HEAD Graphene 360 Radical Pro Review

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @sparkelius
    @sparkelius 5 лет назад +32

    @Tennisnerd, what I like about your videos is the silent play footage you provide for several minutes. It's not edited to show super winner shots or crazy camera angles. It shows how people would play in the real world including mistakes, mis-hits and winners. Cheers.

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +6

      sparkelius Thanks! My main goal is always honesty and transparency and to make it as real as possible.

  • @TestAndReview
    @TestAndReview Год назад +1

    Used this racket for a season. I would definitely recommend it for more advanced players. The sweet spot is not very big (which is quite expected) but when you get it right it delivers.

  • @cliveburks
    @cliveburks 3 года назад +1

    Jonas you will playing the pro circuit soon the way you were hitting in the second half of the video. I will look out the Radical Pro just bought Ezone 98 and Ezone Pro 98 off eBay waiting to try them currently using Babolat Pure Strike 98 16 19 and have 18 20 also. If I don’t like the Ezones I will sell again on EBay. I did buy two Head Speed MP’s but don’t like the 100 sq inch head can’t really hit it well also seems to jar my wrist more than the Pure Strike which has a more solid stable feel. So selling one and maybe the other after I have tried some lead weight on the head. Thanks for your videos good info and helpful on the tennis journey. I am in UK

  • @mustardbitch
    @mustardbitch 5 лет назад +1

    Good review altho you missed the Goldilocks of the series...the Radical "S" model is 102 sq inch and a 61 RA....a brilliant design that reminded me of the Wilson Pro Staff 97 "S".....I foamed up that racquet myself and am playing a few notches above what I thought I was capable.... just a thought

  • @nikiforos6
    @nikiforos6 5 лет назад +6

    Nice review!
    Surely though the ball at 14:28 was in, wasn't it?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +11

      Thanks! Sure looks in to me :)

  • @rickdwyer886
    @rickdwyer886 5 лет назад +1

    Just gave you a sub! Have really been leaning on your reviews as I get back into the game after about 25 years and will probably demo one of these soon

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      Thanks! Welcome back to the beautiful sport!

  • @giancarlocola
    @giancarlocola 4 года назад +5

    Hi, how would you compare this one to the Wilson Pro Staff 97?
    Nice content by the way!

  • @iforc
    @iforc 3 года назад

    My playing style is- try to get it over the net but not into the next county. I feel like I suck at top spin and anything but solid flat deep forehands. I feel like I need like a 16 ounce racquet like my dads metal one in the 70s.

  • @djblackwing737
    @djblackwing737 5 лет назад +17

    Radical 360 pro vs speed pro 360? Any thoughts? And which one would you prefer?

    • @googlereviewer1944
      @googlereviewer1944 5 лет назад +5

      I'd be interested in the answer to this as well.

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +4

      Very difficult question! I think this one by a small margin. But they're both very good.

    • @chadallen3211
      @chadallen3211 5 лет назад

      @@Tennisnerd What makes you choose the Radical Pro 360? You say a small margin. What's the determining factor?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      @@chadallen3211 I feel this racquet is a bit more versatile with the 98 sq inch head size and offers slightly more spin thanks to the open pattern. It is a tough one though since it was a while I played the Speed Pro.

    • @robs8220
      @robs8220 5 лет назад +1

      Tennisnerd is this racquet stiff? Will it give me any arm problems?

  • @ben4190
    @ben4190 4 года назад +2

    Hey, just want to say I love your videos, always really in depth which is good, but how do you think this one compares to the XT era of the Radical? If you've played with it of course!

  • @mustardbitch
    @mustardbitch 5 лет назад

    Nice review..although the "S" version with a 61 RA is an amazing racquet with big sweetspot, stable and light to swing so I could generate big top off both sides...made the clash I was testing with it feel cheap and unstable

  • @30grantw
    @30grantw 5 лет назад +5

    Can you compare this to the Pure Strike and Diadem Elevate tour and pick your favorite of the bunch?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      Grant Williams Tough one. For comfort: Diadem. For power: Pure Strike. For control: Radical. Very difficult for me to choose one of them! Perhaps the Radical but that could be recency bias.

  • @mad85123
    @mad85123 4 года назад

    Loved this review. You helped me make a decision on what to get. Subcribed!!!

