Head Extreme Review (Auxetic MP and Tour)

Head Extreme Review (Auxetic MP and Tour)
I’ve been testing out the new Head Extreme Auxetic MP 2022 and in this video I talk about the new look, its specs and tell you what I think about it!
If you stay till the end there’s a treat for you!
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - My racket of choice
1:32 - Cosmetics
2:39 - Specs
4:38 - Playtest
6:55 - Summary
7:27 - Bonus Tip
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[@anthonydabaco8407]

Thanks Ashley. It would be interesting to get your take on a variety(spec wise) of current racquets in market (and beyond the Head range). Keep up the great work.

[@Javi_C]

Thanks for the bonus tip!

[@TheTennisMentor]

You the man Javi!!💪

[@pzivic]

Excellent video. Great advice on recket testing, I absolutely agree.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Predrag, it’s so important!!

[@weyman4317]

Very thorough review and some good tips on demoeing a racket. Thanks

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Wey Man, appreciate it!

[@ttc744]

Good video.. look forward to tour video and ideally comparison to 2023 vcore 95

[@u33sam]

I keep watching your video for 3 times already. Thanks for creating great video and providing good info. Now I am convinced to try the new Extreme Tour and MP racquets. In the past, I tried the G360 Extreme MP (yellow/black) and found it hard to control. The racquet is super sluggish and too powerful. A year later the G360+ Extreme Tour came out and I bought it right away. I like it better than MP. The Tour is very fast and whippy, but not enough power and unstable at times. Hope the new Extreme Tour 2022 is more powerful or Extreme MP 2022 has more control.

[@agustin6541]

Excellent review!! Cheers from Argentina

[@TheTennisMentor]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nathanmiller6051]

Excellent! Thank you 🙏 I have a long history with the Head Extreme going back to 2012 although I have some older ones too loved the Pro model it has been in and out of the line for some years, my favorite the Graphene XT love the colors of that one! 🎾👍🙏 Great review! Appreciate

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Nathan, as I said, I’ve actually not played with them before but have really enjoyed testing this one!!

[@nathanmiller6051]

@@TheTennisMentor 👍🙏❤️

[@qhkqchk2920]

I used the graphene touch speed mp + tour bite 17G. Now I got this extreme mp + hyper G and the feel is so much more comfortable without any loss of control or power. Feels quite similar but super comfortable to hit with. My serves are much more accurate and I don't feel shoulder pain from serving

[@wistle806]

Which hyper G string did you use? And what tension did you go with your hyper G? 52 lb? 60 lb? And are you an average build guy? Trying to decide whether this racket is for me or not and your reply would help me a lot!

[@cristianlobianco2517]

only get here a year later.. great demo review by the way. Great shots level and nice comments from you on the rackets. They meet pretty much my sensations too. On the path to choose btw Xtrm mp , tour or Speed pro. Got 4 weeks of testing days, I had surprisingly to exclude Babolat pure aero preferring and much more the Head’s spin squad!

[@jabirout]

Hey, that was a great review, besides you seem very sympathetic! I would be interested by a comparison between extreme tour auxetic and boom pro. And another one between gravity tour and speed pro (m a gravity tour player but it hurts my arm very much, now I play with the extreme tour but don't like it as much).

[@jabirout]

Hey again, little question, it was so easy to me to ad top spin to my serve with the gravity tour (don't know why), never had a better second serve. As the head shape of the boom pro is very similar, round, do you think I will have the same spin access on my serve? Thank you in advance and, again, what a hell of a review, loved it!

[@moritzneff5364]

I'd really like a review for the Head Radical MP, as im probably going to buy it in the near future and i want to her your thoughts about it

[@rubencasanova4018]

Are you gonna make a specific video about the tour? I'd really appreciate it, as my racquet of choice is the graphene 360 and I have to add a couple more to my bag and start competing in some tournaments. I am demoing it but I'd appreciate your opinion.

[@tatovicxcii100]

Nice content!! Which one would you advice for an intermediate player between Pure Aero 2023 and Extreme mp 2022? Which one is more complete in your opinion? Thanks

[@eprohoda]

friend, Thank you,outstanding sharing,talk youl ater~💥

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@adriellepretre9047]

I used heavy topspin. What type of string would you use. I’m going to try different Grapplesnake strings. And, how do you think the extreme tour compare with other 98 rackets in terms of spin, control and overall quality? Is this the best? I use a one handed backhand so that’s why I prefer the tour instead of the mp.

