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Head FXP Radical Team

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head FXP Radical Team
 

PRICE $190
HEAD SIZE 102 sq. in.
LENGTH 27 in.
WEIGHT 10.5 oz.
FLEXIBILITY Flexible
BALANCE Even
IDEAL SWING Medium to long
NTRP 3.0–4.5FIRST TAKE:
If you like the soft feel of the Flexpoint Radical, Andre Agassi’s racquet of choice, but you think it’s too heavy for your game, this lighter, more user-friendly version is worth a demo.COMPARE TO:
Head [...]



Head FXP Instinct Team

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head FXP Instinct Team
 

PRICE $170
HEAD SIZE 105 sq. in.
LENGTH 27 in.
WEIGHT 9.9 oz.
FLEXIBILITY Firm
BALANCE 1/4 in. head heavy
IDEAL SWING Long
NTRP 3.5–5.0FIRST TAKE:
You’re a go-for-broke type of player, but you’re either not ready for a heavy advanced-player’s racquet or you’ve decided it’s time for something easier to swing. Meet your match.
COMPARE TO:
Head Flexpoint InstinctHOW IT TESTED:
The [...]



Head Flexpoint Radical MP Tour

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Flexpoint Radical MP Tour
 

PRICE $200
HEAD SIZE 100 sq. in.
LENGTH 27 in.
WEIGHT 12 oz.
FLEXIBILITY Stiff
BALANCE 4/5 in. head light
BEAM WIDTH 21 mm
IDEAL SWING Long
NTRP 4.5–7.0FIRST TAKE:
Are you the type of player who won’t consider a racquet under 11.5 ounces? Head has a heavyweight you’ll like.
COMPARE TO:
Head Liquidmetal Radical MP
HOW IT TESTED:
Endorsed by Juan Carlos Ferrero, [...]



Head Flexpoint Radical

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Flexpoint Radical
 

PRICE $200
HEAD SIZE 98 sq. in. (MP); 107 sq. in. (OS)
LENGTH 27 in.
WEIGHT 11 oz.
FLEXIBILITY Flexible
BALANCE 3/10 in. head light
BEAM WIDTH 21 mm
IDEAL SWING Long (MP); medium to long (OS)
NTRP 4.0–7.0 (MP); 3.5–7.0 (OS)FIRST TAKE:
The advanced player’s Radical, which debuted in 1992 and is now in its seventh incarnation, is also Andre Agassi’s [...]



Head Flexpoint Prestige

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Flexpoint Prestige
 

PRICE $225
HEAD SIZE 93 sq. in. (mid); 98 sq. in. (mp and xl)
LENGTH 27 in. (mid and mp); 27.3 in. (xl)
WEIGHT 12.1 oz. (mid); 11.9 oz. (mp); 12.1 oz. (xl)
FLEXIBILITY Firm
BALANCE 9/10 in. head light (mid);
4/5 in. head light (mp and xl)
IDEAL SWING Long
NTRP 4.5–7.0 (mid);
4.0–7.0 (mp and xl)FIRST TAKE:
This Head is ideal [...]



Head Flexpoint Instinct

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Flexpoint Instinct
 

PRICE $180
HEAD SIZE 100 sq. in.
LENGTH 27 in.
WEIGHT 11oz.
FLEXIBILITY Firm
BALANCE 1/2 in.HL
BEAM WIDTH 23-25-21 mm
IDEAL SWING Long
NTRP 4.0–7.0FIRST TAKE:
Fine-tuning a frame is like updating software: Sometimes the supposed improvements work and sometimes you wish you could go back to the original. You won’t have to worry with this racquet, which is suited for [...]



Head Flexpoint 6

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Flexpoint 6
 

PRICE $250
HEAD SIZE 102sq. in.(MP);112 sq. in.(OS)
LENGTH 27.3 in.
WEIGHT 10.4 oz. (MP); 10.1 oz. (OS)
FLEXIBILITY Stiff
BALANCE 3/10 in. head light (MP); 1 1/10 in. head heavy (OS)
BEAM WIDTH 27 mm (MP); 28 mm (OS)
IDEAL SWING Medium (MP); short (OS)
NTRP 3.0–4.5 (MP); 2.0–3.5 (OS)FIRST TAKE:
This Head racquet, which comes in two head sizes to [...]



Head Extreme

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Extreme
 

PRICE: $180
HEAD SIZE: 100 sq. in.
LENGTH: 27.25 in. (standard); 27 in. (Pro).
WEIGHT: 11.1 oz. (standard); 11.8 oz. (Pro)
FLEXIBILITY: Flexible (standard); stiff (Pro)
BALANCE: 4/5 in. head light
IDEAL SWING: Long
NTRP: 4.0–5.0 (standard); 4.5–7.0 (Pro)SALES PITCH
This is a completely new model from Head for advanced players who favor extreme grips and heavy spin.
COMPARE TO
N/A
HOW IT TESTED
The rounded-out [...]



Head Airflow 7

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Airflow 7
 

PRICE: $225
BALANCE: 2/5 in. head heavy
HEAD SIZE: 115 sq. in.
FLEXIBILITY: Firm
LENGTH: 27 in.
IDEAL SWING: Compact
WEIGHT: 8.6 oz.
NTRP: 2.0– 3.5SALES PITCH:
This is the flagship and most powerful model in the Airflow family.
COMPARE TO:
N/A
HOW IT TESTED:
The Airflow 7, with its large face and ample sweet spot, is built for comfort. Thanks to Metallix (a matrix [...]



Head Airflow 5

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Head

Head Airflow 5
 

PRICE: $200
HEAD SIZE: 109 sq. in.
LENGTH: 27 in.
WEIGHT: 9.0 oz
FLEXIBILITY: Firm
BALANCE: 1/2 in. head heavy
IDEAL SWING: Medium
NTRP: 2.5–4.0SALES PITCH:
If you find the Airflow 3 to be a bit stiff, and the Airflow 7 has too much power, the Airflow 5 should be right in your sweet spot.
COMPARE TO:
N/A
HOW IT TESTED:
When measured with its [...]