  • @alexfer17
    @alexfer17 4 года назад +1

    Hi, great reviews! How would you compare this to a pro staff 97 315g, also in terms of ‘pocketing’ and head weight??

  • @spoonfed1548
    @spoonfed1548 5 лет назад +1

    Hi! Thanks for another great review. In my search for a racquet, I've been through heavier frames, both softer and stiffer (Hyper Prostaff 6.1, Volkl C10 Pro, RF97A) and a few lighter frames such as Wilson Ultra Tour and Yonex DR98. Though I've eventually added lead and a leather grip to these lighter frames, they lack a bit of power because of the flex. So this new Radical seems like a nice version of a type of racquet I haven't tried: the lighter, stiffer kind of modern players racquet.
    Do you mind answering a few questions about it?
    - The RA is pretty high. What did you think of arm comfort? Had a recent scare with my elbow playing with old Luxilon in my RG97A.
    - The TW-reviewers complained about lack of stability, how did you feel about stability and plow?
    - I'm looking for a more control-oriented racquet, but does it at least offer more power than the Wilson Ultra Tour (even with a bit a lead)? 😁
    Thanks!

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +2

      Hi Pål, thanks! The arm comfort is decent, but if you are feeling your elbow with the RF97A, I would try to test before I buy. There are plenty of more comfortable racquets out there. I thought the stability was pretty good on the Pro, but if you are coming from the RF97A you are going to feel the need to add some lead tape. It does offer more power than the Ultra Tour, not a huge deal, but enough. If you want a bit more power in a comfortable package I would consider Angell racquets or the Diadem Elevate Tour. The foam-filling is good for the arm...

    • @spoonfed1548
      @spoonfed1548 5 лет назад

      @@Tennisnerd Thanks for the great answer - and advice to check out Diadem and Angell. I think my elbow issue in part was due to the luxilon being too old, but it still made me want to be more careful in general. My search continues. Thanks again!

    • @joseppi4cinqua
      @joseppi4cinqua 4 года назад

      Tennisnerd elbow issues are from wrong balance. Try more head light.

  • @AC-iy7tp
    @AC-iy7tp 5 лет назад +1

    Hey thanks man I visited your site from the link you gave. Awesome explanation. Just wanted to know the stiffness rating. Only that is worrying me. Thanks :)

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      Stiffness is around 65 strung.

  • @THEduke771
    @THEduke771 4 года назад

    Brilliant thanks again, keep up the good work and your video's are the best

  • @mrzapapate3083
    @mrzapapate3083 5 лет назад +1

    Hi ! Great review as usual !
    Will you test and review the new Prince textreme Tour (310g and maybe 290g) ?
    Thx

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      Mr Zapapate Thanks! Yes, waiting on the Tour 310.

  • @zebfernandez
    @zebfernandez 4 года назад

    Hi mate, hope you are well in these times.
    Have you played with an older model Head Microgel extreme? I'd love to hear your thoughts with the round head shape and extra .25 of an inch. Or a review! 🙏🙋‍♂️
    Love your work.

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  4 года назад +1

      Hi Zeb, I really like the Microgel Extremes - very nice racquets!

  • @joshuahuang5224
    @joshuahuang5224 3 года назад

    I’m debating between switching to this racket or the prince textreme tour 310! I think you mentioned that you lost some power on the textreme? Was it really bad? I’m coming from a dr 98 and the new ezones aren’t sounding great!

  • @thiagosantanacosta8027
    @thiagosantanacosta8027 5 лет назад +1

    Hi tennisnerd!! How would you compare this racket to the first Head graphene radical pro model(the one that was very praised by tennis warehouse)
    I really enjoy your Channel!
    Greetings from Brazil!

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Thiago, the first edition played nice, but was very stiff and very powerful. You could hit some rockets with that one, but I much prefer the controlled and slightly muted and more comfortable feel of the latest edition. Greetings from Malta

  • @RaresHidi
    @RaresHidi 5 лет назад +2

    Why are the cosmetics of these new head racquets so similar to the wilson clash ones?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      Rare HD I think that is coincidence. Or there is fashion in tennis too :)

  • @sro2405
    @sro2405 5 лет назад

    Hi Tennisnerd. Enjoyed the video. What gauge of Solinco Tour Bite Soft were you using? Thanks!

