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Head Ti S6The Head Ti S6 tennis racket is a racket of superb overall performance and ability thanks to its superior titanium design.

This design affords the Head Ti S6 a level of maneuverability and control that is rarely seen with such a powerful piece of equipment. The Ti S6 gives you the power of a long racket without sacrificing agility and control.

Who will enjoy it? Who is the Head Ti S6 suited to?

  • That’s not all however. By using a fan string pattern basically all of the racket face is the sweet spot.
  • This gives the obvious advantage of more powerful strokes more often, and the comfort in knowing that it won’t be the end of the world if you don’t hit the ball in the center of the racket.
  • The Head Ti S6 is more suited for beginner to intermediate players with a slow to medium compact swing who require a generous sweet spot, though it is not totally limited to that type of player. If you like to hit heavy top spin oriented shots, then this racket is perfectly suited to your game also.

Head Ti S6 review

I should point out at this stage that there are always conditions to using lightweight rackets. Perhaps the biggest thing to keep in mind is you should not lose sight of the basics of the game of tennis itself.

An amateur player will have a tendency to put more effort into the shot to get the most out of the excellent sweet spot, but forget all about racket position, footwork and balance (the basics that I alluded to above).

Some players with a lighter, more powerful racket in their hands will become lazy and as a result expose other faults in their game!

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Secondly, light-weight rackets like the Head Ti S6 cannot possibly absorb as much energy as a heavier racket.

The excess energy has to go somewhere and it usually reverberates back through your body which can result in nasty injuries to your wrists, shoulders or elbows down the track. Look after yourself and get a racket that is tailored to your game.

(Note: The Shockstop is a small metal cylinder in the bottom of the racket that presses up against the grating of the shaft and dampens all of the vibrations. Of course if you hit the ball off center you will still feel vibrations, and everyone will have a different response depending on their hitting ability and tolerance to pain)

Specifications

  • Length: 27 3/4
  • Head Size: 115
  • Weight: 8.0 oz.
  • Balance: 380mm
  • Cross Section: 28.5mm
  • Type of Swing: Full-Moderate strokes
  • String Tension:57-66 lbs
  • Flex: Stiff
  • Patented Head Titanium/Graphite Composite
  • Sweetspot Design
  • Softac Grip

Conclusion

The Head Ti S6 is a wonderful piece of equipment and dare I say the best in its class for beginner to intermediates. If you are a player who has a compact swing and loves spin then you need to check out this racket!

Remember, we all have to start somewhere. Focus on improving the basics of your game (stroke production, footwork and most importantly physical fitness) instead of relying on ‘the next best thing’ in tennis rackets to win you the game.

If you take shortcuts and have short term success, know that it will catch up with you eventually and you will be back to square one.

I don’t mean that as nasty or accusing by the way, just rather as a couple of hopefully helpful comments to save you a lot of pain and time wasting over the long term :)

head liquidmetal 8The Head Liquidmetal 8 is a very capable racket and offers the perfect balance of power and control for beginners to intermediates.


The Head Liquidmetal 8 tennis racket was originally designed with the specific need of each and every tennis player in mind. This is why Head have developed Liquidmetal technology – a revolutionary new material that produces a specific blend of control and power.

Head Liquidmetal 8 review

Thanks to the new Liquidmetal atomic structure which is 2.5 times stronger than titanium, you can now look forward to faster serves, superior returns and better volleys. The secret to its success is that the atomic structure is liquid which does not deform on impact like other solid competitors.

This in turn allows liquid rackets to efficiently and precisely make use of the energy of each ball impact rather than losing it during the process of the swing. The Liquidmetal technology is fully applied to four strategically placed areas around the head, allowing you to give it your best shot with the confidence that your ball won’t end up in the parking lot.

Liquidmetal 8 Specifications

  • Head size: 112 square inches
  • Length: 27.33 inches
  • Weight: 10.1 ounces
  • Stiffness: 66
  • Balance: 13.98 inches, head heavy
  • Cross section: 28mm/26mm tapered beam
  • Swing weight: 312 kg/sq cm
  • String pattern: 16 x 19
  • Grip: Head HydroSorb

Another Head-developed technology, the Total Sweetspot Construction (TSC), gives you an innovative corrugated structure that increases the torsional stability in the Head Liquidmetal 8 racket head.

