing rackets in thrift stores, the bay, or even the for sale section.