  • @ranzhang4267
    @ranzhang4267 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Tennisnerd, I am debating between the 360 Radical MP and 360 Extreme MP. Came from a low powered racket and missed hitting winners (Prestige). How would you compare these two rackets and which one would you choose and why?

    • @30grantw
      @30grantw 5 лет назад +1

      Ran Zhang I think extreme would be too much of a drastic change. Radical pro or gravity pro would be my choice

  • @MrRodrigo4815
    @MrRodrigo4815 5 лет назад

    Is this radical graphene 360 ​​head 98 inches, or is it 95 inches titled 98 inches like the prestige MP?

  • @JrJVintage1956
    @JrJVintage1956 5 лет назад

    I have been using the Graphene Radical Pro from 2014..... it seems all the models after have been far inferior .... would you rate this as good as that one? thank you

  • @alfandosavant4639
    @alfandosavant4639 5 лет назад +1

    So this one is much similar to the ig radical pro? Hmmm, interesting 🤔
    Also have you tried the yonex vcore sv 95?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      No, it is not so similar actually, but I like them both. This one has a more hollow feel but gives a bit better control. I have not played extensively with SV 95, no.

    • @alfandosavant4639
      @alfandosavant4639 5 лет назад

      @@fingersm wow, really? The customer review and playtesters review on TW is very positive ; spin friendly, soft, etc.
      Out of curiosity, what's the racquet you usually use?

  • @andreaaa9204
    @andreaaa9204 5 лет назад +2

    That guy in the blue tee shirt is solid 👌🏽👌🏽

  • @THEduke771
    @THEduke771 4 года назад

    Hi I am after some advice please. I have the head graphene touch radical pro which has a rectangular shape handle and was wondering if it is possible to change the grip shape to the more rounded shape of this radical 360 pro? Thanks

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  4 года назад

      Hi Peter, yes you can buy HEAD TK82S pallets and replace the grip. Cheers / J

    • @THEduke771
      @THEduke771 4 года назад

      Thank you for the reply. So the rounded pallet I need to buy is called TK82S is that correct? Your video's are awesome by the way :)

  • @joakimharlin9030
    @joakimharlin9030 5 лет назад +1

    How would you say the Head 360 Radical Pro compares to the Tecnifibre XTC 305?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      The XTC feels a bit more solid due to the higher swing weight. It is more difficult to use due to that perhaps, but you also get a bit more power with that one. Launch angle/spin potential are both very similar. Both great options.

  • @mrfrog235
    @mrfrog235 4 года назад

    Which one do u prefer: head radical 360 pro or head graphene xt radical pro

  • @AC-iy7tp
    @AC-iy7tp 5 лет назад +2

    Hey thanks for the update. Would it be possible for you to review the MP version of this. I'm 5,8 so this would be a little heavier for me.

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      A C There is a review on Tennisnerd.net :)

  • @joseppi4cinqua
    @joseppi4cinqua 4 года назад

    What is the absolute best Head racket for spin and control?

  • @menegatti05
    @menegatti05 Год назад

    you need to activate insert automatic subtitles to help more people who don't speak English watch your videos, they are not automatically translated into other languages, big hug, Diego Menegtti from Brazil

  • @THEduke771
    @THEduke771 5 лет назад

    Hello nice review, I currently play with the head graphene xt radical pro and was thinking of changing to this racket. Will it play a bit different? I have read this new radical has a more rounded grip shape, please can you give me some advice. Thanks

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Peter. I think this Radical has an improved feel over the previous version, but the difference is slight. Yes, this does come with the more rounded S-pallets instead of the traditional rectangular HEAD style grip shape...

    • @THEduke771
      @THEduke771 5 лет назад

      Thank you for your help and information :)
      Keep up the good videos :)

    • @joakimharlin9030
      @joakimharlin9030 5 лет назад

      Playing with both and to me the XT has more power, also a bit more polarized wheight distribution. The 360 has better control and a more pingy kind of brittle sound on impact, also more mutad feel. I am also like Jonas finding the 360 more sensitive to strings and tension. Can easily feel boardlike if strung too high with full poly. Now playing it at 50-51 pounds with a multi-poly hybrid. It is a toss up between the two versions and I have still not decided if the gains in control, esp on backhand, up wheigh the loss in power esp on forehand...both very good sticks.

