Great review guys! I bought the racket and I am testing it in the court. I agree with Grisha´s review, the perfect word for this new radical is SOLID. Thanks! Regards from Argentina. Tomas
Best part of my Sundays 🔥I only play on occasion so no broken strings here 😅Still find these videos super interesting and I feel like I've learned a lot of from them 💪🏼💪🏼
They're quite similar indeed. I would say that for a one handed backhand the extreme would do a better job due to the balance and swingweight. I (Grisha) prefer the Extreme Tour.
Love the review and jokes! How comfortable and arm friendly is it? I use a weighted up Head XT Radical MP, pretty similar but with an RA of 63. Thanks!
Thank you very much! Really appreciate your feedback! It's not the most comfortable frame but it's not the worst either. Not sure how to explain comfortability in text 😂😂 I would say that it's similar to the Tecnifibre Tfight 305 in terms of feel. I actually haven't played with the XT radical so I wouldn't be able to compare them 😕
Hi! Which one of this two rackets would you choose? Babolat pure Strike or this head radical mp? Im not shure what to do, im not a strong person, Good video
We would go for the Radical. Although these aren't the most powerful rackets. If you want extra power maybe check out some other options. If you want a good control as well as power, I'd go with the radical. It has a bigger sweetspot and feels better. While the control is very similar to the Strike.
We've tested it with the adrenaline 1.30. I would recommend using a spin friendly string. Maybe a Tecnifibre Black Code, Babolat RPM Blast would do good as well. Something on the cheaper side would be Volkl Cyclone.
This frame has high access to spin, I'm not sure what that reviewer was on about. Perhaps he gets his spin in a different way on his very different Pure Drive. If you are fine with the fairly low power id say go for Luxilon Alu Power Rough, which is high spin, personally I tried a few strings but stayed with Luxilon Element at 50lb because I wanted more pop on the base line, and it still has good spin and good control. What do you think of the frame Alejandro? I love it except I do miss-hit a bit more on this frame than on other frames, I think it has a small sweet spot.. but I'm getting there... How do you find the sweet spot? Cheers..
Hey, this racket can definitely provide more access to spin if you string it lower and use a spin-friendly string as you did, you're right. That's true for most rackets. We strung it tighter and used Adrenaline which isn't exactly ideal for spin. With our setup, the three of us agreed that the racket is far from being a spin machine. We're not saying that it's impossible to do so but definitely harder than with the rackets we have. Al's Pure Drive provides way more spin that's a fact (maybe a lil too much for my taste :) My (Grisha) Gravity Pro even, allows for more spin in the same setup. One thing that definitely helps with it is the head size. Both of our rackets are 100 and the Radical is a 98. Smaller head size means less spin as a general rule. That is also probably the reason for your miss-hits, as the sweet spot is smaller on rackets with smaller heads. It is just a matter of getting used to it though, so I'm sure you got this ;)
We would love to do a review on the Dunlop rackets. They are quite rare here though. As soon as we get our hands on one of those, we'll definitely do a review.
Hey, the Pure Strike does provide a bit more power. When the rackets are similar in specs though, the only way to tell which one fits you better is to try them out. Otherwise you're just going to be guessing.
Thank you very much! We first want to cover the higher range rackets before going down in weight. That's due to our higher competence in proish versions compared to beginner-intermediate rackets.
I’m using the extreme tour (98/305) and I really like it’s feel. But it’s missing a bit plough through possibly due to relatively low swing weight (318). I am considering switching to the radical mp as it has similar specs with a higher swing weight. Any advice? Thanks!
Hey, honestly we haven't compared these two, so I wouldn't be able to say for sure. They do have similar specs and yes, the swingweight and the balance are certainly more power-oriented in the radical. The extreme has a thicker beam however and that helps with the power. If I (Grisha) were you, I would definitely give this one a try, cuz I think you might like it. Sorry for the delay in answering!
@@gladiatorstribe My Radical has arrived! Noticeably easier power than Extreme Tour and easier maneuverability due to the slightly lower weight. Although I think my Extreme Tour is over-spec which is probably why it’s not very maneuverable.
