Had the MP-Ls setup the exact same as the Redhead Mids. same string, both 337g/32.5/338SW ish. Played well and easy power, nice enough control on good days (for me). But just can’t get used to the elongated head shape.
This is actually my favourite thing about the MP-L. I've never gelled with wide hoops and my 1HBH, and find the narrowness helps this one swings beautifully.
Yeah, a good tip, but I wouldn’t want to do that to any frame just so the head looks/feels differently than what was originally designed.
were you able to confirm?
Why doesnt head try to simplify the naming conventions for their racquets? Its almost ridiculous.
They have. Should be pretty consistent from Auxetic on.
Maybe because these are “internal” things only and to them they make perfect sense and users/customers should not even be aware of it.
Haha
Yes, you can change them, there's a few guides on how to do it as it can make a pretty big difference if you have developed a technique round the rectangular grips. They aren't expensive and you can still use the existing butt cap. If you can adjust then that's easier of course and I would see how you do with it.
Im not sure what racquet you are talking about.
They have a 95 16x19, a 98 18x20 and a 99 18x19
Head USA and Canada should have brought in the MPL. Everyone that tries mine is now in line to buy them. Sadly for them it won’t happen.
Really baffling business decision not to make it available outside of Europe.
Its a shame there isnt a version that doesn’t pretty much require customization
Yes I hear that. With the older prestige rackets they used the 82 pallet not the squarer style and it does have an effect on shots especially if you have developed the muscle memory for that grip and technique around it for a long time. There are companies that do this I have heard as the Wilson are not user replaceable. I hope Head do release a good prestige again next generation but I fear they have diluted the whole retail line as there is very little now on the way of true players sticks, they are all made easier to use which is understandable for many recreational players they want easier power and bigger sweetspots but there is no longer a serious players line there for me from they used to offer. The speed pro infact is now almost the same as the radical and prestige, they all are very similar and of course the gravity pro. Very minimal differences. The older intelligence, liquid metal, youtek all feel like pro stocks infact in comparison to the new ones even in build quality as well as hitting quality and feel.
True a 315/320 out the box version with even balance 310 would be nice. But then it isn't available as a normal retail racket and only pro labs which is a bit cheeky really making extra money there. The Blade is very highly priced too but they are very popular.
Unfortunately not now, they have increased the head size on the 18 x 20 frames, there is the prestige tour but this is more like a radical to me with an open pattern and a 22mm beam. I would say the closest control frame now that delivers power is the speed pro, it swings heavier and hits bigger but is a better prospect than the head prestige pro in the current lineup. The radical pro is also regarded by many as good option. I don't like the radical pro as much, but it's still a decent racket and about to get an update. Of course there is also the gravity pro which is a decent racket but is let down in the handling department for me, it just is too hard to maneuvere late sometimes and on volleys, it's a great frame for baseline hitting but it's handling take it below the head speed pro and the prestige pro for me.
Sometimes people are wrong. But that’s ok, it’s my secret weapon.
@janelgreo Really wonder what hapenned with the Prestige Tour - what's your feedback and have you stuck with it?
