I am actually quite shocked that the play testers didn't rate this racquet so well. Play tested this at Tennis Only, I have to say I really like this racquet. I have tried the following Wilson Burn Wilson Ultra Wilson Clash Wilson Blade v7 Wilson Pro Staff 97 Babolat Pure Aero Head Extreme MP Yonex Ezone100 Of all the Racquets Burn, Ultra and Instinct all rated so well and I think this one might be my clear winner!
I don't get why the Instinct doesn't get hype like the other big tweener lines. The specs are good. It performs well. I don't like the cosmetics, but that's nothing unique. It's basically a Pure Drive with a bit more consistency and flex. That's a good thing in my book. IMO Wilson makes the worst tweeners.
Wanted to come back and thank you for the great review. I'm relatively new to tennis but I play alot of other sports. Lets call it capable when it comes to sports. I'm 5'10" 197lbs. Sharing this because I made the mistake of purchasing a beginner racquet. A light oversized head that came at a price point, that was strung off the rack. TERRIBLE! I got it restrung at it's max tension indicated on the frame 55lbs was it? Made a little bit of a difference. As a beginner you have to ask... is it your technique or is it the racket. Found this Head Graphene 360 Instinct MP racket on sale for $70 U.S. and checked your review. Liked the specs like weight, liked the price and got it strung at 57lbs. What a difference. I can actually apply the fundamentals properly now because the racket has some substance. I would recommend this racket if you can still find it. Entry level price now but not an entry level racket. AND A HUGE Thank you! for the review Tennis Warehouse. Really made a difference to this tennis noob.
@Jay Nainani, This one is comparable to the Wilson Ultra 100 CV, but we found the Ultra 100 CV to be more stable, and have a bit bigger sweet-spot. The 360 Speed MP has better control, and we found a more predictable response compared to the other two. Troy, TW
@Сергей Власов, The Pure Drive 2018 is more stable, has bigger sweet-spot, and a bit more of a firm feel. This racquet is a bit more maneuverable, and has a more flexible, dampened feel. Overall, we prefer the Pure Drive 2018. Troy, TW
@Michael Mathayomchand, The Graphene Touch Radical Pro, but it swings a bit heftier. I would also consider the Graphene 360 Speed Pro, and Extreme Pro. The Extreme Pro could be a good option if you are looking for a boost in power. Troy, TW
Hi Tennis Warehouse, Im so curious and have some questions on the racquet. I’m demoing the Instinct, Head Gravity, Prince Phantom and Wilson RF Autograph black and white and I only chose the Instinct as my 4th racquet to demo because I’m a fan of Maria and wanted to just have fun with her racquet, and it surprised me and was the best out of all of them. I have a really big c shape and take back, I suppose a bit like Georges or Kvitova but not as flat, that benefited me currently using the Wilson RF Autograph all black version. But I was wondering how much lead tape would I have to add to get more swingweight without comprising them power. Also wondering what string tension I should string it at to achieve control without comprising power. This racquet is heavily underrated and can really hit powerful through the court but I feel like I can improve it, would you know any thing that Maria adds to her racquet to make it the powerhouse it is today? It would be much appreciated, thanks
You could try adding some weight to the head of the racquet to increase the swingweight, which will also increase the potential power of the racquet. Maybe start with a few inches of lead or tungsten tape at 10 and 2 o'clock of the hoop. For more info on adding weight see this article: www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/customize.html. We preferred this Instinct MP strung with a poly like Head Lynx Edge, at about 52 pounds, but a hybrid might be a good idea, if you don't break strings often. Something like Wilson Control Duo is a great option for a hybrid. Troy, TW
I miss the original concept of the instinct dating back to the liquid metal days...the 18x19...back in the day, it was an excellent “pure drive” type racquet with a denser string pattern suitable for flat hitters..
