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Right here…Right now! Squared

The brand new Head Squared racquets are here, but we don’t expect them to be here long!  This is a much-anticipated arrival, and we are excited to show and talk about this racquet.

Head Squared…Here!

In a “nutshell,” this racquet departs from some norms.  That is the Dual Tube foam-filled addition to the shaft, enhancing comfort and calmness.
A 16 x 18 string pattern that offers easy access to deep ball contact.
The overall weight is ideal for aggressive, stable play, and the swing weight makes it easy to handle… and fun!
You can see all the technical stuff in the previous post, but the real way to see the racquet is to be here.
Before it is too late!

Head Squared

We have demo racquets of the new Head Squared racquet.  The racquets will arrive soon, and those who have tried it agree it is quite a different racquet!

The racquet specifications make this a model that will suit players of many abilities, and is a stable and easy racquet to play with!

You can demo your Head Squared now at Racquet Quest for delivery about mid-April!

 

Head Squared

Because this racquet is so different, we have done a few “customizations”.  This post will include two (2) of those customizations.  After you take a look at this data, we can discuss what players thought of each.

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Squared
Reference Tension54
String
MonoGut ZX Pro PEEK
Machine UsedTrue Tension Pro
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC47
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour55
Strig Bed Stiffness - SBS46
String Bed Stiffness - ERT32
Racquet Flex, RDC59
Racquet Flex, FlexFour46
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness391.1
Weight, Grams318
Weight, Ounces11.22
Balance, mm306
Balance, Inch12.05
Length, Cm68.7
Length, Inch27.047
Head Width9.94
Head Length12.85
Head Area, cm2647.1
Head Area, Sq. Inch100.3
Beam Height @ Grip, mm22.5
Beam Height @ Mid, mm25
Beam Height @ Tip23
Beam Width @ Grip, mm10.5
Beam Width @ Throat, mm12.4
Beam Width @ Mid, mm10.1
Beam Width @ Tip, mm12
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings18
Ratio.687
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.63/193.8
Cross String Grid Inch/mm10.40/264.2
Density (% of head filled with string).791
Average Cross String Space.578
Average Main String Space.477
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT32
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in178.9
First Moment, Nm.736
Polar Moment303.0
Torsional Stability13
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2290
Swing Weight, Ounces10.23
Swing Weight Calculated297.8
Power, RDC41
Control, RDC58
Manueverability, RDC93
Power, Calculated 1733.3
Head Points11.81
Head Weight, %44.5%
Center of Percussion21.4
Dwell Time, ms6.83
Efective Stiffness - lbs26.2
K, Lb/In150.6
Recoil Weight157.1
Twist Weight234.4
End Weight 142.2
Tip Weight 175.6
9 O'Clock85.4
3 O'Clock85.2
Butt End148.1
COF, Main.323
COF, Cross.346

See what a subtle change in swing weight makes to the racquet.

ManufacturerHead
Racquet ModelHead Squared
Reference Tension54
String
Victrex 7718 PEEK
Machine UsedTrue Tension Pro
Static
String Bed Stiffness - RDC47
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour55
Strig Bed Stiffness - SBS46
String Bed Stiffness - ERT32
Racquet Flex, RDC59
Racquet Flex, FlexFour46
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness391.1
Weight, Grams318
Weight, Ounces11.22
Balance, mm306
Balance, Inch12.05
Length, Cm68.7
Length, Inch27.047
Head Width9.94
Head Length12.85
Head Area, cm2647.1
Head Area, Sq. Inch100.3
Beam Height @ Grip, mm22.5
Beam Height @ Mid, mm25
Beam Height @ Tip23
Beam Width @ Grip, mm10.5
Beam Width @ Throat, mm12.5
Beam Width @ Mid, mm10.2
Beam Width @ Tip, mm12.1
Number of Main Strings16
Number of Cross Strings18
Ratio.687
Main String Grid Inch/mm7.63/193.8
Cross String Grid Inch/mm10.40/264.2
Density (% of head filled with string).791
Average Cross String Space.578
Average Main String Space.477
Dynamic
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT32
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in178.9
First Moment, Nm.736
Polar Moment303.0
Torsional Stability13
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2290
Swing Weight, Ounces10.23
Swing Weight Calculated345,6
Power, RDC41
Control, RDC58
Manueverability, RDC93
Power, Calculated 1733.3
Head Points11.81
Head Weight, %44.5%
Center of Percussion21.4
Dwell Time, ms6.83
Efective Stiffness - lbs26.2
K, Lb/In150.6
Recoil Weight157.1
Twist Weight234.4
End Weight 142.2
Tip Weight 175.6
9 O'Clock85.4
3 O'Clock85.2
Butt End148.1
COF, Main.323
COF, Cross.346

 

 

 

Big 10 Tennis Player of the Week.

Jack Anthrop has been playing extraordinary tennis for a long time and was recently named Big 10 Tennis Player of the Week after an impressive outing in Dallas!

The link below will take you to the Ohio State post; however, I want to share some of the things Jack has done to secure the game he has.

Jack uses a Head Speed  SMU racquet.  The head size is 96 square inches and has a swing weight of 333 kg/cm^.  This inertia couples with the overall weight of 352 grams  (12.4 oz) to create stability and power.

Jack uses MonoGut ZX Pro natural at a reference tension of 56 pounds and string bed stiffness of 60 pounds.  This creates a dynamic stiffness of  393.6 PPI.

Jack has been using Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro since the age of 9!  Yep, that’s right, age 9!  MonoGut ZX and ZX Pro material is PEEK, a unique string that offers outstanding comfort, feel, and power with better durability than some other materials.

It is our position that more players of any level should consider MonoGut ZX or ZX Pro (thinner).  It really just makes sense…just ask Jack, Big 10 Men’s Tennis Player of the Week!

Let us know if you have questions about Jack’s racquet or string.  We have been working with Jack since age 9, and we would like to share what we can to help achieve your tennis goal(s).

Thank you, Head and Ashaway, for your continued support!

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Congratulations, Jack, your new Head Speed SMU’s are on the way.

Head Speed SMU

Head Speed SMU

New York, New York!

We hope everyone enjoyed the US Open in, where else, New York!

Many of our clients were there to witness the fantastic tennis and fantastic racquets that are special US Open models.

If you did not make it to New York, you can still get the Head Boom MP L Neon right here!

Head Boom MP L Neon

We have only two (2) left, and as the “special” edition of the Boom MP L we know how good a racquet it is.

Please stop by the World Headquarters of Racquet Quest and see for yourself how cool this racquet really is!

While you are here, you can take a look at the Head Radical Palm Tree Crew edition that we have a couple of remaining.

Head Radical MP Palm Tree Crew Middle

This edition of the Head Radical series is another special step that Head takes when building a performance racquet!

What is performance without panache?

Yes, we agree!