We loved our experience with the Head Liquidmetal Instinct. Maybe a little too much. You know it's too much when you find yourself wishing you still had one (as opposed to your current racquet, which you happen to love) after you've sent back your demo.
At a very light weight of roughly eleven ounces, the racquet was very easy to maneuver, but wasn't flimsy like other racquets at that weight might be.
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.
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.
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.
Not to worry though, just apply some extra spin, as the structure of the racquet's strings is very conducive to this.
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.
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.
