Bethany Mattel-Sands Switch to Gravity

[KC!]

BMS is playing Madrid with a new Gravity, at least paint job anyway. She switched from Pure Aero to the Speed line. Does anyone know if she made charge to Gravity & which model?

 

[Seth]

16x19 pattern.

 

[KC!]

16x19 pattern.

So probably Gravity MP leaded up.

 

[Circa 1762]

Isn’t Gravity MP 16x20? Could be a 16x19 Gravity Pro like Barty.

 

[darkhorse]

I think she mentioned in the TW video she did a while back that she was using Barty's spec for the Gravity when testing, I'm sure eagle-eyed people could figure out the string pattern rather easily

 

[KC!]

The unicorn of racquets, what I would give for a couple of Gravity Pro’s with 16x19 Barty set up.

 

[flyhome]

Head TGT 344.1

the mold should be similar to the Yutek Speed MP 16x19, while the Gravity Pro is similar to the Yutek Speed MP 18x20

 

[McEncock]

@flyhome
It's the same mold, "344" is the mold reference
TK344 is the name of the mold
When you see the same number in a head racquet code (example tgt344.2, pt344.1 etc) it means that it comes from the same mold

 

[dr325i]

It's the same mold, "344" is the mold reference
TK344 is the name of the mold
When you see the same number in a head racquet code (example tgt344.2, pt344.1 etc) it means that it comes from the same mold

Except that TGT344.2 does not exist

 

[vsbabolat]

Except that TGT344.2 does not exist

I think they mean TGT341.1

 

[McEncock]

Except that TGT344.2 does not exist

True haha, but that means that pt344.2 exists =)
I didnt know about pt with tk344!

 

[dr325i]

True haha, but that means that pt344.2 exists =)
I didnt know about pt with tk344!

There is no PT layup on the Gravity sticks

 

[dr325i]

I think they mean TGT341.1

TK341 is the Gravity MP/Tour mold.
BMS is using the TGT344.1, Gravity Pro 16x19

 

[hurworld]

TK341 is the Gravity MP/Tour mold.
BMS is using the TGT344.1, Gravity Pro 16x19

So is/was that Barty's stick?

 

[McEncock]

So is/was that Barty's stick?

Yes! =)

 

[oldmanyellingatcloud]

here's what Bethany has to say about it

 

[vsbabolat]

here's what Bethany has to say about it

Honestly that hurt my brain

 

[Jonesy]

Honestly that hurt my brain

Why?

 

[oldmanyellingatcloud]

Honestly that hurt my brain

say more? I've long thought the demands pro players have of their equipment and the concerns they address or precision they chase with racquets, strings, shoes, etc. are something civilians like myself will never contemplate. So it's cool to hear from them when we can. Since you've got experience on tour, I'm curious what you mean. It is funny that she's just calling it a Gravity since it's not a Pro you can buy from TW. I wonder if TW sources pro stocks for Team TW, but that's neither here nor there.

 

[oldmanyellingatcloud]

Stop the presses, an over the hill dubs player switches racquets and that qualifies as newsworthy. Not

and which hill do you find yourself on? give me a break. big fan of the levity and awareness from her knowing we eat this kind of stuff up

 

[Return_Ace]

The rubber band comment was a nice touch

 

[Benf15harp3000]

BMS = LOL.

 

[McEncock]

She told in the previous video that Barty's stick gave her tennis elbow. Strange. I guess she cannot tell the full story because of the sponsors

 

[vsbabolat]

say more? I've long thought the demands pro players have of their equipment and the concerns they address or precision they chase with racquets, strings, shoes, etc. are something civilians like myself will never contemplate. So it's cool to hear from them when we can. Since you've got experience on tour, I'm curious what you mean. It is funny that she's just calling it a Gravity since it's not a Pro you can buy from TW. I wonder if TW sources pro stocks for Team TW, but that's neither here nor there.

What she was talking about was pure nonsense. The Speed MP is more powerful than the Gravity Pro 16x19. Maybe the Gravity allows her to hit out more so she has the sensation of more power but the reality is the Speed MP is inherently more powerful.

 

[WYK]

So is/was that Barty's stick?

Yes, and mebbe no. Barty was/is actually using the Speed MP the Gravity was based upon. So the question is, was she using a mould or was she just using her Speed MP with paint?
I haven't seen anyone with a photo of her handle to show the mould # @dr325i

 

[Fairhit]

Stop the presses, an over the hill dubs player switches racquets and that qualifies as newsworthy. Not

Hey Reilly, when are you going to start playing g again?

