Head Radical microgel or head prestige graphene S? What are the differences?

fcampa

New User
I am 40 y old and play since 13. I used to play with Yonex RX37 for a long time.
During the last 2 usará I played with babolat pure drive team ( first version), but after trying head radical micro gel I thinking about change a a racquet with high control, high capacity to generate spin, high manuability. Based on this I am in doubt about Head Radical microgel MP or Head Prestige Graphene S. What is the best option ?
 

SpinToWin

Talk Tennis Guru
Microgel Radical all the way. One of the most complete racquets around. If at all I'd consider the IG Prestige S as another option. The Graphene racquets just feel too hollow (may not be a problem for you coming from a PDT, but since you liked the MG Radical…). Anyways, as always demo if possible.
 

fcampa

New User
Probably head radical microgel is similar to prestigie youtek IG S. Right?
What about spin generation comparing radical microgel, prestigie youtek S and pretige graphene S?
 

SpinToWin

Talk Tennis Guru
Probably head radical microgel is similar to prestigie youtek IG S. Right?
What about spin generation comparing radical microgel, prestigie youtek S and pretige graphene S?

Depends on your strokes really. The soft flex of the MG Radical leads to a long dwell time, which, with the right technique, will lead to a lot of spin.

The IG Prestige S and Graphene Prestige S will be pretty much identical in spin generation, however, the IG will be more solid. It will be better for slices and volleys and generally has a better feel for the ball. The racquets perform pretty similarly otherwise… The Graphene Prestige S will have slightly more power though I'd say…

So between the Prestiges I'd definitely suggest the IG version, especially when you consider the current price point. Whether you like the Radical or the Prestige I cannot say… I'd say they are about the same for spin production, perhaps giving the Prestige S a slight edge. The Radical will have more control. If you can, give them a test to see what fits you better.
 

TfReAk

Rookie
I have both rackets. Wanted to make the switch to the IG prestige S hoping it had the same feel like the MG rad, but with a more open string pattern.

I still can't get used to the IG prestige S. It isn't a bad racket, but it has a more hollow feeling than the MG rad. The MG rad feels more solid which I like. As a last resort I'm going to try leather grips on the IG prestige S (I still have to order them from TWE) hoping to increase feel.
 

SpinToWin

Talk Tennis Guru
I have both rackets. Wanted to make the switch to the IG prestige S hoping it had the same feel like the MG rad, but with a more open string pattern.

I still can't get used to the IG prestige S. It isn't a bad racket, but it has a more hollow feeling than the MG rad. The MG rad feels more solid which I like. As a last resort I'm going to try leather grips on the IG prestige S (I still have to order them from TWE) hoping to increase feel.

yeah the MG Rad is hard to match with feel, you'd have to get a IG Prestige MP or Pro to make that…
 
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