Head Graphene 360+ Speed Lite

As you probably guessed, this is the lightest of the Speed Series, 100 square inch head size, at a weight of 281 grams (9.91 ounces)!

There are several positive features in this racquet and one is the reasonable flex (stiffness) of 63 RDC, plus the uniform string pattern that provides a consistent hitting experience needed by developing players.  This pattern should contribute to extended string life as well.

Head Graphene 360+ Speed Lite

As with all light racquets, this one can be customized as the need or desire arises, and I think that will happen more quickly than most other racquets.

This is just too light, in my opinion, for players wanting to improve all aspects of their game.  Remember, weight is your friend!  However, if you prefer a light racquet for any reason this is a top choice!

As I am working on this post I realize how much trouble it is to switch between racquet reviews for comparison so here is a link to the Head Graphene 360+ Speed Series Comparison.

 

 

 

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Graphene 360+ Speed Lite
Reference Tension56 lbs - 25.4 kg
String
Victrex PEEK fiber Experimental 7718
Machine UsedTrue Tension Professional
Static
ASPS, RDC56
ASPS, FlexFour68.5
Racquet Flex, RDC63 - After stringing
Racquet Flex, FlexFour43
Weight, Grams281
Weight, Ounces9.91
Balance, mm345
Balance, Inch13.58
Length, Cm68.5
Length, Inch26.97
Head Width9.71
Head Length13.06
Head Area, cm2640.8
Head Area, Sq. Inch99.6
Beam Width, mm, Shaft, Center, Tip25, 25, 25
In Plane Stiffness, Pounds/In422.5 Lbs/In.
In Plane Stiffness, Kg/cm 191.6 Kg/cm
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings19
Ratio Cross/Mains.626
Main String Grid7.30
Cross String Grid9.53
Density (% of head filled with string).710
Average Cross String Space.503
Average Main String Space.463
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT36
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in201.4
First Moment, Nm.758
Polar Moment311
Torsional Stability18
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2293
Swing Weight, Ounces10.34
Swing Weight Calculated334.5
Power, RDC42
Control, RDC61
Manueverability, RDC91
Power, Calculated 1838.3
Head Points-0.79 (negative = head heavy)
Head Weight, %50.4%
Center of Percussion20.7
Dwell Time, ms, No Swing8.50
Efective Stiffness - lbs29.6
K, Lb/In (SBS) RDC198.31
Recoil Weight126.53
Twist Weight198.31
End Weight 98.6
Tip Weight 182.3
9 O'Clock90.5
3 O'Clock91.2
Butt Cap98.3

 

 

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