 

[WYK]

She told in the previous video that Barty's stick gave her tennis elbow. Strange. I guess she cannot tell the full story because of the sponsors

Bartys old Speed MP was either the 66RA or the 57RA model. Does anyone have a photo of Barty's pro stock with an RA?
If Barty was still playing with a stiff-ish mould, I can see Bethany having issues with it before VS say an Actual Gravity mould at 58RA ish...

 

[WYK]

Stop the presses, an over the hill dubs player switches racquets and that qualifies as newsworthy. Not

*noted*
You'll pardon us while we move on, yeah?

 

[Fairhit]

What she was talking about was pure nonsense. The Speed MP is more powerful than the Gravity Pro 16x19. Maybe the Gravity allows her to hit out more so she has the sensation of more power but the reality is the Speed MP is inherently more powerful.

I thought the same but there's something true about that and it's hard to explain.

I was playing with the Pure Strike, an inherently more powerful frame than the Gpro but I feel that balls have more weight from the Gpro even if they seem to go faster from the Strike.

 

[WYK]

What she was talking about was pure nonsense. The Speed MP is more powerful than the Gravity Pro 16x19. Maybe the Gravity allows her to hit out more so she has the sensation of more power but the reality is the Speed MP is inherently more powerful.

That depends on how close the pro stock 16X19 Gravity Barty/Bethany use is to the Youtek Speed Mp it is based upon; or even if there is much difference at all.
Even the 16X20 Gravity MP is a completely different beast from the Gravity Pro. I imagine a Gravity Pro with a 16X19 pattern would be quite powerful and spinny.
And like Fairhit says, she can be talking as much about the heaviness as the inherent 'power'. I mean, she actually states that in the video.

 

[dr325i]

Yes, and mebbe no. Barty was/is actually using the Speed MP the Gravity was based upon. So the question is, was she using a mould or was she just using her Speed MP with paint?
I haven't seen anyone with a photo of her handle to show the mould # @dr325i

I am not sure what are you trying to say...
Both, BSM and Barty are using the TGT344.1. Gravity Pro mold, Gravity Pro layup. Same as anyone can buy in a store. The only difference is the string pattern (18x20 vs 16x19). In my opinion, the Gravity pro is a better racket with the 18x20 pattern.

 

[dr325i]

What she was talking about was pure nonsense. The Speed MP is more powerful than the Gravity Pro 16x19. Maybe the Gravity allows her to hit out more so she has the sensation of more power but the reality is the Speed MP is inherently more powerful.

I agree, the Speed MP offers more power, however, the 20mm Gravity slices through the air quicker giving a different sensation. That is probably why I always felt the Gravity Pro was a decent power stick and has a great penetrating shot...

 

[vsbabolat]

I agree, the Speed MP offers more power, however, the 20mm Gravity slices through the air quicker giving a different sensation. That is probably why I always felt the Gravity Pro was a decent power stick and has a great penetrating shot...

Also different head shapes with the Gravity having a sweet spot higher in the string bed. Also she’s comparing playing on South American red clay to being in USA on hard courts with the Gravity. It’s very slow heavy conditions in South America.

 

[Fairhit]

I am not sure what are you trying to say...
Both, BSM and Barty are using the TGT344.1. Gravity Pro mold, Gravity Pro layup. Same as anyone can buy in a store. The only difference is the string pattern (18x20 vs 16x19). In my opinion, the Gravity pro is a better racket with the 18x20 pattern.

I agree, the Gpro with it's 100 head benefits more from the 18x20 pattern, a 16x19 pattern would diminish control.

I agree, the Speed MP offers more power, however, the 20mm Gravity slices through the air quicker giving a different sensation. That is probably why I always felt the Gravity Pro was a decent power stick and has a great penetrating shot...

The Gpro needs commitment from the player but it hits a solid penetrating ball that is hard to respond to.

 

[brian anderson]

Stop the presses, an over the hill dubs player switches racquets and that qualifies as newsworthy. Not

agreed this person stopped being relevant many years ago. what’s next? the woodies switch breakfast cereal ?

 

[haegger]

Sometimes I think even pro players have no clue what racket they're using.

 

[innoVAShaun]

Since Aukland?

 

[Fairhit]

Since Aukland?

The Gravity is a racquet that requires some adjustment to its high sweet spot but once you get your spacing right and hit in the spot BMS is hitting right there, it is so satisfactory and it produces a fast heavy ball that not many frames can produce.

 

[austintennis2005]

here's what Bethany has to say about it

thats a scary look