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Sweet-Spot said:
My Prince Sticks, took the POG OS out this morning for a hit - 370 grams almost snapped my arm off!

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what's on the left, same as the Chang Mold?

I still have one of those Change OS LB (or whatever it's called).


edit: also just picked 4 POG OS. 2 x four stripe and 2 x one stripe ind. grommets.
 
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A part of my racket collection: Some of my Völkls

From left to right:
C10 Pro (2012 paint job)
PB 10 (295 paint job, 16x19 string pattern)
3 x PB 9 (last one with stealth paint job)
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And from top to bottom in reverse order :):
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And another part: Head rackets

My Prestige family (only what's in my bags):
i.Prestige Mid
MG Prestige Mid
YTIG Prestige Mid
2 x TGT292.1
2 x MG Prestige MP
2 x YTIG Prestige MP
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And the current members of my radical family, front view only:
3 x i.Radical MP
2 x MG Radical MP
2 x YT Radical MP
2 x YTIG Radical MP
2 x YT Radical Pro
2 x YTIG Radical Pro
2 x YTIG Radical OS
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Yeah, that's a fact: Without discovering TW and this forum, I'd probably still be stuck on my two MG Prestige MPs, which I bought when I came back to the game in late 2009.
Don't even want to think about that...
 
Actually, my wife thinks I've got too many rackets (quite a few of which are unused btw), and everytime I manage to rip out a piece of my heart and sell one off, she rejoices ;)
 
Hey Alex you're gonna need a few reels of string to string those beasts up! Very nice collection! Did you get them all new/unstrung or just prefer to keep frames without strings on them?
 
Sweet-Spot said:
Hey Alex you're gonna need a few reels of string to string those beasts up! Very nice collection! Did you get them all new/unstrung or just prefer to keep frames without strings on them?
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I don't want to have too many strung at the same time - there are also a few more rackets (Wilson, Fischer, Prince)... The ones I'm not intent on using anymore / anytime soon are all unstrung.
And yes, I got all of them new/unused/NOS. Mostly because I enjoy trying out new equipment. And I take great care of them. But I do realize that I have too many rackets. So sometimes I try to unload the odd one here or there ;)
 
vsbabolat said:
Yes, those are YT Radical Pros with IG Instinct PJ. That's what Sharapova uses.
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having my guy list a few of these on another forum.

im sticking with the euro speed pros. finally found my frame man need to clear out some inventory my wife is getting mad at me :)
 
anybody know what this means? i found this on one of the YT radical pros that I have and have never seen a sticker like this on any of my pro stock frames

 
Kal-El 34 said:
having my guy list a few of these on another forum.

im sticking with the euro speed pros. finally found my frame man need to clear out some inventory my wife is getting mad at me :)
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Dang I know how this feels - sad saying goodbye to one of your babies is tough isn't it? :)

If you ever want to trade for more speed Pros drop me a line haha although I am in the land of Oz shipping could be tricky. Great choice - what string setup are you going to have on those?

ps - is it common knowledge sharapova uses the radical pro? Does anyone actually use the instinct? Cilic? We know Berdych doesnt haha...
 
Sweet-Spot said:
Dang I know how this feels - sad saying goodbye to one of your babies is tough isn't it? :)

If you ever want to trade for more speed Pros drop me a line haha although I am in the land of Oz shipping could be tricky. Great choice - what string setup are you going to have on those?

ps - is it common knowledge sharapova uses the radical pro? Does anyone actually use the instinct? Cilic? We know Berdych doesnt haha...
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Cilic was using the Radical as well. Now he plays a Prestige Rev Pro paint job, but I'm not sure whether he actually is playing that (horrid) racquet :?
Considering that the Instinct is in fact a game improvement racquet, I'm not surprised that it isn't used that often. Ebden uses it though I believe.
 
Sweet-Spot said:
Dang I know how this feels - sad saying goodbye to one of your babies is tough isn't it? :)

If you ever want to trade for more speed Pros drop me a line haha although I am in the land of Oz shipping could be tricky. Great choice - what string setup are you going to have on those?

ps - is it common knowledge sharapova uses the radical pro? Does anyone actually use the instinct? Cilic? We know Berdych doesnt haha...
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haha i would have probably made the swap. my guy is bringing me 6 brand new ones though after the french :)

in my speeds I have the green confidential solinco string and solinco silver rough on the cross

they are going to be releasing silver rough soon... and it will be a huge seller it is such an awesome string
 
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Kal-El 34 said:
been testing the whole bunch I just received. going to be making the switch to the Euro Speed Pro pro stocks I got...

going to be unloading the whole rest of the bunch shortly. need to free up some funds i have spent too much on frames lately haha
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Good news. A number of Head prostocks will be released at reasonable prices, I guess:)
 
SpinToWin said:
Cilic was using the Radical as well. Now he plays a Prestige Rev Pro paint job, but I'm not sure whether he actually is playing that (horrid) racquet :?
Considering that the Instinct is in fact a game improvement racquet, I'm not surprised that it isn't used that often. Ebden uses it though I believe.
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Gasquet uses a liquidmetal instinct xl
 
JGads said:
About the same in the flex department. MG just might be a bit snappier, more responsive, from what I recall. It's been awhile, though. I just remember the IG Rad feeling 'weird,' not necessarily stiff or anything. And it was a weird that I just didn't care for.
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Sweet, cheers mate for all your perspectives, much appreciated!
 
forthegame said:
Honey.moon.Period?
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dont think so. got everything i have been looking for

the weight and balance is solid.

getting crazy spin and pop

amazing feel and touch around the net

serving bombs

thin beamed.. even thinner than the prestige. all in all just a really, really solid playing frame
 
^^ Aye!