@ARZ1987, If you were a fan of some of the older generations of the Instinct (18x19 pattern), then the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro could be a good option for you. It has an 18x20 pattern, but the string spacing is relatively open, and we enjoyed the overall performance of that racquet when we reviewed it. I would also consider the Prince Textreme Tour 100P, and Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20. Troy, TW
Hi first of all thanks for your great videos there are helpful,I want to buy a racquet but i really dont know which one to choose,I need help I want to buy between 3models : Wilson Blade 98(16*19)CV,Head Graphene 360 extreme pro and Head instinct 360 s . which one is better? Thanks for responding me
@Sarah Talebzadeh, The Blade 98 16x19 CV will provide the most control. The Extreme Pro will provide the most power, and spin. The Instinct S will be the most maneuverable. Our favorite of the bunch, is likely the Extreme Pro, as it provides easy access to power and spin, without feeling overly stiff. The Blade 98 16x19 is a great choice if seeking more control. The Instinct S is likely the least favored of the three racquets, unless you want something with easy maneuverability. Troy, TW
@Sarah Talebzadeh, I would consider the Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19, Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310), and Yonex VCORE 98 (305). These are some of our favorites, and somewhat similar in specs to the racquets you mentioned. If you have the possibility to demo some of these racquets, that would be ideal. Troy, TW
@Nicholas Yang, Playsight allows you to set-up a target line, within a few feet from the baseline, and 30% of that player's groundstrokes landed within that zone. Troy, TW
@Adam Escalante, This one has a bit more lively feel to it, and swings a bit heftier. This could be a good option for you, and definitely worth a demo. I would also consider the Head Graphene 360 Speed MP, and Tecnifibre TFlash 300 PS. Troy, TW
What are you looking for from the string? Do you have a particular string that you have liked in the past? For max control, and easy access to spin, we like the Head Lynx Tour 17 gauge. That said, some might prefer a hybrid for more of a blend of control, power, feel. And for most comfort and power, then a multi like Reflex or Velocity MLT would be a good choice. Troy, TW
@@bugraguner, For an intermediate player, I would like to think a hybrid could be a nice choice. For example, a pre-packed hybrid that I suggest is the Wilson Duo Power, or a bit cheaper option with the Volkl Psycho Hybrid. Or you can build your own hybrid. Troy, TW
Could you guys please advise me? I am a NTPR 4.0 player with mostly flat strokes and a full wide swing who doesn’t tolerate very heavy racquets. I am thinking of getting this version of Head. Is this a good choice? Would you recommend me anything else within the 295-305gram range that offers decent power and control?
This one could work for you, as it is fairly maneuverable, and has decent control. I would also consider the Head Graphene 360 Speed MP, or Head Graphene XT Speed MP both of which offer a good blend of power, and control. More control and feel oriented compared to the Instinct MP, and we currently have good prices for these on our website, especially the XT Speed MP: www.tennis-warehouse.com/Head_Graphene_XT_Speed_MP/descpageRCHEAD-GXSMPR.html. Troy, TW
Thanks Troy! Do you think this version lacks feel or is hollow? I see the swingweight of the MP is quite high so I am worried it might not be easily maneuvrable. My current Yonex vcore 97 (310g) is just way too heavy and clubky for me. Thanks for replying!
The swingweight of this Instinct MP and both Speed MP's that I recommended are all pretty similar, right around 320, but they are 10 grams lighter than the VCORE Pro 97 (310), so they should feel pretty maneuverable. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse what’s funny is that this Yonex has a swing of 317 and yet it’s so clunky and low-powered it takes a huge cut at the ball to get a good winner. I thought the Speed MP has a swingweight of 328...that is the only thing that “scares” me from buying it. The Instinct sounds like a good balance, but then you guys seem to like it least out of all the Head lines. I am really in a stump! Anyways thank you for replying, always appreciated!
