Head Mean Streak 175g Racquet
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Code: meanstreak
Price: $199.95
Shipping Weight: 3.00 pounds
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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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