M.P. is the name of more than one artist:
1) rapper
2) a producer
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1) rapper
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1) M.P. (which stands for MetaPhor) is one of the underground rap artists coming from Alabama. Hailing from Birmingham. M.P.'s style is greatly influenced by the Screwed-Up Texas style, and he has collaborated with Texas artists such as C-Whiskey and D.S.R.. M.P. is CEO of C.I.A. (Cash In Advance) Records. His first original project was "Mic Breaka Of The Year". Some of his past mixtapes include "Waaay Afta Tha Kappa", "Goin Fed-Showin Naked All Flows Vol. 1", "Wreckin Underground", and his latest mixtape, "Legend In Da Makin".

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gilmillan

48w

Good point, it has always struck me that the feeling of the radical is very crisp, so I would definitely use a more muted or dead string. This is definitely a very good topic to discuss since there are many people who do not believe or consider that this can transform the feel of a racket for better or worse, so it is very important to experiment with different types of strings until you find the right one. complement better with your racket. Greetings

monsoon

49w↑1

I use the new radical mp with rpm 17 54 lbs, I really enjoy it as it forces good form. it is difficult but extremely rewarding in my opinion.

Kyle M.

1y↑1

In my RadMP 2023 I've settled on Silver 7 Tour 17 in the mains and Velocity MLT 17 crosses, both at 54lbs. I'm thinking about lowering the tension on the mains a couple pounds to get a bit more free power and pocketing. After playing with a bunch of string combos, I have had to accept that getting a lot of free spin just isn't gonna happen in this frame. So, going with a more lively, powerful string setup got me where I wanted to go. I can focus on shape and angles with my mechanics rather than getting it free from the string bed. But you're right, it is not easy to get "bite" on the ball. I use a Wilson Pro overgrip (~5g) and added 1g at 10, 12, and 2 o'clock each. Static weight and SW I believe are right around 328, ~5HL.

TennCom

yeah i will probably be testing S7T this week at 45lbs to see if that increases bite and pocketing

Rel

1y↑2

I recently switched to the Radical and currently settled on NRG2 in the mains and ALU Power in the crosses. Works the other way around too but I found notching happened way too fast for my liking. Still exploring but the frame gives me control and the strings offer power.

TennCom

interesting that you are getting better longevity with nylon mains, good data point

Jorge Villamizar

I'm using AK pro cx main, max power cross, and also have better playability duration with the SG as a main

Jose Parcerisa

50w

@TennCom Tecnifibre Ice Code White 18G (1.20mm) at 53lbs. You are welcome

Larz B

1y↑1

Try a thin edged twisted string in your main like msv hepta twist 1.15. It will increase your launch angle and works great in the radical mp auxetic. In the cross i used an even thinner msv focus hex 1.10.

Jose Parcerisa

39w

Tension?

Larz B

38w

@Jose Parcerisa in the auxetic mp i would string the main at 21 or 22 kg and the cross 1.5 kg lower

1iquid5nake

1y↑1

I have the Luxilon Eco Power in my weighted Extreme Tour Nite. The weight is at 3 and 9 with a leather grip. Feels like the ball stays on the string longer than the Lync Tour I had on there.

Tennis with Andy

1y↑1

You are hilarious, lol. I don’t know how you make these videos with a straight face. Great work! Solstice power is fun, it requires you to go for your shots and you’re rewarded with heavy shots. I’d recommend stringing it on the lower end of your poly range to open it up —- I typically do 52 lbs for most polys and I do 48 lbs in my head extreme tour.

GKinGH Smith

Curious if you first tried to lower tension? Or with the Alpha tried to maybe increase tension? I'm finding that the difference in tension is a smaller change than changing string. So when I'm trying to fine tune I do it with tension, but if I need a big change I'll change string type.

TennCom

1y↑1

yeah I think I would to pick a string first and then dial in tension, but ill probably try dropping tension by a few lbs for the next job anyway. Alpha is recommended to be strung a few lbs tighter than your normal tension also

Sean Conlin

1y↑1

I would give Head Hawk Power a try, might give you what you're looking for. I'll be interested to see what you think of Diadem Soltice Power, I found the launch angle too high and unpredictable in my G360+ Radical MP.

TennCom

1y↑1

Excellent suggestion, I've got a couple of sets coming in.

CinemaStruck

Great play out there looks like a good pick for you. I was wondering how is the spin compared to other polys?

TennCom

1y↑1

better than basically any round poly, but worse than basically and shaped poly

LauncherSpiderMk7

Love this string, but wish it came in different colors. Orange, red, or blue would be nice.

