Tennis Warehouse Playtest: Head Graphene 360+ Extreme MP/Tour

[TW Staff]

Attention Talk Tennis Members:

We have a VERY Limited number of Head Graphene 360+ Extreme MP and Tour racquets (grip size 4 3/8) for a playtest (that launch later this month). This playtest is open to USA Talk Tennis members only.

VERY IMPORTANT: Playtesters will be required to get their test racquet strung. Each racquet will be shipped with Head Lynx Tour Grey and Velocity. Some of you may receive a racquet that is pre-strung - feel free to restring with the included string.

Application period is now closed. Playtesters will be notified via email by Wednesday, July 8th 2020.

Specs:

• Tour unstrung: 27"/ 98 sq in /10.8oz / 9HL / Strung SW: around 315-322
• MP unstrung: 27"/ 100 sq in /10.6 oz / 6HL / Strung SW: around 324-330

We have a very limited quantity of racquets to playtest. We select playtesters based on a number of factors, including message board participation and performance on past playtests.

Your review is due by August 14, 2020.

Posting a full review by the deadline is necessary to remain in good standing for future playtests. Reviews lacking sufficient effort will result in disqualification from the playtest program.

Include the following in your review:

Racquet received:
String and tension used for test:
Tennis experience/background:
Describe your playing style (i.e. serve & volley):
Current racquet/string setups:
How many hours did you play with the racquet?

Comments on racquet performance:
-Groundstrokes:
-Serves:
-Volleys:
-Serve returns:
General reaction/comments on overall performance:

We encourage a lively pregame discussion on Head racquets but we will remove “email sent” and “I hope I get picked” emails to preserve readability of thread.

TW Staff

 

[A_Instead]

This is the one I have been waiting for... can't wait to hear and read about..and hopefully play..

 

[taydbear7]

I'm looking forward to this one. Hopefully it keeps improving with the 360+ line like the Speed and Gravity.

 

[Hankenstein]

I have tried the new extremes since January and you that will be chosen will not be disappointed! Fantastic update with the 360+ and specially the new Tour..

 

[Bhagi Katbamna]

I used to use the Microgel Extreme Tour and MP in the past. Great rackets. Looking forward to this.

 

[badmice2]

@TW Staff are the specs listed in the post from Head? Or ones you guys take?

 

[A_Instead]

It would be very nice to see these on the court... instead of the blue and yellow 2 stripes brand

 

[BBender716]

Super excited to test these. Would definitely like to compare against the Babolat PA VS and Clash 98!

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[LITennisJD]

Thanks for the opportunity, I really appreciate it.

 

[El_Yotamo]

The Tour version certainly seems interesting. Not usually a big fan of this line of racquets but I'm certainly curious about this new version, especially since one of the racquets in my bag currently is the MG Instinct MP and also is a more player oriented version of that powerful line. So should be fun to compare the two and to see what this new version holds.

 

[JOSHL]

Saw a vid of the PJ, gotta be one of the best I’ve ever seen. Love it.

 

[joah310]

the tour sounds interesting. SW is lighter than the mp?

 

[snoflewis]

Saw a vid of the PJ, gotta be one of the best I’ve ever seen. Love it.

yellow and yellower?

 

[jangotango]

New color way looks awesome, and the initial feedback on the forums is awesome... I've hit with the Extreme 360 MP once, and it was way better than aero. D1 player who just came into the area also plays 360 MP with lynx tour. Maybe I'll get her feedback too if selected.

 

[jangotango]

Accidentally sent my application through the wrong email... Will submit again with the correct one, hopefully it doesn't affect my chances!

 

[A_Instead]

For those who have seen and played with...how open is the string pattern..?

 

[taydbear7]

Saw a vid of the PJ, gotta be one of the best I’ve ever seen. Love it.

If it had more yellow it would match my Zoom Zero and Vapor X haha


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[JOSHL]

yellow and yellower?

Less yellow and more light grey.

 

[joah310]

Less yellow and more light grey.

where did you find the picture for the new one?

 

[JOSHL]

where did you find the picture for the new one?

Just search in YouTube you’ll find the video.

 

[mogo]

where did you find the picture for the new one?

Just search in YouTube you’ll find the video.

Berrittini is also using the frame if you watch any UTS matches. I wonder if playtesters will get the all black prototype color.

 

[joah310]

Berrittini is also using the frame if you watch any UTS matches. I wonder if playtesters will get the all black prototype color.

I hope its the black, but the new paint job is pretty nice, a very Pure aero vs look

 

[joah310]

Is the pro model still gonna be around?

