Quick note about the Graphene XT Speed MP. Ive personally found that the GXT Speed S is a little closer to the Graphene Touch Speed MP. IIRC its the same drill pattern, but a way lower twistweight (akin to sinners) and more similar characteristics with Sinners stick. Its worth checking out.

The geek factor on this video is epic!!

You have such great videos, i'm surprised you don't have more subs. Best tennis tech channel out there. You definitely fill a niche. Enjoy the vids man :)

And yeah I agree this is by far the most challenging racket I’ve ever used. The amount of wrist release you need to keep the ball in the court is outrageous. I break it out once a month as a yardstick for my progress but find it generally unusable.

Excellent investigating !

Thanks for the case breakdown. Great work.

I respect your sleuthing - the details supported by the camera work - I subbed.

I still have four Touch Speed MP's that I bought when the newer model came out since I loved them so much. Barely touched them

Have been playing with speed gt for several years without any modificaton and replaced it with Extreme tour. When I found out the Sinner specs I've tinkered it to 325, 33.9, 340 sw and it's completely different beast :) it won't let you cheat, but I feel that playing with it makes me a better player as I've to try harder. Also plow through and sound of hawk touch at higher tension is unbelievably satisfying

I've had all the graphene speed versions of the mp (and several pro) from the 2012 graphene v1 up to and including the 360+. At 360+ i made the switch to gravity for the thinner beam as the speed line gained 1 mm thicker beam from the 360 version and up which i didn't like. Of all the speed versions i had, i like the graphenext version the most (i have the ltd version). It doesn't feel like a 67 ra. I generally don't like stiffness beyond 64, but the graphenext speed mp feels like exactly that. 63 64 ra. I bought one back and bought some grommet sets for it to last a long time. Next to my gravity pro 360+ and my gravity mp auxetic. I recently also bought some radicals, but they feel stiffer than the speeds.

Funny, I’ve never seen an interviewer get that in depth with questions about a pro’s racquet choice and set-up before. But in those clips the AO interviewer really dives deep into it in an almost nerdy or obsessive detail kind of way. You just don’t see that level of focus on equipment specifics from interviewers in similar equipment-sensitive sports like golf. I think it’s a good thing that there is more of a push for transparency and openness about the differences between what pros endorse and what they actually play with.

Everything you just said about that setup perfectly describes how my stock 2021 radical mp plays with tour m8 or sniper at 50lbs. What am I not getting about those grapplesnake strings (given you’re selling them)? I can’t hit the ball hard enough often enough to get the spin needed to keep the ball in. I don’t get that with alu power at 52lbs. Great video btw, well done with the research.

Great insightful video! I’ve recently acquired a set of Tour M8 1.25mm strings. Currently, I use a Pro Staff v14 97, strung with Solinco Confidential 1.25mm (16L) at 51lbs. Given this setup, could you recommend an optimal tension for stringing with the Tour M8 (im an all court player if that helps)?

I bought two mint condition xt speed mps for 20 bucks each on the refurbished racket market in Japan. Insanely cheap listings on rakuten and I picked them up on holiday. Obv paying for shipping makes it infeasible but highly recommend to anyone visiting Japan.

You should make a video about racket head shape. It’s one of the things I found makes a noticeable impact on my comfort w/ a racket, and I’d be curious to your take on

I just settled on a Wilson Clash 100 Pro V2 and am currently experimenting with my string setups. I'm really interested in the Grapplesnake Tour M8 but I'm also super curious about some poly hybrids, like the Wasabi Pro, Restring Zero/Sync, Zero/Wasabi X, M8/Wasabi X... any thoughts on your favorite setup with my racket when wanting to prioritize comfort, spin, and playability duration? I don't really break strings, but I hate when stringbeds get inconsistent over time and I don't restring as often as I should. I'm used to HyperG 17 @50lbs but your videos have really inspired me to look into more modern strings. Thanks!

It's fun to nerd out about this. For playing, most recreational players don't really need to customize their racquets; they can always just pick one with suitable weight and balance for them. Maybe if you don't want to pay for a new racquet, then customization makes sense. Otherwise, our playing levels are not so high to require a very fine-tuned racquet.

It’s identical to my Prestige S IG YouTek, 8 shared holes 22mm

It’s seems as if the traditional set-up for better plays has of heavier static weight with a low balance headlight balance is changing. Seems like many are finding it’s possible to have a light static weight with a more head heavy balance and higher swing weight. One racket comes to mind that plays close to his specs stock… the Tfight 305. What are your thoughts Beckett? You and Luca are lucky to be close to each other. 😢 I want Tennis Bro’s… lol.

