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New Head Graphene 360 Radical! Here Now!
The new Head Graphene 360 Radical has arrived and I have already chosen the one for me!
The four (4) racquets in this series cover every possible player style and the new graphics package will appeal to most players. This is a win-win Radical Series!
Head Graphene 360 Radical Series
Just in case you are wondering which one I have chosen it is the Radical S! Why? I handle a lot of racquets each day and this racquet just “feels” good when I pick it up! Plus the 102 square inch head size fits me fine.
This series is the most impressive Radical Series I have seen in a few years.
You can read the reviews of each of these racquets on this site but you really should come by and take a look and “feel” for yourself.
My setup is going to be this racquet strung with PEEK at 52 pounds. I am going to increase the weight to 315 grams and the swing weight to 315 kg/cm² as well.
I am anxious to start playing again and this is just the racquet to motivate me! Motivate yourself, too! Get one!
This is a comparison sheet of the four (4) models so you can get some idea as to which racquet may suit you!
Head Graphene 360 Radical Series Strung
The Rebel Backpack and Radical 6 Racquet Combi add to the excitment of the new Radical racquets! Complete the package with these bags!
Head Graphene 360 Radical Compilation
If you have read the current Head Graphene 360 Radical reviews you have seen the total weights including the string of each racquet. The following data compiles this into an easy to read format.
The colors you see represent the most common properties considered when buying a racquet, with swing weight (yellow) being the most important number with overall weight (pink) and static balance (blue) following.
Head Graphene 360 Radical Strung Data
We believe all the numbers are important and use them to “fine tune” the racquet you choose.
If you are looking for spin potential the COF numbers are for you. The higher the number the larger the coefficient of friction of ball on the string.
Head Graphene 360 Radical Series
Head Graphene 360 Radical PWR
As you would expect “PWR” means power! With a calculated power factor of 2294.7 that is true! You can see by the picture above that the PWR has a slightly larger head size (109.9 square inch) and a reasonable beam of 26/25/23 which contributes to a racquet stiffness of 65.
Head Graphene 360 Radical PWR
Unique to the PWR series of Head racquets this racquet can be either a 16 x 19 or 14 x 19 string pattern by replacing the top grommets with the included grommet set.
This format creates a “fan pattern” that makes the upper portion of the string bed very “open”.
This is a picture of last yesrs model. Whichever pattern you choose you will be presented with plenty of power…PWR!
| Manufacturer | Head |
|---|---|
| Racquet Model | Graphene 360 Radical PWR |
| Reference Tension | 60 lbs - 30.6 kg |
| String | Head Velocity MLT 17 Pink |
| Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
| ASPS, RDC | 52 |
| ASPS, FlexFour | 59 |
| Racquet Flex, RDC | 65 - After stringing |
| Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 42 |
| Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 310.9 lbs/Inch |
| Weight, Grams | 284 |
| Weight, Ounces | 10.02 |
| Balance, mm | 350 |
| Balance, Inch | 13.78 |
| Length, Cm | 69.5 |
| Length, Inch | 27.362 |
| Head Width | 9.99 |
| Head Length | 14.00 |
| Head Area, cm2 | 708.8 |
| Head Area, Sq. Inch | 109.9 |
| Number of Main Strings | 16 |
| Number of Cross Strings | 19 |
| Ratio Cross/Mains | .601 |
| Main String Grid | 8.20 |
| Cross String Grid | 10.90 |
| Density (% of head filled with string) | .814 |
| Average Cross String Space | .574 |
| Average Main String Space | .513 |
| Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 34 |
| Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 190.16 |
| First Moment, Nm | .780 |
| Polar Moment | 328 |
| Torsional Stability | 16 |
| Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 312 |
| Swing Weight, Ounces | 11.01 |
| Swing Weight Calculated | 347.9 |
| Power, RDC | 51 |
| Control, RDC | 51 |
| Manueverability, RDC | 79 |
| Power, Calculated | 2294.7 |
| Head Points | -0.79 (negative is head heavy) |
| Head Weight, % | 50.4% |
| Center of Percussion | 21.2 |
| Dwell Time, ms | 8.82 Ms - No Swing |
| Efective Stiffness - lbs | 28.9 |
| K, Lb/In | 166.67 |
| Recoil Weight | 136.76 |
| Twist Weight | 211.39 |
| End Weight | 96.7 |
| Tip Weight | 187.8 |
| 9 O'Clock | 93.6 |
| 3 O'Clock | 98.1 |
| Butt Cap | 92.5 |
Head Graphene 360 Radical S
As you can see by the picture above the Graphene 360 Radical S looks a lot like the others in this series, however, the “S” stands for “special”. Why? Because the “S” combines the most popular specifications from full blown players racquets and brings them to the masses! In fact, according to Head, this is the best selling Radical!
Head Graphene 360 Radical S
The 102 square inch head and stiffness of 59 are fitted into a thinner beam (22/25/23) to create a very user friendly combination.
