When it does this, the energy you’re putting through the ball is dispersed into different directions. Exclusively only with us: This product is available exclusively in the online shops and/or branches of SIGNA Gruppe The praise continued from Erik. He added, "I really liked this Radical MP on groundstrokes. It took a little getting used to at first, but once I dialed it in, this racquet was really solid off of the ground. I could get nice plow through and hit a really heavy ball with a lot of spin." Volleys - Score: 85 The Graphene 360 Radical MP is fine for volleying when the ball isn’t coming at you too fast, but the more the speed gets ramped up, the more it begins to struggle. When you’re hitting volleys you’re really looking for two things, control, and feel, and both of these things are closely linked to stability.

We recently did a playtest on the lighter version of the Radical, the Head Graphene 360 Radical S, and we were fairly complementary. Mark needed a bit of an adjustment period with the Radical S due to its light weight. He said, "From the very first forehand baseline feed, I could tell that the Radical S 2021 is both light and head light, requiring me to make adjustments for the next 20 or so groundstrokes. I learned to enjoy its comfortable and nimble feel, along with the easy access to topspin or slice, after several baseline exchanges. The shot I was most challenged by was the inside-out forehand, especially if I was trying to go cross court from a down-the-line shot. Other than that one shot, this racquet was definitely a plus for my groundstroke game." Volleys - Score: 79

Bottom Line

The Radical felt like a very balanced racquet for me. I played both singles and doubles with the Radical Pro, which is the most advanced version of the racquet. The new Head Radical MP is a seriously precise frame for players looking for great accuracy on groundstrokes.

Mark - "I am happy to say that over the years, the Radical S has steadily gotten heavier, both in terms of static weight and swingweight, but not so much that it is no longer a 'tweener. Aside from those slight changes, all of the Radical S versions are comparable. The Prince Legacy 105, Dunlop FX 500 LS, Dunlop SX 600, Head Graphene 360+ Gravity S, Yonex VCORE PRO 100 280 and Wilson Pro Staff Team also feature specs that are comparable to the Radical S 2021." The 2021 Head Radical MP is competitively priced with other similar racquets such as the Babolat Pure Strike 16x19 and Wilson Blade 98 16x19. The Solinco Whiteout 305 is another racquet with similar specs that comes in a bit less than the Radical MP. Final verdict Head size: The Head Radical MP has a head size of 98 square inches, which is considered a medium-sized head with a good balance of power and control. The Radical MP followed the same pattern on the serve as it did on the groundstrokes and the volleys.On serves, this racquet does not have a ton of power. However, you can hit with good spin and control, and the newest version has some added power. String pattern: The string pattern of the Head Radical MP is 16x19, which means that it has 16 main strings (vertical strings) and 19 cross strings (horizontal strings). I used RPM Blast and this pattern provides a good combination of power and spin. Whilst Sue agreed, “I love the colour. It would take a bit of time getting used to.. having something so bright in my hand, but at least you can see it hitting the ball.” Kristen - "I haven't spent much time with previous Radicals, but I have recently tested the updated Head Extreme MP. I found this Radical MP to be more controlled and comfortable than the Extreme MP while offering similar access to easy topspin and depth. Another comparable racquet that comes to mind would be the Babolat Pure Strike 16x19."

Tiffani - "I do not play with racquets in this spec range often, so it's difficult for me to compare. A lot of other racquets in this weight range have 100-square-inch head sizes. I would recommend the Head Radical S 2021 to players who want a generous hitting area and good power without sacrificing too much control." Overall it seems that HEAD have done a decent job at upgrading the Radical and we can’t see a reason why any standard of amateur player shouldn’t at least be trying this one out. Versatility: The Radical MP is marketed as the all-court player’s racquet in the Head lineup. It works well for a variety of playing styles, including power baseliner, counter-punching, and serve and volley.The newest version of the Head Radical Pro is one of the all-around best tennis racquets for advanced players on the market. It has enough power from the baseline, while still being built more for control. Like Tiffani, Chris found he needed to adjust the strings to really dial in his game. He said, "The Radical S 2021 felt super fast and easy to maneuver from the baseline. My first hit with the racquet was with a co-poly string installed, and I didn't find the groove. On my next outing, I hit with Head's Velocity MLT multifilament, and the racquet felt much, much better. The racquet felt crisp and lively enough to give me solid access to both depth and pace. I was able to easily brush the ball for spin since the racquet is so light and fast." The Radical MP is a great tennis racquet for intermediate or advanced players looking for something a bit easier to handle.

The 16×19 string pattern makes it very spin-friendly as well. The weight and graphene 360+ technology help with defending against faster-paced shots with sufficient comfort. New to the Radical line, Kristen praised the racquet's performance on her groundstrokes. She said, "This was my first time playtesting the Radical MP, and I enjoyed many aspects of its playability. There was a really nice feel off the stringbed. It was dampened, but not to the point that I'd get lost in it; I still had a good feel and read on my shots. It was super easy to get spin on the ball; it felt effortless off of the stringbed. That made it simple to get balls dipping deep right at the baseline. When defending or counterpunching, I was not only impressed by how well the racquet handled pace, but I also felt that I was getting natural spin on the ball, making my defensive shots that much more effective. It was also easy to drive slices through the court." On groundstrokes, you’ll find the Radical is easy to swing, but with enough weight to get depth on your shots. You’ll have good control on offensive or defensive shots as well. Always looking to close the point out at net, Erik found that the updated Radical MP suited his volley game well. He said, "This racquet was very solid on volleys. I found it to have a nice blend of maneuverability and stability. It was easy to hit volleys deep in the court due to the slightly higher launch angle. This racquet also had really nice feel at net, and I felt connected to the ball overall, especially when hitting drop volleys." Serves - Score: 82 In this sense, the Head Graphene 360 Racial MP reminded me of the Babolat Pure Drive, as I was hitting with a great flight path and a ton of topspin.Stability: I’ve always liked the stability of the Radical line from Head, and this one continues in the same mold. Compared to the Gravity MP and my previous Graphene Touch Radical MP this 2021 version handles pace and depth just slightly better due to its heavier 5-gram weight. All new for 2021, Head introduces the Radical MP with Graphene 360+ technology! This eye-catching Radical MP was developed with the versatile all-court player in mind, offering the perfect combination of power, control, and spin for a broad range of players