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For purists and/or casual play, hit with whatever you want I suppose, but for competition, the 97" Percepts are a tough sell for anyone under perhaps a 5.0-ish level and/or who isn't big and strong. Most rec players much below that would be way better off with a Percept 100, otherwise EZone 98/100 (strung soft/low for comfort).
nice review. an interesting aspect of the frame in my market is that it debuted with a price about 25% lower than comparable wilson frame. Price rarely mentioned in reviews but it is important.
@@slowbot68 thank you. Yes that is a great point, head always look to be competitive with their pricing on the extremes, it potentially offers great value next to others, particularly in this case if you get one on spec and now that the tiny sound and feeling is fixed
Coming from ezone 98, how will transition be like and how it compares? I mix between flat and spin, slice often on backhand, flat first serve and kick on second, aggressive base line and volley frequently. Thanks
Looking forward to the MP review! Tennisshop here in Norway did a solid discount on the day of Båstad finals. Both the Head Extreme 2024 MP and Pro was up for grabs for 148 euro, including shipping. I would say that's quite the steal. I might have ordered the MP 😁 Normally I play with Vcore100. Also got a PA 98 incoming in the mail. So will be fun to see the difference between Vcore100/Extreme2024MP/PureAero98.
Coming from an i.Prestige, I recently bought a Prestige Tour and echo your sentiments almost exactly. If the Tour was a 98 or 99, I think it'd be pretty close to a perfect racket for me.
@@klauswinzig4997 hi, yes exactly, I think I would end up with thin strips of lead starting at 3 and 9 but all the way to 10 and 2 to bring up the swing weight
Upgraded to this from my beginner racquet (Wilson Ultra V2 100L) and am really loving it. Natural gut mains and 4G soft at 54 / 50 and feels perfect. It definitely instills some confidence in me.
You really enjoyed the Dunlop CX400 Tour. Now that you have played with the new Blade 100 v9 which do you like better? We seem to have similar playing styles. I have been hitting with the Tour and have a Blade coming to demo this week. I wanted to see what you thoughts were. Thank you and keep putting out these great reviews.
great review！btw，do you have any recommendations for the string setup?like the tension for this racket,what kind of strings might fit this kind of style
is the 2024 good for a 3.5 player? right now i got the extreme mp 2022 but i guess im not hitting with enough spin to get control (shots often too far out) so im considering getting the speed mp instead
Try out the Babolat Pure Drive Tour. My only racket I added no lead only a leather grip. I am a nerd and I know 80% of all rackets. Probably it is not for everyone , but it also works on my onehanded backhand. My racket of choice is the Pro Staff v14 and RF v 13 .
Ive played with an ig radical for many years now. My racquets are quite beat up and probably need a change. I cant find anything similar today, especially since every racquet is incredibly muted. Thoughts?
Not every racquet. There are still a select few that are raw/connected. The closest from a mainstream brand would probably be the Wilson Ultra Pro v4 18x20 (97", 20.6mm beam, probably the most raw/connected retail layup out there), but it's 15g heavier static and needs further customization to bring swing weight up a bit. Possibly the ProKennex Ki Q+ Tour (98", 20.5mm, 16x19 but centrally dense), if you don't mind a 98" head and the mass-shifting tech doesn't bother you. If you were willing to go with a boutique/direct-to-consumer brand, you could potentially get even closer with an Angell React Custom RC Pro at the 295g/320mm spec (96", 21-22mm beam, 18x20). Hope that helps.
As mentioned by another commenter, I completely agree with you about the Boom MP '24, a fabulous and powerful racket with just enough control for players who kid themselves that they can handle 95-98sq control rackets (myself included)! Like you, I find it best to add weight at 10 and 2/widest part of the racket (1g each), taking it to 322sw, and a little weight in the handle to bring the balance to 32.4cm + 325g static weight (I'd probably add a little more tailweight for a one-hander). For my racket, this also brings the twist weight up to 13.4. Strings suit being strung a little tighter imo, so I've used Poly Tour Pro @ 55lbs and Lynx Tour @ 53lbs, both are outstanding. Honourable mentions must go to the Pure Strike 100 16x19, surprisingly controlled, I consider it a more attacking version of the Speed MP '24. Also, the Prince ATS 100P, is probably the most accessible and inherently HL 18x20 I've played with. Lastly, keep your eye out for the Head Radical MP '18x20' version that is about to go on limited release in Europe, I suspect this will be a strong contender in this racket category.
i am playing a cx200 tour 18x20 and am considering switching over to something more like this for forgiveness. my question is, do any of these rackets perform as well at the net? i dont think i will react well to the lack of weight compared to my current frame either (330 sw 342 static).
Yes! Some adjustment might be required, but they are stable enough. These are all good for customisation too which can help with volley punch and put away power. They are fast through the air in the main.
You can always add weight to the frame. But I think your biggest problem might be controlling the power on your groundstrokes. You'll need to hit with plenty of topspin to ensure the ball stays in. The temptation will be to abbreviate your strokes to stop the ball from flying. At least, this is what happened to me when I tried switching to a Pure Drive from a Pro Staff. I ended up switching back
Not straight forward this one, no - one that has been through matching in 2024 with a one hand back hand have ended up with a 100 sq inch frame. But that is not to suggest that these cant be hit with a OHB, or that a 100 sq inch of this type could not suit a OHB. It is more indicative of the individual people who have been through with year with OHB's being matched to different categories.
When you say someone might fit into this category if they're playing with a power racquet but lack control, does that mean they struggle to hit targets in your tests? And if a control player struggles with power, do you test that by measuring speed or depth? I'm kind of always questioning whether I'm leaving something on the table by not just adapting to a power racquet.
Lots of variables - technique, stroke patterns, physical fitness, strength etc etc.. My matching process works best for advanced players who have developed games and are settled technique wise. In that situation where people are super advanced yes to the the current power category but its not just hitting targets
Please can you let me know what difference there is between these types of frames from a user perspective? I assume that constant beams have more consistent flex profiles which might benefit flatter hitters that rely on 'weight of shot' rather than topspin to keep the ball in the court.
@@jontip, your assumption is correct, and well stated too. Constant beams also provide less power than a variable of similar profile. So the 21/23/21mm Pure Strike 100 offers a bit more power than the 23mm Speed MP, and a lot more than, say, the 22mm Blade 100v9. The consistent flex profile you referred to adds a more consistent stringbed, especially on off-center hits. This is why most pros prefer it; except if you're an Alcaraz who rarely hits outside of the sweetspot.