Take a look at the specs below.
| Manufacturer | Head |
|---|---|
| Racquet Model | Graphene 360 Radical S |
| Reference Tension | 58 lbs - 26.3 kg |
| String | Head Velocity MLT 17 Yellow |
| Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
| ASPS, RDC | 55 |
| ASPS, FlexFour | 61 |
| Racquet Flex, RDC | 59 - After stringing |
| Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 40 |
| Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 361.4 lbs/Inch |
| Weight, Grams | 302 |
| Weight, Ounces | 10.65 |
| Balance, mm | 329 |
| Balance, Inch | 12.95 |
| Length, Cm | 68.5 |
| Length, Inch | 26.968 |
| Head Width | 9.79 |
| Head Length | 13.28 |
| Head Area, cm2 | 658.6 |
| Head Area, Sq. Inch | 102.1 |
| Number of Main Strings | 16 |
| Number of Cross Strings | 19 |
| Ratio Cross/Mains | .621 |
| Main String Grid | 7.50 |
| Cross String Grid | 10.00 |
| Density (% of head filled with string) | .735 |
| Average Cross String Space | .526 |
| Average Main String Space | .469 |
| Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 35 |
| Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 195.76 |
| First Moment, Nm | .767 |
| Polar Moment | 319 |
| Torsional Stability | 15 |
| Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 304 |
| Swing Weight, Ounces | 10.72 |
| Swing Weight Calculated | 326.9 |
| Power, RDC | 41 |
| Control, RDC | 61 |
| Manueverability, RDC | 84 |
| Power, Calculated | 1831.1 |
| Head Points | 4.09 |
| Head Weight, % | 48.1% |
| Center of Percussion | 21.2 |
| Dwell Time, ms | 8.58 Ms - No Swing |
| Efective Stiffness - lbs | 28.5 |
| K, Lb/In | 176.28 |
| Recoil Weight | 147.83 |
| Twist Weight | 216.37 |
| End Weight | 119.9 |
| Tip Weight | 182.2 |
| 9 O'Clock | 94.0 |
| 3 O'Clock | 91.8 |
| Butt Cap | 115.8 |
Head Graphene 360 Radical MP
The Head Graphene 360 MP follows the long line of MP’s that have established the benchmark for what this racquet means in terms of performance. The slightly lower weight and nearly idnetical swing weight as the Pro makes this a racquet that any one asking for performance can use, and if a little more “juice” is required it can be added!
The grip shape has been modified a little to make it more “round” as opposed to the “rectangular” shape and this change may appeal to more users, frankly.
You can see all of the specs below but the stiffness and thin beam (20/23/21) place this squarely in the “player” category. It is no secret that this racquet can be used successfully by intermediate to advanced players.
Head Graphene 360 Radical MP
| Manufacturer | Head |
|---|---|
| Racquet Model | Graphene 360 MP -(Midplus) |
| Reference Tension | 55 lbs - 24.9 kg |
| String | Head Velocity MLT 17 Natural |
| Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
| ASPS, RDC | 48 |
| ASPS, FlexFour | 62 |
| Racquet Flex, RDC | 65 - After stringing |
| Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 44 |
| Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 441.2 lbs/Inch |
| Weight, Grams | 315 |
| Weight, Ounces | 11.11 |
| Balance, mm | 327 |
| Balance, Inch | 12.87 |
| Length, Cm | 68.5 |
| Length, Inch | 26.968 |
| Head Width | 9.59 |
| Head Length | 12.96 |
| Head Area, cm2 | 629.6 |
| Head Area, Sq. Inch | 97.6 |
| Number of Main Strings | 16 |
| Number of Cross Strings | 19 |
| Ratio Cross/Mains | .623 |
| Main String Grid | 7.50 |
| Cross String Grid | 9.40 |
| Density (% of head filled with string) | .722 |
| Average Cross String Space | .495 |
| Average Main String Space | .469 |
| Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 34 |
| Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 190.16 |
| First Moment, Nm | .794 |
| Polar Moment | 336 |
| Torsional Stability | 15 |
| Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 321 |
| Swing Weight, Ounces | 11.32 |
| Swing Weight Calculated | 336.8 |
| Power, RDC | 54 |
| Control, RDC | 44 |
| Manueverability, RDC | 73 |
| Power, Calculated | 2036.1 |
| Head Points | 4.88 |
| Head Weight, % | 47.7% |
| Center of Percussion | 21.6 |
| Dwell Time, ms | 9.18 Ms - No Swing |
| Efective Stiffness - lbs | 27.6 |
| K, Lb/In | 153.85 |
| Recoil Weight | 160.96 |
| Twist Weight | 217.15 |
| End Weight | 126.7 |
| Tip Weight | 190.7 |
| 9 O'Clock | 97.1 |
| 3 O'Clock | 95.8 |
| Butt Cap | 122.3 |
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