Grisha here, I'll answer for Kuzey 😂 Switchinh from micro gel would make sense if it's already used up. The new version is more control oriented and more stable than the MicroGel, so if that's what you're looking for, give it a try!
The Vcore 98 is quite similar to the Radical MP in terms of feel and control. It does provide a bit more power and a bit more spin than the Radical however.
Great video as usual! Just wondering whether you feel like it would be beneficial to add weight to the racquet and if so where? Thanks, keep up the vids!
I (Grisha) always add weight to my rackets and this one wouldn't be an exception. I usually add weight to the grip and a bit to the head. Though it's impossible to figure out the perfect weight placement for everyone as everyone is looking for different behavior in their rackets.
Question: this racket appears to have the same mold as the 2018 Radical Pro, with 20-23-21 profile. It also has a similar SW at 326. The balance is 1cm more head-heavy and the static weight is 10g lighter, suggesting that it's basically the same racket with 10g less in the handle area. As I really like the RPro 2018, has anyone tried this MP version with 10g added to the handle (e.g. leather or two overgrips)?
That's such a specific question, love it! Non of us have tried the radical in that particular configuration though 😥 I would assume it would feel quite similar tho. Might even end up coming down the the exact tension and the surrounding conditions.
Hey guys, awesome channel! I cant decide between Radical MP and Pure Aero. Could you give me advice which one you guys liked more? Also, I didn't see final scores for this racquet at the end of the video, can you post them here?
Huge thanks! Radical MP and Pure Aero are quite different. Babolat offers a lot of power and huge spin, whereas the Head is way more control and feel oriented. Depending on what you want in a racket you should either pick one or the other. We weren't doing the scoring system back then, that's why it isn't there. Scores for the Radical would look something like this: Power: 7 Control: 8.5 Spin: 7 Feel: 8.5
It's pretty much that! More control, less power. Same ease of use, maybe not. It has a smaller head so that kind of makes it less easy to use but don't be too scared of that.
It's pretty much that! More control, less power. Same ease of use, maybe not. It has a smaller head so that kind of makes it less easy to use but don't be too scared of that.
Great video! very useful as I plan to get a racket that’s 98 and 300g unstrung, and apart from this model I could find only the tecnifibre TFight 300 RS. which of the 2 should I pick?
Well, they're actually very similar and it comes down to personal preference and feel. If I was choosing, I'd probably go with the Tecnifibre. Have you considered Iga Swiatek's T-Rebound? It's lighter but adding some lead could fix that and it's a great racket overall. That's if you want something more powerful with better spin. If you want a balanced but controlled racket, than the other two are the better options.
@@gladiatorstribe i have no idea how that is done, and i cant test that in store haha im guesing balance problem is where frame is heavier then handle..il just wait for next year of this requet
@@stefan7848 That's the way it is yes. The more strings the more control. In case of the Radical the 16x19 string pattern doesn't ruin the control at all but makes it quite a bit more user friendly.
Guys if I would give you a like and a sub every time that I broke a string your channel would have been at a 1 million subs already 😂😂. Love the content keep it up Glads!!!!
What about this one vs The Blade V7 16 x19. I like to play with good spin and make long rallies. Making counter atacks and winning the points with good touch. Please help me guys
They're quite similar in terms of the way they play. The blade has a thinner beam and it's a little more control oriented than the Radical. If you're choosing between those two and you say that you like to play with spin, I'd go for the Radical.
I know what you mean 😂😂 By saying that it feels less stiff, he's actually implying that he needed to use more power in order for the ball to shoot off the string bed.
LOL, this channel deserves many more subscribers. Great content, great humor, no bullshit talking, honest opinions. Congratulations guys!
Massive thanks!! This is amazing to hear!!
Great review guys! I bought the racket and I am testing it in the court. I agree with Grisha´s review, the perfect word for this new radical is SOLID. Thanks! Regards from Argentina. Tomas
Huge thanks! Solid, I know right! Hope you enjoy your new purchase!
This racquet is light, about 20g lighter than my usual preference. Buuuuttt it is so damn stable and solid
Absolutely!!
