This might be my new favorite tennis related channel. Very informative, very well researched, clear and concise, and this guys voice is just so nice! Rhyme unintended. In all seriousness, everyone hit that subscribe button. Another great video sir.
Thank you for the good review. The extreme tour is great racket. Can generate heavy spin, the control is good, but what I like the most is the manuvarability of this racket which improves my timing when I play against big hitters. I added 8 grams of lead tape in 3 and 9 causing a better stability and little more power.
Sounds like an awesome set up. You and I have customized the racquet completely different, which goes to show how well this stick can suit a huge variety of players. My video on how I customize the frame to come out later this weeek!
Cant wait, i used to own the grey and yellow one and had 5 grams of lead on top. But i let it go :(. I got one frm my cousin, the prototype version since he isnt using it. Stock felt great, but added 2 grams at 12. Will be probably putting 5 grams also soon and countering, (up until the first cross) looking forward to your vid
Just picked up one from a friend today. Immediately swapped to a leather grip and can’t wait to take it out later today. Strung with Lynx Tour which I’m not always crazy about due to stiffness but I’ll try as is before restringing.
@@TennCom Awesome would be really interesting to see you compare it against this racquet as well since this is fresh in your memory. I have been playing with a Vcore 95 2021 for the last year but it requires so much effort to use! Its not that I'm lazy its sadly because I am getting too old and I need more help with something thats more forgiving but I want spin, power, control and touch so I am on the look out for options to demo that work with my one handed backhand.
This is a fantastic channel!!! Thank you. Do you have a video that compare different comparing different brands and models of racquet weight tapes? If not, which brand and model would you recommend? Thank you.
Fantastic review 🤟🤟🤟🤟 Please how would you say it compares to its sibling extreme pro? I like them heavy but don't want to end up with an unusable racket. Thanks.
I have the new prestige pro. I bought it because it swings so good stock. I’ve always added led to my stuff over the years but I’m tired of tinkering with the lead. Just get the right thing off the shelf. Still working on that string setup.
@@TennCom The previous version was stiff, too much power and hadn’t much feel IMO. The 360+ version is much more armfriendly and the feel and connection to the ball improved greatly. The Pro version is very whippy for a 315 gr. Racket and sooo stable. The difference to the MP is a denser string pattern in the sweet spot which improves control and helps with flatter shots. Solinco Confidential and Hyper G are both great in the Pro. Just a great racket. I’m eager to try out the Tour version this year as my first 98“ racket, because any review says it’s good xD
Tried the extreme tour with tourna silver 7 tour at 50 atring tension, 16 gauge., felt stiff and not enough grab. I had high expectations to combine this string with the extreme but it was not a match. Some elbow soreness also. Too firm and not good control. These days I’ll buy a second extreme and compare one with black5edge and the other with hyper g both 17 gauge. I’ve tried both but not side to side with this racket. I know both blend well with the extreme. We will see this time around. Thec16 gauge hyper g is also good with the extreme tour.
the VCORE 98 has a much higher swingweight so it feels more powerful and stable, but the launch angle is higher and uncontrollable for my game. The Radical Pro is a very nice racquet, very stable and excellent feel. For me, it lacked maneuverability, but I did test it extensively with the mind of potentially switching.
@@robertobeltran7374 right now I'm using Volkl Cyclone because I got a good deal on a real. My fav strings are Grapplesnake Tour Sniper and Solinco Confidential, with honourable mention to Grapplesnake Alpha and RPM Power. I am thinking about string reviews, but they don't get a lot of views, even on bigger channels, so I'm trying to think about a better way to structure them.
I seen Head have some QC issues on a lot of their frames, but my Extremes have been spot on. balance and weight where pretty well on spec, and my two sticks came with 2 swingweight points. There's more vibrations than a lot of racquets out there for sure, but I only find it to be an issue if I'm playing really hard hitters and I'm playing a lot (4+ h per week), I'll make a vid to explain more this week.
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 right now using Cyclone at 52lbs (more info in vid desc). Currently 9g at 12 and a leather grip. Will go in depth in a vid next week.
@@TennCom wow so much weight at 12. I am curious what were your stock specs. I suppose you had a pretty HL balance before tweak…. so a better racquet for you you it would be a radical mp with extreme tours feel :P….. or you can go straight to strikes/blades
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 I can't remember my stock swingweight, but balance and weight were pretty much bang on. Having worked in a tennis store, I've tried basically every racquet and the Extreme Tour remains my favourite in its customized form.
How would you compare the Extreme Tour to the Babolat Aero VS? I’m currently playing with the gen 2 Pure Strike 16x19 and I’ll be looking for a new racquet in the summer. Looking for something different with a bit more feel, spin and control. I’m also been interested in the new TF40 305 16x19!
@@TennCom Extreme tour and Pure Aero Vs are also on the top of my wishlist and would really appreciate your review of the pavs and comparison with the et. I'm expecially curious about string spacing and launch angle and how would it be to someone with a flatter game trying to introduce spin to it's game.
Great review! Any recommended strings and tension for this model? Any recommended customasation? When you compare it to the Ezone 98, is it to the new 2022 model or the previous one? According to many tester there is more feel and control with the 2022 version vs the pre version Ezone 98.
I am referring to the 2020 EZONE, but I should be having a hit with the 2022 version soon. I posted some strings I like in the description of the vid, but my fav is GrappleSnake Tour Sniper. It's hard to recommend customization, as every player has very different needs, and what works for me may not work for you. I put 9g of lead at 12 o'clock though.
@@TennCom Thank´s. Really liked it at a one hour playtest. Have now order one with full Head Lynx tour in a little bit softer tension, to see if the power could increase just a little bit. Next "restring" might be the Grapplesnake then. It is funny how diverse the reviews are regarding the power index. Some find it to be a very powerful racket and some more of a control. I found it to be clearly the later. Yes, it would be very nice to see a review of the new Ezone 98 and a comparison to the Extreme tour. Looking forward too it. Greeting from Sweden
I’ve been using the extreme tour for about 6 months. For the past month I’ve been having arm pain. I was using Weiss cannon black 5 edge and now hyper g. Will try Grapplesnake strings and see. Also, Kim trying a vcore pro 100 racket (2021). I hit with heavy topspin but my arm is suffering lately
I use VT Advantec leather grips, but you can also buy their strips. I had some light wrist pain with the ET's after about 4 weeks, and the VT stuff totally cured it. Seems like a BS product on the surface, but it transfers the kinetic energy from impact into thermal energy, so it's actually pretty legit. The CEO took a bunch of time to talk to me about it last year as well, so I can confirm there are good people behind it.
I have the VT Advantec synthetic grip but i will try their strips. Had forgotten of that. Also, will give some Grapplesnake strings a try. I’m getting four different ones: Alpha, Game Changer, Tour M 8 and Tour Sniper.
not even joking, was going to ask you if you could do an updated take on the head extreme tour (from your courtside sports version). Any chance you could do the Clash 100? THANKS for the content
Insightful review. The best I've seen online. I currently play with the Prestige Pro (2018) and am looking for a slightly more powerful and easier to swing frame. I had a chance to demo the Extreme MP today and liked it quite a bit. You've got me very curious about the Tour version. Any thoughts for someone transition from a traditional player's frame? FYI, I've played with the EZONE 98 and totally agree about its over muted feel.
I think the Extreme Tour is an excellent switch from the 2018 Prestige Pro (95 sqin right?). The both develop spin really well considering a tight pattern and swing quickly through the air even at higher swingweight. I think you'll feel down in power by a lot due to the significantly lower SW in the Extreme Tour, however, if you add a few grams at 12 I think it'll be exactly what you are looking for: responsive Head feel, excellent control on the stringbed, with a little more forgiveness off centre and less demanding mass to swing.
@@TennCom Thanks so much. I think it's going to be a good fit for my game as I'm definitely looking for that little bit more forgiving sweet spot along with greater spin due to higher racquet speed. I had never thought about the Extreme line until recently when I saw a lot of the Princeton University men's team hitting with both the MP and Tour models. I believe most added lead tape to their frames. Great video, by the way!
Hey, had never heard of this before. Checking it out now. Sounds like they are making some big claims but it's intruiged me. I'll email the company and see if they ship here etc. -Simon
Have you demoed the solinco whiteout I have not. But I like the simple, elegant cosmetics. Maybe you could compare it later with the extreme tour and other 98s
Hi! I used to hit with the Blade V6.5 CV and loved this racquet however it has run out of stock in my country. Then, I bought the Wilson V8 but was quite dissapointed with the instability and lack of power tho ☹. I was thinking of switching to the Head Extreme Tour 305gm, do you think it would be a wise choice? if i'm looking for more power and stiffness. I'm still open to other suggestions. 😁😁
I came from the blade V7 and don't regret the switch. I'm afraid you might find the power lacking though. Have to have good technique to get the ball going more so then the blade imo.
@@TennCom yes I did and is slightly more stable but still lacking that plow through and overall raw power 🥲 that's why i'm considering the Extreme Tour cause of the higher stiffness than the V8
@@chiatingsheng1016 You'll still probably want to add led to the Extreme Tour to get the swingweight where you want it to be. You also might really enjoy the Gravity Pro, though I recognize it's 10 grams heavier.
The Extreme Tour has a less muted feel and lower launch angle that the VCORE 98. The VCORE is more stable, powerful and better for offensive topspin players. The Extreme Tour offers better slices and more control for attacking shots. The Extreme Tour plays more similarly to an EZONE 98, but with a less muted feel, while I find the VCORE 98 to play more like a Pure Strike. Hope this helps!
Which one is better for me "extreme tour" or "radical MP" Right now i use "radical pro"...yes....PRO My errors in tennis game/warmup are 1. Sometimes ball goes behind/past me because racket heavy to swing. 2. Hitting balls which go long (out) 3. Cannot maintain long rally in warmup. 4. Backhand is too much flat. (I would like more topspin) 5. Ace and volleying has made my game a bit lazy. Would like to have a consistent forehand and backhand.
