I am only an interemdiate player, 57 years old, where i live in kenya not many rackets are available. I had purchased my radical MP 2021 in france and played with it for a couple of months and loved it. when the local shop got the radical pro 2023 i couldn't resist and i bought it. i was afraid the racket was not for me because i am not an advanced player, WRONG! the racket is definitely not only for advnced players. I love this racket especially my one handed back hand, my service, my sliced shots have earned so much from this racket. THe only sad point is that... i left behind the MP now...
It's a great racket and you're right it's not exclusive to advanced players although I think advanced players will like it the most. Glad you're hitting well with it!
Hello, Lucas. I'm a Head Prestige Pro & Pro staff 6.1 95 (pro labs) lover, racket collector and 3.5 - 4.0 level player. Because of my age and lots of injuries, I've been trying to switch and test more friendly rackets, with similar styles of the ones I've been using for a long time. I bought the radical pro last year and I struggled a bit with it. Although it provided me more maneuverability spin and speed, it had less plough through and less stability. Recently I customised the racket and added 4g of lead tape (at 3 and 9). Swing weight changed to 334 (measured by Briffidi SW1) and 345g static weight (strung, dumpener and overgrip). Maneuverability is still good, and I got lots of stability and plough through. Very crispy, fast and reliable stick. Recommend strung with Head Lynx tour (champagne colour) @48lbs.
I’ve started with Radical Microgell MP then to d3o pro, Graphene Pro, now Graphene XT pro with CAP grommet for the almost 10 years but needed more consistent power, as I’m getting older. I tried the 2023 version & felt familiar (control & volley), but still lacks the power when I tried to flatten the ball. I use Völkl Cyclone 16L 48/45 lbs.
Don't be put off by the 'Jack of all trades' thing! I know of another racquet that is great at everything but (luckily) doesn't excel in one specific area, the Tecnifibre T-Rebound 298 Iga. I love it! Especially for being great across the board. Trust me, you don't want a racquet to excel at one thing. Bc then it sucks at something else.
I think this racket feels extremely light for a 315g racket and has way too much power even though the index says that it's 200 power. I am using lynx tour55 17
Interesting, I actually didn't find it to feel light at all (actually thought the opposite) but maybe it's more so the swing weight for me. I do agree, though, that the power is absolutely not 200. Just used the Prestige for the first time in a while and it's undeniably more controlled.
how would you say the Pro compares to the MP? maneuverability, control, power, spin, stability? important context: i’m coming from an ezone 98 and would like more control, feel, and stability. radical seems to provide that while having a similar launch angle and not taking too much away from power and spin. i’m between the MP and Pro, and will probably choose which one feels more maneuverable and whippy. extra context: loved the extreme tour, just too unstable, and didn’t like it with lead tape. aero 98 was a bit clunky and too powerful and too much launch angle for me. also, i’m a college player so i’m no stranger to 315g racquets.
The Radical and the Ezone are two very comparable rackets in terms of well-rounded playability but I think you would prefer the MP. More similar to the 305 Ezone 98 and you'll sacrifice power and spin on the Pro.
@@ilovegrowthstocks7880 Hi. Yes, but somehow the Radical Pro feels more beefy through the air. Hard to explain, but I prefer the Radical MP weighted to 340g for 1handed backhand. I personally use Prince these days.
I've always loved the Radicals but I have never been able to Volley with a Radical. I can hit Stinging Volleys with any racket that I pick up but I'm guaranteed to Brick every Volley with a Radical. A friend got his hands on some Blacked out Head frames so we could experiment without bias (I can pretty much tell which frame I'm holding even if it's blacked out so I had to make sure that I didn't look too close at the frames. Sure enough, every Radical Volley was a Brick. Since I play a lot of Doubles, the Volley is most important. Therefore I'm stuck with my old Volkl Super G...but I'll keep trying.
This is hilarious. Maybe you're allergic to the Radical when you get close to the net. Can't say I've ever had such a specific issue with a racket although I don't think my forehand was very happy with the Pro Staff X 😅
Amazing video. Congrats. I’m having doubts between radical pro and blade v9 16x19. What do you think? I’m an advance club player. Stinging with Luxilon alu power 48 tension
Hey there! I’ve been testing both the blade v9 and radical pro, among others, so I might be able to help you out a little! I’m a solid 4.0 player and feel is all subjective and based on opinion, but i found the radical to be a considerable amount more stable against heavier balls, the blade was very precise and had a great feel on volleys but I felt i was getting pushed around a little more when playing with that stick!