[@carstenkelle7624]

Would be great if you could test the Head Prestige MP and Pro! Cheers

[@Le-Chuck]

Hi. Will you make a comparison video between the extrem tour and the speed pro ? I struggle finding that on yt.

[@vilebeggar622]

That neighborhood looks so nice lol

[@michaelyang6950]

Thanks Ashley for this great video! Could you please provide some suggestions on tensions of hybrid string for Head Extreme MP Auxetic racket? That's for my 13 years old daughter who is 5 ft 4 inches, and could be thought as an advanced junior. She is currently using Speed MP 2022 with vs touch 16 gut main /ALU power rough 1.25 poly cross 53/50 lbs (the Speed recommended tension range was 48-57 lbs, while the Extreme was 52-62 lbs). Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@mariusklenner2485]

hey there, which strings and how much tension do you recommend for the extreme MP? I just bought myself a used one from Ebay which has got Head Lynx Tour Strings( 22/21 KG )(48,5 /46 lbs) I would say my skill level is beginner to intermediate. (3.0 - 3.5 NTRP) I try to learn good topspin strokes from the baseline and i wanna hit harder than im actually able to :-) Thanks Marius

[@vanodne]

So how was the Tour? Please try it with some customization as (assuming it's not that different from the 360+ model) it's really lacking in stability without added weight.

[@vanmayhem]

Can’t find that exact duffel bag anywhere. I want to buy one to go with my new extreme tour!

[@uchihasasuke7436]

I usually prefer 315+ rackets (I'm also a 18x20 speed pro user with a little weight at 12 + leather grip), but the Extreme MP felt really really nice to me. Great for flat hitting surprisingly. From the video, it seems like you didn't actually get to hit with the tour? I absolutely hated the tour, not close to enough feel or stability at that weight. Kinda disappointed in the Tour, but a big fan of MP! I would recommend the MP over the Pure Areo (though I haven't gotten to hit the new ones, soon!)

[@andrewoh4790]

Thanks Ashley! Would love to get your comparison between the Extreme, Vcore and Tempo as spin rackets

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks as always Andrew!!🙏

[@pique_blinders1990]

What would be the difference between this and the gravity mp, I’ve been using the gravity range for a while and I’m looking for a bit more spin and power, woukd I like this racket?

[@TheTennisMentor]

I will be able to tell you soon… testing out the new gravity when it’s released!

[@eincan1313]

Been using the previous 360+ Tour version of the extreme (Nite colors) for awhile now. It needs weight and once I got the swingweight to 332 it is a great frame. I spent a few days with the new Tour and MP and they are excellent. For myself they are not enough of an improvement that would cause me to switch out all my current frames, but I certainly would recommend people to put them on their demo list.

[@TheTennisMentor]

A little weight can really make a difference! Its a little like buying a new phone… I never upgrade when the new one comes out… I always wait till the next one! If they brought out a ‘blackout’ version, would you change you’re mind? 😜

[@eincan1313]

@@TheTennisMentor I am the same, always wait when a new racquet or phone comes out. The Tour was very similar but, if they come out with a blacked out version in a year I would take another look especially since mine will have more mileage on them by that time. The MP was a big upgrade in my opinion from the previous version, but not my type of frame. Great channel btw, keep it up.

[@cekinekshn]

Where did you add weight and how much?

[@eincan1313]

@@cekinekshn I got my frames to 338g, 6pt balance and 332 sw by adding 5 grams of lead across the top of the hoop. 3 grams in the handle plus an overgrip and dampener. The lead at the top of the frame was two 10” strips of 1/4” lead basically spanning to the 8th main on each side. I had my 4 frames all matched before I customized and they were a little over spec, so depending on whether yours are under or over will have an impact on what and where I added.

[@cekinekshn]

@@eincan1313 hey, I got mine head extreme tour. I couldn't measure unstrung weight coz it's used and already strung with hyper g 1.20. So strung weight without overgrip is 317g. I guess unstrung weight is somewhere about 303g. I can't measure SW yet but I have already added 3g of lead total at 12oc (from 1st to 16th main). With overgrip it's 325g. 327g with a dampener. Can't wait to play it on Friday.

