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Head TK293.1 XL Retro Review

Apr 6

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Head TK293.1

This is the selection of “retro” racquets that will be included in our “Retro Review” series.

The following data is based on the XL version disguised as the “Auxetic” model. I imagine Auxetic was just a dream when these racquets were made.

While we are on Head Prestige racquets, I am surprised that more players avoid this series!

Especially now with the new Prestige MPL added to the mix.

We have a new shipment of the Head Prestige 16×19 in case you missed the first bunch!

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead TK293.1 XL
Reference Tension54
String
Machine UsedTrue Tension Pro
String Pattern16x19
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC52
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour59.1
String Bed Stiffness - SBS46
String Bed Stiffness - ERT34
Racquet Flex, RDC64
Racquet Flex, FlexFour46
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness434.6
Effective Stiffness28.7
Weight, Grams335
Weight, Ounces11.82
Balance, mm328
Balance, Inch12.91
Length, Cm69.8
Length, Inch27.48
COP (inches from end)21.7
Head Width9.44
Head Length12.82
Head Area, cm2613.1
Head Area, Sq. Inch95.0
Beam Height @ Grip, mm22.5
Beam Height @ Mid, mm20.4
Beam Height @ Tip20.3
Beam Width @ Grip, mm10.6
Beam Width @ Throat, mm10.3
Beam Width @ Mid, mm11.4
Beam Width @ Tip, mm11.3
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings19
Ratio.620
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.25/184.1
Cross String Grid Inch/mm9.06/230.1
Density (% of head filled with string).687
Average Cross String Space.477
Average Main String Space.451
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT34
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in190.2
First Moment, Nm.848
Polar Moment358
Torsional Stability13
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2345
Swing Weight, Ounces12.17
Swing Weight Calculated360.4
Power, RDC54
Control, RDC47
Manueverability, RDC58
Power, Calculated 2182.2
Head Points6.61
Head Weight, %47.0%
Dwell Time, ms6.49 ms
K, Lb/In166.7
Recoil Weight173.29
Twist Weight224.33
End Weight 132.2
Tip Weight 202.3
9 O'Clock95.6
3 O'Clock94.8
Butt Cap145.2
COF, Main.484
COF, Cross.332

 

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Let’s get up to Speed!

Feb 1

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The new Head Speed 2024 series is here! This series comprises the Pro, the MP, the MPL, and the Team.

The 2024 Speed series retains the white and black graphics pack, however, the finish “feels” different.  Don’t worry!  It is not the finish that falls off or turns to sticky stuff!

We will start with the MP, for no reason, except it is the one I picked up!

Head Speed 2024 Series

This picture is the Speed Team.  We will post the correct images of each racquet soon!

From our perspective, the Speed series is the most popular of all the Head series but not by a huge margin!  

We believe this is a factor of proper stiffness and powerful head geometry.

As you read the numerical reviews this will become clear.

 

The first clue that this is going to be a powerhouse is the swing weight of 343!  This property reminds me of many years ago when car dealers would use their most powerful cars for demonstration purposes!  Very impressive!

Sort of the same principle applies here being that heavier racquets will perform much better than light racquets, however, 343 is a little more than we would recommend for most players.  We will update this property as we setup more Speed MP 2024’s!

Take a look at the following review to see if you can spot other performance properties!
ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Speed MP 2024
Reference Tension53
String
7710 1.32 Natural
Machine UsedTrue Tension Professional
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC49
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour56.0
String Bed Stiffness - SBS40
String Bed Stiffness - ERT33 Kg/Cm
Racquet Flex, RDC63
Racquet Flex, FlexFour40
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness416.7
Weight, Grams333
Weight, Ounces11.75
Balance, mm336
Balance, Inch13.19
Length, Cm68.6
Length, Inch27.03
Head Width9.65
Head Length13.04
Head Area, cm2637.8
Head Area, Sq. Inch98.9
Beam Height @ Grip, mm21.3
Beam Height @ Mid, mm23.3
Beam Height @ Tip23.5
Beam Width @ Grip, mm13.4
Beam Width @ Throat, mm10.4
Beam Width @ Mid, mm11.4
Beam Width @ Tip, mm12.2
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings19
Ratio.623
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.51 / 191
Cross String Grid Inch/mm10.62 / 269
Density (% of head filled with string)81.1%
Average Cross String Space.562
Average Main String Space.469
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT33
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in184.57
First Moment, Nm.865
Polar Moment359
Torsional Stability16
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2343
Swing Weight, Ounces12.10
Swing Weight Calculated373.7
Power, RDC60
Control, RDC37
Manueverability, RDC58
Power, Calculated 2136.1
Head Points2.36
Head Weight, %48.9%
Center of Percussion21.2
Dwell Time, ms6.69
Efective Stiffness - lbs27.6
K, Lb/In157.05
Recoil Weight161.6
Twist Weight232.4
End Weight 129.4
Tip Weight 204.9
9 O'Clock105.0
3 O'Clock103.3
Butt Cap123.7
COF, Main.370
COF, Cross.306