@@meto2854, The current Graphene 360+ Speed MP has an average swingweight of 328, but if you look at the specs from the link I gave you earlier, you will see that the average swingweight is 320 for the Graphene XT, and actually 317 on the Graphene 360 Speed MP. The Instinct MP offers a bit more power, more like a Yonex EZONE 100, but has fairly decent control. Your Yonex VCORE Pro 97 is primarily control, the Speed MP is definitely a step up in power, but still pretty good control, and feel. The Instinct MP offers a bit more power than the Speed MP, but not as much control, and has a more muted feel. So I guess it just depends on what you are looking for, and when you say a "good balance" of power, and control, I guess that level of balance can be different depending on the player. Troy, TW
So I am playing at the moment with older speed mp would be any big difference if I start playing with this one instinct mp bcs I can notice there's no much difference in size,head,weight...
This 360 Instinct MP will provide a bit easier access to power, whereas the older versions of the Speed MP offered a bit more feel, and control. Troy, TW
@Mohamed Mokhtar, The 360 Extreme MP is more stable, and has more plow through. This one is maneuverable, and fast feeling like the 360 Speed MP, but we found better control, and predictability with the Speed MP. It is somewhat in between those two racquets, but we preferred both the Extreme MP, and Speed MP more than this Instinct MP. Troy, TW
I’ve been testing this racquet for the past few days, and I actually really like it a lot. I currently play with a Wilson Ultra 100 with Countervail. I don’t know what is going on with that racquet, but lately I’ve been having elbow pain. I tried the new Head Speed MP, and that bothered my elbow hours later. I’ve never really liked the Instinct as much as the Juice/Ultra series, but I think this latest Head Instinct MP model is much better. I feel like I can maneuver the racquet really easily and my shots are more accurate. I’m seriously considering this model and will probably buy it now, unless I show some patience and test the Clash first when that finally comes out. From what little I can find on the Wilson Clash, it’s saying that it’s very head light (9 HL) versus similar models (4 HL). That might be too head light for me. Anyway, I do think this Head Instinct MP is worth a very close look.
@David Castano, Both are powerful racquets but it sort of depends on how you define power and what your level is/what your mechanics look like. The Instinct is easier to swing than the Extreme, but if you have the mechanics to get the Extreme going, you will be rewarded with a heavier ball and more plow through! Michelle, TW
Tennis warehouse, just to point something out to you Sharapova Only endorses this racket, she plays with a completely different racket but you already know this
I am actually quite shocked that the play testers didn't rate this racquet so well.
Play tested this at Tennis Only, I have to say I really like this racquet.
I have tried the following
Wilson Burn
Wilson Ultra
Wilson Clash
Wilson Blade v7
Wilson Pro Staff 97
Babolat Pure Aero
Head Extreme MP
Yonex Ezone100
Of all the Racquets Burn, Ultra and Instinct all rated so well and I think this one might be my clear winner!
I don't get why the Instinct doesn't get hype like the other big tweener lines. The specs are good. It performs well. I don't like the cosmetics, but that's nothing unique. It's basically a Pure Drive with a bit more consistency and flex. That's a good thing in my book.
IMO Wilson makes the worst tweeners.
The music soundtrack is a bit loud.
Welcome back, Britt! I hope congrats are in order . . .
Thanks, it is good to be back playing without a baby bump! TW playtester in training :) Brittany, TW
One of the better cosmetics for this line. They can go a little goofy with it.. but this is really nice to look at.
can you guys do a video about different brand's racket grip. I noticed that Head is more oval while the others are more boxy
When it comes to overgrips, there is only one thing in my mind: Wilson pro overgrip perforated
Welcome back, Brittany!
Wanted to come back and thank you for the great review. I'm relatively new to tennis but I play alot of other sports. Lets call it capable when it comes to sports. I'm 5'10" 197lbs. Sharing this because I made the mistake of purchasing a beginner racquet. A light oversized head that came at a price point, that was strung off the rack. TERRIBLE! I got it restrung at it's max tension indicated on the frame 55lbs was it? Made a little bit of a difference. As a beginner you have to ask... is it your technique or is it the racket. Found this Head Graphene 360 Instinct MP racket on sale for $70 U.S. and checked your review. Liked the specs like weight, liked the price and got it strung at 57lbs. What a difference. I can actually apply the fundamentals properly now because the racket has some substance. I would recommend this racket if you can still find it. Entry level price now but not an entry level racket. AND A HUGE Thank you! for the review Tennis Warehouse. Really made a difference to this tennis noob.
