2021 HEAD RADICAL GRAPHENE 360+ | Unreleased Racket | Tennis Racket Review

[@Karue-Sell]

Hey everyone! As I mentioned in the video, if you are planning on purchasing anything from Tennis Warehouse and would like to support our channel as well, you can use this link: www.tennis-warehouse.com/?from=tenhq. Thanks a ton and hope you enjoyed the video!

[@K4R3N]

They need to keep this Silver prototype paint job. Looks awesome

[@bradmcnutt9533]

It’d be tight if Head did a reverse paint job to get the majority of it silver with an orange accent at the throat and make all the type orange.

[@K4R3N]

@@bradmcnutt9533 you got it, the prototypes were close to that scheme, it was a good direction. Little more muted main color and then bright graphics and text.

[@bradmcnutt9533]

@@K4R3N for sure! I’m debating on going with the Rad MP or the Speed MP and I’d love to see Head reverse out the launch scheme for the Radical.

[@K4R3N]

@@bradmcnutt9533 I have the 360+ Speed MP (white cosmetic) and it's a great all-court racquet, very friendly/forgiving

[@bradmcnutt9533]

@@K4R3N word! Love hearing that. I have a demo of the all black cosmetic in my bag now. Going to use it a bunch this week and see. I do love the 100 sq in head after playing a PS 97 for so long.

[@oc_g2236]

man u make every racket seem amazing and want to buy everyone u review but its really just ur technique.

[@eddy147Tennis]

Love the colour, hope they keep it as is.

[@jaysean9589]

"Former top 400" way to self name drop! I always appreciate your opinions.

[@footballnut1]

Yeah, I really liked this frame so thanks for encouraging me to try it. First I tried a friends prototype MP beefed up to 340g strung and hit it for about an hour. It played great and i really enjoyed it. Then this morning, I took out a demo of the new Pro version and also loved it. Had a 2hr session that included two sets of match play and i really like the feel and control

[@cd8145]

Nice review! I just have 1 constructive criticism. I think that the random color/effect filters are a bit weird and unecessary. The final pj will be mostly orange with silver in the throat 😁

[@kiesbett]

i just wanted to write that i liked the effects once a while in the video. why not? ;-)

[@cd8145]

@@kiesbett to each their own I guess, I get that the effects are put their to spice things up a bit

[@chuckfriebe843]

Turns out, you were right.

[@princessoftennis5539]

I was really curious about the tennis racket. Thank you so much for your explanation. Your channel is very informative.

[@limjieming8403]

How would you compare this with Head Speed MP 360+? From your video, this latest Radical’s gonna be less powerful but what about other aspects? Thank you! Great channel~

[@oliverdesouza5741]

Two points to mention regarding colours: (i) Your posterization filter at 2:40 is definitely the best effect! (ii) If Head produce this in this silver prototype colour, I will buy it. Being older than 12, I can't cope with a silly orange racket.

[@topbanana3413]

This is a great racket! Exactly like you said, very good all around, with no weaknesses really. One thing I disagree with is that it is more comforable than a Prestige. It is more forgiving and still almost has the same levels of control, but the feel is crisper and not as plush as with a good Prestige. For serving, I really liked this one with some lead at 12. Very versatile on serves as well.

[@Mewborne89]

Waiting on the pro, hearing really good things! Sort of in between racquets right now. Love your channel, not disappointed one bit from subscribing.

[@Karue-Sell]

Thank you appreciate the support!

[@Sokeresa]

Dude, thanks for the review and your thoughts. I was looking closely and listening when you talking about the serve, and saw that you don't follow through all the way on your serve and it looks like you holding up

[@MrRodrigo4815]

Is this radical 2021 with the rounder head shape more forgiving of off-center shots than the previous version?

[@henrydo8935]

Great review. I'm tossing up between the Radical Pro & the Yonex Vcore 98. What do you think the main differences are between the 2 & which do you prefer?