Posted in Auxetic, Customization!, Demo, Full Custom Racquets, Inspiration, Juniors, Patterns, Power, Racquets, Racquets - New, Speed, Technology

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Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet (FCPS)

Dec 13

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Realize Your Tennis Potential: The Magnificent Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet!

The Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet offered by Racquet Quest, LLC, is not only about customization, but also about utilizing cutting-edge technology. The racquet’s frame is designed to provide excellent stability (control + power) and vibration damping, ensuring a comfortable and controlled feel with each swing. The deign and cosmetics will be a variation of the retail model.

Serve Up a Winning Game: Discover the Benefits of the Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet!

To truly unleash the full potential of the Racquet Quest Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet, it is essential to work closely with a professional racquet technician. We will help analyze your playing style and recommend the ideal customization options for you. By fine-tuning the racquet to your unique needs, you can exploit its full capabilities and elevate your game.  With the Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet in your hands, victory will become your regular companion on the tennis court.

The Racquet Quest Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet is a remarkable piece of equipment that has the power to transform your tennis game. With its unparalleled level of customization, this racquet allows you to unleash your tennis potential!

Take a look this post showing the full custom racquet models we have remaining!

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Head Prestige Pro 18×20 2023 Retail

Nov 23

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This Head Prestige Pro 18×23 Retail version offers a high performance racquet ready for serious play!  However, we offer the custom version for players who prefer a slightly more open string pattern and some customization.

As you will see on the specifications, this racquet is serious, but most players can use this racquet if they get over the idea that these are stiff racquets!

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Prestige Pro 2023 18x20 Retail
Reference Tension52
String
MonoGut ZX Pro (PEEK)
Machine UsedTrue Tension Professional
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC54
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour56.4
String Bed Stiffness - SBS44
String Bed Stiffness - ERT35 Kg/Cm
Racquet Flex, RDC58
Racquet Flex, FlexFour44
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness342.9
Weight, Grams340
Weight, Ounces11.99
Balance, mm3234
Balance, Inch12.72
Length, Cm68.6
Length, Inch27.03
Head Width9.476
Head Length13.052
Head Area, cm2626.7
Head Area, Sq. Inch97.1
Beam Height @ Grip, mm20.8
Beam Height @ Mid, mm20.0
Beam Height @ Tip20.0
Beam Width @ Grip, mm10.7
Beam Width @ Throat, mm10.8
Beam Width @ Mid, mm11.5
Beam Width @ Tip, mm12.2
Number of Main Strings18
Number of Cross Strings20
Ratio.655
Main String Grid7.56
Cross String Grid10.25
Density (% of head filled with string)71.4%
Average Cross String Space.513
Average Main String Space,453
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT35
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in195.76
First Moment, Nm.844
Polar Moment335
Torsional Stability16
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2319
Swing Weight, Ounces11.25
Swing Weight Calculated354.7
Power, RDC44
Control, RDC57
Manueverability, RDC74
Power, Calculated 1811.3
Head Points6.3
Head Weight, %47.1%
Center of Percussion20.5
Dwell Time, ms6.125
Efective Stiffness - lbs28.0
K, Lb/In173.08
Recoil Weight152.3
Twist Weight229.34
End Weight 139.8
Tip Weight 198.9
9 O'Clock100
3 O'Clock101.7
Butt Cap137.4
COF, Main.383
COF, Cross.204

 

 

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