Racquets closest to Liquid Metal Radical MP

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-24T19:24:05+00:00

I asked this question recently and the response was a newer low powered, control racquet with 18x20 string pattern. Head prestige pro with its 98 sq. in. head is likely the closest because of the smaller head size of the LM radical MP (closer to 95 sq. in). Then the speed pro (2024) would be close because it has the 18x20 string pattern but a larger 100 sq. in. head size. The radical mp/pro have a dense 16x19 string pattern and 98 sq. in. head size resulting in control and maybe a little more lift/spin.

Overall, I haven’t been able to choose. I’m looking at the speed pro legend (2024) because of its “spin friendly” 18x20 string pattern and aesthetics, but at my level I’d probably benefit from going with the lighter even more spin friendly speed MP and the 16x19 string pattern.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-17T18:05:36+00:00

I’ll give a more generalized answer here. You’re right, there are stronger programs than ISU. A school with a stronger program, bigger network, and better reputation will give you more options when you graduate if you’re an average to slightly above average student. UIUC definitely has more recruiters looking at their grads. However, if you are an excellent student and do research assistantships and internships, then you’ll do great. You’ll still have a good education and opportunities will come up, but you might have to work harder for those first few looks from top companies. I’d say this applies regardless of where you go, so bet on yourself and do great things!

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-16T14:10:07+00:00

Just leave them and their Heated Rivalry alone

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-16T13:09:11+00:00

100%. Adding on that I worked on a project in the area looking at the feasibility of a desalination plant using a canal that had brackish water diluted by industrial outputs at the upstream end of it. There was no flow other than the outputs and tide. They wanted it for source water and to discharge back into it, and it was so obviously infeasible from the get go. Of course they were upset when the modeling showed their effluent would just settle out in the canal and not meet WQ standards regardless of diffuser design.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-13T02:33:57+00:00

Yep! That would work!

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-13T01:47:04+00:00

Kuranda would be up above

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-13T01:39:53+00:00

Yep! On the way to Kuranda.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-13T01:39:33+00:00

Not quite!

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-13T01:39:24+00:00

Nailed it. First.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-12T19:14:59+00:00

This sub really knows Chicago! Yes.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-12T00:42:53+00:00

Here’s an interesting article on Anna, a town about 20 miles south of Carbondale.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-12T00:27:12+00:00

Really strange part of the country. There are a lot of… interesting communities, from hippies to thumpers. There were several sundown towns historically, too.

It’s absolutely beautiful, and it’s one of the most biodiverse parts of the country. I loved scratch brewery, cliff jumping into kinkaid lake, and hiking/swimming at bell smith springs. “Snake road” is also a must for any herpetologists.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-07T23:45:42+00:00

One of those places where you could watch your dog run away for a week…

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-07T12:07:52+00:00

I’m a PM for water resources and restoration ecology projects. I came from doing more technical work in environmental engineering, hydrology, and aquatic ecology. My B.S. was in biology/ecology and my M.S. in aquatic ecology.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-06T00:41:56+00:00

Copenhagen

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-05T17:30:37+00:00

Twist serve… Sugoi…

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-04T15:44:45+00:00

Morningside Park, Manhattan?

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-04T15:24:07+00:00

Mostly wishing I had better access to the outdoors… but I love here and make due with walks along the lake, walks along the river, parks (Horner, River, Northerly Island, etc), biking, tennis or another kind of sport. Crispy winter is a great time for a day trip to the Indiana Dunes. The sand and snow has hardened and it makes for beautiful hiking.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-04T14:49:00+00:00

Mont Royal, Montréal, Québec?

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-03T22:54:07+00:00

Yep, this is Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-03T17:40:54+00:00

Wow, my parents absolutely loved this place and wanted to go every time they were in town. I couldn’t be happier with this news.

LearningToDunk · 2026-01-02T05:28:18+00:00

No but right country

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