HEAD YouTek IG Extreme Midplus

Here is our third HEAD YouTek Review for this week. Read our review of the HEAD YouTek IG Instinct and the HEAD YouTek IG Speed Midplus to get in-depth comparisons.

There are rave reviews for the new HEAD YouTek IG Extreme racquet. This is one more to add to that group.

While the Head YouTek IG Extreme racquet is for players who like to hit big yet are also perfect for control-oriented players, the latest version of these racquets, the Head YouTek IG Extreme Midplus Tennis racquet is something else.

With a weight of 11.1 ounces when strung, a string pattern of 16 mains, 19 crosses, a head size of 100 square inches and a standard 27 inches length, the Head YouTek IG Extreme Midplus tennis racquet is a lighter version of the YouTek IG Extreme pro by about 15 gm. It is definitely an improvement on the latter as it retains the latter’s characteristics while allowing for more maneuverability and kindness towards off center hits. Let me put it this way: you will not reach for pain killers after the match though you will definitely know when you strike off center.

Flaunting Innegra Technology which uses Innegra fibers, the Innegra fibers add stability and reduce racquet vibrations by as much as 17 percent. Innegra fibers are quite tough and very thin thereby enhancing performance and as they are applied at strategic points, they give great and solid performance from all areas of the court and produce enough spin to make the Head YouTek IG Extreme Midplus Tennis racquet an asset for aggressive baseliners and all-court players. With the spin, full swings are possible and the ball can be kept deep within the court. There is ease of movement on volleys and sufficient mass to neutralize and direct more difficult and passing shots. The 16 by 19 string patterns are not only able to handle shots but also help spice up serves. In addition, the racquet stick gives a lot of promise to any junior talent hoping to move up to an adult frame.

Plus, having d30, the racquet is able to “feel” the game, adjusting to the needs of the player as the game progresses—giving more power and dexterity when the player revs up and softening up with a lighter shot to give more touch.

On the downside though, there was a hollow feel during off-center hits and the frame wasn’t authoritative on overheads. The distinctive flatter grip however presented an avenue for adjustments. Another downside? The racquet does not come with a cover.

Overall a rapid generation of racquet head speed ensured enjoyment ripping the ball. The racquet was stable and offensive. I definitely would recommend it for aggressive baseliners and all-court players.

Have you read all of our racquet reviews? What do you think? Which HEAD YouTek racquet sounds the best?

HEAD YouTek IG Instinct Midplus

In order to review the HEAD YouTek IG line of racquets I recruited three friends. On Wednesday, you can read the HEAD YouTek IG Speed racquet review and on Friday you can read the HEAD YouTek IG Extreme racquet. Then, you can decide for yourself which tennis racquet is the best for you.

I reviewed the YouTek IG Instinct Midplus, and I feel like I got very lucky getting this racquet. First, let me just say that I’m not the only tennis player raving about this particular HEAD racquet.

When I wanted to increase my performance on the court, the spin feature is the racquet's secret weapon. This racquet handles well and looks great. The HEAD YouTek IG Instinct Midplus tennis racquet has great ball placement on the tennis court. The racquet is aerodynamic at the top, and is stable at the base of the racquet. This helps me to achieve higher swinging speeds when hitting the ball.

I wanted to have more power and spin in a racquet and I found both in the HEAD YouTek IG Instinct tennis racquet. The length of the racquet is slightly greater than 27 inches, and has an open string pattern than other HEAD YouTek IG Instinct racquets. The newer version of the Instinct weighs 0.2 ounces more than the older version, and has a string pattern of 16x19. The older version of the Instinct has a 18x19 pattern. This gives me an increase in spin generation when I hit the ball. Most racquets will vibrate when the tennis ball strikes, but it does not with this racquet. The manufacturer uses new Innegra fibers. The racquet has the melt-spun fibers woven into a graphite matrix. The fibers give me a more stable racquet that also reduces vibration through the frame.

The new technology in the racquet gives me a softer touch on drop shots and volleys, and it stiffens when I need extra power in my swing. The Innegra fibers reduces vibration by 17%. This racquet has a larger grommet system in the frame to give me extra power while reducing friction. I feel more with the newly-designed frame. Even though the HEAD YouTek IG Instinct tennis racquet is stiffer than the previous model, the new Innegra fibers gives me more comfort in my swing, and it decreases the amount of energy loss upon impact. I feel more and have more control when I use this tennis racquet. Popular tennis players use the HEAD YouTek IG Instinct in competitions. There are five grip sizes to choose from when buying this tennis racquet.

Have you tried this HEAD YouTek IG Instinct racquet? Have you tried any of the other racquets in the HEAD YouTek line?