I like that the racquet kept my swing options open and didn't force me into a particular style of play.” Exclusively only with us: This product is available exclusively in the online shops and/or branches of SIGNA Gruppe Always looking to close the point out at net, Erik found that the updated Radical MP suited his volley game well. He said, "This racquet was very solid on volleys. I found it to have a nice blend of maneuverability and stability. It was easy to hit volleys deep in the court due to the slightly higher launch angle. This racquet also had really nice feel at net, and I felt connected to the ball overall, especially when hitting drop volleys." Serves - Score: 82

Weight: The Head Radical MP weighs approximately 11 ounces (without strings). In my experience, this is a medium weight for a tennis racquet, providing enough weight to generate power while still being easy to maneuver. Kristen - "I haven't spent much time with previous Radicals, but I have recently tested the updated Head Extreme MP. I found this Radical MP to be more controlled and comfortable than the Extreme MP while offering similar access to easy topspin and depth. Another comparable racquet that comes to mind would be the Babolat Pure Strike 16x19." To help me get the most out of the Radical MP, I strung it up with Head RIP Control string at 56lbs. We recently did a playtest on the lighter version of the Radical, the Head Graphene 360 Radical S, and we were fairly complementary. New features into this Radical MP include the implementation of Graphene 360 PLUS w/ Spiral Fibers into the frame. The combination of Head's signature Graphene 360 technology for optimized energy transfer and the innovative spiral fibers for enhanced flex & a clean impact feel make this racquet a must-own.Head size: The Head Radical MP has a head size of 98 square inches, which is considered a medium-sized head with a good balance of power and control.

The Radical S felt fast and easy to use for Mark up at net. He said, "Typically, if a racquet is light enough for me to swing from the baseline over extended periods of time, it is light enough for me not to have any maneuverability excuses at net. That said, I had no issues getting the new Graphene 360+ Radical S into position for any shot inside the service line, and I'm happy to report that there was a high degree of comfort, along with sufficient stability." Serves - Score: 79 The new Head Radical MP is a seriously precise frame for players looking for great accuracy on groundstrokes. New to the Radical line, Kristen praised the racquet's performance on her groundstrokes. She said, "This was my first time playtesting the Radical MP, and I enjoyed many aspects of its playability. There was a really nice feel off the stringbed. It was dampened, but not to the point that I'd get lost in it; I still had a good feel and read on my shots. It was super easy to get spin on the ball; it felt effortless off of the stringbed. That made it simple to get balls dipping deep right at the baseline. When defending or counterpunching, I was not only impressed by how well the racquet handled pace, but I also felt that I was getting natural spin on the ball, making my defensive shots that much more effective. It was also easy to drive slices through the court." All new for 2021, Head introduces the Radical MP with Graphene 360+ technology! This eye-catching Radical MP was developed with the versatile all-court player in mind, offering the perfect combination of power, control, and spin for a broad range of players

Overall it seems that HEAD have done a decent job at upgrading the Radical and we can’t see a reason why any standard of amateur player shouldn’t at least be trying this one out. The Radical MP followed the same pattern on the serve as it did on the groundstrokes and the volleys. I was able to keep my opponent under pressure by playing with good depth and spin, the difficulties came when I wanted to up the pace and be more aggressive. This meant that when I went for my most ambitious, line-hugging shots I wasn’t as precise as I would normally be.

The Graphene 360 Radical MP is fine for volleying when the ball isn’t coming at you too fast, but the more the speed gets ramped up, the more it begins to struggle. Head Prestige– The Prestige is a slightly more control-oriented racquet than the Radical. Advanced players will find better touch and feel with less power. The Head Radical has been one of the most popular models of tennis racquets in the world for decades.Whilst Sue agreed, “I love the colour. It would take a bit of time getting used to.. having something so bright in my hand, but at least you can see it hitting the ball.” String pattern: The string pattern of the Head Radical MP is 16x19, which means that it has 16 main strings (vertical strings) and 19 cross strings (horizontal strings). I used RPM Blast and this pattern provides a good combination of power and spin. The Radical felt like a very balanced racquet for me. I played both singles and doubles with the Radical Pro, which is the most advanced version of the racquet.

Similar to my Head Speed Pro, I felt like the Radical had no real weaknesses. I generated a good spin and power on my serves. From the baseline, it performed similarly on my groundstrokes with a high level of comfort. I was able to hit with easy depth and topspin. Tiffani - "I do not play with racquets in this spec range often, so it's difficult for me to compare. A lot of other racquets in this weight range have 100-square-inch head sizes. I would recommend the Head Radical S 2021 to players who want a generous hitting area and good power without sacrificing too much control." While views varied slightly on serves, our playtesters thought the Head Radical MP 2021 offered the qualities needed to close out service games successfully. Chris had no issues settling into a nice, consistent serve. He said, "I was getting enough power on my serves with the Radical MP 2021 that I never felt like I had to work too hard. I'm not the biggest server, but my first serves had the pace needed to draw errors from the returner. I could even sneak in some aces with my slice serves wide on the deuce side. I was happy with the spin I was getting on my second serves, and I found I could keep the pace up and still maintain consistency." On groundstrokes, you’ll find the Radical is easy to swing, but with enough weight to get depth on your shots. You’ll have good control on offensive or defensive shots as well. Like Tiffani, Chris found he needed to adjust the strings to really dial in his game. He said, "The Radical S 2021 felt super fast and easy to maneuver from the baseline. My first hit with the racquet was with a co-poly string installed, and I didn't find the groove. On my next outing, I hit with Head's Velocity MLT multifilament, and the racquet felt much, much better. The racquet felt crisp and lively enough to give me solid access to both depth and pace. I was able to easily brush the ball for spin since the racquet is so light and fast."

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The 16×19 string pattern makes it very spin-friendly as well. The weight and graphene 360+ technology help with defending against faster-paced shots with sufficient comfort. The spin and power levels were spot on so long as you weren’t swinging too aggressively, and I found the Graphene 360 Radical MP to be more comfortable than previous versions. When returning, I found a similar story. It was right in the middle of other Head tennis racquets. I generated good power and spin against second serves, and had enough stability to defend against hard-hit first serves. When it does this, the energy you’re putting through the ball is dispersed into different directions. Stability: I’ve always liked the stability of the Radical line from Head, and this one continues in the same mold. Compared to the Gravity MP and my previous Graphene Touch Radical MP this 2021 version handles pace and depth just slightly better due to its heavier 5-gram weight.