Tested: the new MxG tennis racket from Head
29.8.2017
Translation: machine translated
The MxG tennis racket model is the big new product from Head in 2017, and what is supposed to characterise the racket is above all the balance between power and control. Together with Martin, our Team Leader Sport, I went onto the court myself and tested the new racket.
The racket
The new racket from Head boasts innovative technology. MxG stands for magnesium and graphene: the combination of these two materials is designed to offer a perfect balance between power and control as well as increased stability.
The MxG models also differ visually from the previous headset racks. In addition to the elegant, matt black frame, the magnesium bridge construction is particularly striking. It enables longer, freely movable strings, which lead to a larger sweet spot and ultimately more power. At the same time, the moulded bridge ensures that the frame does not deform under pressure and that the player always remains in control.
The MxG 3 is slightly heavier and shorter than the MxG 5 and is therefore particularly suitable for advanced tournament players. Due to its characteristics, the MxG5 is designed more for ambitious hobby and club players.
Our conclusion after the test
Martin
"When I finally held the new MxG 3 head racquet in my hand, I was very excited to see what it had to offer. After a few strokes, I immediately realised that with the 295 gram model, I had a racquet in my hands that gave me a lot of power and stability. I got used to the racquet very quickly, although I did realise that I had to take out some of the power. When I then switched to the MxG 5 model, I didn't think I would feel a big difference at first. The racquet has a fairly similar construction. However, I quickly realised that I wasn't really coping well with the 20 gram lighter model. As I am a player who likes to play with a certain momentum, my balls were always too long as the racquet supported me almost too much.
My conclusion: The two new models are not only visually eye-catching, but also very comfortable to play. For my type of player, who still does a lot with power, I would definitely recommend the heavier MxG 3 model." [[image:8489426]] [[image:8489413]]
Theresa
"I quickly got to grips with the racquet on serve and volley. It took me a few minutes to get used to the racket on the baseline shots. That's because it feels a bit "different" to the racquets I've always played with before. After about 20 minutes, I had a good feel for the racket and was able to put more power into my shots than usual. Although I have been playing tennis relatively well for a long time, the MxG 3 was a bit too heavy for me and I got on much better with the lighter MxG 5. I would also recommend this model, especially to women who, like me, don't have a lot of strength in their arms." [[image:8489871]] [[image:8489899]]
Header image: We have tested the MxG 3 (black/green) and the MxG 5 (black/red) for you. Picture: Nikolas Reigel, CC Media.
Theresa Schieder
Leader Portfolio Development Do-It, Garden & Household
Theresa.Schieder@digitecgalaxus.chSport
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