[@nalbandian313]

Be interested to hear your opinion on the radical

[@TheTennisMentor]

I may get my hands on the 2023 one soon, so look out for a review!

[@alexanderroobrouck]

@The Tennis Mentor can you show the head graphene

[@adriellepretre9047]

How dies the extreme tour auxetic compare to the new vcore 95?

[@melanienakova5070]

what tenaion do you have on? Mains and crosses??

[@andrejefremov1978]

Extreme Tour is my racket of choice. This is an amazing stick

[@TheTennisMentor]

Can’t wait to try it!

[@vanodne]

360+ or Auxetic? Assuming you customized it, what specs did you end up with?

[@andrejefremov1978]

@@vanodne both of them:) i added a couple of gramm to the hoop. Honestly i don't know the specs after that, but they feels better especially on my one handed backhand. Auxetic feels a bit softer and plusher then 360+

[@vanodne]

@@andrejefremov1978 Did you need to add as much lead to the Auxetic as the 360+?

[@andrejefremov1978]

@@vanodne yes, i added as much lead as i did to the 360+

[@ypure3859]

i can't find your review on the Tour!😢

[@Bambotb]

Love your strokes, what's your string and tension

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Oti! Head Lynx at 54lbs

[@Mr.mannix68]

@@TheTennisMentor What gauge/diameter and color of Lynx you generally use and what you used here?

[@johnnacke2017]

Have you ever hit with the Blade, especially the V8 16x19…. I wonder how this Blade compares to the Extreme auxetic MP… A 4.0 senior, one hander and want to go to lighter racquets… Ciao, John

[@andrehalim469]

Nice color scheme. Speed pro or extreme?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Speed Pro for me and my gamestyle!

[@rikyky]

Weird question - where are your glasses from? :)

[@TheTennisMentor]

I’ve had weirder… type ‘Polo Ralph Lauren glasses’ into KZbin 🥸

[@thedudewithnoname5210]

Wilson ps 17v13 perhaps?

[@alexanderroobrouck]

the head graphene please??

[@Bambotb]

How does tour compare with tf40 305?

[@hayden9831]

Please could you do a comparison of all the head rackets MP range? Also will the radical be coming out with the new auxetic tech?

[@TheTennisMentor]

I plan to make a comparison soon… do you have anything specific you’d like covered?

[@hayden9831]

@@TheTennisMentor that would be great! I'm coming from pure aero 19 but want a change due to arm issues and im coming back from a shoulder injury. 24yr but not very strong yet can create my own power, so looking for something around 300g easy to swing yet stable and control orientated. Play with heavy topsin but also like to hit flat when inside the court and use 1hbh. Looking at Head but there is alot of options and difficult to pick one

[@hayden9831]

Also to note I've tried ezone 98 which I really liked but was too heavy in the handle for me to whip my wrist on forehand

[@MaiTizzle]

@@hayden9831 Demo the 360+ Extreme Tour which is on sale now. If you don’t mind spending full price go for Auxetic Extreme Tour. Upgrade is still small and isn’t worth it if you’re already a 360+ Extreme Tour User. But the racket fits your criteria and is perfect for 1hbh and a good platform racket to customize with lead tape. Spin oriented yet controlled due to dense string pattern. Very whippy and comfortable.

[@hayden9831]

@@MaiTizzle thanks for the tip, but I think the weight is a bit too high for what I'm looking for after my shoulder injury. My max weight would be 305g and SW 325

[@tennisdxb]

The beam starts at 21mm/26mm/23mm😉 BTW your duffle bag, is it size M or L? Looks cool tho

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks for the correction 😉 this bag was size M. It’s a decent size!

[@danoliver8804]

I wish I could make that sound with my forehand. Nice vid.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Thanks Dan… it helps to be loose and to have good timing 😊

[@danoliver8804]

@@TheTennisMentor Practice!

[@BOBBY-et9xb]

I can't find the same colour replacement or overgrip that the racquet comes with.

[@TheTennisMentor]

I just found them… google: Head Extreme replacement grip

[@BOBBY-et9xb]

@TheTennisMentor I only see White and Yellow, not the colour the racquet comes with.

