HEAD EXTREME TOUR REVIEW | Hit Big Like Berrettini...

[@MikeKomen]

What do you think of the gray/yellow colour combo? And have you had a chance to hit with this beast?? Let me know!

[@jabirout]

Not a huge fan of the cosmetics, it's just ok, no dislike either. I can uderstand the position about its power as I also play with a vcore 95 (model 2018, I think it has more feel and is so much more plushy than the New one) but in a 3 set match, I need the extra power of my tecnifibre tfight rs 300 (or extreme tour, they play the same).

[@BuzzLightyeear]

Strange, when I tested the Tour I found it to be very much "not extreme" like the MP or Pro. From a power level, I would never compare the Tour to the Pure Drive, but rather like a 16x19 Blade. Definitely not a power racket with a 21/22mm frame. So we have very different experience here.

[@MikeKomen]

Might be that I play with the vcore 95 as my main racquet that is relatively lower power with a smaller head and denser string, so going straight to this made it feel like a beast. Glad you shared though! That’s why I tell people always important to test yourself before buying any racquet, personal feeling and experience will always vary.

[@wilsoch]

I agree Buzz. I like the Extreme Tour a lot, but it doesn't hit a heavy ball. My hitting partners have commented on it --- back to back against my (weighted up) Blade 18x20, for example, they tell me I hit a lot more spin but there's not much weight behind the shot. I've tried weighting up the Tour, but I don't like the way it plays as much then.

[@johndonneshow6212]

Great video! I weighted it up HEAD Extreme Tour at 3 and 9, two inch each side total weight 1 gram at 10-2 O'clock 3 1/2 Inch 2.5 Grams, Replace grip with HEAD Hydrosorb Tour Tennis Racket Replacement Grip Tacky Racquet Handle Grip Tape - White. Add 2 strip of lead 3 1/2 Inch long 2.5 Grams, Specs now (strung) 336g, swing-weight 329 and balance 32. Plays similar to Radical mp with same spec imo, but offers more spin and power. Maybe I can finally settle on a racket. :-)

[@MikeKomen]

Sounds like you found an ideal setup with it! Thanks for watching :)

[@reubendas2830]

Hi there, great video! Please could you advise me on strings to go with this racket. I was thinking lynx tour but I can't decide!

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for the kind comment Reuben! I loved it with the solinco hyper g. Definitely would recommend you try it with it!

[@reubendas2830]

@@MikeKomen Thank you! I massively appreciate the reply - keep it up! :)

[@gregiffer]

Great review! Looking forward to more reviews in the future! Also, I think spin/spin potential would be a good category to add in factoring your Mike score!

[@MikeKomen]

Great idea! Thanks for the feedback and I appreciate your support

[@jabirout]

And the comfort.

[@listonshaw454]

Excellent review! What is the string bed and tension you have in this review? Thanks.

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for the kind words! The string is Solinco hyper g and the tension for this one was 52lbs

[@listonshaw454]

@@MikeKomen Thanks Mike. I think you mentioned you are based out of Toronto...go Shapo & Felix...both in the Quarters in Wimbledon

[@MikeKomen]

🥳🇨🇦 both have big games well suited to grass courts. Hopefully they can go even further!

[@edwardvawdrey1444]

Funny I own this racquet and rate it quite differently. Strengths: manoeuvrability, feel and styling. Weaknesses: power and stability. The launch angle is also a bit low for my liking. Plays much better with added weight

[@MikeKomen]

Maybe a little extra at 3 and 9 with get that extra stability you’re after. Could be that I was feeling the “honeymoon” effects maybe if I played with it as my main racquet my opinion may change overtime? Thanks for your comment Edward, always great to hear other perspectives, I’m sure it helps people when making a racquet choice

[@seb222ful]

Nice video, but the most advanced Head Xtreme model is the Pro version (315gr), the tour version has a smaller head and weights 305gr

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for the correction Seb! The pro totally slipped my mind while I was filming 😅 will have to make a video on the pro version too

[@seb222ful]

@@MikeKomen Right now I'm playing with the Pro version and it feels really good!

[@seb222ful]

@@MikeKomen Anyway, I love your videos. Nice work!

