{"id":21605,"date":"2023-04-18T14:57:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T14:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=21605"},"modified":"2023-11-10T19:49:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T19:49:29","slug":"head-extreme-tour-vs-radical-mp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/head-extreme-tour-vs-radical-mp\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Extreme Tour vs Radical MP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Radical MP<\/a> and Extreme Tour<\/a> are two of Head’s most popular rackets, with both frames offering a nice blend of power, spin, and control for intermediate to advanced tennis players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will look at the specs of these rackets to see how they compare to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head Extreme Tour vs Radical MP – Specs Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the comparison below I have used the 2023 version of the Radical MP<\/a> and the 2022 version of the Extreme Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Differences:<\/strong> The Radical MP<\/a> has a slightly lower swing weight (321 vs 322<\/strong>), a lower frame stiffness rating (65 vs 66<\/strong>), and a thinner beam width (20mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm vs 23mm \/ 26mm \/ 21mm<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have the same head size (100in<\/strong>), racket length (27in<\/strong>), balance (4pts HL<\/strong>), string pattern (16 x 19<\/strong>), strung weight (318g<\/strong>), and unstrung weight (300g<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racket Specs:<\/th>Extreme Tour<\/th>Radical MP<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Version:<\/strong><\/td>2022<\/td>2023<\/td><\/tr>
Design:<\/strong><\/td>\"Head<\/td>\"Head<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size (sq cm)<\/strong><\/td>645cm<\/td>645cm<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size (sq in)<\/strong><\/td>100in<\/td>100in<\/td><\/tr>
Length (cm)<\/strong><\/td>68.58cm<\/td>68.58cm<\/td><\/tr>
Length (in)<\/strong><\/td>27in<\/td>27in<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern<\/strong><\/td>16 x 19<\/td>16 x 19<\/td><\/tr>
HL or HH<\/strong>1<\/sup><\/td>HL<\/td>HL<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Balance (cm)<\/strong><\/td>32.99cm<\/td>33.02cm<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Balance (pts)<\/strong><\/td>4 pts HL<\/td>4 pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight (grams)<\/strong><\/td>318g<\/td>318g<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight (ounces)<\/strong><\/td>11.2oz<\/td>11.2oz<\/td><\/tr>
Swing Weight<\/strong><\/td>322<\/td>321<\/td><\/tr>
Unstrung Weight (grams)<\/strong><\/td>300g<\/td>300g<\/td><\/tr>
Unstrung Weight (ounces)<\/strong><\/td>10.58oz<\/td>10.58oz<\/td><\/tr>
Frame Stiffness<\/strong><\/td>66<\/td>65<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Width (mm)<\/strong><\/td>23mm \/ 26mm \/ 21mm<\/td>20mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Comparison of Arm Friendliness, Spin, Control, and Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Extreme Tour<\/strong> is the better option in terms of power and spin but the Radical MP<\/a> is the better option in terms of control and arm friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H2H<\/th>Tour<\/th>MP<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Power<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Control<\/strong><\/td>\u2013<\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td><\/tr>
Spin<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
Arm Friendliness<\/strong><\/td>\u2013<\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Player Recommendations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both of these rackets are best used by intermediate to advanced tennis players as they are too heavy for most beginners to play with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player Level<\/th>Tour<\/th>MP<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Beginner<\/strong><\/td>\"No\"<\/td>\"No\"<\/td><\/tr>
Intermediate<\/strong><\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced<\/strong><\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pro Player Endorsements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Radical MP is currently endorsed by Taylor Fritz<\/a> and Diego Schwartzman, while the Etreme Tour is endorsed by Matteo Berrettini<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you buy these rackets?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Head<\/a> website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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