Wenyao Chin

Recently switched to the Radical mp 360+ with big hitter silver 7 tour, works quite well for me so far

TennCom

ill make sure to try that too. What tension are you using?

Jose Parcerisa

Same here: Silver 7 Tour 1.25 mains / Confidentinal 1.15 crosses, all at 53lbs

Wenyao Chin

1y↑1

@TennCom I’m using full bed 50 lbs

LeChuck

Right between them 2 (I also had the chance to test) : vcore pro 100 and you stop searching.
(Nb : I prefer the green version over the new one, and had some lead in handle and 3/9)

Outcome Technology

@TennCom - Beckett , here's what I would recommend trying next (alphabetical by brand):
- Genesis Hexonic 2.0 Black 1.23
- Signum Pro Thunderstorm 1.24
- Tier One DuraFluxx 1.23 or even 1.18
- Yonex Poly Tour Rev 1.25 - Purple apparently plays the best, but Orange might be a sick color match

Also, as @raphaelkarpeles7447 suggested, you might consider a poly/poly hybrid, crossing a shaped main that is more firm/crisp, with a round cross that is very slick and soft. Examples: cross DuraFluxx 1.23 with MSV Swift 1.25, etc.

TennCom

thunderstorm would look pretty crazy hahaha

Andy V

1y↑2

Be interesting doing test on stiff/soft flex rackets with high tension or lower tension and see how they perform

JorgeAndresCoppiano.

1y↑1

Agree

TennCom

1y↑1

like testing to if different flexes work better with different tensions (probably more specifically, stringbed stiffnesses)>

Andy V

@TennCom yes that's what I mean, example, soft flex with tight string bed what would off centre shots be like and centre shots

toemouse

1y↑1

Loved the video and enjoying the bits of comedy. Really liked Alpha but I’m still stuck on PTP 1.20.

Antynd

38w

Hello Toemouse, how low do you string with PTP (yellow I suppose) ? Do you think 1.20 differs a lot compared to 1.25 ?

SaberShirou

You've clearly cut the ending knots too short. Leaving it attached to the reel will offer levels of control previously unheard of. That's because it'll help you reel in your power.

K4R3N

1y↑14

Creating an Excel string/racquet tracker is a rite of passage from 3.5 to 4.0

TennCom

1y↑2

hahahahahahahaha

Exphyre

48w

I love the style of your videos! You’re the no. 1 equipment channel.

transamination

Would be interested if you have a VCore Pro 97D that you could measure the twist-weight of. Tennis warehouse are claiming a fairly massive twist-weight of 15.

TennCom

i dont sadly, i did try the racquet and i dont remember it feeling unwieldy like most high TW racquets. It would be nice if Tennis Warehouse would share how they measure twistweight, but its unclear.

Denali Medical

47w

Beckett, why not just go with the Pro and mod less? Obviously balance is different but weight to get that where you want and less for static and swing weights…just curious I’ve tried both and Pro was fairly harsh…strings aside (however string is important)
Your gentle voice with direct cutting humor, works :) thx for the vids

TennCom

47w↑1

I like having the freedom to add weight where I want it. I have a Pro, and I've been debating whether or not to even make a video on it. Its also got a thinner beam, but I didn't find that the changes to lead to a lot of difference in performance from the thicker beamed MP. It just feels kind of mediocre.

Denali Medical

47w

@TennCom agreed it’s a hammer…thx for reply

Gustavo Yuiti Tsugue Okamoto

1y↑1

Love the quality of your videos!

Raphael Karpeles

Soon I am going to test "Grapplesnake Alpha" in my "Pro Kennex Black Ace Pro" and I am really excited for it. According to your feedback I will like it. 😁

You could try "Grapplesnake CES Neon Dust / Liquid Neon Dust" (the yellow hybrid) or "MSV Focus Hex Ultra" as full bed or use "Grapplesnake Liquid", "Grapplesnake Liquid Neon Dust", "MSV Swift" or "Isospeed Cream" as cross string to "Grapplesnake Tour Sniper" or "Grapplesnake Alpha" to increase the power and snapback effect of the "Head Radical MP 2023".

I did really enjoy "MSV Focus Hex Ultra" in 1,25 mm and black at 25/24 kg in my old "Head Graphene XT Radical Pro". 👍

TennCom

1y↑1

great suggestions!

chinaski141

36w

Hey, I feel like you are making videos exclusively for me. Maybe I'm having a psychotic break 🙃. But I literally just bought Radical MP after loving the demo and was searching for the best string for it. Where are you at with on your journey re best string for this racquet? Or maybe you have a newer video on it already?