Feel like Head trend to make new radical pro more new player friendly compared to the radical 2012 IG radical pro . The ig radical pro is more like a 95 head size racquet, no easy power , soft plush feeling make it more control oriented .
I try to find out the modern equivalent of Radical LM MP. The current MP has specs very close to LM. Weight: 11.2 oz (both) Balance: 33 cm (both) SW: 323 (New) 325 (LM) Flex: 65 (New) 64 (LM) Construction: 20/23/21 (New) 21 straight (LM) with some differences: headsize: 98 (New) 95 (LM) Pattern: 16x19 (New) 18x20 (LM) I play with Blade v.8 18x20 but it is not the same with LM: stable but cumbersome on the forehand. So, the 23 Radical MP could it be the modern interpretation of LM MP?
Hey, great vid. Quick question - I’ve got a 2021 Pro (but only 1) as I was trying it out. For tournaments, etc, if I get a 2023 and use it as a pair with my 2021, will I notice any difference? Thanks
Good morning, I would like to know which racket has more power between the Radical Pro 2023, which has a strung weight of 332 grams and a swing weight of 325, and the Head Speed Pro 2022 with 326 grams of strung weight and a swing weight of 326. Thank you very much for your reply.
The Radical Pro is more powerful still. More open string bed and stiffer flex but it's quite close between the two. The Speed Pro is one of the most powerful 18x20s I've used.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver I see. Would you recommend this for some one that plays with the prostaff. I love everything about the pro staff except the serve. I can place it well but it does not give the same pop as an ezone 98. Only problem with ezone is that the ground strokes are too powerful and I can't get the same placement as my pro staff, it's also very unstable and twists when If it doesn't fully connect properly, this does not happen with the pro staff. Was wondering if there was a racquet in-between those 2.
Great review! I'm down to choosing between this racket and the ezone 98 tour. I'm looking for a good spin racket BUT is still stable at the net, with good touch and control. You think I'm on the right track or would you recommend a totally different racket?
Thank you! You're definitely on the right track either would be great. If you did want to try an 18x20, the Speed Pro is one of the most spin friendly ones, and it would also tick those boxes.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Cool! Thanks for the suggestion. I tried my friend's Speed Pro and I didn't really like the lower launch angle, but it was definitely awesome for volleys. Great call! Right now I'm also considering the vcore 98 but it might be too light and unstable for doubles play. HOWEVER, I did find someone near me selling a pair of ezone DR 98s and the rackets are in great condition. So now my decision just got harder
That's definitely fair. I think you're on the right track with those two, they kind of do stand out over anything else right now in that category/weight, especially if you don't want to customize something to a certain spec. Enough has been said about the DR 98, but I can tell you that having played with it for the better part of a year, it lives up to the hype...
I own these two racquets. 2020 ezone 98 tour and radical pro 2023. My choice is 2020 ezone 98 tour. Super stable frame , lower RA , easy top spin , nice control , large sweet spot.
After some time using the GrapheneXT Radicals MPs, I'm considering updating to the 2023 Auxetics. My radicals are customized since those old GrapheneXTs came out at 295g....so all in and with some lead they sit around 328g. That means my racquets are halfway between the Auxetic MP and PRO Radicals, at least in terms of static weight. I consider myself to be a good player and have strong technique....but on the other hand I'm 38y/o and I'm starting to find it hard to keep up on matches that go beyond the 1h20m...1h30m mark. Generating racquet head speed or maintaining strong footwork is difficult on demanding matches that go the distance. What would you suggest? I really prefer an uncustomized racquet since it keeps a better weight distribution and structural consistency. Unfortunately where I live, I dont get the chance to test both. Just to mention, I still have an old Liquidmetal Prestige MID (93sqin) that sits at 362g strung...and it feels so much better on my 2 handed backhand, although it takes a toll on the forehand after some time hitting with it.
Completely understand what you're saying about consistency and weight distribution, especially with the Radical that is made to flex a certain way with it's non-constant beam. I would love to say go with the Pro, but it is a tough racket to swing especially over the course of a long match/session. The MP will be awesome and far more viable stock than the old 295 Radicals.
That hollow feel is pretty much totally gone on this one, but I agree that there is something about the way it is weighted that makes it harder to swing than the weight/SW would suggest,
i am intermediate player now and cant decide between Radical 360+ Pro or Gravity 360+ Tour.. Please help, i am more control/feel orientated. Only i am bit scared because of weight..