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks Seb, I really appreciate the support 👊🏻

[@mteca5093]

Have you tested vcore 98 before settling on vcore95? Main difference that made you get 95

[@MikeKomen]

Yeah I have a comparison video up if you want to check it out. I went with 95 because I loved how precise I felt my shot was and how solid it was at net. Thanks for the comment!

[@mteca5093]

@@MikeKomen would you put weight at 3 n 9 or 10n2 to make the 98 more precise?

[@MikeKomen]

The weight can add more stability and pop but I don’t think it will have a major impact on control. 9 and 3 will make it more stable on certain shots so that could help. You could also try to add more spin to your game to take advantage of bigger margin for error.

[@vanodne]

Most reviews say that this racquet is a bit light and plays best with the addition of of lead in the hoop. Did you play stock?

[@MikeKomen]

I played stock and though it was plenty stable and powerful for me, but of course you could tailor to what suits you best :)

[@rajvishnuleanbeastfit]

Did you prefer this or the pure strike tour you reviewed before ?

[@MikeKomen]

Might be a bit of recency bias but I think I’m leaning towards this one

[@ReidVV]

You seem to have a bias towards really heavy racquets. Although the new pro staffs are so head light they don't feel as heavy to swing as they really are. I like that, too. I like the reg pro staff over the RF, just for the slightly lesser mass combined with the super head light balance. It's the right mix for me.

[@andrehalim469]

How's it compared to PS 97 v13 please? Would you switch to this? Thanks.

[@MikeKomen]

Hi Andre! Thanks for the question. This one has a bit more pop and spin than the pro staff. If you are a heavy topspin player I think you’d like this one better, for flatter strokes I prefer the pro staff. I’m going to stick to my vcore 95, I’ve played with it so much that it feels the most comfortable and natural.

[@andrehalim469]

@@MikeKomen interesting to compare the 3 side by side then. Thanks for the reply.

[@DamianTran]

I have the nite tour version! I switched from my Prince Beast 98 as it plays similar but more forgiving and more spin. I love this stick with Head Lynx Tour at 35 lbs during the cold winter ❄️😅

[@MikeKomen]

The blacked out version looks so good! Would be my pick too. Dang that’s some seriously low tension!

[@DamianTran]

@@MikeKomen yeah I hit flat with some spin but in the cold weather it feels good and pockets well! Summer time I prefer it at 47 lbs!

[@robertplesnik1728]

Would it work with 18g Solinco Hyper-G?Tension?

[@christianteves809]

I've seen youve reviewed a ton or rackets, do you demo them or do you just have a huge collection now?

[@MikeKomen]

I’ve got a good partnership with RacquetGuys so they let me try out new frames and take time with them for reviews. No big pile of racquets at my place haha. Thanks for watching Christian!

[@jayortiz6188]

Does the extreme tour really have that much power? Does it feel like a players frame? How would you compare power to vcore 95?

[@MikeKomen]

To me it felt a lot more like the babolat pure aero that I tested way back

[@ayokay123]

Personally, I'd ignore the categories of styling and cool factor and concentrate on the most important aspects. Score: 32/40 = near the top.

[@Roquang]

Can you compare it with prestige tour and vcore 98 2021?

[@MikeKomen]

I’d say the extreme had the most spin and power, the prestige the best control and stability, and the vcore had good spin and was the most maneuverable and my fav at net. Thanks for the comment!

[@infamouscircuits]

I found it really underpowered (kind of dead) but with good control and I like the look 😉. But nothing stood out for me, so it could not "beat" my Pro Tour 2.0. But you have to hit a racket, to understand it - not only read about it 😄

[@MikeKomen]

For sure! I always say that’s it’s super important to test for yourself no matter what you see or hear in reviews, everyone has a different feel. I really want to try the pro tour!!

[@infamouscircuits]

@@MikeKomen That is so true 👍🏼... sure, we all love to read and watch reviews, but the truth lies in hitting the racket and try it with different setups (strings, lead, tension). The Pro Tour 2.0 is very close to the Head classics I played since the 80ies and 90ies - great touch, great plow, but you have to move it and prepare for your shots 💪🏻

[@onyxwilson4246]

Great review.This was so helpful.Could you review Wilson Prostaff Six One Ninty Five?