    • @joakimharlin9030
      @joakimharlin9030 4 года назад

      Have now decided to stick with my XTs. The higher swing weight and more polarized weight distribution gives me a more solid feel on impact on all strokes and especially on serve. There is something magical about the XT Radical Pro in that they are so maneuverable, stable and powerful at the same time. Hard to beat that feeling. Only real draw back is the drop in power on off center hits and the cosmetics which are too noisy for me. Control wise the 360 version is a notch better but you need to string it low, in the upper 40 pound range if using full bed of poly to get any feel and power to your strokes. I played around with lead tape on the 360 but did not find that it improved the response. I will stick to my XT guns until the Radical 360+ version arrives. But who knows .... the XT just might be my thing, and they are still playing better than me :-)

  • @cd8145
    @cd8145 5 лет назад

    I recently rewatched TW's review of the Radical 360 MP and Pro, despite having a decent swingweight of around mid 320-ish, they said the racket felt unstable. Did you have this experience, if so it is because of a low twistweight?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +3

      Chuong Do The twist weight is a bit low, but I did not feel any stability issues. I don’t expect a 310 gram racquet to be rock solid so for me it played great and Nik thought it was one of the best racquets he had ever played with...

    • @cd8145
      @cd8145 5 лет назад

      Tennisnerd I’m also a bit confused about the terms muted and dampened? Are they 2 completely different things? (Muted being you can’t feel the ball as much on the stringbed and dampened means less vibration sent down your arm, wrist?) Or are they somewhat connected, with less dampening you feel more connected to the ball?

  • @leeivan2693
    @leeivan2693 5 лет назад

    Could you please compare 360 radical pro to the tfight 305 xtc ?Which one you will choose and why?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      The XTC feels a bit more solid due to the higher swing weight. It is more difficult to use due to that perhaps, but you also get a bit more power with that one. Launch angle/spin potential are both very similar. Both great options. In the end, I think I will go with the XTC. Just love the 330 swing weight.

  • @michaele7636
    @michaele7636 4 года назад

    Is this good for a all court player?

  • @mrfrog235
    @mrfrog235 4 года назад

    The jr version?

  • @THEduke771
    @THEduke771 4 года назад

    Hi so I need to buy the TK82S? The rounded grip shape

  • @moctezumam6605
    @moctezumam6605 5 лет назад +1

    you hit with a lot of spin!

  • @stalk3r111
    @stalk3r111 2 года назад

    Would you prefer this radical 360 over the radical youtek ig?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  2 года назад

      I prefer the IG, nicer feel

    • @stalk3r111
      @stalk3r111 2 года назад

      I have both Youtek IG Radical Pro and Graphene XT Radical Pro.. I can’t decide, but one thing for sure: IG has amazing feel; I am looking to test this version too (i like its simple paintjob 😢)

  • @jonathanH-j7c
    @jonathanH-j7c 5 лет назад

    What strings did you string with in this video? (The red ones)

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      It says in the video: HEAD Hawk Touch (red) at 24 kg and Solinco Tour Bite Soft (grey) at 22 kg.

    • @jonathanH-j7c
      @jonathanH-j7c 5 лет назад

      Tennisnerd Sorry, didn’t see that! Thank you.

  • @denvooo6206
    @denvooo6206 5 лет назад +1

    How would you compare this to the speed pro?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      The Speed Pro is faster through the air and has a slightly lower launch angle. This racquet feels more versatile.

    • @andreaturbolz3542
      @andreaturbolz3542 5 лет назад +1

      Tennisnerd Hi.Tanks for your channel and passion. With “versatile” you mean that Radical is more an all-court racket and the Speed Pro is more a baseliner?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      Andrea Turbolz Well, something like that. I think the Radical will suit a wider group of players than the Speed Pro. The Speed Pro works better for flatter hitters I think.

    • @andreaturbolz3542
      @andreaturbolz3542 5 лет назад

      Tennisnerd 😊🙌🏻 tanks.I should test them both 😉

  • @tennis551
    @tennis551 Год назад

    i love when people say a racquet would be good but only for advanced players. Like okay so basically your saying its bad? Isn't the point of the racquet technology to make them play as best as possible? Then they should probably do that.