 

[fed1]

Is the pro model still gonna be around?

Pro model is still listed in the catalog.

 

[tennisintheeighties]

Just went to my tennis store, for a demo racket, and they lend me a Head Extreme pro but all back ( 2020 model ) , anyone knows this color for the extreme ? I didn’t manage to post a picture

 

[joah310]

Just went to my tennis store, for a demo racket, and they lend me a Head Extreme pro but all back ( 2020 model ) , anyone knows this color for the extreme ? I didn’t manage to post a picture

I think this is what you're asking for? or did you use the prototype colorings

 

[tennisintheeighties]

Yes, I got the demo, g360+ extreme tour for a few days! Exactly
Thank you!

 

[dak95_00]

I like the new colors better than the old.

 

[tennisintheeighties]

I will test theses 3 bad boy tomorrow ( new Head in the middle) :

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[joah310]

I will test theses 3 bad boy tomorrow ( new Head in the middle) :

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Let us know how it hits

 

[mad dog1]

Less yellow and more light grey.

Color scheme looks pretty similar to the new PA VS.

 

[haqq777]

Color scheme looks pretty similar to the new PA VS.

New Extreme paint is nice and I like it so much more than bright yellow from last gen, but PA VS 2020 is in a different league in my humble opinion. That gunmetal with yellow accents is pretty damn sexy

 

[jangotango]

Have selections been made yet?

Also is the current extreme anybody's main stick rn?

 

[beltsman]

Have selections been made yet?

Also is the current extreme anybody's main stick rn?

The 360 Extreme MP is my main.

 

[taydbear7]

Have selections been made yet?

Also is the current extreme anybody's main stick rn?

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[TennisHound]

Got mine in a little late, but staying hopeful.

 

[Deleted member 768841]

Anybody got the flex? I’d imagine it’s right around 62-66.

 

[tennisBIEST]

I’ve used the Extreme MP since the Microgel days. The MG extreme was incredibly similar to play with as my APD’13 but easier on the arm. I did groove nicely with the Graphene MP but I fell in love with the Graphene Lite versions as they had a low flex, low vibrations. high TW and plenty of room for me to customize to my liking. To me that Graphene Lite was the original Clash. Soft, flexy, tweener. I recently started hitting with the 360 Graphene Extreme Lite and it really reminds me of the first Graphene's with that same comfortable flex and big sweet spot! My specs are right in line with the MP so I’m hoping to test the 360+ to see how it stacks up.

 

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[etd]

How did you customize these Lites.

Interestingly, Canada has a S version that is in between the Lite and the MP. The S would be an ideal racquet for my Dad without customization.

 

[tennisBIEST]

My specs for the Lites

Static 11.2
Balance 13.0
SW 330

I use a Blu Tack inside handle(26 grams)

Lead tape at 7”(6 grams estimated)

Lead tape at 3&9(6grams estimated)

to get to my desired specs.

 

[Geoff]

Anybody got the flex? I’d imagine it’s right around 62-66.

The strung RA on my RDC is 66. @Raizu has a blacked out version. Full specs are in in the new Head racquet coming thread https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/new-head-racket-coming.671994/page-3#post-14419495

 

[drc1911]

I have loved playing with the speed and the prestige, trying the extreme would be a treat! Are they both 16x19 string pattern?

 

[taydbear7]

I have loved playing with the speed and the prestige, trying the extreme would be a treat! Are they both 16x19 string pattern?

As far as I know they are both 16x19. One is 98 and the other is 100 is the only difference.

 

[Rohith Kolli]

These rackets seem very interesting. I have played with head most of my career and can’t wait to see how these feel.

 

[gutfeeling]

Exciting time for the 305 gram, 31.5 cm "player's frame" market which includes modern attributes like a 16x19/20 string pattern, relatively firm hoop and flexible throat, and roughly 320 swing weight. Head, Babolat, and Yonex are all targeting this spec. Interested to see how the 360+ Extreme Tour compares to the 2020 Ezone 98 which is becoming one of my favorite frames.

 

[TW Staff]

@badmice2,

Those are our measured specs.

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

 

[badmice2]

@badmice2,

Those are our measured specs.

Thanks,
Brittany, TW

thanks. Do you happen to have stock spec? Just want to see how it compares...

 

[Raizu]

For those who have seen and played with...how open is the string pattern..?

It’s not as open as normal if you ask me. It plays closer to the feel of an 18x20. Grabs the ball fantastic and has good feel. A bit less than the Gravity Pro but nothing much compares to that racquet these days feel wise.

 

[megamind]

Can't wait to hear these reviews!