Stringing the new Head Radical 135SB (Paul Coll's racket)

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Ай бұрын

Paul Coll, one of the world's very best squash players has recently switched to the brand new Head Radical 135SB!
Paul uses the Adaptive Fan Pattern (AFP) in his rackets, which helps with control and stability. It's a dense pattern allowing for the ball to remain on the strings for longer.
The AFP pattern in this racket is highly complex, so I wanted to give a little bit back to the stringing community by breaking down the fundamentals of the racket and the way it's strung. As ever, I talk a fair bit (I'm a racket geek), so please excuse me. Hopefully you'll get some good info and tips!

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@antonyharkin2010 21 күн бұрын

This KZfaq channel is my Squash / Racketball Stringing bible. The most informative and helpful channel for Squash / Racketball stringers. Keep the videos coming please! Absolute Legend.

@stringdoctor6238 21 күн бұрын

Thanks Antony. Let me know if there are any rackets you're keen to see on here and next time I get one in, I'll record!

@level27xrock 14 күн бұрын

Nice - I was going to comment on your IG a little while back meaning to ask to do one of these in the AFP, I noticed PC had his setup that way a little while back. I got the instructions from HEAD on how to do them, but thankfully, no one has asked me to do theirs this way yet! 😂 Cheers mate

@stringdoctor6238 14 күн бұрын

Yep, PC used the regular pattern for a bit but has gone to the AFP. Definitely one of the more intricate ones!

@Hifimusicman Ай бұрын

That was very informative. I was struggling to work out how to do the fan on this racquet. Very different to other fan patterns I have done. Thanks so much.

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. It's very intricate in the throat area.

@kgwilliams6808 Ай бұрын

Interesting stuff! I have 2 of the previous models myself and glad you mentioned its a slightly different pattern on the new 135SB. I expect I would have worked it out as I got into stringing this newer version, but great to have you save me the pain later early door - cheers JS

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

The most tricky part is definitely the first few mains with the cross over. That's pretty uniformed on the Radicals and the Xenon's. Enjoy!

@kaze26x7 Ай бұрын

hi jon! from your professional view. between 120SB and 135SB, which is better/more forgiving for intermediate players? thanks!

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

The 120 will be easier to manoeuvre but the 135 will give better control, especially at the front of the court. The 135 should have more power too as there is more weight in the head.

@kaze26x7 Ай бұрын

@@stringdoctor6238 thanks for your kind advice! will give 135SB a shot.

@thesquashbagel Ай бұрын

Hey Jon Any loss in power due to the small head size coupled with the fan pattern? Unfortunately, I don't see these coming to South-Africa any time soon. Some shops of the 135 (Non-SB version) from 2 years ago. Great video.

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

This set up is all about control, but lowering the tension to, say, early 20's will give enough power.

@thesquashbagel Ай бұрын

@@stringdoctor6238 He still cracks the ball ey. I guess that could be due to the lower tension as mentioned as well as the technique. Thanks for the rapid feedback.

@roblot89 Ай бұрын

Hello , est ce que c’est la même technique pour la Slim body 120 ( celle qu’il utilisait avant ) ? Merci pour tes vidéos super utile

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

Hello, it is a different technique, they both start at the head but the first two main (vertical) strings cross at the throat and switch sides.

@hamaja18 Ай бұрын

Hi, friend. Are you sure he is using the 135 version and not the 120 one? Nice video, as always. Best regards.

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

Yep, positive. He likes the extra weight in the head (more stability).

@hamaja18 Ай бұрын

@@stringdoctor6238 Thank you very much, friend.

@camielberkhof Ай бұрын

why is there 4 knots? could you do with less?

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

Hi, I cover it in the video, but in short, Head recommend 2 piece on this racket, especially in this format. If you didn't do a 2 piece then you would need to do a fancy ATW (around the world) pattern as the mains finish naturally at the throat area. I've done an ATW on this racket but it just adds further complexity to an already complicated pattern for the average stringer - you need to factor in hard weaves etc into the mix too. The 2 piece on this frame ensures you can absolutely get consistent tension.

@hamzakholy7528 Ай бұрын

What string does Paul coll play with😊

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

Currently using Kirschbaum Gut Feeling - really nice multifilament string.

@hamzakholy7528 Ай бұрын

@@stringdoctor6238 that’s the white one right

@stringdoctor6238 Ай бұрын

@@hamzakholy7528 it's clear/natural

@squashduos1258 22 күн бұрын

I have the 120 SB from 2022 can I do the same string pattern on it?

@stringdoctor6238 21 күн бұрын

I know on some of the older models and the Xenon variants there were some slight differences with grommet positioning, but the principles should be exactly the same. Just keep an eye on which grommets to skip at the head. Do a quick scan and make some notes before you go for it 👍

@squashduos1258 21 күн бұрын

@@stringdoctor6238 4 questions: 1) can I use 1.20 gauge stringing it that way or does it need to be 1.10? 2) what tension does Paul have it set at? 3) does 305 fare well with this pattern? 4) do you see a better durability stringing it this way?

@stringdoctor6238 21 күн бұрын

@squashduos1258 305 1.20mm will work well in the racket. Definitely helps with durability as the strings won't move as much. I don't generally share the tensions for the pros unfortunately, unless they've publicly stated it, but this setup works best under 25lbs in my opinion.

@squashduos1258 21 күн бұрын

@@stringdoctor6238 I have a green reel of 1.10 305 but they don’t tend to last very long (my breaks are consistently good ie no close to frame break) I am a bit worried about asking for this pattern but let’s see if he can do it. I currently play with a 22.5 lbs set up.

@stringdoctor6238 21 күн бұрын

@squashduos1258 1.10 will last longer in this pattern than in other patterns.