In more simple terms, this increases the sweet spot throughout the entire head of the racket – the benefits of which are obvious (you will be feeling like you’ve hit the sweetspot with every shot).

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In addition to the TSC technology, Head also features the NoShox system which significantly (and more importantly comfortably) reduces vibration by as much as 27% over other leading brands. The implication here is that even the harshest of game styles will be suited to a happy partnership with the Head racket.

Stronger improving players will find good control by adding more spin to their strokes with the Liquidmetal 8 – easily done thanks to the rackets spin friendly stringbed. At net the racket feels stable, controllable and very comfortable and volleys are hit with ease and confidence.

Last but not least, the Liquidmetal 8 features an integrated string dampener that is attached to the the grommets. The string dampener reduces string vibration yet further still, encouraging a more comfortable swing and creating the perfect sound and feel when you hit the ball. This is something that a lot of Liquidmetal tennis racket reviews praised.

What are others saying about this racket?

Minhaj Hussein from NJ, USA commented that the Liquidmetal 8 increased his confidence tremendously. It has actually improved his confidence to the point where he is motivated to improve his own game even further, noting that he can’t and won’t blame the racket for his skill errors.

This is my second Tennis racket, i have the Wilson US Open as a beginner and played with it for a year. I have been playing with the Head LiquidMetal 8 for a week now and i have to say it is amazing. Extremely light(on the UPS scale stringed it weighed .60 lbs) and packed with a punch this racket has increased my confidence level tremendously, i can’t blame anything on the racket anymore so i try extra hard and have definitely improved a lot in just a week.

Look and feel of the racket is definitely a plus, it has the integrated vibration dampers so you can’t lose it while playing. Comes with a full cover in Black and Silver/Gray to match the racket. I got this with Free Shipping through Amazon – MidWest Sports – with no tax, even the stores can’t beat that. Amazon is the best, i am completely satisfied with the whole experience.

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Conclusion

The Head Liquidmetal 8is by far the most powerful offering in the Liquidmetal line, but it is conveniently and pleasantly comfortable for a stick that is best known for power.

It is the geared toward the beginning to intermediate-level player with a slow to moderate swing. The racket is particularly appropriate for tennis players who need the convenience of a larger sweet spot coupled with a lighter head weight.

Head MicroGel Prestige Pro

Perhaps the most aggressive Prestige to come onto the market, the Head MicroGel Prestige Pro now boasts an open string pattern that offers complete control and even more outstanding power and handling.

Prestige is one of the most famous words in tennis and now this particular racket includes Microgel™ technology.

The Head Microgel™ technology is one that incorporates a new silicone-based material with strong and stiff carbon composite fibers to produce a tennis racket that has amazing responsive qualities.

In other words, the racket (upon impact with the ball) evenly distributes the force of impact around the frame to give you a solid and commanding response each and every time. In technical terms, the MicroGEL material deforms and subsequently compresses, absorbing and dispersing the impact to the entire frame but then returning immediately to its original shape.

The accolades don’t end there however. The Prestige Pro has superb mobility on all areas of the court. The racket has an extremely light head which allows the player to get into the perfect position to execute a shot.

More forceful tennis players will also find this racket pleasingly suitable as it means they can hit the ball with maximum impact and not have to worry about hitting the tennis ball over the crowds head and into the parking lot.

All in all this racket is one of the best and most lively in the MicroGEL Prestige family. Players who like the feel and response of an open string pattern will more than likely find this one their favorite Prestige to date.

Harder-hitting players will also find some nice pace and good weight of shot on swifter swings. The head light balance provides a free flowing feel from all areas of court, and helps keep the swing weight under control.

The racket also outdoes itself whilst serving with a combination of pace, spin and consistency making for an enjoyable and confidence boosting experience.

As with the regular Prestige Midplus, this one will resonate with a few different styles of game. Do not pass up the chance to seriously consider the Head MicroGel Prestige Pro tennis racket.