Head Liquidmetal Instinct: A Review
Posted on August 26, 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.
The ball coming off the Liquidmetal Instinct feel great, and any shock is nonexistent, while the control is great. The head size is bigger than the mid-plus racquets in the Liquidmetal series, but it didn’t seem to give us the drawbacks that a larger head usually brings.
We loved the power too. We found ourselves swinging at 80% of our usual racquet speed, and there was a little more oomph in our shots than usual. Serving was phenomenal, especially our second serves. They fell somewhere in between the speed of our usual second serves and our usual first serves.
The light weight of this racquet may lead some to thinking they need to swing much harder than with heavier counterparts, but make no mistake: this racquet gives you all the power you’ll need.
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.
The natural power this racquet gives is a great thing, but may be a little confusing at first. While the power is certainly there on full swings, it gives a little back when you’re attempting to block or chip a shot. You’ll need to get accustomed to swinging a little harder in these situations, but the light weight should make it easier to do than with other racquets.
All in all, there’s nothing bad to really say about this racquet. It has great control, a great chassis, and it worked really well with our advanced games. If you’re in the market for a racquet, you must at least demo this one.
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