SavvyStringer
Professional
IMO they already have a comparable racket for the whole of the Wilson and Babolat line up. Ultra/Pure drive- Instinct, Blade/Project 17-Radical, prostaff- prestige, Burn/PureAero- Extreme.
NEW 2019 Radical (May 16th) Release Date and (Some) Changes
- Thread starter Vincent Wang-Bouchard
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vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
I’m sure they had a focus group of Babolat and Wilson players. Asked them what does it take for them to switch to HEAD. That’s why HEAD’s products are what they are and why they have ruined the grip shape. HEAD doesn’t care about their long time customers that actually like their grip shape. I think they are the only big brand to mess around with their grip shape. They are selling their identity to be a Babolat and Wilson wanna be.
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dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
where does the Speed fit in? where does the MxG fit in?
Speed= h** /pure storm(LOL)
Mxg = xp/triad/my father /your father/my grandpa/ your grandma
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
I hate how the Speed MP is open pattern and lighter than the Pro, but the Prestige MP is a tighter pattern and heavier than the Pro. At least be consistent with your naming scheme!
SavvyStringer
Professional
I agree. Their naming conventions make no sense. I also don't appreciate them getting rid of the Prestige S. It was a great platform frame.
Wait, what? I see the Touch Prestige S is still being sold currently.
SavvyStringer
Professional
Where are you seeing it? I don't see it on TW.
eddi.spageddi.patero
New User
hi guys!
could anybody describe the difference between the prestige s grapheneXT an the newer prestige s grapheneTouch?
... which one feels softer? or perhaps more spinnier?
greetz, e.s.p.!
could anybody describe the difference between the prestige s grapheneXT an the newer prestige s grapheneTouch?
... which one feels softer? or perhaps more spinnier?
greetz, e.s.p.!
Then it can‘t still be in Head‘s lineup, right? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
SavvyStringer
Professional
I haven't seen it for sale any where. Why have it but not make it available at retail? It's also not on the actual Head tennis website. They have MP, Pro, Mid, and Tour but no S.
Maybe they are not avaible on TW. Here in Brazil they are sold on all major dealers.
Ok, maybe regional differences?
- I‘ve just found it on head.com, but I‘m in Europe.
https://www.head.com/shop/en-GB/tennis/racquets/tour.html/
TWE has it:
https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe....ch_Prestige_S_Racket/descpageRCHEAD-HTPS.html
As are other UK sellers.
Think this is one of those things that manufacturers decide what model(s) to bring into each region.
https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe....ch_Prestige_S_Racket/descpageRCHEAD-HTPS.html
As are other UK sellers.
Think this is one of those things that manufacturers decide what model(s) to bring into each region.
n8dawg6
Legend
the biggest difference is that the touch weighs 295 g unstrung and the XT weighs 305. SW is lower with the touch too.
eddi.spageddi.patero
New User
hi n8dawg6!
thank for your information! ... if this is all, a switch from xt to touch isn`t necsessary, am i right?
... its a pitty, that there aren`t so much information (here and even in other forums or threads) about a comparison to this two models ...
thx, e.s.p.!
thank for your information! ... if this is all, a switch from xt to touch isn`t necsessary, am i right?
... its a pitty, that there aren`t so much information (here and even in other forums or threads) about a comparison to this two models ...
thx, e.s.p.!
Holdfast44ID
Semi-Pro
Reminds me of the Clash design. Maybe it has similar properties?
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vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
That’s looks like the same mold as the Graphene/XT/Touch Radicals
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
But Spider-Man is my favorite superhero
Why does my Radical Tour TwinTube 630 look like a Prestige?
My local tennis shops said that the specs of the pro version should be exactly the same as the previous. Karen Khachanov should be endorsing the pro version however "He went back to using the Blade but he has a contract with Head. Not sure exactly why he is using the Blade though." They also confirmed the release date and the cosmetic.
dr. godmode
Hall of Fame
Looks like the S could be a sick platform racquet. "S" racquets usually have thicker beams right? Can anyone comment on if this is the case again?
rafa_prestige89
Professional
Same crap, different paint.
