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Radical MP review

The People's Racquet. Control, spin and access to power, without forcing a style.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 98 Pro: 98
Weight 305g Pro: 310g
Pattern 16×19 Pro: 18×20
Stiffness 66 RA Pro: 64 RA
Swingwt 316 Pro: 322
Balance HL Pro: HL
Full specsRadical MP · Radical Pro
Radical MPRadical Pro
Head size98 sq in98 sq in
Weight (unstrung)305 g310 g
Weight (strung)330 g335 g
Swingweight316322
Stiffness66 RA64 RA
String pattern16×1918×20
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Fit check

Is it for you?

Level (NTRP)
Swing
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Your match Strong fit
Strong fit. A versatile all-court frame that rewards clean, full swings.

    Performance

    Radical MP Radical Pro

    Playtest

    Does everything well.
    Full notes

    A controlled, predictable launch that rewards a full swing, with a real blend of control, spin and power access. It plays a touch smaller than 98, so off-centre hits are punished a little.

    + Pros

    • True all-court versatility
    • Control with spin and power access
    • Comfortable at ~66 RA
    • Quick on serve and at net

    − Cons

    • No single standout trait
    • Less free power than a power frame
    • Less pure control than the 18×20 Pro
    • Plays smaller than 98 sq in

    String for

    50–53 lbs 22.5–24 kg Soft poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Head Lynx Tour

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Head Lynx Tour Soft control poly · Head pairing The safe setup that shows the frame's character.
      51–54 lbs 23–24.5 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Wilson Natural Gut Gut mains · ALU Power crosses The Radical's best version: feel, touch and serve.
      52–55 lbs 23.5–25 kg · 1.25mm
    3. 3
      Solinco Hyper-G Spin poly Heavy topspin from a controlled platform.
      48–52 lbs 21.8–23.5 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised
    • Taylor FritzFlat Hitter
      ATP #10 · HEAD Hawk mains / Babolat VS Touch crosses · 24 kgClean, flat groundstrokes and a big serve: one of the clearest style matches.
    • Matteo ArnaldiAggressive Baseline
      ATP #37 · HEAD Hawk Grey / HEAD Hawk White · 21 kg
    • Mattia BellucciAggressive Baseline
      ATP #88 · HEAD Hawk Touch · 24.5 kgSpin, placement and tactical point construction.

    Also on tour Francisco Comesana

    Verdict: 8.3

    The quintessential all-court frame: a balanced blend of control, spin and access to power that suits more players than almost anything in its class. Pinpoint control: Radical Pro. Easier power: Boom Pro.

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    FAQ

    Is the Head Radical MP good for beginners?

    It suits 3.5–5.0 players with clean, full swings. Improvers are better off with the lighter Radical Team, Elite or Lite first.

    Head Radical MP vs Pro: which should I buy?

    The MP for the versatile, faster, more spin-friendly all-court frame. The 18×20 Pro for advanced players who want pinpoint, flatter targeting.

    Is the Head Radical MP arm-friendly?

    Yes, for most players: ~66 RA with Auxetic 2.0. Avoid harsh polys at high tension.

    What string and tension is best for the Radical MP?

    Head Lynx Tour at 51–54 lbs is the safe start. A gut/poly hybrid is the best-feeling setup; Hyper-G adds spin.

    Is the Radical MP a control or power racquet?

    A control-oriented all-court frame: precise and predictable, with enough spin and serve punch to feel versatile.

    Who is the Head Radical MP best for?

    Intermediate-to-advanced all-court players who value versatility, control and feel over raw power.