Interesting Vid Beckett, always good to see inside the circle, believe Murray still uses a 2012 Radical mold. But understand why companies constantly roll out new sticks, otherwise they would be scratching around for 10 years twiddling their thumbs. I think if any of us tried to use a pro racquet we would last 20 minutes before needing a chiropractor.

☺What is the background music title at the beginning of the video？

Where did you get your Racquet Shelf from? I would like to get one too.

When was the Head Graphene XT Speed MP released? Does it precede the Graphene Touch? Was it a normal Head Speed release?

Is the Briffidi SW1 that swing machine you using? Did you 3D print it? Any suggestions for choosing an iphone swing tool swing machine compatible? Thx

A guy that has worked on his frame told that racquet stiffness is around 60RA, which is by far lower than the Graphene Touch Speed MP, suggesting that is a mofified one.

Today in Monte Carlo was announced Head Speed Legend 2024.

Do you think the XT Speed MP would be good for someone at an intermediate level, or the newer Speed Team L would be a better choice?

Thank you !!!! The video I wanted for a year but I couldn't formulate what was missing !!! Now internet is complete, I can go back to search wich raquet will replace my speed mp 2022 that are dead. by the way : help ! My string of choice are head hawk touch 22kg and I'm searching a raquet to replac emy speed mp 2022. My forehand has a big loop and I'm thinking about shifting to the radical MP 2023. Do you have any suggestion ? Vcore 2023 ??? I don't know what to buy and I cannot try any raquet in my country, and there's no 18x20 disponible, I only have yonex raquets, head radical, boom and gravity MP ... help !

How does Sinner manage to hold the racquet aways at the same side? The white side is aways on top even twisting it before serves and points.

How is your speed blue? is that some special edition?

Our fellow YT brother; Justin, from; Time410s, (I know you guys are tennis bros) bought a Head Speed XT Graphene (which I own 2 of and 2 MPA's) to see what all the Sinner hoopla is about... Let's say it didn't go over to well... (He'll have a video out about it shortly) The dead giveaway was when he sent it back to TW at loss 🙄 even though the racquet only cost $99. I guess Toroline and Restring couldn't even save the racquet 😂 YIKES!

Has anyone found a complete Head Speed timeline? The one presented here is the most complete I've seen, but can't find one that goes beyond 2016.

You can create an even better racquet than Sinner's but using a Sinner-esque spec: • Head Liquidmetal Radical MP • 325g static • 33.7cm balance • 342 swing-weight (6g lead at 12; 4g lead at 3 and 9; 12g lead in handle) Given that it’s a) 18x20 pattern and b) better than the Speed MP anyway, you can really swing hard and keep the ball in

So do you have a link to buy the Sinner clone in its entirety?

Actually, there is a 16g version of the Anthracite Hawk Touch.

Isn’t the RF similar spec to this, except for the 31mm balance?

Alcaraz and Shelton setup please :)

You look like me when i was 13 trying to hit a one hander backhand with an ncode six one 333grams, that shit looks heavy AF XD

What did you think of the strings?

Dear King beckett, I Have thought of a title for your memoir. There and Back Again: A Racket Reviewers Tale.

Both 2022 and 2024 Head Speeds have matte white paint and gloss black, just like JS's racket.

What UTR are u and lucas?

Why is your Touch Speed MP kinda blue?

Sure mr. Wise

You get some holibirds titanium 17 mains at 65lbs and some zyex multifilament 51 lbs crosses on a prince diamond / T6 / one of the three piece wilsons, or just throw the piggy bank on the floor and buy a candy bar. Get a serena williams candy trainer in 4 & 1/4 grip with a russian chinese sweaty dog regrip. Never used weight, the idea is instead a wilson hyper hammer, where your purpose is to get ahead of its oblate 9.2 oploid, its actually hyperbolic, its a candy bar.

Andy Murray been using the blue and black pro tour from the 90's forever. These pros don't switch racquets

Elbow destroyer setup

do you know what grip size he uses?