[@TheTennisMentor]

@@BOBBY-et9xb www.pdhsports.com/i/q/AGHE25619/head-hydrosorb-pro-replacement-grip-green-sand?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImM6NxrXg_wIV2PftCh046gSZEAQYASABEgK-NfD_BwE#AGHE25619

[@BOBBY-et9xb]

@TheTennisMentor Thank You.

[@Andy-uk8qw]

I've hit with the MP a lot over the past couple of weeks. Really dislike the feel at impact - pingy, buzzy, flimsy, hollow, and way too firm - even when strung with a gut hybrid, and even with a little lead. Also supremely disliked the Graphene 360+ Tour so I guess the Extreme range is not for me... Good review though!

[@TheTennisMentor]

Interesting feedback Andy, thanks for sharing. Out of interest, what is your racket of choice?

[@Andy-uk8qw]

@@TheTennisMentor At the moment I've been hitting best with the Yonex VCore 100 with 3g at 3/9 - hybriding VS Touch and Grapplesnake Alpha at 50 lbs.

[@rusty935]

@@Andy-uk8qw you should try the new head speed mp auxectic tech, it's a lot better than the graphene version

[@Andy-uk8qw]

@@rusty935 Yes, that's the one I was referring to (the new one). The Graphene 360+ version was an even worse frame!

[@rusty935]

have you tried a dampener? I haven't experienced the sensation you felt, it felt very plush

[@ismaro14]

which duffle bag size did they get you?

[@TheTennisMentor]

Medium

[@tedneanderthal7373]

Is the Boom a bust? The reviews were positive but does anyone really play with it? Isn't the Speed better? Frankly, I wish that Head would give its racquets a shock absorbing handle rather than technology that only changes the racquets a little. Head's racquets lack shock absorption properties and in that respect are way behind Volkl and ProKennex.

[@ayorinde5782]

the name of the bag you showed

[@victorperezespinoza8753]

I bought a head speed pro that cost me nonsense, I don't know why they put speed on it because it has nothing for speed and I prefer the $40 artengo much faster and friendlier with the arm.. Head speed A very soft racket I don't think Djokovic uses this question. Too much vibration. And very slow.👎🏻 Joko's frame must be much firmer considering that he plays a lot in the background.

[@thenandnow5602]

Bro you are probably a beginner. The head speed pro is a controlled racket with an 18/20 pattern. Djokovic doesn't use this racket but players like sinner, some wta players or russuvori use old versions of the speed mp. As a beginner you can't really swing such a heavy racket. You might also got it with poly. Poly+18*20 = no free power. The pros swing that fast and produce so much power that they actually benefit from unpowerful frames as they can swing harder and produce more topspin. You would probably play ridiculously bad with djokovic actual racket as it got an even higher swing and static weight and a way smaller sweet spot as it's a 95 racket. The speed pro is a great racket for high intermediate/advanced players and it's not the rackets fault that you can't get used to it

[@victorperezespinoza8753]

Me compre una head speed pro que me costo un disparate, que no se porque le pusieron speed porque de velocidad no tiene nada y prefiero la artengo de 40 dolares mucho mas rapida y amigable con el brazo.. Head speed Una raqueta muy blanda no creo que Djokovic use esta cuestion. Demasiada vibracion. Y muy lenta.👎🏻 el.marco de joko debe ser muxho mas firme considerando que juega mucho de fondo.

[@Phoniq]

I’ve extended my Tour. So far it’s feeling pretty good.

[@TheTennisMentor]

Glad to hear it!💪

[@vanodne]

Extended how much? To what specs? Do you also use lead for stability?

[@Phoniq]

@@vanodne to 27.5. Bit of Lead at 12.

[@vanodne]

@@Phoniq so swingweight over 340, probably. No issues with lateral stability? I have had to add several grams at 3 and 9 to get around losing power on slight mishits.

[@adriellepretre9047]

How does this extreme tour compare with the vcore 98?

[@adriellepretre9047]

How dies the tour auxetic compare with the 360?

[@TheTennisMentor]

I’ve not tried the 360 extreme, but comparing the Auxetic vs 360 in the Speed range, it was a subtle difference but a nicer feel.