  • @catalinaneica5479
    @catalinaneica5479 5 лет назад

    hi. please review asics court ff2

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      Good idea! If only Asics could be nice enough to send me a pair :)

  • @xxlillemann
    @xxlillemann 5 лет назад

    did you add any lead? If not, how was the stability?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад

      Yeah, I added 4 grams at 3 and 9 and counter-balance on the handle and that improved stability and I preferred the racquet with a bit more weight added.

    • @xxlillemann
      @xxlillemann 5 лет назад

      @@Tennisnerd usually play with rpm blast, do you think it will be to underpowered for this frame?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      @@xxlillemann Not if you string it low!

  • @sparkelius
    @sparkelius 5 лет назад

    @Tennisnerd, if you compare this against the Head Grapehene 360 Speed MP - which is a better option?

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +1

      Wow, that is a tough one. They will play very close. The head size of the MP will give you more pop than the Radical Pro. So if you want more control - Radical Pro, more power - Speed MP.

    • @joakimharlin9030
      @joakimharlin9030 4 года назад

      Tennisnerd I concur, have both. They both have a kind of brittle sound on impact, the Radical more so. That translates to the feel on impact more on the Speed 360 MP than on the 360 Radical Pro of some reason. The Radical Pro is lower powered and has more mass and swing weight so I think this plays in. The Speed is as Jonas says more powerful and apart from the frame flex I think it has to do with a larger head size and a more open string pattern. Toss up which one to choose once you have strung the Radical with the right string and at a low ca 48 pound tension. If you want some room for customization go with the Speed MP.

  • @TheBassel505
    @TheBassel505 5 лет назад

    This or TF racquet?

    • @TheBassel505
      @TheBassel505 5 лет назад

      And about the lanuch angel both

    • @joakimharlin9030
      @joakimharlin9030 4 года назад

      If you mean Tecnifibre 305 XTC versus this 360 Radical Pro. I have both and the main differences are that the TF has a marked lower launch angle, higher swing weight and even if both are more of control and low power in nature the TF gave me more pop with the same strings and tension. The Radical is more maneuverable though and more headlight which I preferred. The TF has a softer and in my view nicer feel on impact so both have their pros and cons.

  • @juan88z
    @juan88z 5 лет назад +1

    this or babolat aero

    • @Tennisnerd
      @Tennisnerd  5 лет назад +2

      If you want control: check out this racquet. If power and spin are the most important factors to you, the Pure Aero is the way to go. If you want more comfort, the Wilson Clash is a nice option.

    • @juan88z
      @juan88z 5 лет назад

      @@Tennisnerd ty four your answer

  • @OldSkoolLegend
    @OldSkoolLegend 5 лет назад

    once again.... Head releases a flimsy piece of shit. The Tour series from the 90's were their best frames and STILL what pros secretly use now. I WANT THAT SHIT.

  • @bhawanishsingh
    @bhawanishsingh 5 лет назад +1

    I prefer Wilson Rackets are Much Better and More Performance ble than Head Rackets
    Head Racquets sucks

    • @SiluseTf2
      @SiluseTf2 5 лет назад +1

      I mean, everyone is entitled to their own opinions!

    • @bhawanishsingh
      @bhawanishsingh 5 лет назад +1

      @@SiluseTf2 u r ryt but if any player Compare as overall performance of a racket
      I bet U Wilson Rackets r much better than Head rackets

    • @SiluseTf2
      @SiluseTf2 5 лет назад +2

      Honestly it’s all personal preference at the end of the day, I enjoyed the Radical 360 Pro more than the Blade 98 CV or the Pro Staffs.
      Edit: I got a Radical 360 Pro early

    • @bhawanishsingh
      @bhawanishsingh 5 лет назад +1

      @@SiluseTf2 Really And Opposite side I played touch Speed pro of Head And Head Graphite 360 which u r playing both rackets was under performance and lot of problems
      When I switched to Pro staff 97 or 97 s line which Great Federer used it really Changes my game into Next level so it's Clear Wilson Pro rackets r really much better and stronger than Head rackets

    • @SiluseTf2
      @SiluseTf2 5 лет назад +1

      Well that’s good for you! Honestly myself I would never use a racket just Becuase a Pro I liked used it. But if it works for you then I’m happy you found the right stick for yourself!