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cross_court_kid
Guest
I currently use a head liquidmetal radical MP.. is it worth upgrading to the microgel radical MP?
meowmix
Hall of Fame
I respectfully disagree. It's actually pretty good. You can hit pretty nice groundstrokes, it doesn't torque at all, very stable on all shots. I like it more than the flexpoints. About the microgel, I just think that it's head's latest gimmick. I don't think it'll actually do anything.
Anton
Legend
you wouldn't say that if you played with it
HLM2
Rookie
It could be. Simply put, the two racquets play differently. The microgel has a nice, solid, damp feel to it while the liquidmetal is very stable but has sort of a tinny feel. The liquidmetal to me is crisper and feels pretty good with a decent vibration dampener (cuts out the tinny feel) and puts more behind the ball.
All in all, the microgel rad. MP was wayy too light for me and not as good as the liquidmetal at hitting heavy, solid shots.
All in all, the microgel rad. MP was wayy too light for me and not as good as the liquidmetal at hitting heavy, solid shots.
sasuke32495
Rookie
try the radical pro then
According to TW the strung weight of the MG Radical MP is 11 0z. and the strung weight of the LM Radical MP is 11.2 oz.--not a huge difference. Mine, with grip build ups, are even closer in weight. The MG is a better racquet.
HLM2
Rookie
Maybe it was the addition of an overgrip but the LM felt heavier and more stable probably because of combination of slightly heavier, bigger swingweight, more points head light. The feel of the microgel is definetly excellent, I just don't think its worth the extra money at this point. I think adding some weight to the handle would make it perfect.
Voltron
Hall of Fame
Nope, I wouldn't think it's needed. But, if you're worried, demo the microgel from TW.
I don't know what you're talking about, in fact, that's a little bit troll-ish, isn't it? Please stop.....
Think about it without using the word "upgrade." It is a CHANGE, not necessarily to something better. Head, perhaps more than most, dumps "technology" like liquid metal and flexpoint all the time with no particular regret. I see the words "should I upgrade" all the time on this board, and it just means everyone's drinking the Kool-Aid that makes you believe these changes represent progress. They don't necessarily (or usually.)
Gmedlo
Professional
IMO, Woofer/rollers (same thing), microgel, and aerogel are the only racquet technologies that I have been able to feel a difference with. My experience with the MG Radical MP has been overwhelmingly positive– I prefer it over the FP rad and LM by a long shot, and I think it is worth the extra money.
I had great 2nd serves and forehands with the LM Instinct
I have great 1st serves, volleys, and forehands with the MG Radical.
No racquet can provide everything, and microgel or any "technology" will not make you a better player.
If you think the fancy colors will help you pull out a few close games, then go for it, but after a few racquet tosses, LM or MG won't matter!
I have great 1st serves, volleys, and forehands with the MG Radical.
No racquet can provide everything, and microgel or any "technology" will not make you a better player.
If you think the fancy colors will help you pull out a few close games, then go for it, but after a few racquet tosses, LM or MG won't matter!
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