I would love me a thin-beamed racquet with good pop.

The only thing I can really complain about with my LM Instinct is the fat, rather ugly beam.
 
Kal-El 34 said:
dont think so. got everything i have been looking for

the weight and balance is solid.

getting crazy spin and pop

amazing feel and touch around the net

serving bombs

thin beamed.. even thinner than the prestige. all in all just a really, really solid playing frame
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Kal, what's the flex feel like on those sticks? And did you ever post what the weight /balance/SW was around? Did it come with lead beneath grommets or anything? Seem like some real beauties if they're that thin beamed.
 
JGads said:
Kal, what's the flex feel like on those sticks? And did you ever post what the weight /balance/SW was around? Did it come with lead beneath grommets or anything? Seem like some real beauties if they're that thin beamed.
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hey man sorry no i haven't had a chance. I'm going to **** and going to have them all spec'ed out.

they have silicone in the handles and there is lead under the grommets stretching from about 11:00 to 1:00

i would say they are around 345 grams unstrung. Balance of 315mm. My TGT 292.1 prestige mids are 321mm balance, and the speeds slightly more headlight. this was great as I was looking for something a little easier to snap. the listed spec flex is 68, but these ones feel softer and more flexible than that. i don't have the exact reading though
 
Kal-El 34 said:
hey man sorry no i haven't had a chance. I'm going to **** and going to have them all spec'ed out.

they have silicone in the handles and there is lead under the grommets stretching from about 11:00 to 1:00

i would say they are around 345 grams unstrung. Balance of 315mm. My TGT 292.1 prestige mids are 321mm balance, and the speeds slightly more headlight. this was great as I was looking for something a little easier to snap. the listed spec flex is 68, but these ones feel softer and more flexible than that. i don't have the exact reading though
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Cool just wondering. Pretty hefty but they must plow the ball.

Living vicariously. Happy hitting, you lucky duck.
 
Kal-El 34 said:
hey man sorry no i haven't had a chance. I'm going to **** and going to have them all spec'ed out.

they have silicone in the handles and there is lead under the grommets stretching from about 11:00 to 1:00

i would say they are around 345 grams unstrung. Balance of 315mm. My TGT 292.1 prestige mids are 321mm balance, and the speeds slightly more headlight. this was great as I was looking for something a little easier to snap. the listed spec flex is 68, but these ones feel softer and more flexible than that. i don't have the exact reading though
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All these pro stock frames makes me want to buy one. I cannot justify the cost though. Those specs are just lovely
 
chrisberchris said:
All these pro stock frames makes me want to buy one. I cannot justify the cost though. Those specs are just lovely
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yea they are cool man. i really like tinkering around with them normally, but found the new speeds i have exactly to be weight wise / balance wise right what i wanted which pleasantly surprised me

im going to let the 2 YT radical pros go fairly cheap BTW
 
JGads said:
Cool just wondering. Pretty hefty but they must plow the ball.

Living vicariously. Happy hitting, you lucky duck.
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with the balance they dont feel as heavy as what i have been playing with now for some time haha so to some that would seem heavy still and for me it feels lighter haha
 
Kal-El 34 said:
yea they are cool man. i really like tinkering around with them normally, but found the new speeds i have exactly to be weight wise / balance wise right what i wanted which pleasantly surprised me

im going to let the 2 YT radical pros go fairly cheap BTW
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Hmmmm.. Maybe I'll check that out. Those radicals have those lovely specs? I like the weight and balance, and the 68 flex. However, I do not know much about pro stock frames. I guess I need to read up on them
 
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chrisberchris said:
Hmmmm.. Maybe I'll check that out. Those radicals have those lovely specs? I like the weight and balance, and the 68 flex. However, I do not know much about pro stock frames. I guess I need to read up on them
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they're not pro stock. This is the Head YouTek IG Speed Pro, which was only released and sold in Europe, which is why it is hard to find in the States. I could actually still buy new ones over here in Germany, since some retailers still have a few in stock. If you're prepared to pay the shipping costs… ;)
 
chrisberchris said:
Hmmmm.. Maybe I'll check that out. Those radicals have those lovely specs? I like the weight and balance, and the 68 flex. However, I do not know much about pro stock frames. I guess I need to read up on them
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the 2 YT Radical Pro are 11.5oz strung but don't have a grip on them.

i havent hit with them yet so not sure on flex but probably similar feel to the flex of the speed pros i got, which play softer than a 68
 
SpinToWin said:
they're not pro stock. This is the Head YouTek IG Speed Pro, which was only released and sold in Europe, which is why it is hard to find in the States. I could actually still buy new ones over here in Germany, since some retailers still have a few in stock. If you're prepared to pay the shipping costs… ;)
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actually bro. they are pro stock. i have the Graphene PJ here with me today but all 4 of mine have matching pro stock stickers in the throat, with the silicone injected handles and full codes on the pallets.

they did make a euro only release of this frame, but the ones i have are a bit different as I said.. little more flexible it seems even with all the customization



 
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