TennCom

36w↑1

This was the last string setup I used in this racquet before deciding to go to the Solinco Whiteout. I really liked it as it was, might try ReString Zero in the crosses for more spin at some point.

Bruno Alves

1y↑1

From watching your technique and footwork, I would say you gotta play with 100sq inch. To have a whippy technique like you (and me) and play with a 98 or lower, you need to have really good footwork and timing. I think the best control oriented 100sq racquet is the vcore pro 100 and you should give it a serious try. Gravity MP is similar but unstable. I think a bigger sweetspot and depth control would match well with your hitting and moving style.

TennCom

My problem with the 100s is that I haven't tried one which swings fast enough to maintain the wrist dip. The VCPs have always been too slow. Plus, most 100s have the extra square inches at the bottom of the hoop which basically doesnt make any different, expecially if im looking at control 100s with a thinner beam;.

Larz B

1y↑1

Size is not everything. 2 inch ² isn't much and it depends more on the shape of the head. My new vcore 95 2023 is more forgiving than the radical mp.

Bruno Alves

@Larz B I speak for myself, I tried all four rackets that were mentioned in my comment and the video, the sweet spot it’s definitely bigger on the 100s. But I agree with your point that some exceptions exist. For example, the shift is 99 with a small sweat spot

Bruno Alves

@TennCom I get your points, it’s just something that really worked out for me and we have the same technique style. I played my entire life with Babolats, and I cannot look back since I change to the Vicor pro 100

Larz B

@Bruno Alves i also play with my vcore pro 97. The old Gravity mp was unstable and had an erratic stringbed. I have the new auxetic Gravity mp (laver cup edition) and that one is rock solid. Great stick. I also enjoy my gravity pro 360+.

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bio.mechanic

33w

When you mentioned aesthetics, I just happened to be holding and looking at my Blade 98 Noir with black strings, black overgrip and black grip band. The words that came out of your mouth pretty much matched my thoughts at that moment! LMAO

chad allen

Just switch to the Pro Staff V14 and call it a day. Use any string you like 😉

TennCom

But Tennis Maniac, its too uncool to use a Prostaff

chad allen

@TennCom LOL! It's the one I chose after demoing 9 rackets. 😉

THE CRINGIEST TIMECOP1983 FAN ON PLANET EARTH

1y↑1

The two bits "i've been clean of stock rackets" and "granpa arm, since your wife left you" jokes had me in stitches! bawahahahah!

MARAT SAFIN

Please try the volkl v square - supposed to give you the most bite / spin / control in any string - by tw - under thr string comparisons

TennCom

My concern is that I will like it. Then I'm stuck stringing square shaped strings for the next couple years which is like torture.

MARAT SAFIN

@TennCom - lol , still worth a try

Ken Lu

What tension did you string your radical? Have you tried stringing lower that should open up the string bed and give you a bit of a higher launch angle.

TennCom

Im going to drop to 45lbs on the next job

glademaster

1y↑1

Love the stringing interlude

Tom Smith

1y↑1

Head doing great lately… I’ve just bought new Gravity and it’s amazing 🔥 full Alu Power in it! Recommend anything else?

TennCom

I remember really enjoy Signum Pro Firestorm in the prev version. Haven't tried the new one yet, but I'll be using ReString Zero 1.23 for the playtest

Captain Pfuscher

Agree. I got my Gravity MP yesterday and it is f*ing awesome!!

Jesús Camargo

48w

hello my friend!!!! excellent video!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, I am between choosing this racket model (head auxetic radical mp) or (wilson blade 98 v8 16x19) the wilson blade is difficult for me to move it a bit depending on the match situations and it tires me a lot, see this option better? I was testing a pure aero 2023 too… THANK YOU SO MUCH!

TennCom

48w

This one gives you more power than the Blade but the Blade is more maneuverable

Juan Antonio Cano Hidalgo

32w

I have this to rackets, more power and maniobravility with Head radical 2023, for me the best string for this racket after change 10 diferent string is Luxilon Original 130, super power and control

uptop

How long does it take you to string your rackets?

TennCom

1y↑1

it would take like 30-35mins with the drop weight (including cutting the old strings out until the last knot is cut) but I recently got a Wise Tension head so im down to 20-25mins

uptop

I have a drop weight I just bought and I break my strings like in 7-8 hours of play ( I use tourna big hitter blue 16 rough) so I love the stringer.

Victor W

Thanks for the giggles, makes my morning commute more bearable. Great vid!

radek79

1y↑1

The montage part is stellar

uptop

I have been on a racket searching journey, but because I can't demo I just look at recommendations and racket reviews. I play a oh backhand and I used to play with the vcore pro 97 l (I'm thirteen and I need a lighter racket) and I switched to a tecnifiber 300 RS for more stability. Any other recommendations?

