Head Radical MP 2023 - 98-Inch Head and 16/ 19 Pattern

Head Radical MP 2023 is a 27-inch tennis racquet with a 300 g unstrung frame, a 98 in² head, and a 16/19 string pattern. The orange-and-blue frame adds Auxetic construction to the yoke while retaining Head's Radical balance of control, spin, and power.

Frame Specs and Setup

Head lists a 300 g / 10.6 oz unstrung weight, a 630 cm² / 98 in² head size, and a 685 mm / 27.0 in length. The listed balance is 320 mm / 1 in HL, with a 20/23/21 mm beam and grip sizes 1 through 5.

The 16/19 pattern combines 16 main strings with 19 cross strings. Head also lists a CPI of 400, while the frame uses Graphene Inside and Sound Grommets alongside Auxetic technology.

Auxetic Versus the Predecessor

Tennis.com reported a $259 price, a 98 sq. in. head, a 27 in. length, an 11.1 oz weight, a 323 swingweight, and a 65 RA rating for the 2023 model. Its review describes Auxetic as a carbon-fiber construction in the yoke intended to improve response on off-center contact.

Compared with the Radical MP 2021, the 2023 racquet keeps the same main dimensions while adding Auxetic. Tennis.com described the earlier model as having a new mold, a thicker yoke, more weight, and greater flexibility, so the 2023 update is primarily a feel and feedback change rather than a wholesale geometry change.

Price and Player Profile

US retailer listings place the Head Radical MP 2023 at $169, reduced from a listed $259 price, as of 09/23/2026. That pricing positions the older frame below Head's Radical MP 2025, which Head lists with Auxetic 2.0 technology and which Tennis Warehouse review materials list at $219.

The specification set fits intermediate and advanced all-court players who want a standard-length frame with a compact 98 in² hitting area, a 16/19 response, and a head-light balance. The frame's 300 g unstrung weight and 65 RA rating require more deliberate preparation than a lighter recreational racquet.

Verdict for All-Court Play

Head Radical MP 2023 is a control-oriented all-court racquet with enough string movement for spin and enough mass for stable contact. Its clearest distinction from the 2021 version is Auxetic feedback, while its main limit is the smaller 98 in² head compared with more forgiving oversize frames.