Those are two pretty different rackets; go for the Radical if you want more precision and feel and the Clash if you're looking for a very comfortable user-friendly racket.
I agree with the comment that they are very different in practice but I understand the question since they have similar specs. The Pro Staff feels a lot more "classic" because of its beam profile and it's also more precise but the Radical has more spin/power. I may do a comparison soon.
I am only an interemdiate player, 57 years old, where i live in kenya not many rackets are available. I had purchased my radical MP 2021 in france and played with it for a couple of months and loved it. when the local shop got the radical pro 2023 i couldn't resist and i bought it. i was afraid the racket was not for me because i am not an advanced player, WRONG! the racket is definitely not only for advnced players. I love this racket especially my one handed back hand, my service, my sliced shots have earned so much from this racket. THe only sad point is that... i left behind the MP now...
It's a great racket and you're right it's not exclusive to advanced players although I think advanced players will like it the most. Glad you're hitting well with it!
Maybe you are an advanced player after all? 🫶
Hello, Lucas. I'm a Head Prestige Pro & Pro staff 6.1 95 (pro labs) lover, racket collector and 3.5 - 4.0 level player. Because of my age and lots of injuries, I've been trying to switch and test more friendly rackets, with similar styles of the ones I've been using for a long time. I bought the radical pro last year and I struggled a bit with it. Although it provided me more maneuverability spin and speed, it had less plough through and less stability. Recently I customised the racket and added 4g of lead tape (at 3 and 9). Swing weight changed to 334 (measured by Briffidi SW1) and 345g static weight (strung, dumpener and overgrip). Maneuverability is still good, and I got lots of stability and plough through. Very crispy, fast and reliable stick. Recommend strung with Head Lynx tour (champagne colour) @48lbs.
I’ve started with Radical Microgell MP then to d3o pro, Graphene Pro, now Graphene XT pro with CAP grommet for the almost 10 years but needed more consistent power, as I’m getting older. I tried the 2023 version & felt familiar (control & volley), but still lacks the power when I tried to flatten the ball. I use Völkl Cyclone 16L 48/45 lbs.
I have the mp with rpm 17 and I tried hitting with my old pure strike just to switch it up and the difference in control is insane
That's a great setup for this racket.
Don't be put off by the 'Jack of all trades' thing! I know of another racquet that is great at everything but (luckily) doesn't excel in one specific area, the Tecnifibre T-Rebound 298 Iga. I love it! Especially for being great across the board. Trust me, you don't want a racquet to excel at one thing. Bc then it sucks at something else.
This is a great way of putting it.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Just bought my first Radical Pro..fingers crossed! ✊🤞👍
Still hit a radical 107 bumblebee. Still the best.
Radical is my favorite in head line
I using Radical MP for 3 years and yes, it not spin friendly
I think this racket feels extremely light for a 315g racket and has way too much power even though the index says that it's 200 power. I am using lynx tour55 17
Interesting, I actually didn't find it to feel light at all (actually thought the opposite) but maybe it's more so the swing weight for me. I do agree, though, that the power is absolutely not 200. Just used the Prestige for the first time in a while and it's undeniably more controlled.
Man if these radicals only came in 18x20 I'd buy them all.
Not that Head necessarily needs more rackets, but if they did add an 18x20 version of the MP and Pro that would be pretty awesome.
Your wish came true
@@chuongdo3334 I just saw 😮 from what I'm reading it's pretty much the same racquet with extra strings. I still may need to demo!
1:32 CLEAN
Man, I Landed here for the Review. And manoman the three old guys topless playing tennis gets my attention every time. So , the Wilson Blade is good?
😭 The Blade is a great racket, yes!
how would you say the Pro compares to the MP? maneuverability, control, power, spin, stability?
important context: i’m coming from an ezone 98 and would like more control, feel, and stability. radical seems to provide that while having a similar launch angle and not taking too much away from power and spin. i’m between the MP and Pro, and will probably choose which one feels more maneuverable and whippy.
extra context: loved the extreme tour, just too unstable, and didn’t like it with lead tape. aero 98 was a bit clunky and too powerful and too much launch angle for me. also, i’m a college player so i’m no stranger to 315g racquets.
The Radical and the Ezone are two very comparable rackets in terms of well-rounded playability but I think you would prefer the MP. More similar to the 305 Ezone 98 and you'll sacrifice power and spin on the Pro.
I have both. As I have a onehanded backhand, I prefer the MP. But if you have a 2hander, pro is better. Pro has more mass, less whippy.
