HEAD Microgel Radical Midplus Tennis Racket - Pre-Strung 27 Inch Adult Racquet

Had this racket several years now and haven't even needed to restring it. No complaints.

I really like the feel of this racket. I did add a wider dampener from 21kSports but nothing else. My wife finds it a little heavy overall, and I agree it is head heavy compared to an entry model Head Radical (which is a bit lighter & more balanced) that we also play with, yet I prefer this Microgel Radical model. I feel like a little weight in the head helps the racquet do some of the work for me & lessens some vibration (and the wider dampener helps too). I like the balance, or middle ground, in the way this racquet performs—a blend of control & power. The stock grips are supple with plenty of tackiness & absorption—and, I tend to sweat a lot. I researched a lot before purchasing a couple of these, and I’m very pleased. One of my sons also prefers this racquet now to any other we’ve tried, and I saw some immediate improvement in his progress as a result. Gear isn’t the most important part of playing ball, but just feeling good about it—being comfortable enough to forget about the gear I think—helps us to just play & find more enjoyment in the sport as a result. I think we have found some of that with this racquet which, while being a bit pricey compared to a $15-25 racquet, still delivers a lot of value without costing us $200+ per racquet. If you’re worried about the head-heavy weighting, you might use the Crossfit style wrist wraps like I do (also helps with previous wrist trauma) which I also recommend (WOD Wear wraps or Strength Wraps) for HIIT workouts, ring exercises, calisthenics or heavy weights, & even muay thai or boxing workouts).

This is a great racquet for a beginner and more! I purchased this a little over a year ago when I began taking lessons and my coach totally approved - said it was great and had really good tension, fit my grip well. Be sure to measure first before you purchase- it’s really importantly that it’s not to thick or too thin!Fast forward to now, and it’s still in good condition. I haven’t had to re-string or wrap it (and this is according to my coach as well). I played all year long 2-4 days a week and will continue to use this racquet (and as long as it does the job)!

Overall, very happy with the purchase, definitely a solid racket with somewhat cheap strings, but they do the job. I do think this at times feels like a $50 racket in that the materials and overall feel of the racket isn't amazing. I'm pleased with my play, I'm around a 3.0-3.5/5 skill level so intermediate I would say. Head size is nice and shots have been good, decent top spin, nice back spin. Power is a little on the weaker side unfortunately.Again solid racket for $90 but if you want something that feels very nice, you will probably need to head up to the $200 range. I do wish I just took the plunge and went with a $200 racket since I'll probably donate this one after another year or so. If you are beginner heading into intermediate or intermediate or above, consider raising your budget and just getting a racket that you will keep for the next 5-10 years, spend the extra for the higher quality.

Racquet was bought new. Excellent racquet for younger or older average to accomplished players due to its lighter profile. Great for control and spin for those who can create their own power.

After a few years of not fully playing tennis I bought this racket and it has simply been perfect. I consider myself a mid-level player and the racket gives me good power without being heavy at all. Excellent product.

I'm not a pro so this is my honest opinion as a recreational tennis player:Compare to liquid metal rackets you definitely get more control from the ball. A Good tennis player and learner should be able to get enough power to wield this racket and you will appreciate the fine ball control it offers. This racket is not lacking in power, it just doesn't give you a big boost like other rackets but I like this more because of finer controls. In terms of weight all good rackets are about the same so you really can't feel that much of a difference

This racquet made an instant improvement to my game and is well balanced with slightly more head weight that helps plow through the ball. The microgel makes the head solid while hitting making no noticeable vibrations. Solid racquet that I would recommend to other players that are average to up their game with a better more solid contact surface.