Can you compare this , 360 Speed MP and Ultra 100 CV?
@Jay Nainani,
This one is comparable to the Wilson Ultra 100 CV, but we found the Ultra 100 CV to be more stable, and have a bit bigger sweet-spot. The 360 Speed MP has better control, and we found a more predictable response compared to the other two.
Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse how to compare the maneuverable. Most easy and rewarding to least and unpredictable
Could you compare this with Babolat Pure Drive 2018? Thx you in advance.
@Сергей Власов,
The Pure Drive 2018 is more stable, has bigger sweet-spot, and a bit more of a firm feel. This racquet is a bit more maneuverable, and has a more flexible, dampened feel. Overall, we prefer the Pure Drive 2018.
Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse
Thanks,
i play with bpd2018,
pity that babolat has no sensor like head.
TW. What current head racquet is the most similar compared to the yonex ezone Dr 98?
@Michael Mathayomchand,
The Graphene Touch Radical Pro, but it swings a bit heftier. I would also consider the Graphene 360 Speed Pro, and Extreme Pro. The Extreme Pro could be a good option if you are looking for a boost in power.
Troy, TW
Hi Tennis Warehouse,
Im so curious and have some questions on the racquet. I’m demoing the Instinct, Head Gravity, Prince Phantom and Wilson RF Autograph black and white and I only chose the Instinct as my 4th racquet to demo because I’m a fan of Maria and wanted to just have fun with her racquet, and it surprised me and was the best out of all of them. I have a really big c shape and take back, I suppose a bit like Georges or Kvitova but not as flat, that benefited me currently using the Wilson RF Autograph all black version. But I was wondering how much lead tape would I have to add to get more swingweight without comprising them power. Also wondering what string tension I should string it at to achieve control without comprising power. This racquet is heavily underrated and can really hit powerful through the court but I feel like I can improve it, would you know any thing that Maria adds to her racquet to make it the powerhouse it is today?
It would be much appreciated, thanks
You could try adding some weight to the head of the racquet to increase the swingweight, which will also increase the potential power of the racquet. Maybe start with a few inches of lead or tungsten tape at 10 and 2 o'clock of the hoop. For more info on adding weight see this article: www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/customize.html. We preferred this Instinct MP strung with a poly like Head Lynx Edge, at about 52 pounds, but a hybrid might be a good idea, if you don't break strings often. Something like Wilson Control Duo is a great option for a hybrid. Troy, TW
Maria doesn't play with this racquet....even though she endorses it-
Maty Verona as someone who watched all her matches i'm 100% this was the racquet in her hand up until her last match against vekic this year :/
I miss the original concept of the instinct dating back to the liquid metal days...the 18x19...back in the day, it was an excellent “pure drive” type racquet with a denser string pattern suitable for flat hitters..
@ARZ1987,
If you were a fan of some of the older generations of the Instinct (18x19 pattern), then the Head Graphene 360 Speed Pro could be a good option for you. It has an 18x20 pattern, but the string spacing is relatively open, and we enjoyed the overall performance of that racquet when we reviewed it. I would also consider the Prince Textreme Tour 100P, and Babolat Pure Strike 98 18x20.
Troy, TW
Hi first of all thanks for your great videos there are helpful,I want to buy a racquet but i really dont know which one to choose,I need help
I want to buy between 3models : Wilson Blade 98(16*19)CV,Head Graphene 360 extreme pro and Head instinct 360 s . which one is better?
Thanks for responding me
@Sarah Talebzadeh,
The Blade 98 16x19 CV will provide the most control. The Extreme Pro will provide the most power, and spin. The Instinct S will be the most maneuverable. Our favorite of the bunch, is likely the Extreme Pro, as it provides easy access to power and spin, without feeling overly stiff. The Blade 98 16x19 is a great choice if seeking more control. The Instinct S is likely the least favored of the three racquets, unless you want something with easy maneuverability. Troy, TW
Tennis Warehouse
Thanks for responding
And what is the best racquet as your opinion ,beside those 3 racquets ?