Best part of my Sundays 🔥I only play on occasion so no broken strings here 😅Still find these videos super interesting and I feel like I've learned a lot of from them 💪🏼💪🏼
Love knowing that our videos are educational in some sense 😂 Huge thanks!!
So what would be the score for this racket? It didn't have the scoreboard in the end of the video. It would be awesome to have it like other vids.
Thanks guys!! Very awesome really enjoyed!!
Thanks!!! We're really glad you did!!
Hey guys, how would you compare the Wilson Blade v8 16x19 to the Radical MP 2021 ? Really torn between them.
which one did you end up getting?
Crazy quality content, and funny too! Thanks and wish growth to your channel
Thanks a lot for the support! We really appreciate it!!
Nice video, keep it up! It took me 6 months to break the strings of my first racket.
I wish all the string would take so long to break 😂 it takes Al about 2 hours to break the strings on his racket 🥲
@@gladiatorstribe Can you guys one day make a video on string types and tension and advantages and disadvantages?
I love your guys’ chanel and your reviews, anyway you guys could do the Pure Strike 98 16x19
Huge thanks!! Yess will do the pure strike for sure !!
How do you compare this radical to the new Extreme Tour? Which do you prefer? Which would handle a one -handed Backhand better?
They're quite similar indeed. I would say that for a one handed backhand the extreme would do a better job due to the balance and swingweight. I (Grisha) prefer the Extreme Tour.
Super entertaining video👍🏻 I was wondering if you guys could review the yonex vcore line(preferably the 98)
Thanks a lot!! We are going to review the Vcore line for sure! Might actually be our next video 😉
Great work as usual guys 👍🏻
Huge thanks, appreciate it!!
You guys give the most accurate and honest reviews. Keep it up!
Huge thanks!! That's exactly our goal! Really appreciate it!
Areg! let's go >:O hahaha love the banter. Thanks for another great vid guys!
Thanks a lot 😂😂 appreciate it!!
Can we get a review on the head gravity pro
Definitely!! We'll do a review on it soon!
Hi Guy's if you could please review VCORE 95!!! It's a hidden Gem. Also recently Yonex became #3 brand passed Head. :)
The new Vcore is great I (Grisha) have actually tried it and I liked it a lot. A review on it is coming soon. Stay tuned!!
@@gladiatorstribe Thank you Grisha!!! you guys are awesome. I am advertising your channel to people I know around in NYC.
Thanks sooo much!! This really helps us out and means a lot to us!
Great to see many different of players and comments.
Love the review and jokes! How comfortable and arm friendly is it? I use a weighted up Head XT Radical MP, pretty similar but with an RA of 63. Thanks!
Thank you very much! Really appreciate your feedback! It's not the most comfortable frame but it's not the worst either. Not sure how to explain comfortability in text 😂😂 I would say that it's similar to the Tecnifibre Tfight 305 in terms of feel. I actually haven't played with the XT radical so I wouldn't be able to compare them 😕
@@gladiatorstribe cool thanks guys! Love the channel!
@@BenPhanStudios Thank you very much! Really appreciate it!
How about a review of the Wilson Ultra? Thanks guys! Great videos!
Areg used to play with the ultra! We'll most likely do a review on it!!
Is this radical 2021 with the rounder head shape more forgiving of off-center shots than the previous version?
I didn't notice a huge difference.
Hi! Which one of this two rackets would you choose? Babolat pure Strike or this head radical mp? Im not shure what to do, im not a strong person, Good video
We would go for the Radical. Although these aren't the most powerful rackets. If you want extra power maybe check out some other options. If you want a good control as well as power, I'd go with the radical. It has a bigger sweetspot and feels better. While the control is very similar to the Strike.
@@gladiatorstribe Thanks so much!! New sub
@@valenn_gs3829 Thank you!!
This channel is super underrated. I lose these videos.
Huge thanks!! Appreciate it a lot!
Missing Areg, but still a phenomenal vid!
Areg will be coming back soon! Don't worry 😂
I think that you should tested the Radical PRO because you play very well.
We'd really like to test the PRO version! We'll definitely do a review on it too!
I have a question for the the Glads, if you could compare the 2021 Head Radical line to the 2021 Prestige line, what would you pick and why?