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks Onyx! Those are pretty hard to come by here but I’ll try my best to get my hands on one for a review!

[@onyxwilson4246]

What your predict?Who will win the 2021 Wimbledon?

[@MikeKomen]

I’m thinking Djokovic. His serve is improved, he is moving extremely well, he’s motivated

[@onyxwilson4246]

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[@tonykenny9815]

Krejcivova won Rolland Garros using the old version of this racquet and played with the old version in Wimbledon. Wonder why she prefers the older one.

[@MikeKomen]

Hey Tony, great question. Most top players rarely change racquets (made a video about this topic called the real racquets the pros are using if you want to check out the full version) but long story short they like the familiarity. Could be the case here.

[@tonykenny9815]

Yes Mike , just surprised that Head allow her to play with the old paint job.Davi Fokina is another top player who uses this racquet but he uses the new paint job.

[@MikeKomen]

@@tonykenny9815 Strange indeed, good observations. Only other thing I can think of is maybe she did not renew her contract with them and is using the racquet she had until signing a new deal?

[@vanodne]

This is a brand new frame. There is no "old one".

[@brunogoncalves2853]

can you compare that to Head Gravity Pro?

[@MikeKomen]

Comparing the extreme to gravity, I believe they were going for more spin and power with the extremes and more comfort and control with the gravity line. Hope that helps Bruno!

[@brunogoncalves2853]

@@MikeKomen tks man! 👍

[@mwu365]

almost like a matte version of the aero vs. similar specs too

[@MikeKomen]

For sure a good competitor to the aero. Thanks for watching Matthew!

[@pabloo2018]

I have a question, It's a known fact that the Graphene material is higly toxic for human body... Are this raquets safe to use tho?...

[@MikeKomen]

From what I read after your comment, it seems to be dangerous if graphene nano particles are inhaled which I don’t think happens from a tennis racquet. Mind you I’m no doctor or scientist but I haven’t found anything saying that graphene use in tennis racquets has lead to anything harmful. Please let us know if you find something Luca!

[@moety]

The extreme tour is a game changer for me. My wife is tired of hearing me talk about how great this racquet is for my game. Great review!

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks Maurice, glad you found a racquet that suits your game. I miss hitting with this one!

[@aeron1758]

This isnt Berrettini's racket. He uses an old version painted like this one. Stop click bait and search.

[@MikeKomen]

I say in the video that it’s endorsed by berrettini and most people that see him on tv and searching on KZbin (90%) are looking for this one since that’s what they see on tv. Thanks for watching aeron!

[@onimaxiis1]

Tbh your score chart is very conflicting. For example: yonex vcore 98 is quite powerful racquet has 7 points power level, it is lower than prestige pro is super control oriented soft frame with thin beam. Are you serious?

[@MikeKomen]

Just how I felt on court with them. It’s not meant to be taken as an exact science all subjective scores, I mean it has a category called “cool factor” 😂 thanks for watching Sergey and I hope it was at least entertaining!

[@jabirout]

Weird, love this racquet but don't think it's a powerful stick... Agree for the rest. Cheers from Belgium ! 😜

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks Jonathan! That’s why it’s good to check out a few different reviews and test yourself, everyone’s got a different experience :) I think for me it felt so powerful since I normally play with the vcore 95 and have it strung tighter with a less lively string so when I picked this up it felt like a cannon haha

[@sulaimanwasil9160]

hello it is me sulaiman

[@MikeKomen]

👋🏻👋🏻

[@KnineBlast]

the chances.. legit just ordered the racquet haha

[@MikeKomen]

What are your thoughts on it so far?

[@KnineBlast]

@@MikeKomen I'm loving it. Great power on my forehand!

[@assihassan]

Berrettini doesn't use this actual racquet. You can't buy Matteo racquet anywhere. Same for Novak. Also this racquet isn't powerful. Power comes from the swing and swinging a heavy racquet like this one won't generate as much power as let's say a Babolat 270g. It's physics look it up.

[@MikeKomen]

Thanks for watching Hassan!

[@rf10is]

Force=Mass×Acceleration