TennisHound
Legend
Bad! (In a good way)
viddal'alien
New User
I asked myself several questions:
1 / why for the range "radical" head did not respect the same shema of colorization that the other range "instinct" and "Xtrem" (I mean black in the heart and colored in head) now we will recover with several range of the same color "speed" which is black / "prestige" which is black also / and now "radical" which is black (or dark gray if you prefer)
2 / what will be the color of the prestige touch 360 range that will be released in January 2020 ?? if we follow their current shema we can think (supposition) gray in throat and black in the head
1 / why for the range "radical" head did not respect the same shema of colorization that the other range "instinct" and "Xtrem" (I mean black in the heart and colored in head) now we will recover with several range of the same color "speed" which is black / "prestige" which is black also / and now "radical" which is black (or dark gray if you prefer)
2 / what will be the color of the prestige touch 360 range that will be released in January 2020 ?? if we follow their current shema we can think (supposition) gray in throat and black in the head
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
There’s no black on the Touch Prestige MP. It’s actually a dark metallic navy blue. With the matte paint it’s difficult to see. But with the glossy Pro Stock it really pops.
The paint jobs don’t matter anyway becuse the racquets will suck. I have no faith that HEAD wants to sell to the public good racquets
viddal'alien
New User
hi @vsbabolat
you're quite right for the color "dark metallic navy blue" but I have a hard time seeing it, even on my prostock prestige touch turn glossy paintjob, it seems rather black with this holographic effect, the "navy blue" is really dark to see it over 1 meter, I also agree with you that if we put aside painting, the frames currently sold in stores are far from the best seller of the past
you're quite right for the color "dark metallic navy blue" but I have a hard time seeing it, even on my prostock prestige touch turn glossy paintjob, it seems rather black with this holographic effect, the "navy blue" is really dark to see it over 1 meter, I also agree with you that if we put aside painting, the frames currently sold in stores are far from the best seller of the past
TennisHound
Legend
The Extreme and Instinct need at least black grommets. The Extreme is toooo yellow, even though I like that color. The 360 Radical looks kinda badas- with the black on the top.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
Like I said I have no problem seeing the blue color and it really pops in the glossy paint.
EKTiger
Rookie
you should try the european version. I have 2, closest thing to a prostock.
TennisHound
Legend
Head has always had the best graphics. Wilson should take notice.
anfield
Semi-Pro
I really liked my Radical Touch Pro demo, I was very tempted to buy it, then I realized I'd have to look at it while trying to win a match. I know this reflects on my poor mental focus, but really don't mind an unattractive PJ, I play with the Duel after all, but and the Rad Touch if freakin' so ugly it's off putting.
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TennisHound
Legend
That sounds like what Fed went through with the Tuxedo RF97.
anfield
Semi-Pro
I think the tuxedo PJ looks sharp, but I think the white was throwing him off. More than anyone, he keeps his eye on the ball until contact. This was pretty common when I was a junior and we were classically trained to step into the ball, that's how we had to deal with the 13oz sticks. Now all these whippersnappers with their 300g Aero sticks buggywhipping their forearms off don't even really look at the ball in an open stance. I also had to walk ten miles to school, through the snow with a leather satchel.
TennisHound
Legend
Right, there’s nothing wrong with the tuxedo pj, I’m looking at some right now. I actually like the Radical pj too.
“I also had to walk ten miles to school, through the snow with a leather satchel . . .with no feet.” Haha
jmacdaununder2
Legend
You forgot to mention you were barefoot!!
(Back when a school run was a run to school; before these newfangled auty-mobiiles...)
kabrac
Professional
And uphill.............both waysYou forgot to mention you were barefoot!!
lucieisland
Semi-Pro
dream of a 630 prestige, based on a PT57, less than 310 g stock, and 55RA .. in the lineage of ultra tour wilson and phantom prince
on crimson red
on crimson red
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Unfortunately, it would get a "lacks plow" and "lack of power" review and tank
lucieisland
Semi-Pro
anyway, in my opinion, the best choice for a radical (and maybe a prestige) in 2019 is: radical microgel 98 with 57RA... 11Oz ... just to customize..
This would be a dream.
My tennis coach still uses them and last week i was really pissed with my set up so i borrowed one of his microgels. I instantly reminded why i used them 10 years ago as my main stick.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Collins??
MUFCbmwBear
Rookie
I like the Touch Radical Design, just wish the color blocking was better. The execution looks awesome on the limited bumblebee inspired colorway on the MP IMO.
anfield
Semi-Pro
I think most of us like the bumblebee, I'm talking about the one looks like someone vomited '90s nickelodeon orange slime onto a tennis racquet.
MUFCbmwBear
Rookie
Yah I Know. The spiderman PJ is polarizing. The Radical Touch MP LTD is nice thou. Black and yellow spiderman. Taylor Fritz been using the PJ on his stick since US open.