@@shamukshi In that case, I would recommend the Radical MP. Both the Extreme Tour and Radical Pro can be very unforgiving if you dont have the footwork to set yourself up for a full swing on every ball. The Radical MP has a lot more of the fogiveness. In the meantime, focus on taking a split step as your opponent hits the ball and take the racquet back before the ball crosses to your side of the net. Rhythm through early preparation are the keys to finding consistency on ground strokes
The Extreme Tour only has one model year, the current version, available in two colour, the grey and yellow, and the Nite series. I know that Head is updating their frames to include the Auxetic material, but I'm not sure when they are releasing the Extremes.
Been using the 2018 VCore 95’s for years now and with weight at 10 and 2, they are perfect. Sadly my racquets are going to be in need of replacement soon. Can’t find the 2018 versions anymore and not a huge fan of the 2021 update. As a heavy topspin 5.0 player, who likes control oriented racquets do you think the Extreme tour should be a racquet I should look at? Any other suggestions?
Yeah I switched from the 2018 VC95 to the Extreme Tour because I was looking for more forgiveness. You might find the Extreme to be a bit vibration-y, which is why I put VT Advantec leather grips on
@@TennCom thanks for the response and your content is excellent. I will look to demo and based on one of your other videos, I will add some weight as I typically am around 345 for swingweight. Would you suggest, I look at the V8 Blade and Pure Aero VS as well?
@@eincan1313 I would probably skip the V8 Blade in favour of the EZONE 98 and I would try the Pure Aero VS. If you haven't tried the Gravity line, I would look at the MP, Tour and Pro. The MP is a lot more controled than you would think and leaves great room for customization.
@@TennCom Thanks for the input. I just played with the Extreme Tour. Put weight at 12 and the handle, got up to 338g static weight with 32.5 balance. Nice frame. Played really well. My only negative is that the VCore 95 has a nice thud upon impact whereas the ET is more pingy, even with a dampener. I guess I am used to the Yonex muted sound. Possible switch. Gravity Pro and MP next.
Yeah Head only changed thee paint for the Nites. Any difference in playability between the Nites and the normal would be due to quality control issues with Head manufacturing.
I agree, it's a nice racquet. My thoughts haven't really changed on it since I reviewed it for Courtside Sports, but I will be checking out a much older Head Radical very soon.
After several hours with this stick I have really mixed feelings. The quickness and maneuverability is amazing for its 305g it's prob. the fastest feeling racquet on the market. But coming from a very plush, controlled and arm-friendly Gravity tour made me realise what matters for me in a racquet. The ExtremeT with a full bed of poly is far from being comfortable. I felt shoulder pain after many years again playing with this setup. The sweetspot is small compared to a Gravity, the margin for framed balls is high and it's harsh. My gravity tour has tons of feel, control and a very clean contact. This is where the ET gets a bit flimsy, I added 5 g at 12 and a leather grip but it still lacked some plow/stability. I've tried adding 10 grams total at 3/9 and this made the feel at impact better but sacrificed a lot of maneuverability. So adding too much weight in the head to this racquet is kinda pointless if you want to maintain the benefit of this racquet...
I see how you feel. The Gravity line is a much better implementation of what I would consider a modern player's racquet, very reminiscent to like a Head Pro Tour or older Prestige. For me the swingweight to speed ratio is magic once I get the racquet up to spec. I'll agree it's still viciously unforgiving and not the most comfortable, which is why I am on the prowl for new sticks.
@@TennCom Appreciate your objective response. If the racquet works for someone else, great! I need Control and a stable impact with low flex. Unfortunately the ET can't provide this enough despite being very tempting because of its quickness... ;) Trying the Pure Strike VS and Ezone 98 next, let's see how this goes.. ;)
Did you try boom pro ? Also do you remember blade V5 ?…. speaking of best racquets. I tried radical MP…. a lot more solid from extreme tour…. Very stable. All the weight is on the head. Precise and more power for me on hard court…. difficult to manoeuvre on clay court. But it crushes the ball.
@@TennCom I need more pop from extreme tour. That’s all. Power is enough with proper technique. But pop is lacking…. tried it only with rpm team. Any string and tension you suggest for more pop ?
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 I honestly have never tried RPM Team. I really liked the racquet with RPM Rough. I have been stringing my Cyclone at 52lbs because the tension maintenance isn't great, but I've been playing a lot more so I might go down to 48lbs.
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 I like the Nites, however, it's felt like black has been over played (Speed, Boom, Prestige, Prostaff), so I appreciate how unique the normal PJ is, thus I am sticking with the grey.
Any news on the mew extreme tour? Paint job? Auxetic? And, what sting do do use? For now the best for me in this racket is hyper g 17 but will use the 16 l also. And I will try tier one black night soon.
Global release Sept 1, I’m trying to get a copy for early August to review. Colour is “avocado” like a two tone green, I haven’t seen it yet though. I use Grapplesnake Tour Sniper.
I'am really glad I followed your recommendations. I've been struggling with the Gravity Pro but could'nt really get the spin I wanted. Bought this racket a few weeks ago, what I joy! 10g at 12 and 12g in the handle. Spin-monster! ....with control. 🙂 What's your to-go string for this racket ? I really like your content, keep it up!
Omg that’s so much weight then thing much be an absolute weapon. Right now I’m using Cyclone, because I got a good deal on a reel, but I’m not happy with the tension maintenance. My fav is Grapplesnake Tour Sniper, and second choices are Signum Pro Firestorm and Solinco Confidential.
I think my racket is little under spec so my calculations is a SW 345g. My goal is to adopt to a 350-355 SW. Yes, It can hit some heavy balls! I have only used Hyper G so far. (Stellar look!) How would you compare grapplesnake sniper to hyper g? Thanks for the info!
@@simon.ebeling Tour Sniper feels less muted but also a bit softer/better ball pocketing. I have always found Hyper-G to feel kinda plasticky, which I don't like. Tour Sniper is more along the lines of TourBite soft, but has some of the best tension maintenance I have tried. It feels incredibly predictable throughout the stringbed. I also wanted to use a 350SW, but my shoulder is too weak on serves and I'm not disciplined enough to workout at this point haha
Today I was practicing drills against the wall and hitting the ball hard with alot of topspin. In one stroke apparently I hurt my wrist. Nothing mayor but I have a slight pain. I’ll put some ice and some rub. But, do you think the extreme Tour can hurt the wrist. I was using black5edge string that is medium stiff and has a good feel but it was a mis hit that maybe hurt me. I’ll be putting a vt Advantec grip that I just got. Maybe that helps.
I agree the extreme tour can be stiff. I noticed some light soreness on mine that went away after installing the vt Advantec grip, but I haven’t tried taking it off to see if the soreness returns.
The string is also a factor. For example with hyper g I don’t experience that even though it’s a poly. With black code 4s it was way stiffer and I cut it. Black5edhge is ok if you are careful not to go crazy with your topspin strokes.. . If the string is a bit stiffer then it may contribute to making this or any racket be stiffer. Rackets below 60 ra could be the exception maybe.
Interesting question. It's been a while since I played with the Prestige MP, but I remember the dwell time being absolutely excellent, one of the best on the market. The Prestige also feels more buttery soft, but you can feel the hoop flex if you catch the ball on the outside of the stringbed. The Extreme Tour doesn't have the flexy sensation outside the sweetspot, but you still get a bit of a jitter from the frame, letting know that it wasn't a clean shot. I prefer the stiffer feel outside the stringbed because I feel like it's more forgiving in terms of the ball going in. It's less comfortable for sure, but I feel like shanks with a flexy racquet can lead to an unpredictable response, whereas the Extreme Tour remains pretty predictable outside the sweetspot.
Thanks for all the great content, super informative! May I know if you would recommend the extreme tour to an intermediate player (around 3.5)? I have played with the radical pro (but dates back to 2014) but am looking for something with a bit more power. Have also tried the pure drive 2021 but prefer a smaller head size for manoeuvrability. I play with a one handed backhand so the smaller head size helps and also generally prefer a more head light racquet. Thanks so much!
The Extreme Tour has noticeably LESS power than the 2014 Radical Pro imo. Forgiveness is another concept worth considering, and I'd still put the ET as less forgiving. It's not really about you being a 3.5, I just don't think the ET is what you are looking for. The current generation Radical MP is a lot more forgiving than the old ones were because they thickened up the beam quite a bit. I also wouldn't worry about small head being more maneuverable. You can use it as an indicator, but a more definitive way of determining a racquet's maneuverability is the twistweight (I have done a couple of videos on this). Another frame I really enjoy is the Pure Aero VS. Tons of forgiveness throughout the stringbed, excellent speed through the air and you get very cool endorsements.
@@TennCom Thanks for the quick response! I checked out your videos on the Pure Aero VS and twistweight and will definitely go take a look at the Pure Aero VS. I also checked out the Ezone 98 and 100 2022 at a local shop after watching your helpful videos on them. I was keen on the EZ100 but it felt a little too head heavy and cumbersome for my taste (I understand as you said it has a relatively high twistweight/stability but therefore lower maneuverability). Would you recommend the EZ98 for someone with my play style/level? I am actually more of a flat hitter (sorry I know I probably started with the wrong video I know the ET is known for being spin friendly). We unfortunately don't have any demo programs over here so I am always looking for different suggestions and your comments are really appreciated!
@@kipbrooklyn6070 ez98 is definitely more forgiving than the ET. Racquets that are good for spin can still work well for flat hitters. I typically recommend tighter patterns for flatter hitters, but not for players who need forgiveness. That said, a good option could be the Speed Pro. It’s very quick through the air and offers tons of forgiveness despite the consistent response on the string pattern. I still like the Radical MP for you though. I haven’t tried it, but the VCORE Pro 100 is worth looking into.
Now that its almost 6 months after your original video, what weight customisations did you end up settling on? I just bought one of these and agree its a really nice feeling racquet but it does need weight.