[@andrewng6044]

Same here! Haven’t demoed radical but have a vcore 98 after your reviews haha . Good to get your thoughts! Thanks!

[@arthurgiusi1901]

As always, amazing review! Can I ask you @My Tennis HQ if you are going to review the 360 prestige MP? Thanks

[@Karue-Sell]

Yes planning on testing all MP rackets together

[@peterlappland]

Geting that one asap and comparing to ezone tour, the pro that is

[@TennisIsHere]

*Wow, good review!!!*

[@Nice69]

Hehe

[@andrejefremov1978]

What racket is better and why? this one ore Head extreme tour?

[@vanodne]

Looking forward to your Pro review! Seems like it might be a good replacement for the IG Pro (with a larger head!).

[@pykefrere7873]

Hello i want to buy this racket radical pro but only like this) prototype silver model) 4 1/4. Do you know where i can found it ? Thx

[@tennis-fan]

99.9k subscribers 😮 come-on 100k 🎉🎉

[@golroger1201]

is this a good racket for doubles? or should i go for the pure drive?

[@labarberian]

Hey Karue, Are you going to be reviewing the Pro version anytime soon? Please let us know how it compares to the Ezone 98 Tour and the Vcore 95. Thanks in advance and keep up the stellar reviews!

[@ispeici]

I play with Ezone 98 2020, and would like to test this racquet. Which do you prefer? Ezone or Radical MP?

[@EuphonicResearchProject]

What did you think of that orange Lynx Tour string? I think it’s probably one of the most durable strings I’ve ever used.

[@tusharsubhrakar4561]

Hi My Tennis HQ, please let me know how does the Head 360+ Radical Pro racquet stack up against Head 360+ Speed Pro in terms of control, comfort, manoeuvrability, and power. Thank you in advance.

[@magmas68]

Hi, I'd like to ask your advice. I play with the Prince Textreme 100P (first version), with custom (lead at 10 and 2 o'clock and at 6 and 4 o'clock, silicone in the handle), so that the racquet is more stable, but it has lost a bit of manoeuvrability. I would like to go back to a 97 or 98", weight 305 or 310g, good manoeuvrability and power. Is there such a racquet? I play flat, aggressive from the baseline, one-handed backhand. Thank you!

[@jonathanchen1026]

Can you please make a video on head speed mp and extreme mp?

[@carlosv.1278]

What brand and specs bring the orange strings ? Thanks

[@vanodne]

How's does the Radical MP compare to the Extreme Tour 360+ (weighted up)? I play an ET but find that I have to add too much weight to get the stability I need. The ET is truly great when I am "on", but the weight leaves me little room for error when I'm not.

[@LaSalviaBodysurf]

how would you compare to the ezone? less power but better feel? more control?

[@Karue-Sell]

Definitely less power, more control and easier on the arm for sure

[@Nautijan]

I thought the Ezone 98 (non tour) was suppose to be very comfortable?

[@dankdorito5880]

Oh bro I love this park. I go here all the time

[@jaysean9589]

Is this Irvine? I've been here but can't recall the courts.

[@aesbinz9894]

Great review, pj looks good too combined with orange strings, what string did you used on that racket? Thanks

[@penco2725]

Head radical mp stopped to be in 18x20 sadly. I hit More often flat. The new 16x19 will be a problem isn’it ?

[@andromeda8425]

Thanks for the review, seems that Radicals gonna be a success. Interesting to know, why you think it's more comfortable than Prestige? Prestige 360+ MP has that 61 RA and is plenty comfortable, I could bet a house these Radical will not come with lower RA or vibration frequency :)

[@K4R3N]

Gravity is their softest I believe with 61 RA and then the other lines are higher. I use the Speed MP and that is close to 65

[@brenoosantos]

In the video with string did you use? With tension?

[@hernangarciareynoso]

How would you compare this with a blade v7 16x19, or the speed mp? Thanks man!

