This is genuinely a very intriguing racquet. Sweetspot is definitely higher up and everything seems to happen in the upper half of the hoop. It's like the racquet gives you a 20% "power up" in terms of normal pace and spin when you hit it there. I guess that's where the 'Boom!' comes from. One of the most 'fun' 98sq" racquets I've used in a while. The way I would describe it is that the racquet always want to do "something with the ball" when you hit in the string bed. Slices are good, groundstrokes are good, and racquet is surprisingly stable for its weight with good ability to block back big serves etc. The racquet can occasionally launch a ball if you hit it in the wrong part of the spring bed but that's the only thing I think you need to get used to. Strung mine at 53/52 with Sonic Pro 1.25mm. I liked this racquet.
No such issues w stringbed. It may just be your swing path. I fell in love w this raquet because all my baseline shots would have good loopiness and would dip inside the baseline with ease. I switched from Gravity Pro btw.
Love your review. I have to agree with your description of how the top of the racquet face feels, but with the added note that that area feels much more comfortable and refined compared to the equivalent area on yonex ezones, where the top can feel especially harsh. I think this racquet can really shine for someone who is can consistently use the top of the hoop to generate tons of spin.
Thank you good sir, saved me $250 lol - some very intrinsic details that i would never be able tell! Also much more efficient with time than I an 😂, promised myself i would cut mine down
I'm currently shopping to leave my 2019 radical pro. Both the boom pro and surprisingly the new 2022 speed mp were both deal breakers on serve. I'm not big and I felt like I was trying to swing a skillet with each of those sticks. But man oh man groundies with the new speed are ridiculously nice!
I tried this frame (on literally the same courts as you lol) and it felt really good for me. A lot like a less spinny, less muted version of the latest Vcore. Seems like you had similar thoughts given your review.
Hi Beckett greats videos by the way, I have been struggling a lot lately to change racquets, I’m currently using an pure aero vs with 6 grams at 12 but i still feel that i need more control and feel. I love to hit on the trainings with an pretige inteligente but i feel that this frame is too much head light e a bit heavy to put weight on 12 which frame would you recommend me, i’ve been thinking about some: blade, Radical or speed i’m just no sure about the version or string pattern but I would like a frame with an lower RA then the pure aero vs Thanks I wish you success in this channel, you have greats videos
Thanks Joao! Glad to have you here. The best way to get used to a new stick is completely switch and don't look back. It can takes weeks, but don't be tempted to visit the old one. Some things that may help you in the meantime: I'm thinking that the two things you are missing from the old Prestige is the lower launch angle and the good ball pocketing. I thing you could get some of this back by trying Tecnifibre Triax string. It's a multifilament, so it's very soft which helps with ball pocketing. But, it has polyester fibres which means it has great durability and spin production for a multi. I also found its launch angle to be much lower than most poly's. Finally, if none of these work, my close friend used a Flexpoint Prestige MP for 15 years. A shoulder injury made it hard for him to serve so he needed something new. After trying a ton of racquet, he ended up switching to the new Radical MP.
Of all these racquets I prefer the Aero VS but I can generate more spin with the Boom Pro. VCORE 98 is kinda middle of the pack for me. Decent in a lot of ways but not amazing in any.
@@TennCom Thank you very much for the help. I decided to get an aero VS for testing. I hope to adapt well, mainly because it is faster and more permissive than VCore 98.
hello dear and congratulations for the review. I measured the inertia of the Boom Pro at the babolat RDC and it gives me 311 SW strung...it seems very strange to me
@@TennComthanks very kind. How would you recommend to lead the boom pro to give it more power and stability? and with how much lead? I have low density Gamma lead. Thank you
I tried the Boom Pro as well, and it felt really nice, but I struggled with depth and some other things. It is definitely a step back from my current Babolat Pure Aero Tour. That being said, I added some lead to an Ezone 98 and that feels great. Will try the Head Extreme Tour, Dunlop SX 300 Tour and Yonex Vcore98 as well. Or better might try, because I am actually very happy with the Ezone
Just started using the Extreme tour with added weight and the MP too: 341g 331 SW on all of these. Thoughts on the Boom compared to the Tour or Extreme MP?