So the specs that are in the video i made on how I customize the frame are correct still ruclips.net/video/cFTAryG_F_8/видео.html I'd been playing with the frame like that for months and dont have any need for change. 338SW, 360g, 31cm balance point. I still haven't tried a racquet that has tempted me to switch, but I am looking forward to the Auxetic updates to the Extreme and the Radical's later this year.
I’ve been using the extreme tour in stock form. Sometimes I find some unpredictability though I like it. What do you recommend to make it better in this regard?
I think they are pretty similar, but the Extreme has more stability and a more responsive feel, as opposed to the comfortable muted feeling of the EZONE. I made a video comparing them both. I would recommend choosing are round polyester string, instead of a shaped one, to help with predictability. I prefer the extra weight at 12, and I've made a video which details the exact setup I use.
The extreme tour seems to have more spin capacity, feels more aerodynamic. Seems it more for a modern, whiippy swing. The ezone has a very dampened feel but seems a bit more traditional. Similar feel to the brote pro 97. I like the flexible feel at contact from the extreme tour.
You think the new head extreme will have auxetic? Any information on when the new extreme tour is coming out? I would like a different paint job. More towards yellow and black. The current bluish yellow is different but I’m not a super fan of this paint job.
I tried it and really just thought 'meh'. I get so much more spin out of my prince phantom 100 pro with its very open 16x18 pattern and way more free power through plow-through with my racquet of choice wilson blade 100 v7. This racquet just didn't do anything that wowed me. It was much like the head radical mp. Just meh.
@@TennCom Yes, I'm playing 100 stock at the moment, but I'm pretty new to it, so I'm still feeling it out. For a low powered racquet, the v7 100 has some pretty good plow through which I like.
@@adriellepretre9047 I like hitting with flexible racquets, but I have an easier time winning with stiff racquets and I have been in the mood to win more lately. It's possible that the layup will still result in more power even if the RA is lower. Some guy on TW tried it and said power was basically the between generations. Hopefully I can get one soon.
I demoed the extreme tour initially as a prototype when I worked/made videos for Courtside Sports. At the time I was using the VCORE 95. It took my a few months to actually buy the extremes after I immediately fell in love with them. Finally switched because I needed more forgiveness on clay, although I’m not playing clay any more
You get more spin with the extreme tour compared with the ezone 100 and the extreme mp? How do they compare these three in power and feel? You think the new mp will be better than the current one? Many of the current pro endorse the mp or 100 pm noche frame, wonder why they prefer the 100 over the 98.
There are pro's using old versions of Extreme's (Berretini Microgel and ADF 1st Graphene) which are all 100's. Musetti is using the current ET in the Boom paint. I think the power is Extreme MP > EZone 100 >>>>>>>>> Extreme Tour. And control is the reverse of that. I can get more spin from the Extreme Tour in it's customizes form because I trust the frame to swing faster than the other racquets mentioned. I'll be getting copies of the Auxetic Extreme later today and reviews will be ready for August 18th
Looking forward to the new extreme review. I’ll demo a current extreme MP that I got ( not the new version) and try it just out of curiosity but I suppose it will be similar to the power that I experience with the pure aero which I don’t like. I liked the ezone 100 when I tried it but it’s a bit slow to whip around. I suppose I will buy the new extreme tour unless I hear great things from the mp. The extreme pro does not get to my area. In theory the 100 inch would be better for my extreme western grip and whippy swing but feel and control are not the best with many 100 inch rackets.
Hit a bit with the mp. Definitely more power that gives me more access to rotation in the ball. For topspin it definitely helps. Will use it in more practices in combination with the tour. Will be interesting to see how the new tour and mp feel. Looking forward to your upcoming reviews.
Using a one handed backhand tends to lead to the extreme tour. But the windshield forehand topspin stroke leads to the mp. Power vs precision. It’s a dilemma. Also, a new pure Aero is coming out I read. I don’t think k would be interested in the regular pure aero but it would be interesting how the vs evolves. The last regular pure Aeros have been quite a disappointment with a cheap kind of feel and erratic power. Would be surprised if Babolat can fix this.
no real opinion, I have a hard time judging racquets so far out of my spec range because I've barely tried their competitors. But I do like the Gravity S
Hi love your videos and just wondered if you could give me some advice I currently use the head prestige pro 360+ customised to around 340 swing weight and 345 strung, I’m looking for a little easier power and mainly easier spin and I’m considering a switch to the extreme tour, but I don’t know if it would be drastically more powerful, do you think this to be a good. Thank you in advance!
Thanks Robert! The increase in power should be pretty moderate. If you get the Auxetic Extreme, it will be a bit flexier feeling, and the 360+ should feel very similar to your Prestige Pro, but in a 98 headsize.
I did not try Hyper-G, as I have not enjoyed very much in previous racquets. More plasticky feeling than I like. Lynx Tour was good, but I felt discomfort on off-centre hits and struggled with hitting the ball out. A good option for those who want a crisp feel and easy power, but I don't want either of those.
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 it's less about the stiffness and more about the vibrations i was feeling. One centre, I really liked Lynx Tour but off centre I was getting a lot of chatter from the strings, whereas i felt like Confidential was more consistent regardless of where I hit.
@@TennCom which one you believe gives more free power ? Lynx tour in general has more vibrations but on the other hand it gives me more plush/elastic feel on contact.
Ive been struggling with the power of this racquet. Had to take the lead tape at 12 off to keep the ball in play. Strung with lynx tour at 50 lbs. Any thoughts?
I find Lynx Tour to be pretty high powered. I would try to switch to a 16 gauge round string, like Yonex PolyTour Strike or Head Hawk, and increase tension to 53lbs. I find round strings and higher tensions will decrease launch angle, which will decrease depth, helping you keep the ball in, but spin and ball speed should remain similar.
@@TennCom great review. I bought 2 of these. I’m a one handed backhand coming from older pro staffs. Added leather grip and some lead to handle and at 3/9 o’clock. Strung weight is 341 which feels nice and still very fast through the air. I feel like it would play even better with more weight but don’t want to lose its easy playability. I’ve also tried so many different string setups. One setup that seems to work really well is luxilon big banger ace 18 in cross and head hawk 1.25 in mains. All at 55 lbs. balls stay nice and controlled and don’t fly out. Plenty of spin and balls will go deep if you plow through properly. Another setup i tried was ace 18 in cross with alu power or power rough 1.25 in mains 55 lbs. the rough combo felt nice at first but quickly lost its feel and balls would spray erratically. The ace/alu power combo was very good. Softer feel and balls went deep , but sometimes too trampoline like and harder to keep in play. I find this racquet played the most well controlled with the head hawk hybrid. Thoughts ?
@@voltron987 I haven’t played around much with Luxilon strings as I always struggled with the price. I also really enjoy a slightly shaped string, my favs are Grapplesnake Tour Sniper, Solinco Confidental and Signum Pro Firestorm. I’ve also been interested in stringing lower lately.
@@TennCom the confidential string played amazing with this racquet and always put the ball where I wanted. But I had arm pain after using it which I never get. I tried the head hawk cause that’s what the stringer had and it was great in hybrid with my ace 18. I kept the ace 18 in cross for extra feel , softness and pop. I’ve never tried the grapplesnake or signum firestorm. How do those compare to luxilon or head hawk or confidential ? Thanks
GPro has way plusher feel and is a lot more stable all around. Spin goes to the Extreme easily. You really have to add a lot of weight the ET To get it even close is power and stability to the GPRO.
@@goglobal6321 As a small channel, I don't have a lot of access to racquets yet. My stringer, K8, doesn't carry Head stuff yet, so I'm honestly not sure what I'll even try the Boom.
The main thing you would be losing is swingweight. The Blade v7 18x20 and a swingweight of 334, and the Extreme Tour 318. This is a substantial decrease, meaning your maximum power and stability will be hindered. That said, if you struggle to full accelerate the Blade you may see and increase in power and spin from the Extreme Tour due to a higher swing speed. With the Extreme, you would gain spin potential and forgiveness. I found the v7 Blade to be very lower powered and unforgiving, with a super low launch angle. It's much easier to arc the ball with the Extreme.
@@TennCom Thanks for the info! I find the Blade V7 to be very forgiving coming from a Pro Staff 6.1 Classic (I know, it’s ancient). I also have no issues achieving full acceleration with the Blade, and really love the swing weight. Nevertheless, I’m still intrigued by the Extreme Tour. I think it’s worth a demo. I prefer the Nite version-looks fierce. Might be a good stick to add weight to. Good luck on growing your channel! I’ve seen some of your vids with Courtside. Great content!
@@naokisonoda-hq Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you found this channel as well! I think adding weight is going to be absolutely essential for you given your playing history.
Hey man, I wanted to get your opinion. I have the Head Extreme tour with added weight in the handle, but the problem I have with this stick is it has a very high launch angle. Strung with head lynx tour, the ball just flies 1-2 feet behind the baseline every time I hit . Just curious if you also feel this way and if your Volkl Cyclone 17 @ 52 lbs can produce enough spin to push it back down into the court? There's a lot of ball-pocketing with the head lynx tour, so I was wondering if a control string with bite/snap back will be able to keep the balls in the court?
I struggled with the launch angle from Lynx Tour as well. I found it quite stiff when fresh, but it loses tension and settles kinda low with a low of power. I don't think Cyclone, or any other poly, will create exxtra spin to keep the ball in, just lower the launch angle. I like Grapplesnake TourSniper, Solinco Confidential for this. For even lower, I would try something round like PolyTour Strike or Head Hawk. Usually I like Poly Tour Pro, but I found it to feel a bit plasticky in this stick.
Do you think Head quality is similar to yonex? This is terms of materials used and technology. You know that many consider yonex quality very good and the fact that it is made in Japan is part of the idea that they are better built than rackets made in China. It’s kind of discriminatory in a sense as the Head rackets are designed in Austria but they are built in China I suppose for economic reasons.
