Head YouTek Radical MP Tennis Racquet( TENNIS HEAD SIZE: 98 Sq Inch, TENNIS GRIP SIZE:4 1/4 Inch ) Review
Head YouTek Radical MP Tennis Racquet( TENNIS HEAD SIZE: 98 Sq Inch, TENNIS GRIP SIZE:4 1/4 Inch ) Feature
- TENNIS HEAD SIZE: 98 Sq Inch, TENNIS GRIP SIZE:4 1/4 Inch
 New HEAD grommets with Teflon friction-reducing polymer allow the strings to slide through the grommets with nearly no friction for less energy loss and more power. |
d3o Material
d3o belongs to the "smart materials" category, a futuristic material with abnormal behavior characteristics. More specifically, d3o is a "dilatant foam," which dramatically changes its behavior under dynamic loading or impact. Integrated in the lay-up and positioned in the shaft of the racquet, d3o adapts to different strokes. On aggressive, high-speed impacts, the smart molecules lock together within nanoseconds and dramatically increase the stiffness of the whole racquet frame to provide maximum power. On slow-speed slices or drop shots, the d3o molecules absorb the impact to provide a softer touch for better feel.
Grommets with Teflon Polymer
Friction is a force that holds back the movement of a string when it comes into contact with a grommet. The new HEAD Grommets with Teflon friction-reducing polymer create a self-lubricating effect in the base material, allowing the strings to slide through the grommets with nearly no friction for much less energy loss and much more power. This polymer provides a low-friction contact surface and allows more even and consistent tension during the stringing process.
Specifications
- 10.4-ounce weight
- 21.5-millimeter beam
- 98-square-inch head size
- 325-millimeter HL balance
- Standard 27-inch length
- 1-5 grip size
- 18/20 string pattern
- L4 swing style
About HEAD
HEAD is a leading global manufacturer of premium diving, winter, and racquet sports equipment, selling products under the HEAD (tennis, squash, paddle and racquetball racquets, tennis balls, tennis footwear, badminton products, alpine skis, ski bindings and ski boots, snowboards, and snowboard bindings and boots), Penn (tennis and racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski bindings), and Mares/Dacor (diving equipment) brands.
The company's products are endorsed by some of the world’s top athletes, including Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn, Hermann Maier, Didier Cuche, Maria Riesch, Anja Pärson, Rainer Schönfelder, Elisabeth Görgl, Novak Djokovic, Andrew Murray, Gilles Simon, Robin Soderling, Stanislas Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet, Marat Safin, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Victoria Azarenka, Patty Schnyder, Amelie Mauresmo, Zhou Mi, Karim Darwish, and Jack Huczek. HEAD Youtek Radical MP Tennis Racquet The HEAD Youtek Radical MP Tennis Racquet provides an outstanding combination of power and control along with a personalized feel delivered through YouTek technology. YouTek combines multiple technologies to give you a flexible, personalized and dynamic racquet that rewards you on the court, no matter what your playing style is. It starts with d3o, which is a smart material know as a dilatant foam with peculiar behavior characteristics. The molecules in the d3o material react to dynamic loading and impact, so the racquet is able to sense the need of the player, based on the stroke. On high-speed impacts, the smart molecules lock together and become rigid to increase power. On slow-speed impacts such as a slice or a drop shot, the d3o molecules will absorb the impact for a softer touch and better feel. So, your passing shots will be harder and your drop shots more precise. The other main element to YouTek technology is Heads grommet system with Teflon friction-reducing polymer. The grommets themselves include this polymer at the contact areas with the sting to reduce overall friction, which allows less energy loss and more overall power in the strike. You also benefit from an enlarged sweet spot. The Head YouTek Radical MP is a standard 27 long with a 98 square inch head size, 18 x 20 string pattern and a head light balance point. It makes a great racquet for active players looking for outstanding response in a balanced yet powerful racquet. Specifications: Head Size: 98 square inches Racquet Type: Performance Length: 27 inches Weight (strung): 10.1 - 11 oz.
