Head has announced that new 2023 versions of the Radical range of tennis rackets (Pro, MP, and Team) will be launched in February 2023.
This article will look at the racket specs of the new 2023 versions to see how they compare to the older 2021 versions.
Racket Specs Comparison
Head has not radically changed the specs of the 2023 versions of the Pro, MP, and Team, with the main specs change being a lower swing weight for all three rackets.
Head has also added Auxetic technology to the 2023 frames which promises to offer players “sensational feel with every shot”.
Head Radical Pro 2023 vs 2021
Main Differences: The 2023 version of the Radical Pro has a lower swing weight (325 vs 330), and a slightly lower stiffness rating (64 vs 65).
Similarities: Both versions have the same head size (98in), strung weight (332g), racket length (27in), balance (6pts HL), beam width (20.0mm/21.5mm/21.0mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | Pro (2023) | Pro (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2023 | 2021 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 98in | 98in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 332g (11.71oz) | 332g (11.71oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 315g (11.11oz) | 315g (11.11oz) |
| Swing weight: | 325 | 330 |
| Balance: | 6pts HL | 6pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 64 | 65 |
| Power: | Low | Low |
| Player Level: | Advanced | Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 20.0mm/21.5mm/21.0mm | 20.0mm/21.5mm/21.0mm |
| Colors: | Black and Orange | Silver and Orange |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,8H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Hydrosorb Pro | Hydrosorb Pro |
Head Radical MP 2023 vs 2021
Main Differences: The only real difference in terms of specs for the 2023 version is a slightly lower swing weight (323 vs 326)).
Similarities: Both the 2023 and 2021 versions of the Radical MP have the same head size (98in), strung weight (318g), racket length (27in), balance (4pts HL), stiffness rating (65), beam width (20mm/23mm/21mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | MP (2023) | MP (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2023 | 2021 |
| Design: | |  |
| Head Size: | 98in | 98in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 318g (11.22oz) | 318g (11.22oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 300g (10.58oz) | 300g (10.58oz) |
| Swing weight: | 323 | 326 |
| Balance: | 4pts HL | 4pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 65 | 65 |
| Power: | Low-Medium | Low-Medium |
| Player Level: | Advanced | Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 20mm/23mm/21mm | 20mm/23mm/21mm |
| Colors: | Orange and Black | Orange and Silver |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,8H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Hydrosorb Pro | Hydrosorb Pro |
Head Radical Team 2023 vs 2021
Main Differences: The only real difference in terms of specs for the 2023 version is a slightly lower swing weight (305 vs 309)).
Similarities: Both the 2023 and 2021 versions of the Radical Team/S have the same head size (102in), racket length (27in), strung weight (295g), balance (4pts HL), stiffness rating (63), beam width (22mm/25mm/23mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).
NB: The 2021 version was called the Radical S
| Specs: | Team (2023) | S (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2023 | 2021 |
| Design: | | |
| Head Size: | 102in | 102in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 295g (10.4oz) | 295g (10.4oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 280g (9.9oz) | 280g (9.9oz) |
| Swing weight: | 305 | 309 |
| Balance: | 4pts HL | 4pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 63 | 63 |
| Power: | Medium | Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Beam Width: | 22mm/25mm/23mm | 22mm/25mm/23mm |
| Colors: | Orange and Black | Orange and Silver |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,8H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | Hydrosorb Pro | Hydrosorb Pro |