Head Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP tested

The Head Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP offers solid ball rotation and power, accompanied by above average comfort for a racquet in this genre!

I have also tested the previous (Graphene Touch) Extreme MP extensively. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by that frame. Power, spin and good plow-through were the pillars of that version. In this review, logically a comparison with the previous Graphene Touch Extreme MP version, but also with the new Extreme Pro and the Babolat Pure Aero 2019!

Tested racket:

Brand: Head Model: Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP Head size: 100 sq/inch Weight: 300 gr Balance: 32.5 cm Stringing pattern: 16x19 Length: 27 inch RA: 63 Beam: 23/26/21 mm Stringing: Diadem Solstice Power 17 on 23/ 22 kg

Tester:

Name: Mike Playing strength: 4/4 Type of player: somewhat classic player, flat groundstrokes, generates little spin himself. Had shoulder problems in the past. Racket history player: Head Ti Fire, Babolat Pure Drive, Prince EXO3 Rebel Team, Wilson Steam 100 BLX2 , Head Graphene Radical MP and the Prince Textreme Warrior 107. Recently also started using the Diadem Elevate 98.

Test scores Head Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP:

Power: 8.5 Control: 7.5 Spin: 9 Arm friendliness: 8 Agility: 7.5 Touch: 7.5

Baseline:

The Head Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP is a nice partner from the baseline. It is easy to produce solid spin balls with this racket, accompanied by good depth. In contrast to the previous Graphene Touch version, I could hit a bit more freely with this version. The previous version offered even more power, but I had to compensate by going over the ball even more to keep rotation margin. With this Graphene 360 ​​version I could hit a bit more 'freely'. The power is a bit more controlled. The plow-through was a bit better with the previous version. Compared to the Graphene 360 ​​Extreme Pro that I tested earlier, I lost something in terms of maneuverability. I liked the comfort of this Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP better. Sharp slices are also incredibly easy to play with this racket.

Compared to another gun in this genre, the Babolat Pure Aero (2019), this Extreme MP offers fractionally more spin, but the Pure Aero more control and touch. In terms of comfort, the frames are evenly matched.

Service:

I am not someone with a huge serve, so these racket tests are always fun and useful to see how much free power (but also control) new frames offer. This racket serves quite easily. Especially the slices serves from the right to the outside went well and with a good tempo. I got the control mainly from the ball rotation (spin and slice).

Just:

Here the Extreme MP has to compete with both the Extreme Pro and the Pure Aero 2019. Both of these rackets are faster at the net. Nevertheless, this Extreme MP is solid and holds its own at the net. Real doubles players might opt ​​for the Pro version or add a leather grip (as I would do) to pull the balance down a bit.

Power/control:

The power is an absolute plus of this racket. You automatically lose some control. Now this version is supposedly a bit better balanced in terms of power/control compared to the previous Graphene Touch version. The control and margin in your strokes you get with this racket mainly from a higher net clearance or a slightly higher ball path due to the extra spin. If you do that well, you can play very dominant with this racket!

Comfort/arm friendliness:

Like the Extreme Pro, this MP works with a relatively low RA value (stiffness) for a typical power frame. That makes this racket more comfortable than most other rackets in this genre. I did find the new Pure Aero, despite being slightly stiffer, to have better vibration dampening and to twist slightly less quickly. Nevertheless, above-average comfort for a real power frame.

Bottom line:

The Head Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP is definitely gaining ground! The previous version no longer had the rather peculiar round blade and was more appealing to the imagination. I really liked that version. In that respect, the switch to this new version is an easy one. This racket maintains its great power and spin, loses a fraction of plow-through, plays a bit more controlled and retains good comfort. This new Head Graphene 360 ​​Extreme MP will be appreciated by a large group of players. Players who previously played a Head Instinct would also be able to switch to this series. Nice update!