I don’t think there’s any evidence to support the actual quality of the graphite is better for Yonex. My old boss at Courtside toured the Head factory and was told that the highest quality graphite is indeed sourced from Japan, but was reassured that Head also had access to that graphite. I’d assume that all of the major brands with similar pricing are using the same graphite. It would be cool to do a video that better analyzed the supply chains in tennis.
Yes indeed. That would be a good informative video. The craftsmanship of yonex rackets is good but this repetitive idea that they are better just because they are made in Japan is a generalization . More factual data would be interesting. So, if Head rackets we’re made in Austria and not China they would be as good as Yonex? Or if Wilson was manufactured in Silicon Valley they would be better than Yonex? Made in Japan is equal to quality but is also great marketing. One has to be careful as it’s a fierce competition and each company does its best to sell their product. Yonex does not have so many too tour players so they rely on their quality as a way to attracts customers. And for sure they have quality products regardless.
I always analyze how mass production could affect quality. For example for me Babolat rackets arw the most clear example. They rely on marketing and build rackets for the masses where quality is questionable. At least for me their rackets feel cheap regardless of the graphite they use.
@@adriellepretre9047 I highly doubt that many consumers would be able to notice a practical differences between manufacturing processes. Economies of scale have led China's manufacturing processes to be among the best in the world. Imo it's just racist to assume Chinese products are of poor quality now, as that generalization comes from stereotype that China makes fake products.
It is a good racket but I would say it's not precisely easy to use. I was playing with the Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 2nd Gen, with great results. But due to arm pain issues I swichted to this Head Extreme Tour. Certainly more comfortable, it's a good racket but: it was WAY less power and a much LOWER launch angle than the Strike. It's more like a Prestige than an Extreme, the string is very dense for a 16x19 (specially in the center). So it is way more demanding, it doesn't make it easy to hit winners, and I feel at my level (4.5) it's no really helping me. I like to play with a lot of spin and this racket doesn't suit that game. I think it's a racket for more advanced players with offensive style, otherwise the low power and low launch angle makes it difficult to use (specially on defence).
I’m sure you e heard this before, but adding lead tape to the hoop is essential for the extreme tour. The swingweight is very low stock compared to the Pure Strike.
@@TennCom I added 3 grams at 12, but the racket is still low powered, and the launch angle became even lower... Will try with 3 and 6 but I'm not very confident about it.
Probably won’t help tbh. Probably just not the racquet for you. Sounds like you play better with more open patterns. Speed MP could be an option. Pretty open 16x19, 100 sqin and a thicker beam for power but soft flex for some control and comfort
@@TennCom Yes thanks for the recommendation! I was thinking about the Speed too. However I tried with 6 grams of lead at 3 & 9 and this time I do feel it has improved, it gives me more power and stability than before. Maybe I should get more used to it.
I feel like a lot of brands modern, spin friendly racquets such as the Head Extreme get overshadowed by the Aero Pro. Not necessary in terms of performance/quality but more in terms of name/brand recognition (thanks to Rafa).
I totally see what you're saying, but I actually think the Aero performs quite well compared to other spin-oriented 100's. It essentially invented the segment in 2004. Wilson's Burn/Steam lines have disappeared. I pretty much hate the Extreme MP (and always have). The VCORE 100 is quite good though. The fact that Babolat has one of the most emulated players in history is just icing on the cake of a very good racquet.
I haven't hit with the new VCORE 95 that extensively, but I remember noticing a surprisingly amount of power for a stock racquet. The launch angle is also higher, with better stock spin potential and stability. What I didn't like was the muted feel. I found it hard to know where I hit the ball on the strings and the contact feeling to be more vague that I would like. This is coming from someone who used the SV 95 and '18 VC95 as their racquet of choice.
I am coming from an old microgel and also resuming after a very long time. I really like the pop and the sound from microgel’s sweet spot. I am torn between this and the ezone 98. Which would you recommend? I have a very flat one-hander but I do tend to put slightly more spin on the forehand. Here’s a video of one of my hits for your reference. Thanks. ruclips.net/video/5HsNpbdBuV4/видео.html
I think you will prefer the Extreme Tour. The Microgel's had such good feel that i think youll find the Yonex too muted. If you want a racquet consultation where I review your hitting footage, I offer that service through my website! tenncom.media/shop/p/tennis-racquet-consultation-s3jhn
I totally disagree, i had high hopes of the extreme tour, but i tried it out for 3 months, measuring is specs, tinkering around with customization and strings, but eventually sold it as so far it was the most unpredictable racket for me. Mine has unpredictable response just outside the sweet spot. And in stock as well as customized to my preferred spec and in between i never gelled with me. Current racket that surprised me and totally fit my game perfectly is the Dunlop cx200 tour 18x20 heavily customized. I can generate loads of spin with this one as the 95 head is very round and the beam is very thin sand super fast through the air. Touch and feedback is just gorgeous. But only after customization, stock it is bad.
The CX200 Tour is on another level in terms of control and predictability. I only ever tried the black one, but I thought it played well enough stock. With 18x20 95's, I can't get the spin, power and forgiveness that I need to feel competitive in my area. For rallying, they are great, but I don't have the game for them in matches.
@@TennCom i have them string with a thin 1.10 19g spin polyester sollinco tour bite in the main and a msv focus hex 1.10 19g cross string. Main @19kg, cross @18kg. This gives me more than enough forgiveness and spin with these frames and great feel and control. But i did customize them to a little over 330 swing weight and a 31,2 cm balance.
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This might be my new favorite tennis related channel. Very informative, very well researched, clear and concise, and this guys voice is just so nice! Rhyme unintended. In all seriousness, everyone hit that subscribe button. Another great video sir.
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Thank you for the good review. The extreme tour is great racket. Can generate heavy spin, the control is good, but what I like the most is the manuvarability of this racket which improves my timing when I play against big hitters. I added 8 grams of lead tape in 3 and 9 causing a better stability and little more power.
Sounds like an awesome set up. You and I have customized the racquet completely different, which goes to show how well this stick can suit a huge variety of players. My video on how I customize the frame to come out later this weeek!
Cant wait, i used to own the grey and yellow one and had 5 grams of lead on top. But i let it go :(. I got one frm my cousin, the prototype version since he isnt using it. Stock felt great, but added 2 grams at 12. Will be probably putting 5 grams also soon and countering, (up until the first cross) looking forward to your vid
@@nevinliauw lucky! The prototype version looks so cool (better than Nite Imo). Will film today, vid tomorrow or Thursday.
Really thoughtful review, thx! I really like the Extreme line - something magic in them
Just picked up one from a friend today. Immediately swapped to a leather grip and can’t wait to take it out later today. Strung with Lynx Tour which I’m not always crazy about due to stiffness but I’ll try as is before restringing.
Yeah Lynx Tour feels a bit firm in this racquet for me too
Get me with the grapple snake partner link? I’ll buy a reel of TS rn
@@curttheboywonder invi.tt/KZSV thanks-!
Totally agree with you. The best feeling racket that does it all.
Absolutely love this frame with a very stiff copoly stringed with very, very low tension. Low as in Mannarino/Jack Sock land.
I need to revisit this idea. What strings are you liking at low tension right now?
@@TennCom is this racket the same as the head extreme nite tour
@@solafrogstikcles713 yes it is...just a different color. Same specs
I am buying this racket tomorrow without demoing it. hopefully it suits me:) Great content and very helpful, keep up the good work
How do you like it? I’m planning on buying the new extreme auxetic mp but don’t know for sure if I should
@@AidanT33 then demo one thru carious online retailers
Extreme tour has such a crisp sweet spot. Highly recommended for spin and feel
Cool review, in light of your comments on the Ezone I look forward to your review on the 2022 version. I think I will demo this Head racquet.
Next weeek!
@@TennCom Awesome would be really interesting to see you compare it against this racquet as well since this is fresh in your memory. I have been playing with a Vcore 95 2021 for the last year but it requires so much effort to use! Its not that I'm lazy its sadly because I am getting too old and I need more help with something thats more forgiving but I want spin, power, control and touch so I am on the look out for options to demo that work with my one handed backhand.
@@CH-yp5by 2022 EZONE review coming next week. Sneak peak: I didn't love it.
This is a fantastic channel!!! Thank you. Do you have a video that compare different comparing different brands and models of racquet weight tapes? If not, which brand and model would you recommend? Thank you.
Thanks for watching! I just use the bulk kinda that comes in a roll. That way you can cut to size as needed.
Absolutely love this stick!
Love my Extreme Tour Nite…..🔥🔥🖤🖤
I wish Head would bring their Head Custom rackets back or at least have extended racket offerings. I've heard great things about the newest extremes
I’d like to see them bring back custom racquets as well. They offered some really cool options in the past.
Нахера тебе кастомные версии? Они что то прибавят в твоей игре??🤣🌺🤣
Fantastic review 🤟🤟🤟🤟
Please how would you say it compares to its sibling extreme pro?
I like them heavy but don't want to end up with an unusable racket.
Thanks.
Idk it’s not available outside Europe so I haven’t tried it
I have the new prestige pro. I bought it because it swings so good stock. I’ve always added led to my stuff over the years but I’m tired of tinkering with the lead. Just get the right thing off the shelf. Still working on that string setup.
Awesome! I still need to try the Auxetic Prestige Pro. Good luck on the strings search, it can be a bottomless pit haha
@@TennCom its endless
I love my 360+ Extreme Pro. Sadly it’s only available in Europe! Try it if you get your hands on one and keep going with your channel 👍🏽
I didn't get along well with the previous version, but I've heard a lot of good things and would be really interested to know how it's changed.
@@TennCom The previous version was stiff, too much power and hadn’t much feel IMO. The 360+ version is much more armfriendly and the feel and connection to the ball improved greatly. The Pro version is very whippy for a 315 gr. Racket and sooo stable.
The difference to the MP is a denser string pattern in the sweet spot which improves control and helps with flatter shots. Solinco Confidential and Hyper G are both great in the Pro. Just a great racket.
