Need a more maneuverable, less powered racquet

[isilra]

I have a Head LM radical MP but i really don't like the stiff feeling of it.

My friend has a Wilson BLX Six.One Team and i enjoy playing with it. It has Head control strings with a tension of 26. Lacks power but i enjoy the smooth feel and control it gives me. With the low swingweight and lack of power, it forces me to complete my full swing and create my own power and i love it. My only concern is its low static weight.

After all, i want to change my racquet with a more maneuverable, smoother racquet and i think it will improve my game a lot. Or i just enjoy control-feel oriented racquets and i want to buy one. Which one do you think should be my future frame ? Also i want to hear if you have another options for me.

Wilson BLX Six.One Team
Head Microgel Radical MP
Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. GT

 

[andress]

I have a Head LM radical MP but i really don't like the stiff feeling of it.

My friend has a Wilson BLX Six.One Team and i enjoy playing with it. It has Head control strings with a tension of 26. Lacks power but i enjoy the smooth feel and control it gives me. With the low swingweight and lack of power, it forces me to complete my full swing and create my own power and i love it. My only concern is its low static weight.

After all, i want to change my racquet with a more maneuverable, smoother racquet and i think it will improve my game a lot. Or i just enjoy control-feel oriented racquets and i want to buy one. Which one do you think should be my future frame ? Also i want to hear if you have another options for me.

Wilson BLX Six.One Team
Head Microgel Radical MP
Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. GT

Head Microgel Radical MP

 

[Anton]

Sounds like you jsut need to go with thinner string at lower tension on your Radical.

 

[pattenww]

Sounds like you jsut need to go with thinner string at lower tension on your Radical.

what he said..but..i had same experience and liked london and prestige s and speed 300 better

 

[isilra]

what he said..but..i had same experience and liked london and prestige s and speed 300 better

I tried to change the strings and string tensions but non of them worked for me, i just can't feel it with this one, i don't enjoy playing with LM. Maybe i have a mental problem i don't know yet =)

BTW i really liked the specs of prestige s and speed 300, but when i compare the prices, i think i will stick with Head Microgel Radical MP since there is almost 100$ of difference between MG and the others.

 

[LeeD]

I still have my 2 old LMRAdMids.
Didn't like that they were sorta middle of the road. Not stiff enough for power off slow balls, not soft enough to handle really hard hit balls.
Went to a racket with a softer head. Much better control. Dunlop200's.
The strings can make a difference, but softer strings lose control, while stiffer strings lose power. The frame stays the same with either.

 

[sunof tennis]

Head Microgel Radical MP

I agree this would be a good choice. Nice thing about this racquet is that it takes customization very well. As you improve, you can just keep adding weight. Mine was over 12oz. and played better at that weight.