{"id":29815,"date":"2023-11-10T19:38:10","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T19:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=29815"},"modified":"2023-11-10T19:38:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T19:38:13","slug":"head-boom-mp-vs-radical-mp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/head-boom-mp-vs-radical-mp\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Boom MP vs Radical MP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Head’s Boom MP<\/a> and Radical MP<\/a> are ideal for intermediate to advanced players who want a racket that offers good power and spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

\"Head<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rackets Specs Comparison – Boom MP vs Radical MP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Main Differences:<\/strong> The Boom MP<\/a> has a bigger head size (100in vs 98in<\/strong>), a lower strung weight (315g vs 318g<\/strong>), a lower swing weight (318 vs 323<\/strong>), a lower frame stiffness rating (64 vs 65<\/strong>), a more head light balance (5 pts HL vs 4 pts HL<\/strong>), and a thicker beam width (23.5mm \/ 24.5mm \/ 23.5mm vs 20mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm<\/strong>) when compared with the Radical MP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a racket length of 27in<\/strong> and a 16 x 19<\/strong> string pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specs:<\/th>Boom MP<\/th>Radical MP<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Year Released:<\/strong><\/td>2022<\/td>2023<\/td><\/tr>
Design:<\/strong><\/td>\"Head<\/td>\"Head<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size:<\/strong><\/td>100in<\/td>98in<\/td><\/tr>
Length:<\/strong><\/td>27in<\/td>27in<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>315g (11.1oz)<\/td>318g (11.20oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Unstrung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>295g (10.4oz)<\/td>300g (10.6oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Swing weight:<\/strong><\/td>318<\/td>323<\/td><\/tr>
Balance:<\/strong><\/td>5 pts HL<\/td>4 pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
TW Stiffness Rating:<\/strong><\/td>64<\/td>65<\/td><\/tr>
Power:<\/strong><\/td>Low to Medium<\/td>Low to Medium<\/td><\/tr>
Player Level:<\/strong><\/td>Intermediate to Advanced<\/td>Intermediate to Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Width:<\/strong><\/td>23.5mm \/ 24.5mm \/ 23.5mm<\/td>20mm \/ 23mm \/ 21mm<\/td><\/tr>
Colors:<\/strong><\/td>Coral and Black<\/td>Orange<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern:<\/strong><\/td>16 x 19<\/td>16 x 19<\/td><\/tr>
Main Skips:<\/strong><\/td>7T,9T,7H,9H<\/td>8T,8H<\/td><\/tr>
Grip Type:<\/strong><\/td>Hydrosorb Pro Grip<\/td>Hydrosorb Pro Grip<\/td><\/tr>
String Tension:<\/strong><\/td>48-57lbs<\/td>48-57lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Head to Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Boom MP<\/strong> is better in terms of power and comfort as it has a thicker beam width, a more head light balance, and a lower frame stiffness rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, the Radical MP<\/strong> is better in terms of control and spin as it has a smaller head size and a thinner beam width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H2H<\/th>Boom<\/th>Radical<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Power<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Control<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td><\/tr>
Spin<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td>\"Winner<\/td><\/tr>
Arm Friendliness<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Both rackets are suited for intermediate to advanced tennis players<\/strong> with the Radical being slightly better for advanced players and the Boom being slightly better for intermediate players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginners<\/a> will be better off going with a Head TI S6<\/a> or a Head Boom Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player Level<\/th>Boom<\/th>Radical<\/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 Boom MP is endorsed by the 2023 US Open singles champion Coco Gauff<\/a>, while the Radical MP is endorsed by Diego Schwartzman and Taylor Fritz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you buy these tennis 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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