I bought a second-hand Touch MP. Not only because I'm a Sinner fan, but also because I've been playing the previous version myself for some time (XT Speed MP). Also with the "shared holes", same mould. In my opinion, this racket is really good, especially if you like to play with TopSpin and therefore want to accelerate the racket head quickly. In my opinion, the racket is not designed for straight strokes. I only have one problem. According to dr325i or your video, 301.1/2 is supposed to be the Graphene XT layup and 301.4/5 the Graphene Touch layup. As I am now going to change the grip panels, I was naturally curious to find out what is underneath. It says TGK 301.18. According to dr325i, that would actually be the XT layup. How can that be if it is 100% a Head Touch MP racket? If any data is needed from the Speed XT MP or Touch MP, please let me know. By the way, doesn't Jannik play the Head Hawk Touch in 1.30mm gauge (16G)? And yes, this string is available, at least in Europe.

Arrêtez de dire du n importe quoi 🎉😂😂😢😮ya pas raquette 🏸 magique lol mais juste derrière un secret de travail impressionnant et de bon vouloir de chercher toujours le perfectionnisme voilà la personnalité de jannik sinner !! La raquette est juste l'outil de travail !!! Sans tete froide et ni gambe vous n allez nulle part 😂😂🎉🎉❤forza jannik 😊

Looking at those trees without leaves, I'm thinking your tension shouldn't be that high as Sinner in hot melbourne court.

10 million views

A blue speed mp??

ERRRRM FIRST!?!?!

Cool channel, but I can barely hear your voice above the music (and I would like to hear your voice). :-)

its actually 331 sw strung, measured with a head 3 in 1 at miami open last week

Why would one want to configure their racket like their favorite pro when you don’t play like them. Determine what fits you and configure it accordingly

This is the perhaps the biggest open "secret" in tennis, that everyone just accepts, I mean it's false advertising. Obviously the Pro's are not changing their rackets every year just so that the tennis manufacturers can sell more rackets. Let's get some class action lawsuits going so we can finally find out what everyone is actually using!

I feel there is more to Sinners racket then this, the amount of ball speed he is able to produce is ridiculous. If you watch his matches, the ball travels 30-40% faster than the other players are able to, without a noticeable difference in stoke speed or swing style...

None of top player’s racket is commercialized. Babolat Nadal uses is totally different than they sell on public. Same for Federer and Djokovic. All these players’ rackets are custom made

Sinner is lying! LOL Most pros are usually prostock frames that they customize to their own specs, except for a few, such as Alcarez, as far as I know!

I don't like heads and sinners😂😂😂

you can copy anybodys racket but you'll still suck at tennis. lets be honest =)

To be honest, what's the point of checking what kind of racket the pros play with? Even if you had the same racket, shoes, clothes and bags, you wouldn't play like them. Most likely you would just get an awful arm pain, becuse you're not a pro. Get what suits you and don't care about the stickers or paint. If want to play better, train more.

The secret is he would not be playing if it weren’t for the artificial equipment in todays game. The 1HBH should be a requirement for all players with certain exceptions. If they cannot perform it and compete with a 1HBH then they do not belong in tennis. The other requirement should be all players must use a 85 SI 12 ounce wood racket with gut strings only. If they are not talented enough to compete using it then they will not be able to continue on the tour. Tennis has turned into a child’s game and the tennis body has decided that taking bribes from the racket and string manufacturers lobbyists is in their interest as opposed to preserving the originality and uniqueness of the game. Real sports have associations that prevent artificial means into their sports as it only serves to diminish the game and enhance the stats artificially. It also preserves that the player must bring upon the skill needed and it’s not given to them which is what tennis bas done today. Tennis today has hundreds of players in the so called ‘pro’ ranks that would not be able to play pro tennis if they had their equipment replaced with ‘real’ equipment. The stats today are all skewed due to the artificial equipment. Real sports like the MLB NFL NHL have strong leaders who restrict artificial means, their position is to maintain their game and not artificially water it down. Tennis has no such rule.

Let's focus on skills and not on equipment. The "standard" rackets you can buy are exceptionally good. It's better to stick with one racket instead of modifying or changing it every six months because you think there's something better. If you want something different, do a paintjob.

If he had to use the actual tennis equipment that all the greats used in the 80’s, you would find out his performance drops 75%+. This is a fact. As well as for all the so called pros. They are mostly playing due to the artificial equipment. Just look at all the channels devoted to rackets and strings. They are all nuts. They just have this and that. And yet the actual ability should be coming from within. Most tennis players are not really athletic. They are crafty but the equipment is providing the control and the top spin and the power to them. These are facts. Just look at the amateur world. It won’t hurt for them to adopt all these configurations but they are fooling themselves. The equipment gives them all a false impression that they can do something they really cannot.

Is this similar to the pro staff x at all?

Thickest string is the lowest g so it’s 15 * not 17g it’s thinner