I am a one hander too. Isn't heavier racket better for one hander? Thanks@@Robust2013
@@ilovegrowthstocks7880 Hi. Yes, but somehow the Radical Pro feels more beefy through the air. Hard to explain, but I prefer the Radical MP weighted to 340g for 1handed backhand. I personally use Prince these days.
I've always loved the Radicals but I have never been able to Volley with a Radical. I can hit Stinging Volleys with any racket that I pick up but I'm guaranteed to Brick every Volley with a Radical. A friend got his hands on some Blacked out Head frames so we could experiment without bias (I can pretty much tell which frame I'm holding even if it's blacked out so I had to make sure that I didn't look too close at the frames. Sure enough, every Radical Volley was a Brick. Since I play a lot of Doubles, the Volley is most important. Therefore I'm stuck with my old Volkl Super G...but I'll keep trying.
This is hilarious. Maybe you're allergic to the Radical when you get close to the net. Can't say I've ever had such a specific issue with a racket although I don't think my forehand was very happy with the Pro Staff X 😅
That's anyway a very good idea to make a blind test with racquets !
excellent video! Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
7:35 I laughed very hard
Glad someone else enjoyed that 😂
Amazing video. Congrats. I’m having doubts between radical pro and blade v9 16x19. What do you think? I’m an advance club player. Stinging with Luxilon alu power 48 tension
Hey there! I’ve been testing both the blade v9 and radical pro, among others, so I might be able to help you out a little! I’m a solid 4.0 player and feel is all subjective and based on opinion, but i found the radical to be a considerable amount more stable against heavier balls, the blade was very precise and had a great feel on volleys but I felt i was getting pushed around a little more when playing with that stick!
Feel like Head trend to make new radical pro more new player friendly compared to the radical 2012 IG radical pro . The ig radical pro is more like a 95 head size racquet, no easy power , soft plush feeling make it more control oriented .
I try to find out the modern equivalent of Radical LM MP. The current MP has specs very close to LM.
Weight: 11.2 oz (both)
Balance: 33 cm (both)
SW: 323 (New) 325 (LM)
Flex: 65 (New) 64 (LM)
Construction: 20/23/21 (New) 21 straight (LM)
with some differences:
headsize: 98 (New) 95 (LM)
Pattern: 16x19 (New) 18x20 (LM)
I play with Blade v.8 18x20 but it is not the same with LM: stable but cumbersome on the forehand. So, the 23 Radical MP could it be the modern interpretation of LM MP?
I don't think the current Radical MP is the way to go. Too different of a beam profile. Perhaps try the CX200 or Prestige Pro.
Can we use this racket both on clay and hard court..? And this one or head gravity pro?
Yes definitely! I prefer the Gravity.
Hey, great vid. Quick question - I’ve got a 2021 Pro (but only 1) as I was trying it out. For tournaments, etc, if I get a 2023 and use it as a pair with my 2021, will I notice any difference? Thanks
Very subtle feel differences but you should honestly be fine.
Great video. Head radical pro or willson blade v8 18 x 20 any advice? 😊
I prefer the Blade, but if you want a better all court racket, go for the Radical.
Good morning, I would like to know which racket has more power between the Radical Pro 2023, which has a strung weight of 332 grams and a swing weight of 325, and the Head Speed Pro 2022 with 326 grams of strung weight and a swing weight of 326. Thank you very much for your reply.
The Radical Pro is more powerful still. More open string bed and stiffer flex but it's quite close between the two. The Speed Pro is one of the most powerful 18x20s I've used.
Any advice on how different this is to the pro staff v14? V14 is my favorite racquet of all time. Just feels right. Wondering how this one compares.
The flex feels far less traditional (for lack of a better word) but it has way more power and spin.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver I see. Would you recommend this for some one that plays with the prostaff. I love everything about the pro staff except the serve. I can place it well but it does not give the same pop as an ezone 98.
Only problem with ezone is that the ground strokes are too powerful and I can't get the same placement as my pro staff, it's also very unstable and twists when If it doesn't fully connect properly, this does not happen with the pro staff. Was wondering if there was a racquet in-between those 2.
Great review! I'm down to choosing between this racket and the ezone 98 tour. I'm looking for a good spin racket BUT is still stable at the net, with good touch and control. You think I'm on the right track or would you recommend a totally different racket?