I’m eager to try out the Tour version this year as my first 98“ racket, because any review says it’s good xD
@@MaiTizzle sounds like they addressed every single issue I had with the previous version. Would love to get my hands on it.
Hello, nice content. I love your Channel. Did you try the Pro Staff Six One 100 V13? Is amazing. Greetings from Germany.
Sadly this frame isn't available in Canada so I haven't tried it. Very interested in it though. How does it play?
Tried the extreme tour with tourna silver 7 tour at 50 atring tension, 16 gauge., felt stiff and not enough grab. I had high expectations to combine this string with the extreme but it was not a match. Some elbow soreness also. Too firm and not good control. These days I’ll buy a second extreme and compare one with black5edge and the other with hyper g both 17 gauge. I’ve tried both but not side to side with this racket. I know both blend well with the extreme. We will see this time around. Thec16 gauge hyper g is also good with the extreme tour.
I kinda think 16g may be too thick with the extreme. I tried 16g lynx and firestorm and didn’t like as much as 17g
I'm going to put this racquet on my shopping list, so many good review. Also, how would you compare it with the vcore 98 and the radical pro?
the VCORE 98 has a much higher swingweight so it feels more powerful and stable, but the launch angle is higher and uncontrollable for my game. The Radical Pro is a very nice racquet, very stable and excellent feel. For me, it lacked maneuverability, but I did test it extensively with the mind of potentially switching.
@@TennCom Thanks! Lastly, which string are you using? Have you considered doing string reviews?
@@robertobeltran7374 right now I'm using Volkl Cyclone because I got a good deal on a real. My fav strings are Grapplesnake Tour Sniper and Solinco Confidential, with honourable mention to Grapplesnake Alpha and RPM Power. I am thinking about string reviews, but they don't get a lot of views, even on bigger channels, so I'm trying to think about a better way to structure them.
Have you felt any vibrations from extreme tour ? The QC of head is not good like in most companies
I seen Head have some QC issues on a lot of their frames, but my Extremes have been spot on. balance and weight where pretty well on spec, and my two sticks came with 2 swingweight points. There's more vibrations than a lot of racquets out there for sure, but I only find it to be an issue if I'm playing really hard hitters and I'm playing a lot (4+ h per week), I'll make a vid to explain more this week.
@@TennCom ok thanks. Where did you put lead, how many grams and what string/ tension you use ? I haven’t tried it with lynx tour yet.
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 right now using Cyclone at 52lbs (more info in vid desc). Currently 9g at 12 and a leather grip. Will go in depth in a vid next week.
@@TennCom wow so much weight at 12. I am curious what were your stock specs. I suppose you had a pretty HL balance before tweak…. so a better racquet for you you it would be a radical mp with extreme tours feel :P….. or you can go straight to strikes/blades
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 I can't remember my stock swingweight, but balance and weight were pretty much bang on. Having worked in a tennis store, I've tried basically every racquet and the Extreme Tour remains my favourite in its customized form.
At last, someone who agrees with me about the muted feel of the Ezone 98. I don't know why everyone is raving about it. I ended up selling mine.
How would you compare the Extreme Tour to the Babolat Aero VS? I’m currently playing with the gen 2 Pure Strike 16x19 and I’ll be looking for a new racquet in the summer. Looking for something different with a bit more feel, spin and control. I’m also been interested in the new TF40 305 16x19!
Sadly I haven't tried the Pure Aero VS. It's really hard to find demos of these in Canada. I would love to try it though.
@@TennCom Extreme tour and Pure Aero Vs are also on the top of my wishlist and would really appreciate your review of the pavs and comparison with the et. I'm expecially curious about string spacing and launch angle and how would it be to someone with a flatter game trying to introduce spin to it's game.
@@pedrodmnmartins I absolutely love Alcaraz, so finding a PAVS is a priority
Great review! Any recommended strings and tension for this model? Any recommended customasation? When you compare it to the Ezone 98, is it to the new 2022 model or the previous one? According to many tester there is more feel and control with the 2022 version vs the pre version Ezone 98.
I am referring to the 2020 EZONE, but I should be having a hit with the 2022 version soon. I posted some strings I like in the description of the vid, but my fav is GrappleSnake Tour Sniper. It's hard to recommend customization, as every player has very different needs, and what works for me may not work for you. I put 9g of lead at 12 o'clock though.
@@TennCom Thank´s. Really liked it at a one hour playtest. Have now order one with full Head Lynx tour in a little bit softer tension, to see if the power could increase just a little
bit. Next "restring" might be the Grapplesnake then. It is funny how diverse the reviews are regarding the power index. Some find it to be a very powerful racket and some more of a control. I found it to be clearly the later.
Yes, it would be very nice to see a review of the new Ezone 98 and a comparison to the Extreme tour. Looking forward too it. Greeting from Sweden
@@niberdoom glad you are finding success with this frame! It's a true gem that was misunderstood on its release but is aging wonderfully.
I’ve been using the extreme tour for about 6 months. For the past month I’ve been having arm pain. I was using Weiss cannon black 5 edge and now hyper g. Will try Grapplesnake strings and see. Also, Kim trying a vcore pro 100 racket (2021). I hit with heavy topspin but my arm is suffering lately
I use VT Advantec leather grips, but you can also buy their strips. I had some light wrist pain with the ET's after about 4 weeks, and the VT stuff totally cured it. Seems like a BS product on the surface, but it transfers the kinetic energy from impact into thermal energy, so it's actually pretty legit. The CEO took a bunch of time to talk to me about it last year as well, so I can confirm there are good people behind it.
I have the VT Advantec synthetic grip but i will try their strips. Had forgotten of that.
Also, will give some Grapplesnake strings a try. I’m getting four different ones: Alpha, Game Changer, Tour M 8 and Tour Sniper.
I will also add some weight using tungsten tape.
I suppose the TW advantec strips don’t add weight to the racket?
For that I would need to use lead tape or tungsten tape.
I just saw it’s 0.8 grams per strip for the vt Advantec strips.
not even joking, was going to ask you if you could do an updated take on the head extreme tour (from your courtside sports version). Any chance you could do the Clash 100? THANKS for the content
Hahahaha that's awesome. I probably won't do one on the Clash given the impending release of the V2 model. More to come on the Extreme though.
Insightful review. The best I've seen online. I currently play with the Prestige Pro (2018) and am looking for a slightly more powerful and easier to swing frame. I had a chance to demo the Extreme MP today and liked it quite a bit. You've got me very curious about the Tour version. Any thoughts for someone transition from a traditional player's frame? FYI, I've played with the EZONE 98 and totally agree about its over muted feel.
I think the Extreme Tour is an excellent switch from the 2018 Prestige Pro (95 sqin right?). The both develop spin really well considering a tight pattern and swing quickly through the air even at higher swingweight. I think you'll feel down in power by a lot due to the significantly lower SW in the Extreme Tour, however, if you add a few grams at 12 I think it'll be exactly what you are looking for: responsive Head feel, excellent control on the stringbed, with a little more forgiveness off centre and less demanding mass to swing.
@@TennCom Thanks so much. I think it's going to be a good fit for my game as I'm definitely looking for that little bit more forgiving sweet spot along with greater spin due to higher racquet speed. I had never thought about the Extreme line until recently when I saw a lot of the Princeton University men's team hitting with both the MP and Tour models. I believe most added lead tape to their frames. Great video, by the way!
Can u please review the BOLT tennis rackets
Hey, had never heard of this before. Checking it out now. Sounds like they are making some big claims but it's intruiged me. I'll email the company and see if they ship here etc. -Simon
@@TennCom Thank u , I hope they will send a rackets to u , I like your honest reviews
Bolts incoming
@@TennCom Thank u i am curious is it true what the inventor claiming
I have looked through their website and I spoke with him on he phone. Tbh it seems legit to me. Clearly a very caring and passionate owner.
Have you demoed the solinco whiteout I have not. But I like the simple, elegant cosmetics. Maybe you could compare it later with the extreme tour and other 98s
I would like to try it, but haven’t found one convenient to me
Just bought a 2022 today.
Hi! I used to hit with the Blade V6.5 CV and loved this racquet however it has run out of stock in my country. Then, I bought the Wilson V8 but was quite dissapointed with the instability and lack of power tho ☹. I was thinking of switching to the Head Extreme Tour 305gm, do you think it would be a wise choice? if i'm looking for more power and stiffness. I'm still open to other suggestions. 😁😁
I came from the blade V7 and don't regret the switch. I'm afraid you might find the power lacking though. Have to have good technique to get the ball going more so then the blade imo.
I think you'll still be missing the swingweight of your 6.5 Blade. Have you tried adding lead tape to the V8?
@@TennCom yes I did and is slightly more stable but still lacking that plow through and overall raw power 🥲 that's why i'm considering the Extreme Tour cause of the higher stiffness than the V8
@@Fired88 Ahhhh I skipped a version hahaha went from the 6.5 to the V8 and the diff was massive 🥴
@@chiatingsheng1016 You'll still probably want to add led to the Extreme Tour to get the swingweight where you want it to be. You also might really enjoy the Gravity Pro, though I recognize it's 10 grams heavier.
Vcore 98(which I've already tried) vs Extreme tour(still can't find one yet), appreciated!
The Extreme Tour has a less muted feel and lower launch angle that the VCORE 98. The VCORE is more stable, powerful and better for offensive topspin players. The Extreme Tour offers better slices and more control for attacking shots. The Extreme Tour plays more similarly to an EZONE 98, but with a less muted feel, while I find the VCORE 98 to play more like a Pure Strike. Hope this helps!
Which one is better for me "extreme tour" or "radical MP"
Right now i use "radical pro"...yes....PRO
My errors in tennis game/warmup are
1. Sometimes ball goes behind/past me because racket heavy to swing.
2. Hitting balls which go long (out)
3. Cannot maintain long rally in warmup.
4. Backhand is too much flat. (I would like more topspin)
5. Ace and volleying has made my game a bit lazy. Would like to have a consistent forehand and backhand.
What level are you? Sounds like a lot of these issues are more technical than anything else.