[@brianlin4044]

I think the paint job looks pretty swanky actually...kinda like it. Oh, idk if it's just me, but I don't see a tennis-warehouse link in the description

[@Karue-Sell]

Just added it to the description, and there should be a pinned comment with it as well. Thanks for letting us know!

[@djneight]

appreciate your videos. I've hit with this for a short while and enjoyed it. I'm thinking if this or the PRO would be a better fit. I usually put a leather grip on all my racquets so maybe the MP would be better and then add lead in the hoop. Doing that to the PRO might be too heavy. Former Prestige MP user (sometimes still use it) as it is too heavy for me now with my fitness not what it was.

[@mateuszblaszczyk2433]

Do u think it is better racket than extreme tour ?

[@TonettoMatheus]

Could you compare the new 2021 Radical MP with the new 2021 VCore 98?

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

It’s weird on the Prestige and Radical lines, the MP use to be the tighter 18x20 pattern. And the Pro the open 16x19. Speed is the opposite, and makes more sense. More pro, less help for power. Less level, more help and game improvement from the racket.

[@alecmurillo7292]

Hey Loved your video. Sorry if it i missed it said but do you mind saying what strings you had on for the test? if not any recommendations? thanks

[@赵欣-d4h]

Good review. What's your opinion on the difference btw the new radical mp and extreme tour?

[@julianbvisuals]

That would be also interesting for me.

[@reb349]

Whenever a new Radical comes out I'm always intrigued just because I started with a Microgel Radical when I was first learning tennis. I ended up switching away from it just because I couldn't get it customised enough to my liking. (Stock form doesn't offer enough pop on serve was my biggest issue really, and tinkering with weight, made me uncomfortable with how the balance felt so I ended up switching) I'll prob still demo whenever it comes out just because the Radical line has a lot of sentimental value but from the specs, doesn't seem like it's a stick I'll be switching to

[@Karue-Sell]

You might want to wait for the pro version

[@reb349]

@@Karue-Sell yeah hopefully the pro is more in line with the spec I like nowadays. The 360 pro was just a tad too stiff for my liking but sounds like this update might be more my thing

[@BuddyAcesRussia]

Iv been playing with the prestige all my life, but when I was starting to play tennis, I played with the liquid metal radical MP. Thought of switching back to radical. Worried I might not get enough stability. Cos the previous previous previous model was too wobbly 😂

[@Burn7874]

Love your reviews but this more comfortable than a Prestige it’s a big statement

[@davelee6002]

I was about to say the same thing

[@Karue-Sell]

More comfortable for a larger amount of people!

[@highflying19]

The new 360 plus has made all the new Head racquets comfortable, that being said Prestige is pretty damn comfy 😀

[@K4R3N]

360+ is a great technology. Pisses on Cortex and Countervail

[@jaysean9589]

Wonder how his stringing in the 60s affects the truth of this

[@BigOnGolf]

Would you be able to do a comparison with the latest Speed MP? I have a Speed but wish it was 98 and not 100 so wondering how the Radical compares. Thanks.

[@Sokeresa]

I think the speed is more muted and gives you less pop than the radical. There is livelier more crisp response from the radical. Like he mentioned in the vid its a "lighter prestige" if you wish. I prefer it to the speed. Used to play with a blx prostaff 95 before and the like the radical better as its a bit sturdier (stiffer) and super responsive

[@K4R3N]

Probably too light for you Katie, correct? Since you like the weight of the Ezone Tour?

[@K4R3N]

*Karue (stupid auto correct)

[@Karue-Sell]

Haha always happens. And yes it's light but for most people it is a solid weight

[@Gustavo-xz8os]

Yea it looks great just like that. Simple is often better like the pro staff 97

[@KillerDiaguR]

How does this weigh up against the new gravity pro? Thanks :)

[@sebdaly123]

What strings and tension are you using here?

[@peterjohnperpetua8898]

This or yonex vcore 95?

[@tshd4B2ZNWS]

320mm/ 1 pt HL????