@Sarah Talebzadeh,
I would consider the Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19, Prince Textreme Tour 100 (310), and Yonex VCORE 98 (305). These are some of our favorites, and somewhat similar in specs to the racquets you mentioned. If you have the possibility to demo some of these racquets, that would be ideal. Troy, TW
Nice review!, is this racquet a good option for flat hitters?
@Ivan Robles,
Definitely a good option for flat hitters!
Michelle, TW
What does the depth percentage represent? What does 30% depth mean?
@Nicholas Yang,
Playsight allows you to set-up a target line, within a few feet from the baseline, and 30% of that player's groundstrokes landed within that zone. Troy, TW
Thanks for the reply! Another quick question, where is your guys’ target line?
@Nicholas Yang,
It is about 3 feet from the baseline. Troy, TW
Head 360 Extreme is neon yellow. This is sky blue. I'm starting to see a pattern.
Next is neon orange?
360 Radical in flame red and black....? Should be out sometime in Jan.
Head instinct mp or head gravity mp?
Easier power, and spin from the Instinct MP. More control, and feel from the Gravity MP. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse cheers troy! Im thinking on getting the gravity it will be a nice upgrade from my youtek extreme light!
@@tenniswarehouse how a out head 360+ speed ?
Hey I wanted to know if this racket was similar to the ig version of the instinct as I have been using this model for 7 years and ready to switch
@Adam Escalante,
This one has a bit more lively feel to it, and swings a bit heftier. This could be a good option for you, and definitely worth a demo. I would also consider the Head Graphene 360 Speed MP, and Tecnifibre TFlash 300 PS.
Troy, TW
I miss Sharapova :(
Hi! What string do you recommend for this stick?
What are you looking for from the string? Do you have a particular string that you have liked in the past? For max control, and easy access to spin, we like the Head Lynx Tour 17 gauge. That said, some might prefer a hybrid for more of a blend of control, power, feel. And for most comfort and power, then a multi like Reflex or Velocity MLT would be a good choice. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse I think for the intermediate player control is the important? Isn’t it?
@@bugraguner, For an intermediate player, I would like to think a hybrid could be a nice choice. For example, a pre-packed hybrid that I suggest is the Wilson Duo Power, or a bit cheaper option with the Volkl Psycho Hybrid. Or you can build your own hybrid. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse many thanks
Please can you explain to me what is the difference between mp and s models
The Instinct S is a slightly lighter, more maneuverable iteration of the Instinct MP. Besides that, they are essentially the same frame. Troy, TW
thank you for the answer
Could you guys please advise me?
I am a NTPR 4.0 player with mostly flat strokes and a full wide swing who doesn’t tolerate very heavy racquets. I am thinking of getting this version of Head. Is this a good choice? Would you recommend me anything else within the 295-305gram range that offers decent power and control?
This one could work for you, as it is fairly maneuverable, and has decent control. I would also consider the Head Graphene 360 Speed MP, or Head Graphene XT Speed MP both of which offer a good blend of power, and control. More control and feel oriented compared to the Instinct MP, and we currently have good prices for these on our website, especially the XT Speed MP: www.tennis-warehouse.com/Head_Graphene_XT_Speed_MP/descpageRCHEAD-GXSMPR.html. Troy, TW
Thanks Troy! Do you think this version lacks feel or is hollow? I see the swingweight of the MP is quite high so I am worried it might not be easily maneuvrable. My current Yonex vcore 97 (310g) is just way too heavy and clubky for me. Thanks for replying!