@@TennCom I've been playing since 1.5 years.
I'm just a recreational player.
@@shamukshi In that case, I would recommend the Radical MP. Both the Extreme Tour and Radical Pro can be very unforgiving if you dont have the footwork to set yourself up for a full swing on every ball. The Radical MP has a lot more of the fogiveness.
In the meantime, focus on taking a split step as your opponent hits the ball and take the racquet back before the ball crosses to your side of the net. Rhythm through early preparation are the keys to finding consistency on ground strokes
Silly question, but what model year Extreme Tour are you using? Also, does Head have any updates on it coming out soon? Great review, btw.
The Extreme Tour only has one model year, the current version, available in two colour, the grey and yellow, and the Nite series. I know that Head is updating their frames to include the Auxetic material, but I'm not sure when they are releasing the Extremes.
@@TennCom Thanks for that informative response. :)
Is that the 2022 or the 360+? Great review, thank you.
360+
Been using the 2018 VCore 95’s for years now and with weight at 10 and 2, they are perfect. Sadly my racquets are going to be in need of replacement soon. Can’t find the 2018 versions anymore and not a huge fan of the 2021 update. As a heavy topspin 5.0 player, who likes control oriented racquets do you think the Extreme tour should be a racquet I should look at? Any other suggestions?
Yeah I switched from the 2018 VC95 to the Extreme Tour because I was looking for more forgiveness. You might find the Extreme to be a bit vibration-y, which is why I put VT Advantec leather grips on
@@TennCom thanks for the response and your content is excellent. I will look to demo and based on one of your other videos, I will add some weight as I typically am around 345 for swingweight. Would you suggest, I look at the V8 Blade and Pure Aero VS as well?
@@eincan1313 I would probably skip the V8 Blade in favour of the EZONE 98 and I would try the Pure Aero VS. If you haven't tried the Gravity line, I would look at the MP, Tour and Pro. The MP is a lot more controled than you would think and leaves great room for customization.
@@TennCom Thanks for the input. I just played with the Extreme Tour. Put weight at 12 and the handle, got up to 338g static weight with 32.5 balance. Nice frame. Played really well. My only negative is that the VCore 95 has a nice thud upon impact whereas the ET is more pingy, even with a dampener. I guess I am used to the Yonex muted sound. Possible switch. Gravity Pro and MP next.
Yeah the Extreme is pretty pingy and high pitched. I think you’ll like the Gravity more. More solid and muted feeling like Yonex z
Is this the same as the nite edition? (Black colour)
Yeah Head only changed thee paint for the Nites. Any difference in playability between the Nites and the normal would be due to quality control issues with Head manufacturing.
Great review. Could you please review 2021 Head Radical. I think that racquet might also be underrated.
I agree, it's a nice racquet. My thoughts haven't really changed on it since I reviewed it for Courtside Sports, but I will be checking out a much older Head Radical very soon.
After several hours with this stick I have really mixed feelings. The quickness and maneuverability is amazing for its 305g it's prob. the fastest feeling racquet on the market. But coming from a very plush, controlled and arm-friendly Gravity tour made me realise what matters for me in a racquet. The ExtremeT with a full bed of poly is far from being comfortable. I felt shoulder pain after many years again playing with this setup. The sweetspot is small compared to a Gravity, the margin for framed balls is high and it's harsh. My gravity tour has tons of feel, control and a very clean contact. This is where the ET gets a bit flimsy, I added 5 g at 12 and a leather grip but it still lacked some plow/stability. I've tried adding 10 grams total at 3/9 and this made the feel at impact better but sacrificed a lot of maneuverability. So adding too much weight in the head to this racquet is kinda pointless if you want to maintain the benefit of this racquet...
I see how you feel. The Gravity line is a much better implementation of what I would consider a modern player's racquet, very reminiscent to like a Head Pro Tour or older Prestige. For me the swingweight to speed ratio is magic once I get the racquet up to spec. I'll agree it's still viciously unforgiving and not the most comfortable, which is why I am on the prowl for new sticks.
@@TennCom Appreciate your objective response. If the racquet works for someone else, great! I need Control and a stable impact with low flex. Unfortunately the ET can't provide this enough despite being very tempting because of its quickness... ;) Trying the Pure Strike VS and Ezone 98 next, let's see how this goes.. ;)
Nice one
Thanks 🔥
Did you try boom pro ? Also do you remember blade V5 ?…. speaking of best racquets. I tried radical MP…. a lot more solid from extreme tour…. Very stable. All the weight is on the head. Precise and more power for me on hard court…. difficult to manoeuvre on clay court. But it crushes the ball.
Haven't tried the Boom Pro. Loved the Radical MP but had issues with launch angle.
@@TennCom I need more pop from extreme tour. That’s all. Power is enough with proper technique. But pop is lacking…. tried it only with rpm team. Any string and tension you suggest for more pop ?
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 I honestly have never tried RPM Team. I really liked the racquet with RPM Rough. I have been stringing my Cyclone at 52lbs because the tension maintenance isn't great, but I've been playing a lot more so I might go down to 48lbs.
@@TennCom nite or original PJ ? Which one you prefer ?
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 I like the Nites, however, it's felt like black has been over played (Speed, Boom, Prestige, Prostaff), so I appreciate how unique the normal PJ is, thus I am sticking with the grey.
Any news on the mew extreme tour? Paint job? Auxetic? And, what sting do do use? For now the best for me in this racket is hyper g 17 but will use the 16 l also. And I will try tier one black night soon.
Global release Sept 1, I’m trying to get a copy for early August to review. Colour is “avocado” like a two tone green, I haven’t seen it yet though. I use Grapplesnake Tour Sniper.
Nice to have a new look in the Extreme.,Hope it looks good and plays even better
Try and review the Extreme Tour and also the other new Extremes. Would be interesting to see how they’ve all changed.
I'am really glad I followed your recommendations. I've been struggling with the Gravity Pro but could'nt really get the spin I wanted. Bought this racket a few weeks ago, what I joy! 10g at 12 and 12g in the handle. Spin-monster! ....with control. 🙂
What's your to-go string for this racket ?
I really like your content, keep it up!
Omg that’s so much weight then thing much be an absolute weapon.
Right now I’m using Cyclone, because I got a good deal on a reel, but I’m not happy with the tension maintenance. My fav is Grapplesnake Tour Sniper, and second choices are Signum Pro Firestorm and Solinco Confidential.
I think my racket is little under spec so my calculations is a SW 345g. My goal is to adopt to a 350-355 SW. Yes, It can hit some heavy balls!
I have only used Hyper G so far. (Stellar look!) How would you compare grapplesnake sniper to hyper g?
Thanks for the info!
@@simon.ebeling Tour Sniper feels less muted but also a bit softer/better ball pocketing. I have always found Hyper-G to feel kinda plasticky, which I don't like. Tour Sniper is more along the lines of TourBite soft, but has some of the best tension maintenance I have tried. It feels incredibly predictable throughout the stringbed.
I also wanted to use a 350SW, but my shoulder is too weak on serves and I'm not disciplined enough to workout at this point haha
Today I was practicing drills against the wall and hitting the ball hard with alot of topspin. In one stroke apparently I hurt my wrist. Nothing mayor but I have a slight pain. I’ll put some ice and some rub. But, do you think the extreme Tour can hurt the wrist. I was using black5edge string that is medium stiff and has a good feel but it was a mis hit that maybe hurt me. I’ll be putting a vt Advantec grip that I just got. Maybe that helps.
I agree the extreme tour can be stiff. I noticed some light soreness on mine that went away after installing the vt Advantec grip, but I haven’t tried taking it off to see if the soreness returns.
The string is also a factor. For example with hyper g I don’t experience that even though it’s a poly. With black code 4s it was way stiffer and I cut it. Black5edhge is ok if you are careful not to go crazy with your topspin strokes.. . If the string is a bit stiffer then it may contribute to making this or any racket be stiffer. Rackets below 60 ra could be the exception maybe.
what does a weight distribution mean? the higher is value the heavier is the racquet to swing?
i think this video will clear things up for you: ruclips.net/video/5Wf8urJr_CY/видео.html
Pls. Compare the Solinco white out 305.Thank you
Haven’t hit this yet. Will try to find one.
Nice explanation! Just wondering if you would compare Head Prestige mp (2019) and this in terms of feel what would you say as dwell time etc?
Interesting question. It's been a while since I played with the Prestige MP, but I remember the dwell time being absolutely excellent, one of the best on the market. The Prestige also feels more buttery soft, but you can feel the hoop flex if you catch the ball on the outside of the stringbed. The Extreme Tour doesn't have the flexy sensation outside the sweetspot, but you still get a bit of a jitter from the frame, letting know that it wasn't a clean shot. I prefer the stiffer feel outside the stringbed because I feel like it's more forgiving in terms of the ball going in. It's less comfortable for sure, but I feel like shanks with a flexy racquet can lead to an unpredictable response, whereas the Extreme Tour remains pretty predictable outside the sweetspot.
Thanks for all the great content, super informative!
May I know if you would recommend the extreme tour to an intermediate player (around 3.5)? I have played with the radical pro (but dates back to 2014) but am looking for something with a bit more power. Have also tried the pure drive 2021 but prefer a smaller head size for manoeuvrability. I play with a one handed backhand so the smaller head size helps and also generally prefer a more head light racquet.
Thanks so much!
The Extreme Tour has noticeably LESS power than the 2014 Radical Pro imo. Forgiveness is another concept worth considering, and I'd still put the ET as less forgiving. It's not really about you being a 3.5, I just don't think the ET is what you are looking for. The current generation Radical MP is a lot more forgiving than the old ones were because they thickened up the beam quite a bit.
