Head/TW specs who is correct??

[three eights]

I was checking out the MG Rad Pro specs, this is what TW displays:

Head Size:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.7oz / 332g
Balance: 4pts Head Light
Swingweight: 319
Stiffness: 64
Beam Width: 21 mm Straight Beam
Composition: Microgel / Graphite
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast

This is what Head says:
Beam: 20 mm
Head size: 100 sq. inch
Weight: 11.1 oz (315 g)
Balance: 1'' HL (320 mm)
Length: 27''

Which one is the right one??

 

[Court_Jester]

TW uses the specs of a strung racquet while Head doesn't hence the difference in weight. This also changes the balance and swingweight of the racquet.

 

[me is bored]

but why would the strung racket be more head light and the beam width 1mm smaller?


i noticed the same thing on my babo aero storm, its supposedly 9 pts. head light according to babolat, but 6 points head light according to TW

 

[jasoncho92]

TW checks the balance after stringing the racket which adds around 10 grams to the head of the racket.

 

[psp2]

but why would the strung racket be more head light and the beam width 1mm smaller?


i noticed the same thing on my babo aero storm, its supposedly 9 pts. head light according to babolat, but 6 points head light according to TW

Perhaps you don't fully understand the balance specs in the example. 4 pts. HL is LESS headlight than 1" HL.

 

[Pro_Tour_630]

beam width is 20mm,

 

[Duzza]

but why would the strung racket be more head light and the beam width 1mm smaller?


i noticed the same thing on my babo aero storm, its supposedly 9 pts. head light according to babolat, but 6 points head light according to TW

Yes, as psp2 said; 1" equals 8 points headlight. Adding strings will make it more evenly balanced, lowering "points" headlight.

 

[keithchircop]

Head's specs are for the racquet they try to create.

TW's specs are an average of a few strung racquets Head created.

Some brands have bad quality control. A friend of mine stopped using the POG OS ages ago because they varied way too much. You buy one this year it's 3pts headlight, another one next year that's 7pts headlight.