Hey! I (Grisha) would probably go for the Prestige MP or Pro. The stability and feel with those are absolutely awesome!
Just another quality review! Can you please review the Yonex VCORE pro HD and Ezone tour :-)
We have the Vcore planned for very soon! Ezone Tour is a nice racket too, we'd love to review it.
Thanks for the review guys.
Question tho. Y’all torched the Pure Strike 16x19 and seem to love this. What would you say the main difference was?
I (Grisha) really prefer the feel of the radical as well as the forgiveness. The sweetspot just seems bigger on the radical.
Hi,
Could you briefly tell us how the Radical Pro compares to the Ezone 98 Tour? Thanks in advance! Excellent reviews, btw.
Thank you very much!! To make it short. Ezone is power all over the place, while the radical is feel and control all the way.
@@gladiatorstribe Amazing, thank you!
@@marcuslabarbera4369 No problem!
is this a good racket for doubles? or should i go for the pure drive / pure aero?
Depends on your style of play 😬
Just bought it, what strings do you recommend for this racket? Thanks a lot
We've tested it with the adrenaline 1.30. I would recommend using a spin friendly string. Maybe a Tecnifibre Black Code, Babolat RPM Blast would do good as well. Something on the cheaper side would be Volkl Cyclone.
This frame has high access to spin, I'm not sure what that reviewer was on about. Perhaps he gets his spin in a different way on his very different Pure Drive. If you are fine with the fairly low power id say go for Luxilon Alu Power Rough, which is high spin, personally I tried a few strings but stayed with Luxilon Element at 50lb because I wanted more pop on the base line, and it still has good spin and good control. What do you think of the frame Alejandro? I love it except I do miss-hit a bit more on this frame than on other frames, I think it has a small sweet spot.. but I'm getting there... How do you find the sweet spot? Cheers..
Hey, this racket can definitely provide more access to spin if you string it lower and use a spin-friendly string as you did, you're right. That's true for most rackets. We strung it tighter and used Adrenaline which isn't exactly ideal for spin. With our setup, the three of us agreed that the racket is far from being a spin machine. We're not saying that it's impossible to do so but definitely harder than with the rackets we have. Al's Pure Drive provides way more spin that's a fact (maybe a lil too much for my taste :) My (Grisha) Gravity Pro even, allows for more spin in the same setup. One thing that definitely helps with it is the head size. Both of our rackets are 100 and the Radical is a 98. Smaller head size means less spin as a general rule. That is also probably the reason for your miss-hits, as the sweet spot is smaller on rackets with smaller heads. It is just a matter of getting used to it though, so I'm sure you got this ;)
Lol love the intro 😂
Thanks!! 😂😂😜
You probably mentioned in the vid but what string and tension did you use?
Why did you disturb Areg’s match???🙄
We felt really bad for doing it afterwards 😂😂
Great video! what racket you will recommend guys for a one handed backend, level 4 ? interested about Al's racket of choice as well
Al uses a Pure Drive. In terms of racket choice it all depends on what you're looking for in the racket.
@@gladiatorstribewow. how does he manage to hit a one handed with pure drive I don t know....I bet it doesn t look as cool as with head radical :-)
@@tennis-fan Hahaha oh well, he somehow manages😂😂
I would Like some Dunlop raquet reviews srixon f.e. great Video
We would love to do a review on the Dunlop rackets. They are quite rare here though. As soon as we get our hands on one of those, we'll definitely do a review.
Hey what’s the string you use in this video??
1:26 😉
Do you compare it with Babolat Pure strike? specs is very close
Hey, the Pure Strike does provide a bit more power. When the rackets are similar in specs though, the only way to tell which one fits you better is to try them out. Otherwise you're just going to be guessing.
@@gladiatorstribe THanx! I want to switch from blade to strike (I try it and like so much) but didn't try a Radical.
Radical MP is a great racket, it's worth giving it a try!
Great review.Could you please do a review on the Head Speed S
Thank you very much! We first want to cover the higher range rackets before going down in weight. That's due to our higher competence in proish versions compared to beginner-intermediate rackets.
