Head Liquidmetal 4 Tennis Racquet Review
Head Liquidmetal 4 Tennis Racquet Feature
- Innovative mid-plus tennis racquet designed for players with moderate swing styles
- Racquet's Liquidmetal material is 2-1/2 times stronger than titanium and 29 percent more powerful
- Total Sweetspot Construction extends the sweet spot through the entire head for added control
- NoShox dampening system reduces racquet vibrations by more than 27 percent
- Integrated string dampener; 102-square-inch head size; measures 27.5 inches long
The game of tennis is changing, and one of Head's key goals is to create specific technologies that ideally fit players' varied needs. That's why the company developed Liquidmetal technology, a revolutionary new material that produces a unique blend of power and control. The unique Liquidmetal atomic structure is 2-1/2 times stronger than titanium and delivers 29 percent more power. That means faster serves, better returns, and superior volleys. The secret to Liquidmetal's performance is its liquid atomic structure, which does not deform on impact. This allows Liquidmetal racquets to efficiently utilize the pure energy of each ball impact rather than losing it during the swing. Head takes full advantage of Liquidmetal by applying it to four strategic areas of the Liquidmetal 4's head, letting you power through the ball with confidence.
The Liquidmetal 4 racquet also employs several other Head technologies. The racquet's Total Sweetspot Construction (TSC), for example, offers an innovative corrugated structure that increases the torsional stability in the racquet head. This corrugation extends the sweet spot through the entire head, resulting in superior control. Now you'll feel like you've hit the sweet spot with every shot. The racquet also includes Head's NoShox dampening system, which consists of a unique memory foam integrated into the racquet handle. The NoShox system significantly reduces racquet vibrations by more than 27 percent compared to conventional racquets, so even the most powerful game will be easy on the arm. Finally, the Liquidmetal 4 includes an integrated string dampener that's fixed onto the grommets. The string dampener reduces string vibration even more, encouraging a more comfortable swing while creating the perfect sound and feel when you hit the ball.
The perfectly balanced mid-plus Liquidmetal 4 racquet is ideal for players with a moderate swing style.
Specifications:
- Head size: 102 square inches
- Length: 27.5 inches
- Weight: 9.7 ounces
- Balance: 345mm
- Grip size: 1-5
- String pattern: 16/19
- Swing style: S4
About Head
Head's roots trace back to 1950, when Howard Head--the inventor of the first metal ski--founded the company. Head added the Tyrolia bindings and Mares diving brands in the 1970s, and more recently acquired the Penn ball and Dacor diving brands in the 1990s. Although the parent company is organized into four divisions--winter sports, racquet sports, diving, and licensing--Head itself is primarily focused on racquet games, including tennis, squash, paddle, racquetball, and badminton. Head has locations throughout the world, but maintains its U.S. operations in Norwalk, Connecticut, and Phoenix, Arizona.
The Head Liquidmetal 4 still offers some of the controlled feel of Head's player's racquets, but with a more forgiving sweetspot and significantly lighter weight. More forgiving than the Liquidmetal 2, but more controlled than the Liquidmetal 8, the Liquidmetal 4 is geared toward an intermediate player with a moderate to fast swing who requires a slightly larger sweetspot than traditional player's racquets. Open string pattern further enhances spin and size of the sweetspot. NoShox handle reduces vibrations by 27% without dampening feel.
Racquet Specifications- Headsize: 102 sq. in.
- Length: 27.50 in.
- Weight (strung): 10.35 oz.
- Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 72
- Balance: 14.17 in. Head Heavy
- Cross Section: 25mm Straight Beam
- Swingweight: 330 kg*sq. cm
- String Pattern: 16x19
- Grip: Head HydroSorb