[@londontree1]

Thanks for the sharing

[@Crispy99999]

@My Tennis HQ, great video; much appreciated. A question, though: the unstrung balance is 1HL, but strung it is 4 HL. In theory, with more weight added to the head of the racquet (and only the head, since the string only goes there), I'd have thought the racquet would be more HH, not more HL....can you explain this phenomenon, as I have read this before and been curious about it

[@dustyroot4708]

I’ll answer this, although a little late. The unstrung balance is stated as 1in. HL balance, which translates to 8 points HL unstrung. I was scratching my head too for a moment with my Gravity Pro and the Radical Pro. The also state 1 in. HL. So the addition of 17 grams or so of strings would move the balance point up about 1/2 inch, or “4 points”.

[@eddy147Tennis]

Any idea how elbow friendly this racqut is? What is the RSA spec? Thx

[@Karue-Sell]

Not sure the RSA spec but it's definitely one of the most comfortable rackets I've hit with

[@mteca5093]

@@Karue-Sell ezone tour is 62RA..how do they compare ?

[@K4R3N]

Probably in the neighborhood as Ezone Tour. Most of the Head racquets with 360+ tech are 65-61 RA

[@angelmuniz7096]

How does it compare to the Ezone 98?

[@Karue-Sell]

Similar power, way more comfortable

[@angelmuniz7096]

@@Karue-Sell thanks i enjoy your reviews very helpful and informative. Keep them coming!!!

[@angelmuniz7096]

@@Karue-Sell i have a question nobody has been able to answer. If you have a 11.5 raquet that its 1 pt. Headlight. You put a leather grip, it increases the over all weight but makes it more headlight. The question is, do you feel that weight on the swing? Or does it make the raquet easier to swing? Very confused with this. Thanks

[@sylvainbauge]

When is this racket coming out @My Tennis IQ?

[@Karue-Sell]

December

[@atschwho9885]

How would your compare it to the Extreme Tour that you reviewed earlier? Especially in terms of power and spin?

[@Karue-Sell]

Will make a video comparing all MP Rackets from head in the future

[@K4R3N]

Please also include string and tension information

[@ReidVV]

Ok, what's the best racket out of these head 360+ rackets? The gravity tour, the radical MP, the prestige MP, or the speed MP?

[@Karue-Sell]

I think it will be the new radical Pro but I haven’t gotten my hands on it yet

[@ReidVV]

@@Karue-Sell Thank you. I appreciate the answer and your expertise, but the question was about the MPs. I've hit radical pros before and they are too heavy for me.

[@Karue-Sell]

I’d still say the head radical MP or the Speed. Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3u6aKVvbtNngs0

[@ReidVV]

@@Karue-Sell Thanks again for the reply. I really appreciate it. I knew you liked the speed from one of your previous reviews and you just did the radical MP and I guess that's pretty good too. Anyway thank you very much for answering me back I really appreciate it

[@vienle3581]

What’s your string tension??

[@Karue-Sell]

58lbs

[@ryanmurphy4489]

What strings did you put in there

[@Karue-Sell]

Head lynx tour

[@Nathanvr]

You guys always metion the TW link... But i never find it anywhere in the video or descripition. I enjoy your channel a lot, want to help you in my next aquisition...

[@Karue-Sell]

Look at the comment section. The pinned comment from us has the link. Sorry about that!

[@jaysean9589]

@@Karue-Sell should have in description

[@jaysean9589]

@@Karue-Sell actually I can't even find it in the comments on mobile without filtering comments. Definitely have it in the description!

[@Nathanvr]

@@jaysean9589 Exactly...didnt find it on the comment section also....

[@Karue-Sell]

That’s strange! In any case, I’ve just added it to the description. Thanks for letting us know!

[@lucab8146]

Weight 300 g or 295 g?

[@igorpiloto1251]

300 unstrung

[@thenotoriusl.i.t.8010]

Hi - can i Buy this racket from you?

[@josephhodge7114]

great video! what forehand grip do you use? eastern, semi-western?