I’m using the extreme tour (98/305) and I really like it’s feel. But it’s missing a bit plough through possibly due to relatively low swing weight (318). I am considering switching to the radical mp as it has similar specs with a higher swing weight. Any advice? Thanks!
Hey, honestly we haven't compared these two, so I wouldn't be able to say for sure. They do have similar specs and yes, the swingweight and the balance are certainly more power-oriented in the radical. The extreme has a thicker beam however and that helps with the power. If I (Grisha) were you, I would definitely give this one a try, cuz I think you might like it.
Sorry for the delay in answering!
@@gladiatorstribe My Radical has arrived! Noticeably easier power than Extreme Tour and easier maneuverability due to the slightly lower weight. Although I think my Extreme Tour is over-spec which is probably why it’s not very maneuverable.
Congratulations!! I hope you'll enjoy your new frame and increase your break point conversion rate 😉
Selam Kuzey. Ben aralıklı aralıklı uzun süredir tenis oynuyorum. Head radical micro gel mp. Sen neyle oynuyorsun? Sence raketi değiştirmelimiyim?
Grisha here, I'll answer for Kuzey 😂 Switchinh from micro gel would make sense if it's already used up. The new version is more control oriented and more stable than the MicroGel, so if that's what you're looking for, give it a try!
I see a small black sticker on the throat of the racket similar to pro stock, is it a pro stock racket you are reviewing?
Nope, that's the stock version. We'd let you know if it wasn't. A video on pro stocks is actually coming soon!
A very good review and interesting three guys.
Thank you very much! We really appreciate it!
What was your score for this racquet Grisha?
😭
Cool Video! Where would you guys add the weight??
I (Grisha) would add most of it into the grip and a bit to the top. I'd try different configs before choosing the final one.
How do you compare this racquet with the vcore 98?
The Vcore 98 is quite similar to the Radical MP in terms of feel and control. It does provide a bit more power and a bit more spin than the Radical however.
Great video as usual! Just wondering whether you feel like it would be beneficial to add weight to the racquet and if so where? Thanks, keep up the vids!
I (Grisha) always add weight to my rackets and this one wouldn't be an exception. I usually add weight to the grip and a bit to the head. Though it's impossible to figure out the perfect weight placement for everyone as everyone is looking for different behavior in their rackets.
Question: this racket appears to have the same mold as the 2018 Radical Pro, with 20-23-21 profile. It also has a similar SW at 326. The balance is 1cm more head-heavy and the static weight is 10g lighter, suggesting that it's basically the same racket with 10g less in the handle area. As I really like the RPro 2018, has anyone tried this MP version with 10g added to the handle (e.g. leather or two overgrips)?
That's such a specific question, love it! Non of us have tried the radical in that particular configuration though 😥 I would assume it would feel quite similar tho. Might even end up coming down the the exact tension and the surrounding conditions.
Hey guys, awesome channel! I cant decide between Radical MP and Pure Aero. Could you give me advice which one you guys liked more? Also, I didn't see final scores for this racquet at the end of the video, can you post them here?
Huge thanks! Radical MP and Pure Aero are quite different. Babolat offers a lot of power and huge spin, whereas the Head is way more control and feel oriented. Depending on what you want in a racket you should either pick one or the other. We weren't doing the scoring system back then, that's why it isn't there. Scores for the Radical would look something like this:
Power: 7
Control: 8.5
Spin: 7
Feel: 8.5
@@gladiatorstribe Thank you on fast reply
@@jolezg1986 Thank you very much! This means a lot to us!
Which racquet did you end up going for in the end?
Guys!!! What is the difference with blade 98 v7? Which one is more control oriented and which one’s balance is more HL?
I found another comment. Thanks.
Hahahaha alrighty 😂😂
I once broke a string on the first ball that I hit after re-stringing the racquet.
Did you hit it with the center of the racket? 🫢😂
numbers?)
How does this Radical Mp compare to the Pure Aero? I have a Pure Aero but want less power and more control, with the same ease of use.
It's pretty much that! More control, less power. Same ease of use, maybe not. It has a smaller head so that kind of makes it less easy to use but don't be too scared of that.
