Similar to my Head Speed Pro, I felt like the Radical had no real weaknesses. I generated a good spin and power on my serves. From the baseline, it performed similarly on my groundstrokes with a high level of comfort. I was able to hit with easy depth and topspin. While views varied slightly on serves, our playtesters thought the Head Radical MP 2021 offered the qualities needed to close out service games successfully. Chris had no issues settling into a nice, consistent serve. He said, "I was getting enough power on my serves with the Radical MP 2021 that I never felt like I had to work too hard. I'm not the biggest server, but my first serves had the pace needed to draw errors from the returner. I could even sneak in some aces with my slice serves wide on the deuce side. I was happy with the spin I was getting on my second serves, and I found I could keep the pace up and still maintain consistency." Brittany - "Players who have used the previous Radical S will not be disappointed with this update. Head made some small changes that didn't seem to affect the overall playability. Feel is slightly changed, but I found that to be an upgrade. There are not a lot of similar racquets on the market since the head size is not widely made, but I would say the Prince Warrior 100T, Babolat Pure Aero Team and Yonex VCORE 100 280 have some similar specs."

String pattern: The string pattern of the Head Radical MP is 16x19, which means that it has 16 main strings (vertical strings) and 19 cross strings (horizontal strings). I used RPM Blast and this pattern provides a good combination of power and spin. New features into this Radical MP include the implementation of Graphene 360 PLUS w/ Spiral Fibers into the frame. The combination of Head's signature Graphene 360 technology for optimized energy transfer and the innovative spiral fibers for enhanced flex & a clean impact feel make this racquet a must-own. The Radical MP tennis racquet is a lighter version for less advanced players seeking a bit more power. Head Radical MP Racquet Specifications The 16×19 string pattern makes it very spin-friendly as well. The weight and graphene 360+ technology help with defending against faster-paced shots with sufficient comfort. Overall it seems that HEAD have done a decent job at upgrading the Radical and we can’t see a reason why any standard of amateur player shouldn’t at least be trying this one out.

Ability

Jason - "This is the best playing Radical MP in a few generations. Its playability is comparable to the Babolat Pure Strike 16x19." I like that the racquet kept my swing options open and didn't force me into a particular style of play.” In this sense, the Head Graphene 360 Racial MP reminded me of the Babolat Pure Drive, as I was hitting with a great flight path and a ton of topspin. In addition, all data is securely transmitted using SSL encoding and we do not save bank or credit card information. Always looking to close the point out at net, Erik found that the updated Radical MP suited his volley game well. He said, "This racquet was very solid on volleys. I found it to have a nice blend of maneuverability and stability. It was easy to hit volleys deep in the court due to the slightly higher launch angle. This racquet also had really nice feel at net, and I felt connected to the ball overall, especially when hitting drop volleys." Serves - Score: 82

The open string pattern of the Radical MP allows for great spin potential for an advanced racquet as well. This racquet won’t have as much power as some other advanced tennis racquets, but it will offer a bit better control and feel. The Radical Pro is Great on Groundstrokes & Serves Exclusively only with us: This product is available exclusively in the online shops and/or branches of SIGNA Gruppe However, if you play with more medium-paced swings then it could certainly be worth taking a look at. Advanced singles and doubles players who want a good blend of comfort, feel, and stability will like the Radical Pro. It is great for players who can create their own power and control the point with precision and spin. The Graphene 360 Radical MP is fine for volleying when the ball isn’t coming at you too fast, but the more the speed gets ramped up, the more it begins to struggle.Head Prestige– The Prestige is a slightly more control-oriented racquet than the Radical. Advanced players will find better touch and feel with less power.

Feel: This new version of the Head Radical MP is a significant departure from my last Graphene Touch Radical MP regarding feel. The response is much more solid and connected on impact, whereas the Graphene Touch version was more dampened. I thought I really enjoyed the dampened feel of the Graphene Touch Radical, but after trying this one, I realized I like the more crisp feel. Forgiving enough for a beginner to learn with, but not something they will outgrow as they advance.” When you’re hitting volleys you’re really looking for two things, control, and feel, and both of these things are closely linked to stability. Like Tiffani, Chris found he needed to adjust the strings to really dial in his game. He said, "The Radical S 2021 felt super fast and easy to maneuver from the baseline. My first hit with the racquet was with a co-poly string installed, and I didn't find the groove. On my next outing, I hit with Head's Velocity MLT multifilament, and the racquet felt much, much better. The racquet felt crisp and lively enough to give me solid access to both depth and pace. I was able to easily brush the ball for spin since the racquet is so light and fast." Of course, there’s always the option of customization and I think that’s something more advanced players would look at.

STRINGERS’ WORLD eGIFT CARDS

The Radical will attract players who like to hit cleanly from the baseline that need a laser guidance system to play their shots. I got more power and precision from the Radical than the Pure Drive. The Radical is certainly not as forgiving as the Pure Drive and this fact may sway many buyers Final Words New to the Radical line, Kristen praised the racquet's performance on her groundstrokes. She said, "This was my first time playtesting the Radical MP, and I enjoyed many aspects of its playability. There was a really nice feel off the stringbed. It was dampened, but not to the point that I'd get lost in it; I still had a good feel and read on my shots. It was super easy to get spin on the ball; it felt effortless off of the stringbed. That made it simple to get balls dipping deep right at the baseline. When defending or counterpunching, I was not only impressed by how well the racquet handled pace, but I also felt that I was getting natural spin on the ball, making my defensive shots that much more effective. It was also easy to drive slices through the court." Intermediate and advanced players who like to control their shots with spin and feel will like the Radical MP. It doesn’t sacrifice too much power either. If you could bring it up to 305g then I think it would offer a lot more performance, but still maintain its easy playability. The Radical MP followed the same pattern on the serve as it did on the groundstrokes and the volleys.

All new for 2021, Head introduces the Radical MP with Graphene 360+ technology! This eye-catching Radical MP was developed with the versatile all-court player in mind, offering the perfect combination of power, control, and spin for a broad range of players The new Head Radical MP is a seriously precise frame for players looking for great accuracy on groundstrokes. We recently did a playtest on the lighter version of the Radical, the Head Graphene 360 Radical S, and we were fairly complementary. Wilson Blade– The Blade is a bit more comfortable than the Radical and will provide a bit better control. There are versions for most skill levels as well.

Serve

Versatility: The Radical MP is marketed as the all-court player’s racquet in the Head lineup. It works well for a variety of playing styles, including power baseliner, counter-punching, and serve and volley.