Mark - "I am happy to say that over the years, the Radical S has steadily gotten heavier, both in terms of static weight and swingweight, but not so much that it is no longer a 'tweener. Aside from those slight changes, all of the Radical S versions are comparable. The Prince Legacy 105, Dunlop FX 500 LS, Dunlop SX 600, Head Graphene 360+ Gravity S, Yonex VCORE PRO 100 280 and Wilson Pro Staff Team also feature specs that are comparable to the Radical S 2021." I was impressed with the stability of the new Radical MP up at net considering it's a low 11-ounce racquet," added Jason. "The Radical MP 2023 provided enough pop and power to put away overheads and sitter volleys. The one downside here was the feel. This version felt more muted than its predecessor, so I didn't feel as connected to my shots." Julie - "I clearly found a big upgrade on the feel compared to the Head Graphene 360 Radical Pro. The racquets play pretty similarly, but the improvement on the feel changed a lot for me, especially up at net and on my slices. Comparing the Head Graphene 360+ Radical Pro to my Tecnifibre TF40 305, the Radical Pro feels much crisper, more maneuverable and more responsive. The TF40 feels more solid, is more dampened and offers more control." The Radicals offer a nice balance between control, stability, spin and power. They are more on the control spectrum and require you to be able to create your own power.

Jason liked to use spin and placement on his serves. He said, "The Radical MP 2023 was solid when it came to serves. I got plenty of spin on my first and second serves to make them effective, and I thought placement was pretty good too. It wasn't giving me a lot more free power than other racquets of similar specs, but it didn't feel underpowered." Jaye - "The feel and the stability are the two aspects that stand out the most for me. Spin and power are noticeably good, making it a very easy racquet to transition into." New to the Radical line, Kristen praised the racquet's performance on her groundstrokes. She said, "This was my first time playtesting the Radical MP, and I enjoyed many aspects of its playability. There was a really nice feel off the stringbed. It was dampened, but not to the point that I'd get lost in it; I still had a good feel and read on my shots. It was super easy to get spin on the ball; it felt effortless off of the stringbed. That made it simple to get balls dipping deep right at the baseline. When defending or counterpunching, I was not only impressed by how well the racquet handled pace, but I also felt that I was getting natural spin on the ball, making my defensive shots that much more effective. It was also easy to drive slices through the court." Jason - "This is the best playing Radical MP in a few generations. Its playability is comparable to the Babolat Pure Strike 16x19." You can watch the video review of the HEAD Radical Auxetic here. What is new in the HEAD Radical 2023?And if you live in London, find our list of the best reliable tennis schools in your neighbourhood. Justin wasn't the only person to note the positives of the added weight. Mark added, "Inside the service box was another area on the court where the new Graphene 360+ Radical Pro's 5-gram increase in weight translated to better stability, allowing me to produce some great volleys. With its speed-inducing 6-points-head-light balance, the timing of a volley was never an issue for me." Austin also found the Radical MP suited his baseline game. He said, "I enjoyed hitting big off both wings. The Radical MP 2023 swings very fast with its head-light balance, and the spacing on the 16x19 feels properly spaced so I didn't lose control. The most notable takeaway I had from hitting groundstrokes was the feeling of the racquet flexing at its throat while remaining very solid throughout the rest of the hoop. I enjoyed all of the Radical MP 2023's features, including the combination of power and spin, the accessible control, the head-light balance and the firmness. The Radical MP 2023 was also very easy to maneuver in just about every situation." Volleys - Score: 80

Jaye - "I would say the Head Graphene 360+ Radical Pro is comparable to the Yonex EZONE 98 Tour and the Head Graphene 360+ Prestige Pro. All three are great racquets if you are in need of a racquet that provides a bit more control and stability without sacrificing too much maneuverability." Auxetic constructions show a unique deformation compared to non-Auxetic constructions. Due to their internal properties, Auxetic constructions widen when a “pull” force is applied and contract when squeezed. The bigger the applied force, the bigger the Auxetic reaction. For the ‘connected to the ball’ feel, find out how Head increases your comfort and boosts performance, no matter what swing style you have. From vertical swings to spins, browse our range of tennis shorts for the full gear. Head Innovations Howard - "This Radical MP 2023 was a pleasant surprise to me. The thing I enjoyed the most compared to my racquet of choice is that the Radical MP 2023 allowed me to flatten my shots a bit more. By flattening my shots, I was able to be more aggressive on the court, which I loved." Still one of the best overall frames on the market for players that want something that leans toward a players frame but noticeably more forgiving.” Final VerdictAlways looking to close the point out at net, Erik found that the updated Radical MP suited his volley game well. He said, "This racquet was very solid on volleys. I found it to have a nice blend of maneuverability and stability. It was easy to hit volleys deep in the court due to the slightly higher launch angle. This racquet also had really nice feel at net, and I felt connected to the ball overall, especially when hitting drop volleys." Serves - Score: 82