Racquets similar to Head i.Radical MP

[PatrickT]

I'm running out of my beloved i.Radical MPs after having cracked one recently (I have one good one left). I'm struggling to find more in my grip size (3/8) so I'm considering switching to something else.

My first thought would be another Radical of a different generation, but I'm not sure which. I actually prefer older (used) racquets for some savings if possible, and don't really care about the latest and greatest. I'm generally not into gear really...I don't mess around with strings and tensions and prefer to just pick something and stick with it.

I'm a 3.5 - 4.0 player, primarily aggressive baseliner, 5'10". I hit with Babolat synthetic gut (16 or 17...I forget) at medium tension.

Any thoughts on what would be similar?

 

[rafa_prestige89]

Microgel Radical MP

 

[Dartagnan64]

Microgel Radical MP and XT Radical MP A

 

[PatrickT]

Thanks guys. The Microgel seems like the obvious choice. I know it doesn't matter, but I'm a very design-minder person and I HATE the paintjob on that racquet. I suppose I could paint it...

Hadn't really looked at the Radical MP A...seems like all the reviewers used the 16x16 version and seemed to mostly like it.

 

[Imago]

Thanks guys. The Microgel seems like the obvious choice. I know it doesn't matter, but I'm a very design-minder person and I HATE the paintjob on that racquet. I suppose I could paint it...

Hadn't really looked at the Radical MP A...seems like all the reviewers used the 16x16 version and seemed to mostly like it.

Because nobody wants to pay extra bucks for something that is announced as included feature...

 

[n8dawg6]

if you dont mind a little extra weight, the prestige MPs have a similar headsize and launch angle.

 

[FedGR]

Microgel Radical MP or Youtek IG Radical MP.

 

[moon shot]

Don’t worry about grip size, learn to re-pallet!

 

[tennistomcat]

Ti Radical is a solid racket very close in spec to your iRadical but with a bump in SW.

Liquidmetal & Flexpoint are next with an even higher bump in SW.

I think the Ti would be your best bet as you can find a decently priced one on the bay - if you don't have the right grip size, find a good deal on one & replace the pallet as moon shot says.
It's not that tough & could end up costing the same. The hard part is finding the replacement pallet & buttcap but it can be found.

I've never hit with the iRadical but thought the Ti Radical played like a weaker version of my beloved liquidmetal radical - still had the same flex, feel, & control.
It will most likely have more plow than your iRadical according to the specs from racquet finder - may be worth a look.

 

[PatrickT]

Thanks guys! Very helpful. I may learn to re-pallet as moonshot says. I'd love to stick with my i.Radicals if possible, but that's going to become more and more difficult as time goes on. If not, it seems like the Ti or Microgel might be my best options.