Moving on from a Head Ti. Radical MP

[rb__11]

Hey guys, so I've been hitting with my Head Ti. Radical MP. I love this racquet but it's old and I'm having a hard time finding another 2 so that I can play tournaments. (Today my strings broke and I had to play semis with my Radical Pro which I didn't play for months).
My question is: What is a good racquet to move on from this?
I like Head but I've beeen looking at Wilson Juice, and I am open to new experimentations
I am a 4.0 baseliner player who likes to attack the ball early and hit the winner with my flat (not completely but more flat than a extreme topspin) forehand.
i like mainly 98 inch racquets and 18x20 ( at least i liked Head Ti. Radical MP but I've been hearing that 18x20 is too demanding so tell me your opinions xD)

 

[TheRed]

The IG speed (18x20) feels like a slightly easier to use ti rad mp. similar stiffness, similar response, only slightly heavier and slightly easier to use.

 

[rb__11]

The IG speed (18x20) feels like a slightly easier to use ti rad mp. similar stiffness, similar response, only slightly heavier and slightly easier to use.

Thanks a lot

 

[keithfival]

Hey guys, so I've been hitting with my Head Ti. Radical MP. I love this racquet but it's old and I'm having a hard time finding another 2 so that I can play tournaments. (Today my strings broke and I had to play semis with my Radical Pro which I didn't play for months).
My question is: What is a good racquet to move on from this?
I like Head but I've beeen looking at Wilson Juice, and I am open to new experimentations
I am a 4.0 baseliner player who likes to attack the ball early and hit the winner with my flat (not completely but more flat than a extreme topspin) forehand.
i like mainly 98 inch racquets and 18x20 ( at least i liked Head Ti. Radical MP but I've been hearing that 18x20 is too demanding so tell me your opinions xD)

I used the Ti for a long time and feel like the Microgel Radical plays very similarly but with more stability against pace and much more forgiving. It won't give you tons of free power like the new babolat type frames but it is an easy transition and an improvement IMO.

 

[rb__11]

I used the Ti for a long time and feel like the Microgel Radical plays very similarly but with more stability against pace and much more forgiving. It won't give you tons of free power like the new babolat type frames but it is an easy transition and an improvement IMO.

thanks. i was just looking for maybe a newer model. Any on top of your mind?

 

[TaihtDuhShaat]

The black and red paint version of the BLX 6.1 team 95 (2011 version) has almost the exact same specs as the Ti.Radical. It plays flexier though.

FWIW I have seen dozens of Ti.Radicals on *bay over the last year. The classifieds here as well. I'm sure you could find 2 for less than the cost of a new model if you search around.

 

[rb__11]

The black and red paint version of the BLX 6.1 team 95 (2011 version) has almost the exact same specs as the Ti.Radical. It plays flexier though.

FWIW I have seen dozens of Ti.Radicals on *bay over the last year. The classifieds here as well. I'm sure you could find 2 for less than the cost of a new model if you search around.

it's just that it's too old XDD

 

[rb__11]

The black and red paint version of the BLX 6.1 team 95 (2011 version) has almost the exact same specs as the Ti.Radical. It plays flexier though.

FWIW I have seen dozens of Ti.Radicals on *bay over the last year. The classifieds here as well. I'm sure you could find 2 for less than the cost of a new model if you search around.

yes. it is similar. the only difference is that the headsize is 95 instead of 98. do you think that that's too much?

 

[TaihtDuhShaat]

The truth is, if you overlay the radical on the wilson...the headsizes are almost identical. Head markets the radical as a 98 but its really more like a 95.

 

[keithfival]

The truth is, if you overlay the radical on the wilson...the headsizes are almost identical. Head markets the radical as a 98 but its really more like a 95.

Agree. I've been hitting some with a Prince Rebel Team 95 and though the head is *slightly* narrower than the MG Rad MP the sweetspot actually feels bigger.

 

[rb__11]

The truth is, if you overlay the radical on the wilson...the headsizes are almost identical. Head markets the radical as a 98 but its really more like a 95.

what about head youtek prestige mp or blx 6.1 95 18x20?

 

[Babolatboy]

I would consider a Babolat AeroPro Drive or a Pure Drive. Both are good rackets and they fit your need

 

[wao]

I would consider a Babolat AeroPro Drive or a Pure Drive. Both are good rackets and they fit your need

Neither one I believe are an 18X20 string pattern which the OP said he prefered. I would suggest the BLX 6.1 team 95 (2011 version), Try the MG Rad or the IG, the speed 18X20 are all in the weight range. Moving up in weight the Prestige MP is slightly heavier. Prince EXO 3 Tour (18X20)

 

[Jcarlisle2]

If you don't mind the weight, get the juice pro, one of the best rackets i tried

 

[rb__11]

Neither one I believe are an 18X20 string pattern which the OP said he prefered. I would suggest the BLX 6.1 team 95 (2011 version), Try the MG Rad or the IG, the speed 18X20 are all in the weight range. Moving up in weight the Prestige MP is slightly heavier. Prince EXO 3 Tour (18X20)

thanks, i'll definetly try those.
maybe the prestige is too demanding

 

[rb__11]

Neither one I believe are an 18X20 string pattern which the OP said he prefered. I would suggest the BLX 6.1 team 95 (2011 version), Try the MG Rad or the IG, the speed 18X20 are all in the weight range. Moving up in weight the Prestige MP is slightly heavier. Prince EXO 3 Tour (18X20)

do you think that 95 inches is too big of a headsize for a 4.0 or it's fine?

 

[TheRed]

do you think that 95 inches is too big of a headsize for a 4.0 or it's fine?

A head 98 is essentially a wilson 95.

 

[rb__11]

A head 98 is essentially a wilson 95.

oh... i didn't know that. thanks bro

 

[wao]

A head 98 is essentially a wilson 95.

Agree, the only way for you to determine what stick suites your game and style of play is to demo them.

 

[hrstrat57]

YT Prestige MP would be a seamless transition from the ti Rad MP....

Needs a leather grip tho and a touch of lead at 3/9.

Played ti Rad extensively, bagged em for 3 yrs.

 

[rb__11]

YT Prestige MP would be a seamless transition from the ti Rad MP....

Needs a leather grip tho and a touch of lead at 3/9.

Played ti Rad extensively, bagged em for 3 yrs.

i forgot to mention that i have a yt radical pro so i transitioned a while ago