[@Karue-Sell]

Semi western

[@bejoycs]

Great reviews. Unrelated to this review, would like to know your thoughts: I have been using Yonex vcore and sv 98 before that for quite some time. This year I picked up clash 100 from the club and was really surprised. Weight in handle and in hoop up to 310 and still headlight, does not have the spin or power of vcore, but I can work the balls better and because of the feel and dwell time, control is better too. I would like to know how this setup would compare to an ezone 98/100 similarly weighted. I am lacking a bit of power especially in first serve.

[@Karue-Sell]

I don't think the ezone 98 would be the one to add more power. I never tried the 100 but I'd say maybe stick to the racket you are playing with now. You can try adding weight to the head to see if you can gain a little bit of power but I don't recommend changing rackets for only one specific reason like power on the first serve

[@b-radmybro3299]

If I were you I would get the yonex VCORE pro 97. On groundstrokes it has a good amount of spin (not as much as your VCORE but pretty close )but it has less power so you might need to make the tension of the strings a bit lower, but serves on that racket are amazing, and you could probably get even more power with that racket because of how well the racket pockets the ball. the feel of the racket will be a lot different than your VCORE but it could be something to consider. you could also try the 100 square inch head size model if you need the extra power and spin

[@b-radmybro3299]

since you have used that racket for a long time it would probably be a hard switch

[@bejoycs]

@@b-radmybro3299 Hey, appreciate the input. I have a vcore pro 310 too. But I feel more connected to the ball with the clash. Even though the vcore pro has a denser pattern, I feel more control with clash. Maybe it is the dwell time or the extremely head light balance. I hit mostly topspin heavy forehand and be a bit more crafty with Wilson. Comparing the two, Yonex takes over the swing a bit - true that it has a lot of spin, but I tend to mishit more. I do not have the consistency every day to handle a 97in. I hate the cosmetics and the paint quality of the Wilson though.

[@bejoycs]

@@b-radmybro3299 I should probably try lowering string tension as you said. Clash prefers lower tension and I've been stringing below 50lb whereas in Yonex I've always used 52 to 55 lb.

[@davelee6002]

I predict the whole hoop will be bright orange, and the silver will be only in the throat. (I may also have seen the same pics that's all over the internet and everyone has seen. Also my local pro shop has them in hand already.)

[@jmasked5082]

that's unfortunate. the full silver looks so good.

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

i have had a HEAD Radial Zennis Racket for Ladys This has had colour petrol

[@highflying19]

Best new Radical is the new Extreme tour 😁

[@guillermoa.davila6503]

It looks like the extreme tour

[@gavlatennis2824]

The retail paint design is the exactly same as the demo version in the video, except that the colours are reversed ie the majoirty of the racquet is solid orange and there's a splash of grey (in a offset V shape) on the throat. Orange / Grey, two tone paint job. It's pretty ugly actually - makes it look like a toy racquet but what can you do? Unstrung specs of the Radical Pro are: 315g, 315mm balance, 20/21,5/21mm beam. Surprisingly thin beam compared to previous versions which for me is a bit disappointing because a 23mm taper would have given it more stability. If the string spacing / drill pattern is the same, I'd be tempted to get the MP and lead it up provided you know what you're doing.

[@Nice69]

Hello friends

[@BenPhanStudios]

Nice review! How arm friendly is it?

[@homeropalacios9937]

There are no “cons” in this review, it just can’ t be a perfect frame, please tell us about it

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

ThaT Ladys racket is from The 80's = 40 years old

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

my Tennisn Racket was stolen as much whaT i owned WhaT i give away i choose by myself

[@paranoidandroid6001]

New paintjob is just so bad....

[@Javi_C]

:)

[@tusharsubhrakar4561]

Hi My Tennis HQ, please let me know how does the Head 360+ Radical Pro stack up against Head 360+ Speed Pro in terms of control, comfort, manoeuvrability and power. Thank you in advance.