Overview
This racquet comes pre-strung for added convenience and value!
Head reintroduces the Graphene XT Radical MP. With its 98in² head, 63RA stiffness and dense center main strings, Radical MP packs impressive control while also delivering enough pop to close out points. This racquet features Graphene XT giving it a polarized weight distribution for easier access to power. At 11 ounces strung this stick is ideal for intermediate and advanced players who want a very maneuverable player's racquet with a high level of precision on full swings. This racquet comes with Head's Dynamic String Pattern which features tighter spacing between the center mains (for added control) and wider spacing toward the frame's edges for a more forgiving feel. From the baseline this racquet can not only rip heavy topspin, but it also has more pop and comfort than prior generations of the Radical. Factor in the exceptional directional control and you have a recipe for ambitious targeting. At net the Radical MP is fast enough for reaction volleys while also offering above average stability for its weight class. Finally, this sticks combination of accuracy and pop should enable aggressive servers to work the entire box with pace and spin. All in all, this is a great option for those who want a maneuverable player's racquet with great feel and controllable power. The attractive price is a very nice bonus.
Specifications
Head Size: 98 in² / 632.26 cm² | ||||
Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
Strung Weight: 11oz / 312g | ||||
Balance: 12.79in / 32.49cm / 6 pts HL | ||||
Swingweight: 317 | ||||
Stiffness: 63 | ||||
Beam Width: 20mm / 23mm / 21mm | ||||
Composition: Graphene XT/Graphite | ||||
Power Level: Low-Medium | ||||
Stroke Style: Medium-Full | ||||
Swing Speed: Medium-Fast | ||||
Racquet Colors: Orange, Black | ||||
Grip Type: Head Hydrosorb Pro | ||||
String Pattern:
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String Tension: 48-57 pounds |
Previous Feedback
Comments: Great feeling racquet. Easy to maneuver around. A bit more hitting angle than the MicroGEL, but still a very good racquet for intermediate and advanced players. Also, the strings it comes with -though not the best- are pretty decent to fool around for a couple of soft trainings.
From: Alejandro, Uruguay, 1/16/22
Comments: This is an amazing racquet at a ridiculously cheap price! In the last 2 years, I've used the Wilson Blade v7 16x19, Prince Textreme Tour 100 310, Yonex Vcore Pro 95 (2021), and Angell K7 Red. All great racquets, but all a bit too heavy for me, and the Angell was uncomfortable (even though I read a ton of reviews citing it's high comfort level). The Head XT Radical MP gives me control, comfort, maneuverability, and topspin, while still being reasonably stable and powerful for its weight. I'm playing so much better with a slightly lighter racquet. For reference, I'm a 3.5 (pushing 4.0), 34 year old in excellent shape. I played fine with heavier racquets, but found myself double faulting a lot late in 3rd sets, so I tried this on a whim and it's my #1 frame right now! Highly recommend!
From: Anonymous, 12/15/21
Comments: I am a long time user of the Microgel Radical MP and decided to upgrade to this version as I was looking for a little more power and spin. This version of the Radical provided just that without giving up too much control. This racquet really shined when stringing with full polyester and adding lead at 3 and 9 o'clock. You will not find better performance at this price point.
From: Eric, 11/6/20