hey sorry for the late reply, this comment clipped by my radar. Boom Pro feels kinda between the Extreme Tour and MP, but with more weight. It's decently maneuverable and has superior plowthrough compared to both Extremes, but doesnt have the same control as the Tour. If you wish the Extreme Tour has more power or that the Extreme MP had more control, thee Boom Pro is actually a pretty good choice because the feel is quite similar IMO.
@@TennCom Thanks for your reply, Beckett! I had to weight the Tour and the MP Extremes up. I got them about the same in terms of overall and swingweight, prefer the tour by quite a bit except for doubles, perhaps. I'm getting older so the MP is less work and when weighted up to 331 SW, it feels pretty good [9 pts HL] for dubs. Definitely like the Tour when I have more time. Love the channel - keep it coming!
Hey Beckett! Really like your video content and edition. I've been using wilson blade and yonex ezone 98 for a while, 304 and 310 grams respectively. Recently I got such a good deal with a Head Graphene 360 Speed S brand new for 40 $ that I've been thinking on keeping it instead of selling it again. Do you think that the 285 gr of the Head Speed S would be such a problem for me bearing in mind I've been using most of the time the wilson blade of 304 gr? Thank you very much in advance!
Yeah definitely. It's way lighter and have a way more powerful beam. Try putting like 4g of lead at 12 and the 16g in the handle though. If you get that weight up, you might like it.
Ty for the feedback. It is very helpful. Idk how to fix those long balls on the Boom. Initially I was thinking a more control oriented string would help (I was using Lynx), but then you would end up with a very dead upper hoop. This type of stringing may help: tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/ivan-lendl-8-knot-string.425724/ But it seems like too extreme of a solution.
I didn't really understand this racquet... I still think Speed Pro(2022) is the best racquet Head made to date. And Gravity Pro coming in at second and ET maybe third. As much as I love ET, I have to say good bye.
I think it does offer something unique in Head’s lineup. Unfortunately in the uniqueness is just bad hahaha. Maybe one day Head swill learn to make a passable power stick.
Next video coming "why I am selling my Head Boom Pro"
Hahahaha what a POS
This is genuinely a very intriguing racquet. Sweetspot is definitely higher up and everything seems to happen in the upper half of the hoop. It's like the racquet gives you a 20% "power up" in terms of normal pace and spin when you hit it there. I guess that's where the 'Boom!' comes from. One of the most 'fun' 98sq" racquets I've used in a while. The way I would describe it is that the racquet always want to do "something with the ball" when you hit in the string bed. Slices are good, groundstrokes are good, and racquet is surprisingly stable for its weight with good ability to block back big serves etc. The racquet can occasionally launch a ball if you hit it in the wrong part of the spring bed but that's the only thing I think you need to get used to. Strung mine at 53/52 with Sonic Pro 1.25mm. I liked this racquet.
i agree i had fun hitting with the new version
No such issues w stringbed. It may just be your swing path. I fell in love w this raquet because all my baseline shots would have good loopiness and would dip inside the baseline with ease. I switched from Gravity Pro btw.
Did you stick with the boom? whats your setup :)))
So cinematic, already love your channel. i just purchased my new racquet head boom team. glad i chose a good racquet!
Love your review. I have to agree with your description of how the top of the racquet face feels, but with the added note that that area feels much more comfortable and refined compared to the equivalent area on yonex ezones, where the top can feel especially harsh. I think this racquet can really shine for someone who is can consistently use the top of the hoop to generate tons of spin.
I agree. When I was making consistent contact in the top hoop I was hitting huge spin. More than I get with my customized Extreme.