It's pretty much that! More control, less power. Same ease of use, maybe not. It has a smaller head so that kind of makes it less easy to use but don't be too scared of that.
Can you do your current rackets and would switch to what?
Yes! We will be doing a video on that soon!
Great video! very useful as I plan to get a racket that’s 98 and 300g unstrung, and apart from this model I could find only the tecnifibre TFight 300 RS. which of the 2 should I pick?
Well, they're actually very similar and it comes down to personal preference and feel. If I was choosing, I'd probably go with the Tecnifibre. Have you considered Iga Swiatek's T-Rebound? It's lighter but adding some lead could fix that and it's a great racket overall. That's if you want something more powerful with better spin. If you want a balanced but controlled racket, than the other two are the better options.
How would you compare it to the blade 98 v7
This one is more powerful and provides better spin. The blade is more controlled and has better feel.
@@gladiatorstribe thank and between the blade v7 and v8 which has more spin and control
@@davinmunoz1737 Very very similar pretty much marginal difference
I break strings usually every 2 days.
That's a pretty good rate 🤔
Awesome logo design 😍
Massive thanks!! Means a lot to us that you've noticed!
U guys should do string reviews too
We will for sure do that in the future!!
Why people say that this requet has balance issues? every requet i see has some problem wtf...
I wouldn't say it has any balance problems. Best way to clarify any doubts is to try the racket yourself!!
@@gladiatorstribe i have no idea how that is done, and i cant test that in store haha im guesing balance problem is where frame is heavier then handle..il just wait for next year of this requet
We didn't experience that but if you get a bad racket you can always return it. Hahahaha if you can wait 😂😂
@@gladiatorstribe one more question :) how is this control requet if it have 16x19 pattern, cuz i know that its for spin and 18x20 is for control? Tnx
@@stefan7848 That's the way it is yes. The more strings the more control. In case of the Radical the 16x19 string pattern doesn't ruin the control at all but makes it quite a bit more user friendly.
Can you do a review on the head extreme tour and head radical 360+ pro
We'll definitely do a review on those. Stay tuned!!
@@gladiatorstribe great. Just subscribed
Thanks a lot!! Appreciate it!
Haha, Burada Türk birini görmeyi beklemiyordum 😁.
Well, there he is! 😂😂
Guys if I would give you a like and a sub every time that I broke a string your channel would have been at a 1 million subs already 😂😂. Love the content keep it up Glads!!!!
We know the struggle 😂😂💪🏽💪🏽👌🏽
What about this one vs The Blade V7 16 x19. I like to play with good spin and make long rallies. Making counter atacks and winning the points with good touch. Please help me guys
They're quite similar in terms of the way they play. The blade has a thinner beam and it's a little more control oriented than the Radical. If you're choosing between those two and you say that you like to play with spin, I'd go for the Radical.
@@gladiatorstribe thanks a Lot!
@@luismaya1635 No problem😉
Radical MP or extreme tour for you guys ? Extreme tour felt a little unstable…. it was twisting on my forehand.
That's a tough one. Areg would go for the Extreme for sure and I would have to playtest them with added weight to make the decision.
How’s it compared to Head extreme MP?
The radical is way more control and feel focused. The extreme is more of power and spin.
@@gladiatorstribe thanks mate..
@@adliarifmaliki No problem 😉🎾
How’s it compared to Head Gravity MP?
Seems like you are really considering to buy the gravity mp 😂 It will offer you more power compared to the radical and it's a bit more comfortable.
@@gladiatorstribe I have a Clash 100 and am looking for a racket from Head. Your review is quite good 👍🙏. Thanks for the comment
Huge thanks! Have you tried any of the extreme models?
Gladiators Tennis waiting for your review on extreme🙏🎾❤️
We will cover the extreme in the near future! Stay tuned!
Bloopers but no scores?
How the hell did he think a babolat pure drive felt less stiff than this racquet haha.
I know what you mean 😂😂 By saying that it feels less stiff, he's actually implying that he needed to use more power in order for the ball to shoot off the string bed.
Yo ur the best
You are!!! Thank so much!!
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