I also wouldn't worry about small head being more maneuverable. You can use it as an indicator, but a more definitive way of determining a racquet's maneuverability is the twistweight (I have done a couple of videos on this). Another frame I really enjoy is the Pure Aero VS. Tons of forgiveness throughout the stringbed, excellent speed through the air and you get very cool endorsements.
@@TennCom Thanks for the quick response! I checked out your videos on the Pure Aero VS and twistweight and will definitely go take a look at the Pure Aero VS.
I also checked out the Ezone 98 and 100 2022 at a local shop after watching your helpful videos on them. I was keen on the EZ100 but it felt a little too head heavy and cumbersome for my taste (I understand as you said it has a relatively high twistweight/stability but therefore lower maneuverability). Would you recommend the EZ98 for someone with my play style/level? I am actually more of a flat hitter (sorry I know I probably started with the wrong video I know the ET is known for being spin friendly). We unfortunately don't have any demo programs over here so I am always looking for different suggestions and your comments are really appreciated!
@@kipbrooklyn6070 ez98 is definitely more forgiving than the ET. Racquets that are good for spin can still work well for flat hitters. I typically recommend tighter patterns for flatter hitters, but not for players who need forgiveness. That said, a good option could be the Speed Pro. It’s very quick through the air and offers tons of forgiveness despite the consistent response on the string pattern. I still like the Radical MP for you though. I haven’t tried it, but the VCORE Pro 100 is worth looking into.
@@TennCom Thanks for the suggestions!
Now that its almost 6 months after your original video, what weight customisations did you end up settling on? I just bought one of these and agree its a really nice feeling racquet but it does need weight.
So the specs that are in the video i made on how I customize the frame are correct still ruclips.net/video/cFTAryG_F_8/видео.html
I'd been playing with the frame like that for months and dont have any need for change. 338SW, 360g, 31cm balance point. I still haven't tried a racquet that has tempted me to switch, but I am looking forward to the Auxetic updates to the Extreme and the Radical's later this year.
Better than gravity pro?
It is for my game. Review on that one coming next month for more insight
I’ve been using the extreme tour in stock form. Sometimes I find some unpredictability though I like it. What do you recommend to make it better in this regard?
I’m going to put some tungsten tape and try again the Weiss cannon black 5 edge string that gives me a more predictable stringbed.
How would you compare the extreme tour with the ezone 98?
I think they are pretty similar, but the Extreme has more stability and a more responsive feel, as opposed to the comfortable muted feeling of the EZONE. I made a video comparing them both. I would recommend choosing are round polyester string, instead of a shaped one, to help with predictability. I prefer the extra weight at 12, and I've made a video which details the exact setup I use.
The extreme tour seems to have more spin capacity, feels more aerodynamic. Seems it more for a modern, whiippy swing. The ezone has a very dampened feel but seems a bit more traditional. Similar feel to the brote pro 97. I like the flexible feel at contact from the extreme tour.
You think the new head extreme will have auxetic? Any information on when the new extreme tour is coming out? I would like a different paint job. More towards yellow and black. The current bluish yellow is different but I’m not a super fan of this paint job.
I tried it and really just thought 'meh'. I get so much more spin out of my prince phantom 100 pro with its very open 16x18 pattern and way more free power through plow-through with my racquet of choice wilson blade 100 v7. This racquet just didn't do anything that wowed me. It was much like the head radical mp. Just meh.
Are you playing the Blade 100 stock? This is a pretty interesting racquet in my opinion.
@@TennCom Yes, I'm playing 100 stock at the moment, but I'm pretty new to it, so I'm still feeling it out. For a low powered racquet, the v7 100 has some pretty good plow through which I like.
Heard the new Extreme Tour has a lower flex rating. 61. Also low swing weight. And has auxetic but that was anticipated.
if lower SW and lower flex, i probably wont be switching to it.
I will switch because of my arm. I also personally like flexible rackets. I suppose it will have a feel like the new speeds. Sw is just a bit less.
@@adriellepretre9047 I like hitting with flexible racquets, but I have an easier time winning with stiff racquets and I have been in the mood to win more lately. It's possible that the layup will still result in more power even if the RA is lower. Some guy on TW tried it and said power was basically the between generations. Hopefully I can get one soon.
I tried to apply the advantec strip but it does not stick well to the racket.. you just apply it directly to the side of the racket?
@@adriellepretre9047 yeah double sided tape not needed
What string do you recommend with this racket? I’m using signum pro firestorm.
Firestorm is one of my fav's as well. I also really enjoy Grapplesnake Tour Sniper
So.... what made you want to demo it in the first place?
Would it make a good story?
I demoed the extreme tour initially as a prototype when I worked/made videos for Courtside Sports. At the time I was using the VCORE 95. It took my a few months to actually buy the extremes after I immediately fell in love with them. Finally switched because I needed more forgiveness on clay, although I’m not playing clay any more
How does the extreme tour compare with the new VCORE pro 97 (2021 version)
Idk yet. Will try to demo the 310g when I’m back from europe
What’s your lead set up on this guy? In terms of weight and orientation?
My Customized Extreme Tour
ruclips.net/video/cFTAryG_F_8/видео.html
@@TennCom how do you think this one would play at poly tour pro 17 gauge at 53 pounds? I’m going to give this one a play test. That’s my usual string.
It would be good. I prefer the shaped strings in general but have had good experiences with PTP.
You get more spin with the extreme tour compared with the ezone 100 and the extreme mp? How do they compare these three in power and feel? You think the new mp will be better than the current one? Many of the current pro endorse the mp or 100 pm noche frame, wonder why they prefer the 100 over the 98.
There are pro's using old versions of Extreme's (Berretini Microgel and ADF 1st Graphene) which are all 100's. Musetti is using the current ET in the Boom paint. I think the power is Extreme MP > EZone 100 >>>>>>>>> Extreme Tour. And control is the reverse of that. I can get more spin from the Extreme Tour in it's customizes form because I trust the frame to swing faster than the other racquets mentioned. I'll be getting copies of the Auxetic Extreme later today and reviews will be ready for August 18th
Looking forward to the new extreme review.
I’ll demo a current extreme MP that I got ( not the new version) and try it just out of curiosity but I suppose it will be similar to the power that I experience with the pure aero which I don’t like.
I liked the ezone 100 when I tried it but it’s a bit slow to whip around.
I suppose I will buy the new extreme tour unless I hear great things from the mp. The extreme pro does not get to my area.
In theory the 100 inch would be better for my extreme western grip and whippy swing but feel and control are not the best with many 100 inch rackets.
@@adriellepretre9047 yeah I’m thinking about moving to a 100 as well
Hit a bit with the mp. Definitely more power that gives me more access to rotation in the ball. For topspin it definitely helps. Will use it in more practices in combination with the tour. Will be interesting to see how the new tour and mp feel. Looking forward to your upcoming reviews.
Using a one handed backhand tends to lead to the extreme tour. But the windshield forehand topspin stroke leads to the mp. Power vs precision. It’s a dilemma.
Also, a new pure Aero is coming out I read. I don’t think k would be interested in the regular pure aero but it would be interesting how the vs evolves.
The last regular pure Aeros have been quite a disappointment with a cheap kind of feel and erratic power. Would be surprised if Babolat can fix this.
What do you think of the Extreme S?
no real opinion, I have a hard time judging racquets so far out of my spec range because I've barely tried their competitors. But I do like the Gravity S
Hi love your videos and just wondered if you could give me some advice I currently use the head prestige pro 360+ customised to around 340 swing weight and 345 strung, I’m looking for a little easier power and mainly easier spin and I’m considering a switch to the extreme tour, but I don’t know if it would be drastically more powerful, do you think this to be a good. Thank you in advance!
Thanks Robert! The increase in power should be pretty moderate. If you get the Auxetic Extreme, it will be a bit flexier feeling, and the 360+ should feel very similar to your Prestige Pro, but in a 98 headsize.
@@TennCom would I be right thinking that the extreme tour will offer easier spin thou compared to my prestige pro?
Maybe a little bit, but I got plenty of spin with both
Did you try hyper g on it ? Also how did it go with lynx tour ?
I did not try Hyper-G, as I have not enjoyed very much in previous racquets. More plasticky feeling than I like. Lynx Tour was good, but I felt discomfort on off-centre hits and struggled with hitting the ball out. A good option for those who want a crisp feel and easy power, but I don't want either of those.
@@TennCom but the confidential you enjoyed isn’t it also stiff ? To me confidential plays more stiff than hyper g on par with lynx tour.
@@TheodorosKolokotronis799 it's less about the stiffness and more about the vibrations i was feeling. One centre, I really liked Lynx Tour but off centre I was getting a lot of chatter from the strings, whereas i felt like Confidential was more consistent regardless of where I hit.
@@TennCom which one you believe gives more free power ? Lynx tour in general has more vibrations but on the other hand it gives me more plush/elastic feel on contact.
Yeah way more power on Lynx Tour. Very elastic response, kinda felt like it lost a lot of tension quickly, then held quite stable for a long time.
Ive been struggling with the power of this racquet. Had to take the lead tape at 12 off to keep the ball in play. Strung with lynx tour at 50 lbs. Any thoughts?
I find Lynx Tour to be pretty high powered. I would try to switch to a 16 gauge round string, like Yonex PolyTour Strike or Head Hawk, and increase tension to 53lbs. I find round strings and higher tensions will decrease launch angle, which will decrease depth, helping you keep the ball in, but spin and ball speed should remain similar.
@@TennCom Thanks I'll take a look at those strings! Thanks for the content!
@@TennCom great review. I bought 2 of these. I’m a one handed backhand coming from older pro staffs. Added leather grip and some lead to handle and at 3/9 o’clock. Strung weight is 341 which feels nice and still very fast through the air. I feel like it would play even better with more weight but don’t want to lose its easy playability. I’ve also tried so many different string setups. One setup that seems to work really well is luxilon big banger ace 18 in cross and head hawk 1.25 in mains. All at 55 lbs. balls stay nice and controlled and don’t fly out. Plenty of spin and balls will go deep if you plow through properly. Another setup i tried was ace 18 in cross with alu power or power rough 1.25 in mains 55 lbs. the rough combo felt nice at first but quickly lost its feel and balls would spray erratically. The ace/alu power combo was very good. Softer feel and balls went deep , but sometimes too trampoline like and harder to keep in play. I find this racquet played the most well controlled with the head hawk hybrid. Thoughts ?