Thank you good sir, saved me $250 lol - some very intrinsic details that i would never be able tell! Also much more efficient with time than I an 😂, promised myself i would cut mine down
Hahaha yeah right you are the most detailed reviewer on the planet.
@@TennCom Hahah nah these are good , adding your own twist to it, quality all around, channels growing nicely
@@ACTennis thank you mate. Means a lot.
3.5 player here and I tried it today, it’s an amazing racket: good spin, power and stability! What an amazing combo, will buy one very soon!
Paire?
Same exact issues wben i demoed it. It would either hit really nicely, or hit my forehand into the next zip code. No in between.
I'm currently shopping to leave my 2019 radical pro. Both the boom pro and surprisingly the new 2022 speed mp were both deal breakers on serve. I'm not big and I felt like I was trying to swing a skillet with each of those sticks. But man oh man groundies with the new speed are ridiculously nice!
Damn I keep hearing such good things about the new Speeds! I gotta try one!
@@TennCom I'm switching to the Extreme Tour for now while anticipating Radical Auxetic hopefully in the fall
I tried this frame (on literally the same courts as you lol) and it felt really good for me. A lot like a less spinny, less muted version of the latest Vcore. Seems like you had similar thoughts given your review.
I would agree. I can't see a big reason to chose this over the VCORE 98 for most players
Great content, keep up the good work
How would you compare it to a Prince ATS Tour 98?
Hi Beckett greats videos by the way,
I have been struggling a lot lately to change racquets, I’m currently using an pure aero vs with 6 grams at 12 but i still feel that i need more control and feel. I love to hit on the trainings with an pretige inteligente but i feel that this frame is too much head light e a bit heavy to put weight on 12 which frame would you recommend me, i’ve been thinking about some: blade, Radical or speed i’m just no sure about the version or string pattern but I would like a frame with an lower RA then the pure aero vs
Thanks
I wish you success in this channel, you have greats videos
Thanks Joao! Glad to have you here.
The best way to get used to a new stick is completely switch and don't look back. It can takes weeks, but don't be tempted to visit the old one.
Some things that may help you in the meantime: I'm thinking that the two things you are missing from the old Prestige is the lower launch angle and the good ball pocketing. I thing you could get some of this back by trying Tecnifibre Triax string. It's a multifilament, so it's very soft which helps with ball pocketing. But, it has polyester fibres which means it has great durability and spin production for a multi. I also found its launch angle to be much lower than most poly's.
Finally, if none of these work, my close friend used a Flexpoint Prestige MP for 15 years. A shoulder injury made it hard for him to serve so he needed something new. After trying a ton of racquet, he ended up switching to the new Radical MP.
Thanks i’m gone try to find those strings and try the radical mp
Boom pro is a better choice than the VCore 98 and Aero VS? To control and spin I wanna know.
Of all these racquets I prefer the Aero VS but I can generate more spin with the Boom Pro. VCORE 98 is kinda middle of the pack for me. Decent in a lot of ways but not amazing in any.
@@TennCom Thank you very much for the help. I decided to get an aero VS for testing. I hope to adapt well, mainly because it is faster and more permissive than VCore 98.
hello dear and congratulations for the review. I measured the inertia of the Boom Pro at the babolat RDC and it gives me 311 SW strung...it seems very strange to me
Thanks Arturo! Not too surprising given manufacturer's non-existent tolerances on swingweight. Its also possible that the RDC wasn't calibrated.
@@TennComthanks very kind. How would you recommend to lead the boom pro to give it more power and stability? and with how much lead? I have low density Gamma lead. Thank you
@@arturoindraccolo6940 What kind of shots are you missing the stability on?
@@TennCom It's not stability but it has little thrust
Start with 2g at 12 o clock and keep adding until you like it
Great review! Holy geez, what kind of watch is that?
Seagull Sugess Panda!
@@TennCom Great value for dollar watch (and review)!
Most of my Club Colleagues all agreed that the Boom MP is the best racket of the Series.
