Head Gets it Right With the Instinct
Posted on August 25, 2009
Filed Under Tennis
For all around performance out of a player’s racquet, the Head Liquidmetal Instinct might be one of the best choices around. We found it had no true weaknesses, and plays just as well at net as it does from the baseline.
This is a very lightweight racquet, which would normally place it in a class that’s more appropriate for intermediate players, but make no mistake. This is a great racquet for advanced tennis players.
We loved the way the racquet connected with our strings, and we were able to place the ball around the court as well as any racquet lets us. While it’s light and it has a bigger head, in no way will it limit your game.
The power the racquet gives you is excellent as well. As far as our baseline game was concerned, our strokes had some great speed on the ball and we found our shots landing deep on the other side of the court. Serving was just as successful, and the control it gave us on our second serve was very comforting.
Ground strokes using the Head Liquidmetal Instinct were easy to perform, but those used to a heavier racquet might need to adjust a little before letting forehands rip. The ball will most likely take off on you the first few times.
The string pattern on this racquet is something to take notice of for those who enjoy putting spin on the ball. The Head Liquidmetal Instinct has a dense 18×19 string pattern, making it easier to put spin on the ball and making the racquet livelier.
Perhaps the only downfall of the racquet is it sometimes plays too comfortable. We found the Head Liquidmetal Instinct absorbs so much power, simply blocking a serve from your opponent will leave the ball very short or in the net. We had to take a swing at even harder first serves, or the ball was left too short and the point was over. While the light weight usually benefits the Head Liquidmetal Instinct, there were these few instances where it could use a little more weight.
This is an excellent racquet for any player with an advanced game. While the light weight of the racquet is still somewhat rare when it comes to racquets in this class, a little tape to weigh it down can definitely ease any concerns about that. We liked it so much we wanted one, so we’d definitely suggest you check this out.
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