TennCom

if you are 13 just stick to the 300RS and work on your game. its better for you to focus on developing your game at this stage.

uptop

But I play tennis Europe, I have a pretty fast game type and I just need a speedy racket that I can whip pretty fast, especially for an oh backhand

Nevin Liauw

1y↑1

What about polytour strike, yibing wu’s setup. Im bout to try it w my weighted 2013 graphene radical mp that is at 341g rn w lead tape under the base grip, putty under buttcap, and weight at 3 and 9 like wu’s hut added 2g at 12. Wu’s actual racquet supposingly, but his is at 320 sw strung, 30.8cm unstrung (forgot 31.8cm strung then?), 310g unstrung (so 328g strung?). Inferior to your setup obviously.

TennCom

Good call on copying Wu, he is a contributing factor to why I want to use this racquet lol

Nevin Liauw

@TennCom would you say the auxetic feel way diff than the 360+ for the rad mp?

TennCom

@Nevin Liauw it say its barely different

john nacke

1y↑2

Beckett, What string/strings / tension would you recommend for the VCore 98… Preferably strings that are easy on the arm… ciao, John

TennCom

So far my favourite one has been confidential. Anything softer becomes too muddled for me. I'm stringing at 52lbs and wouldn't be able to go any looser.

Ege Demir

I wonder what the bands on your knees are? Or what purpose do you use them for?

TennCom

1y↑2

I was having a bad knee day with my patellar tendonitis. The tape helps support the tendon and "keeps the knee together." Nadal, Monfils, Kyrgios, among others, all do the same when they have bad knee days.

K4R3N

1y↑1

Invest in a slant board. Use daily.

Nessaj87

I thought the Radical was recommended with Lynx Tour? Love Lynx Tour in my Ezone 100 at least.

TennCom

Lynx Tour hasn't worked well for me in other racquets so im hesitant to try it here

Benjamin Jensen

32w

Whats the difference from Radical MP 360+ and the Radical MP Auxetic ?

TennCom

32w↑1

Feel is slightly more solid and I think its moderately more stable, but differences are quite small

Liviana Ervandi

33w

try luxilon adrenaline on ur radical mp. it works well for me

Joe Benny

33w

Why not use the radical Pro if you prefer the weight?

TennCom

33w

the MP has a thicker beam and offers noticeably more power and forgiveness when they are the same weight

Dimitris Tzimis

Solinco Revolution 1.25 at 21/22 kg

Dennis XJapan

And why not put hyper g or confidential at 1.20 gauge ? 😊

TennCom

1y↑2

I don't like Hyper-G for one, but Confidential is pretty low powered and I don't find that going down to 1.20mm unlocks much more power for me personally. I do like the idea of going to a thinner gauge in something like Tour Bite Soft though.

Dennis XJapan

1y↑1

@TennCom I don’t like 1.25 hyper g too. But on 18x20s 1.20 hyper g is very good.

white maz

I know im a broken record, VS mains 55 lbs grapplesnake toursniper 52 lbs crosses. Cheers

Yazir Nauhm

Excellent!

Jarno Savolainen

One vote for Tier One Black Knight on your Radical MP

TennCom

Tension maintenance is insufficient for me

Desire Brondo

40w

Whats the tension?

uoluoluol

What stringing machine do you use?

TennCom

Its a Gamma X-6 FC and I've since upgraded the dropweight to a Wise Tension head

uoluoluol

@TennCom thanks

jiyoung lee

46w

Hey what strings do u recommend for blade 98v8

TennCom

46w

what are you looking for out of a string

Prophet Margin

Hey TennCom, can you give me the link to the review you did on the Bolt tennis racket, Thanks

TennCom

https://youtu.be/gy0QRvjkqVU

Sebastian Castellanos

Will you make a review of the Vapor 11? Thanks

TennCom

No, I cant do better reviews than Foot Doctor Zach so I'm not even going to try

Fernando Ponce Mata

48w

what what dampener is it?

MoonDoy

1y↑1

Please tell me you cut your knots shorter. I need to know.

TennCom

1y↑3

i like to have something to floss with between points

Richie Egg

Tails you lose...

Bounce_hit

Bro. Find a good performance shirt material and print some TennCom shirts! No cotton!

TennCom

1y↑2

we've been slowly looking for shirts but havent found a supplier i like yet. I want the quality to be decent so you can wear the shirt for years. I hate those "throw-away" quality shirts that don't last

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