I tried the Boom Pro as well, and it felt really nice, but I struggled with depth and some other things. It is definitely a step back from my current Babolat Pure Aero Tour. That being said, I added some lead to an Ezone 98 and that feels great. Will try the Head Extreme Tour, Dunlop SX 300 Tour and Yonex Vcore98 as well. Or better might try, because I am actually very happy with the Ezone
let me know what you finally end up settling on. I actually really enjoy the Radical MP as well if you are looking for something with good power.
@@TennCom I would rather considering the Radical Pro, which is a very good stick
Just started using the Extreme tour with added weight and the MP too: 341g 331 SW on all of these. Thoughts on the Boom compared to the Tour or Extreme MP?
hey sorry for the late reply, this comment clipped by my radar. Boom Pro feels kinda between the Extreme Tour and MP, but with more weight. It's decently maneuverable and has superior plowthrough compared to both Extremes, but doesnt have the same control as the Tour. If you wish the Extreme Tour has more power or that the Extreme MP had more control, thee Boom Pro is actually a pretty good choice because the feel is quite similar IMO.
@@TennCom Thanks for your reply, Beckett! I had to weight the Tour and the MP Extremes up. I got them about the same in terms of overall and swingweight, prefer the tour by quite a bit except for doubles, perhaps. I'm getting older so the MP is less work and when weighted up to 331 SW, it feels pretty good [9 pts HL] for dubs. Definitely like the Tour when I have more time. Love the channel - keep it coming!
How does it compare to 2023 gravity pro
the Gravity Pro is a lot more controlled and solid feeling. Better for flat hitters. Boom better if you hit spin.
Is Boom pro better than radal mp?
I don't think so, Boom Pro can be a bit sporadic and launchy while the Rad MP is very consistent.
Hey Beckett! Really like your video content and edition. I've been using wilson blade and yonex ezone 98 for a while, 304 and 310 grams respectively. Recently I got such a good deal with a Head Graphene 360 Speed S brand new for 40 $ that I've been thinking on keeping it instead of selling it again. Do you think that the 285 gr of the Head Speed S would be such a problem for me bearing in mind I've been using most of the time the wilson blade of 304 gr? Thank you very much in advance!
Yeah definitely. It's way lighter and have a way more powerful beam. Try putting like 4g of lead at 12 and the 16g in the handle though. If you get that weight up, you might like it.
@@TennCom Thanks so much for the advice!
Try a leather grip and lead at 9 and 3. It works
3 and 9 literally never works for me
@@TennCom 🤷🏼♂️
that intro though 🥵
Review the clash 98 v2, please. Great work though!
Thanks! I'm trying to find one locally!
How to fix very long balls with the boom pro? I rly appreciate your content. Feedback: increase the volume of your voice since you speak very calmly
Ty for the feedback. It is very helpful.
Idk how to fix those long balls on the Boom. Initially I was thinking a more control oriented string would help (I was using Lynx), but then you would end up with a very dead upper hoop. This type of stringing may help: tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/ivan-lendl-8-knot-string.425724/ But it seems like too extreme of a solution.
Wht is the stringbed performance?
Yeah I'm still using the 360+ Speed Pro, predictable frame.
Speed Pro is leagues ahead of the Boom. I’m looking forward to revisiting it with the latest release.
@@TennCom would great to hear your thoughts on new Auxetic Speed Pro.
Hopefully soon
And what about de boom mp 👀?
i havent found one near me yet
2022 Speed MP.
Still trying to find one to review
I didn't really understand this racquet... I still think Speed Pro(2022) is the best racquet Head made to date. And Gravity Pro coming in at second and ET maybe third. As much as I love ET, I have to say good bye.
I think it does offer something unique in Head’s lineup. Unfortunately in the uniqueness is just bad hahaha. Maybe one day Head swill learn to make a passable power stick.
Speed MP next?
Hopefully, I am trying to find the new one.
А зачем такой весь лысый!??🤣🌺🤣