Head racket review
Head Radical MP Review
A quick all-court control racket for players who want a sharper Head option than the Speed or Gravity lines.
RacketFit verdict
Head Radical MP fits players who want all-court control and flatter hitters. It makes the most sense for intermediate, advanced players who need control and maneuverability.
This review uses specs, player-fit signals, and database context to show where the frame helps and where buyers should be careful.
Evaluation basis
How this racket review is evaluated
RacketFit reviews Head Radical MP as a fit decision: who it helps, what the specs imply, and what trade-offs a buyer should check first.
300g weight, 98 sq in head size, 16x19 string pattern, and 65 stiffness set the racket's baseline profile.
The review compares this frame against the RacketFit database average for specs and scores instead of judging Radical MP in isolation.
The fit is checked against intermediate, advanced player needs, especially control, maneuverability, all court.
The review also flags who should be careful, including players who need beginners or free power seekers.
These are comparative buying signals, not lab measurements or paid rankings.
Read the scoring methodologyWhy We Recommend It
300g weight is inside the common adult performance range, which helps explain the handling and stability trade-off.
98 sq in head size is more control-focused and less forgiving, shaping the forgiveness and control profile.
65 stiffness is moderate, which is important for power and arm comfort.
16x19 string pattern supports the racket's control and maneuverability profile.
These are comparative buying signals, not lab measurements. Read the RacketFit methodology for how scores are built.
Choose it for
- All-court control
- Flatter hitters
- Quick transitions
Skip it if
- Beginners
- Free power seekers
Specs in plain English
300g is inside the common adult performance range.
98 sq in is more control-focused and less forgiving.
A stiffness rating of 65 feels moderate for this database.
Compared with the database average
| Signal | Radical MP | Database average | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 300g | 295g | Higher than average |
| Head size | 98 sq in | 101 sq in | Lower than average |
| Stiffness | 65 | 66 | Near average |
| Control score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | Higher than average |
| Maneuverability score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | Near average |
| Spin score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | Near average |
Performance breakdown
Why the scores look this way
Control is 8/10, 1.1 points above the database average. A higher control score means the frame should help players aim confidently on full swings; a lower score usually trades precision for easier depth.
Maneuverability is 8/10, close to the database average. A higher maneuverability score means the racket should move more easily on returns, volleys, and compact swings.
Spin is 7/10, close to the database average. A higher spin score means the frame should reward fast acceleration, open-pattern response, and topspin-heavy stroke shapes.
Who should choose it
Head Radical MP is a strong fit for players who value all-court control, flatter hitters, quick transitions. It belongs on your shortlist if your answers point toward control, maneuverability, all court.
Trade-offs to check first
Beginners
Free power seekers
6/10 versus a database average of 7.5/10. A higher power score means the frame should help create depth and pace with less effort; a lower score usually rewards fuller swings and better timing.
6/10 versus a database average of 7.4/10. A higher forgiveness score means the racket gives more margin on off-center contact, which matters most for beginners and improving players.
Better alternatives if your priority changes
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Head
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