The swingweight of this Instinct MP and both Speed MP's that I recommended are all pretty similar, right around 320, but they are 10 grams lighter than the VCORE Pro 97 (310), so they should feel pretty maneuverable. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse what’s funny is that this Yonex has a swing of 317 and yet it’s so clunky and low-powered it takes a huge cut at the ball to get a good winner. I thought the Speed MP has a swingweight of 328...that is the only thing that “scares” me from buying it. The Instinct sounds like a good balance, but then you guys seem to like it least out of all the Head lines. I am really in a stump!
Anyways thank you for replying, always appreciated!
@@meto2854, The current Graphene 360+ Speed MP has an average swingweight of 328, but if you look at the specs from the link I gave you earlier, you will see that the average swingweight is 320 for the Graphene XT, and actually 317 on the Graphene 360 Speed MP. The Instinct MP offers a bit more power, more like a Yonex EZONE 100, but has fairly decent control. Your Yonex VCORE Pro 97 is primarily control, the Speed MP is definitely a step up in power, but still pretty good control, and feel. The Instinct MP offers a bit more power than the Speed MP, but not as much control, and has a more muted feel. So I guess it just depends on what you are looking for, and when you say a "good balance" of power, and control, I guess that level of balance can be different depending on the player. Troy, TW
Are graphene 360+ instinct mp the same as the youtek ig instinct mp?
Target specs are pretty similar, but the Graphene 360+ version is a bit more flexible, and a bit more dampened or muted in feel. Troy, TW
So I am playing at the moment with older speed mp would be any big difference if I start playing with this one instinct mp bcs I can notice there's no much difference in size,head,weight...
This 360 Instinct MP will provide a bit easier access to power, whereas the older versions of the Speed MP offered a bit more feel, and control. Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouse thanks a lot for that...
How does this compare to the new extreme mp and the speed mp?
@Mohamed Mokhtar,
The 360 Extreme MP is more stable, and has more plow through. This one is maneuverable, and fast feeling like the 360 Speed MP, but we found better control, and predictability with the Speed MP. It is somewhat in between those two racquets, but we preferred both the Extreme MP, and Speed MP more than this Instinct MP.
Troy, TW
I’ve been testing this racquet for the past few days, and I actually really like it a lot. I currently play with a Wilson Ultra 100 with Countervail. I don’t know what is going on with that racquet, but lately I’ve been having elbow pain. I tried the new Head Speed MP, and that bothered my elbow hours later. I’ve never really liked the Instinct as much as the Juice/Ultra series, but I think this latest Head Instinct MP model is much better. I feel like I can maneuver the racquet really easily and my shots are more accurate. I’m seriously considering this model and will probably buy it now, unless I show some patience and test the Clash first when that finally comes out. From what little I can find on the Wilson Clash, it’s saying that it’s very head light (9 HL) versus similar models (4 HL). That might be too head light for me. Anyway, I do think this Head Instinct MP is worth a very close look.
Thx for sharing
When will the new aero tour review be coming out?
@Austin Stark,
The video review should be available in about two weeks. The written review will likely be about a month or so.
Troy, TW
@@tenniswarehouseGreat, thanks for the response as always. Hope everyone had a good holiday.
anyone know what the full retail on this was when it was new?
When we first started selling this racquet, it was for $199.95 (USD) here at Tennis Warehouse (US). Troy, TW
what string are you using?
We mention the strings at the end of the video. It is Head Lynx Edge 17: www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-HLE17BL.html
This racket or the extreme is more powerful?
@David Castano,
Both are powerful racquets but it sort of depends on how you define power and what your level is/what your mechanics look like. The Instinct is easier to swing than the Extreme, but if you have the mechanics to get the Extreme going, you will be rewarded with a heavier ball and more plow through!
Michelle, TW
Tennis warehouse, just to point something out to you Sharapova Only endorses this racket, she plays with a completely different racket but you already know this
なんで、このシリーズに出てくる人ってみんな手打ちなの？
この人上手い！って人いない気がする
How does this compare to Wilson blade
@RpM Proximity,
This one is more maneuverable, more powerful, and more spin friendly. The Blade 98 has more control, and stability.
Troy, TW