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Head Mean Streak 175g Racquet


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Head Mean Streak 175g Racquet
Quantity in Basket: None
Code: meanstreak
Price: $199.95
Shipping Weight: 3.00 pounds
 
Grip Size:
3 5/8
3 7/8
Upgrade Grip:
Upgrade Factory Strings:
Add Wristlacer:
Add Vibration Dampner:
Add Grommet Protection Tape:
 
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Weight in Grams:    175 grams (unstrung)

Racquet Length:  22 inches

Manufacturers Features:

  • Corrugated Technology "CT"
  • Power Stabilizer
  • Microgel
  • Metallix (MX)
  • Inner Grommet System 2 (IGS2)
  • Megablast Technology
  • Durazone String Pattern
  • Xtra Long

Balance Point: 2/5" Head Heavy

Factory Grip: Head Hydrosorb White

Factory String:  Head Megablast 16 gauge White

Ratings and comparisons for all racquets can be found in Racquetworld's Technology/Ratings Section

Racquetworld's Durability Rating:   94

Racquetworld's Power Rating:     Age 24- 95.50, Age 35- 96.00, Age 45+ 94.50

Racquetworld's Control Rating #1 (Front Court):   97.50

Control 1 (Front Court) represents how the racquet handles upfront in the court.  We’re basically looking at how certain components stacked together produce good (or bad) racquet maneuverability.  To figure this out we look at the weight, balance point, and shape of the frame.  We throw all this info into Pat’s brain along with a couple hours of hit testing and out pops the rating.  This value is useful especially for doubles players who find themselves covering the upfront court a lot.  It’s also good to know if you’re a good server and find yourself quickly putting away returns off your serve without leaving front middle court.

Racquetworld's Control Rating #2 (Back Court):  97.00

Control 2 (Back Court)  represents the traditional control rating when taking a full shot from mid to back court.  Our goal with control is to redirect the Force of the ball.  We again focus on weight, balance point, shape, string pattern and tension, frame stiffness and on court experience. 

Racquetworld's Overall Rating:   Age 24- 96.05, Age 35- 95.30, Age 45+ 95.55

Bang for the Buck  

Racquetworld's General Notes:

Head's back in full force in 2009-2010 with their new series of racquets.  We already got a chance to hit with these racquets and they are the most powerful racquets Head has ever produced.  The 165 weight is back which is what many Head fans have been looking for since the IGS Liquid Metal series.  These have some of the coolest graphics ever put on a racquet and back it up with their names (Problem Child, Mean Streak, and Dirty Deed).  These will be sure winners this year and going forward.

This year the racquet series comes in 165 (Problem Child), 175 (Meanstreak) and 185 (Dirty Deed) gram weights.  Our younger players will prefer the 165 or 175 and our slightly older players will prefer the 185 frame as the extra weight will help to carry the swing through. 

Corrugated Technology "CT" - Corrugated rails are incorporated into the throat area of the racquet.  These corrugated rails increases stiffness up to 12% vs. conventional racquet design which results in explosive power on every shot!

Power Stabilizer - Head patented twin-tube technology has been positioned in the head of the racquet which provides maximum stability of every shot.

Microgel is a new space-age technology has allowed HEAD to design their most solid hitting racquet ever!  Microgel is a revolutionary silicone-based material that can support up to 4000 times its own weight.  This low density material is injected between the graphite layers throughout the entire frame.  Upon ball impact HEAD Microgel compresses, absorbing and dispering the impact to the entire frame, then returns quickly to its original shape.  This creates incredible performance with ROCK SOLID POWER! 

So what is MX?  It stands for Metallix which is a specially developed Matrix of carbon fibers and a new crystalline metal alloy.  This alloy's grain size is 1000 times smaller than those of a typical metal, and by decreasing grain size, you increase performance.  Overall, Metallix allows for a stronger, stiffer, and more powerful construction.

Each racquet comes with a free Fran Davis sample dvd.  $34.95 value!

If you're unsure about your model or weight...try our DEMO program.

These are available in both the smaller 3 5/8 and 3 7/8 grip sizes.

I would recommend changing the grip to a Python (Our favorite), or Head TackiMac  for the added traction to prevent slippage.  The Racquetworld Grommet Tape upgrade ($1) can save you $$ in the long run as sometimes strings break from the grommet being worn down.  For those who don't know what the grommet is, it's the plastic piece at the top of the racquet that the strings go through.  When you hit the wall and floor this gets worn down.

The Prince Premier string upgrade is recommended because factory string is less playable/durable then the Prince Premier string we suggest.  At the time of purchase, the Prince Premier restring upgrade is $21.95.  It's normally $36 if you mailed the racquet to us later so you save $14 if you choose the upgrade right away.

If you choose a vibration dampener go with the Ektelon Silencer (Our favorite), Head Megasorb, Gamma Worm or the BBB (Big Bad Band).

The wristlacer black is the default wrist tether that comes on your racquet at no charge.  If you want to change colors, a small fee of $2.95 will be added for switching.

A question we get everyday is "What is Grommet Tape?"  It's a piece of tape that goes over the head (bumper) of your racquet.  Sometimes you need a restring because of a broken bumper.  For an extra buck to add this, it could save you $25-40!!

We get follow up calls/emails everyday thanking us for the upgrades as they really help bring out the performance of the racquet. 

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