Thank you! You're definitely on the right track either would be great. If you did want to try an 18x20, the Speed Pro is one of the most spin friendly ones, and it would also tick those boxes.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Cool! Thanks for the suggestion. I tried my friend's Speed Pro and I didn't really like the lower launch angle, but it was definitely awesome for volleys. Great call!
Right now I'm also considering the vcore 98 but it might be too light and unstable for doubles play.
HOWEVER, I did find someone near me selling a pair of ezone DR 98s and the rackets are in great condition. So now my decision just got harder
That's definitely fair. I think you're on the right track with those two, they kind of do stand out over anything else right now in that category/weight, especially if you don't want to customize something to a certain spec.
Enough has been said about the DR 98, but I can tell you that having played with it for the better part of a year, it lives up to the hype...
I own these two racquets. 2020 ezone 98 tour and radical pro 2023. My choice is 2020 ezone 98 tour. Super stable frame , lower RA , easy top spin , nice control , large sweet spot.
Hi Luca, I just brought a used Radical Pro. I feel like the frame make a rattle noise when I hit the ball. I was wonder do you experiment that. thanks
I have never felt that with the Radical Pro, sorry.
I’m coming from speed pro and i’m looking for more spin and i’m super undecided between the radical pro and the extreme tour… what do you think?
Go for the Extreme Tour and add some weight if you need it. It has way more spin potential than the Radical.
Im currently using the 2023 radical mp with hyper g and im loving it 😊
Great combo!
Is it good for touch shot like drop shots, drop volley and slice
Yes, definitely!
After some time using the GrapheneXT Radicals MPs, I'm considering updating to the 2023 Auxetics. My radicals are customized since those old GrapheneXTs came out at 295g....so all in and with some lead they sit around 328g. That means my racquets are halfway between the Auxetic MP and PRO Radicals, at least in terms of static weight.
I consider myself to be a good player and have strong technique....but on the other hand I'm 38y/o and I'm starting to find it hard to keep up on matches that go beyond the 1h20m...1h30m mark. Generating racquet head speed or maintaining strong footwork is difficult on demanding matches that go the distance.
What would you suggest? I really prefer an uncustomized racquet since it keeps a better weight distribution and structural consistency. Unfortunately where I live, I dont get the chance to test both.
Just to mention, I still have an old Liquidmetal Prestige MID (93sqin) that sits at 362g strung...and it feels so much better on my 2 handed backhand, although it takes a toll on the forehand after some time hitting with it.
Completely understand what you're saying about consistency and weight distribution, especially with the Radical that is made to flex a certain way with it's non-constant beam. I would love to say go with the Pro, but it is a tough racket to swing especially over the course of a long match/session. The MP will be awesome and far more viable stock than the old 295 Radicals.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Thanks very much!!!
Hey Luca! Just checking in here. How would you compare the Rad Pro to the Boom Pro?
We are releasing a full Head Pro Rackets Overview in a few days, stay tuned!
I had the previous gen orange/grad Rad Pro - hated it, tiny can alley, hollow and with weird weighting that made it more difficult to swing.
That hollow feel is pretty much totally gone on this one, but I agree that there is something about the way it is weighted that makes it harder to swing than the weight/SW would suggest,
Too much weight in the throat?
i am intermediate player now and cant decide between Radical 360+ Pro or Gravity 360+ Tour.. Please help, i am more control/feel orientated. Only i am bit scared because of weight..
You will probably prefer the Tour as it is much more controlled than the Radical, and it's also lighter.
@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Thank you very much on response. I bought Tour in the end and cant wait to pick it up this week!
I prefer the Speed pro 360+ more than the auxetic version as well
Is this review for the 16 by 19 or 18 by 20
16x19
For you Radical mp or blade 16x19?
Good question. I've always been a Blade guys so I have to say the Blade! A bit more control but less power.
Radical or babolat pure aero 2022 ?
I prefer the Aero but both are great frames.
Radical or Wilson Clash V2?😢
Those are two pretty different rackets; go for the Radical if you want more precision and feel and the Clash if you're looking for a very comfortable user-friendly racket.
❤ how u call BS on Head's Control Power Index. Variable beam 98 Radical Pro has more control than box beam 95 Prestige Tour? Really? REALLY? 5:09
This or PS97 v14?
Two very different raquets.
I agree with the comment that they are very different in practice but I understand the question since they have similar specs. The Pro Staff feels a lot more "classic" because of its beam profile and it's also more precise but the Radical has more spin/power. I may do a comparison soon.
Radical MP/Pro has not more spin than PS v14