@@voltron987 I haven’t played around much with Luxilon strings as I always struggled with the price. I also really enjoy a slightly shaped string, my favs are Grapplesnake Tour Sniper, Solinco Confidental and Signum Pro Firestorm. I’ve also been interested in stringing lower lately.
@@TennCom the confidential string played amazing with this racquet and always put the ball where I wanted. But I had arm pain after using it which I never get. I tried the head hawk cause that’s what the stringer had and it was great in hybrid with my ace 18. I kept the ace 18 in cross for extra feel , softness and pop. I’ve never tried the grapplesnake or signum firestorm. How do those compare to luxilon or head hawk or confidential ? Thanks
How do you compare it with the head gravity pro?
GPro has way plusher feel and is a lot more stable all around. Spin goes to the Extreme easily. You really have to add a lot of weight the ET To get it even close is power and stability to the GPRO.
Have you already tried Head Boom Pro? What is your thought compering to Head Extreme Tour?
Haven’t tried one yet :’(
I want to buy my racket based on your recommendation. SHOULD I WAIT for your review of the BOOM or just buy the Extreme Tour?
@@goglobal6321 As a small channel, I don't have a lot of access to racquets yet. My stringer, K8, doesn't carry Head stuff yet, so I'm honestly not sure what I'll even try the Boom.
What would I gain or lose by switching to this racquet from the Blade 98 V7 18 x 20?
The main thing you would be losing is swingweight. The Blade v7 18x20 and a swingweight of 334, and the Extreme Tour 318. This is a substantial decrease, meaning your maximum power and stability will be hindered. That said, if you struggle to full accelerate the Blade you may see and increase in power and spin from the Extreme Tour due to a higher swing speed. With the Extreme, you would gain spin potential and forgiveness. I found the v7 Blade to be very lower powered and unforgiving, with a super low launch angle. It's much easier to arc the ball with the Extreme.
@@TennCom Thanks for the info! I find the Blade V7 to be very forgiving coming from a Pro Staff 6.1 Classic (I know, it’s ancient). I also have no issues achieving full acceleration with the Blade, and really love the swing weight. Nevertheless, I’m still intrigued by the Extreme Tour. I think it’s worth a demo. I prefer the Nite version-looks fierce. Might be a good stick to add weight to. Good luck on growing your channel! I’ve seen some of your vids with Courtside. Great content!
@@naokisonoda-hq Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you found this channel as well! I think adding weight is going to be absolutely essential for you given your playing history.
Is the head extreme nite tour the same as this racket
Yeah, just different paint.
@@TennCom great thx
Hey man, I wanted to get your opinion. I have the Head Extreme tour with added weight in the handle, but the problem I have with this stick is it has a very high launch angle. Strung with head lynx tour, the ball just flies 1-2 feet behind the baseline every time I hit . Just curious if you also feel this way and if your Volkl Cyclone 17 @ 52 lbs can produce enough spin to push it back down into the court? There's a lot of ball-pocketing with the head lynx tour, so I was wondering if a control string with bite/snap back will be able to keep the balls in the court?
I struggled with the launch angle from Lynx Tour as well. I found it quite stiff when fresh, but it loses tension and settles kinda low with a low of power. I don't think Cyclone, or any other poly, will create exxtra spin to keep the ball in, just lower the launch angle. I like Grapplesnake TourSniper, Solinco Confidential for this. For even lower, I would try something round like PolyTour Strike or Head Hawk. Usually I like Poly Tour Pro, but I found it to feel a bit plasticky in this stick.
hello , is the racket paint completly matte alltrough the racket?
Yes
thank you for the reply
Do you think Head quality is similar to yonex? This is terms of materials used and technology. You know that many consider yonex quality very good and the fact that it is made in Japan is part of the idea that they are better built than rackets made in China. It’s kind of discriminatory in a sense as the Head rackets are designed in Austria but they are built in China I suppose for economic reasons.
I don’t think there’s any evidence to support the actual quality of the graphite is better for Yonex.
My old boss at Courtside toured the Head factory and was told that the highest quality graphite is indeed sourced from Japan, but was reassured that Head also had access to that graphite. I’d assume that all of the major brands with similar pricing are using the same graphite.
It would be cool to do a video that better analyzed the supply chains in tennis.
Yes indeed. That would be a good informative video. The craftsmanship of yonex rackets is good but this repetitive idea that they are better just because they are made in Japan is a generalization . More factual data would be interesting. So, if Head rackets we’re made in Austria and not China they would be as good as Yonex? Or if Wilson was manufactured in Silicon Valley they would be better than Yonex? Made in Japan is equal to quality but is also great marketing. One has to be careful as it’s a fierce competition and each company does its best to sell their product. Yonex does not have so many too tour players so they rely on their quality as a way to attracts customers. And for sure they have quality products regardless.
I always analyze how mass production could affect quality. For example for me Babolat rackets arw the most clear example. They rely on marketing and build rackets for the masses where quality is questionable. At least for me their rackets feel cheap regardless of the graphite they use.
@@adriellepretre9047 I highly doubt that many consumers would be able to notice a practical differences between manufacturing processes. Economies of scale have led China's manufacturing processes to be among the best in the world. Imo it's just racist to assume Chinese products are of poor quality now, as that generalization comes from stereotype that China makes fake products.
I agree.
It is a good racket but I would say it's not precisely easy to use. I was playing with the Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 2nd Gen, with great results. But due to arm pain issues I swichted to this Head Extreme Tour. Certainly more comfortable, it's a good racket but: it was WAY less power and a much LOWER launch angle than the Strike. It's more like a Prestige than an Extreme, the string is very dense for a 16x19 (specially in the center). So it is way more demanding, it doesn't make it easy to hit winners, and I feel at my level (4.5) it's no really helping me. I like to play with a lot of spin and this racket doesn't suit that game. I think it's a racket for more advanced players with offensive style, otherwise the low power and low launch angle makes it difficult to use (specially on defence).
I’m sure you e heard this before, but adding lead tape to the hoop is essential for the extreme tour. The swingweight is very low stock compared to the Pure Strike.
@@TennCom I added 3 grams at 12, but the racket is still low powered, and the launch angle became even lower... Will try with 3 and 6 but I'm not very confident about it.
Probably won’t help tbh. Probably just not the racquet for you. Sounds like you play better with more open patterns. Speed MP could be an option. Pretty open 16x19, 100 sqin and a thicker beam for power but soft flex for some control and comfort
@@TennCom Yes thanks for the recommendation! I was thinking about the Speed too. However I tried with 6 grams of lead at 3 & 9 and this time I do feel it has improved, it gives me more power and stability than before. Maybe I should get more used to it.
@@MrBolaextra you could also try stringing it like 5lbs looser to get the launch angle more similar to the Pure Strike
I feel like a lot of brands modern, spin friendly racquets such as the Head Extreme get overshadowed by the Aero Pro. Not necessary in terms of performance/quality but more in terms of name/brand recognition (thanks to Rafa).
I totally see what you're saying, but I actually think the Aero performs quite well compared to other spin-oriented 100's. It essentially invented the segment in 2004. Wilson's Burn/Steam lines have disappeared. I pretty much hate the Extreme MP (and always have). The VCORE 100 is quite good though. The fact that Babolat has one of the most emulated players in history is just icing on the cake of a very good racquet.
How does Extreme Tour compare to 21 Vcore 95?
I haven't hit with the new VCORE 95 that extensively, but I remember noticing a surprisingly amount of power for a stock racquet. The launch angle is also higher, with better stock spin potential and stability. What I didn't like was the muted feel. I found it hard to know where I hit the ball on the strings and the contact feeling to be more vague that I would like. This is coming from someone who used the SV 95 and '18 VC95 as their racquet of choice.
@@TennCom thank you!!! :)
I am coming from an old microgel and also resuming after a very long time. I really like the pop and the sound from microgel’s sweet spot. I am torn between this and the ezone 98. Which would you recommend? I have a very flat one-hander but I do tend to put slightly more spin on the forehand. Here’s a video of one of my hits for your reference. Thanks. ruclips.net/video/5HsNpbdBuV4/видео.html
I think you will prefer the Extreme Tour. The Microgel's had such good feel that i think youll find the Yonex too muted. If you want a racquet consultation where I review your hitting footage, I offer that service through my website! tenncom.media/shop/p/tennis-racquet-consultation-s3jhn
I totally disagree, i had high hopes of the extreme tour, but i tried it out for 3 months, measuring is specs, tinkering around with customization and strings, but eventually sold it as so far it was the most unpredictable racket for me. Mine has unpredictable response just outside the sweet spot. And in stock as well as customized to my preferred spec and in between i never gelled with me. Current racket that surprised me and totally fit my game perfectly is the Dunlop cx200 tour 18x20 heavily customized. I can generate loads of spin with this one as the 95 head is very round and the beam is very thin sand super fast through the air. Touch and feedback is just gorgeous. But only after customization, stock it is bad.
The CX200 Tour is on another level in terms of control and predictability. I only ever tried the black one, but I thought it played well enough stock. With 18x20 95's, I can't get the spin, power and forgiveness that I need to feel competitive in my area. For rallying, they are great, but I don't have the game for them in matches.
@@TennCom i have them string with a thin 1.10 19g spin polyester sollinco tour bite in the main and a msv focus hex 1.10 19g cross string. Main @19kg, cross @18kg. This gives me more than enough forgiveness and spin with these frames and great feel and control. But i did customize them to a little over 330 swing weight and a 31,2 cm balance.
@@LarzB sounds like a sweeet stick!
Pure factors video
Underrated? By who?
The uninitiated