How It Tested:  At the 3 and 9 o'clock positions of the head, the Radical has something new: dimples, and holes drilled through the beam, creating Flexpoints that are supposed to allow the head to bend on impact, cupping the ball for more power and control.  It works! Advanced players with long, fast swings will savor the mid-plus because it's accurate and generates a surprising amount of pop.  The frame also feels less boardy than the 2002's Liquidmetal Radical, since the Flexpoints cushion the blow.  The oversize has tighter string pattern than you typically find in a larger head, which makes the string bed feel a little stiff.  After player testers got used to the feeling, they found that although the racquet wasn't ideal for hitting flat shots, which tended to sail long, it aided them on heavier topspin ground strokes and lobs.

Bottom Line: While the Flexpoint Radical isn't significantly different from the last Radical, it's yet another improvement from one of Head's franchise frames.