Gravity Tour, arm friendly?

[Sandro_Z]

Hello TW fans,
in the process of selecting my new racquets, I felt in love with the Head Gravity TOUR.
While demoing other frames, I found the Yonex VCore 98 (305gr) to be extremely arm&elbow friendly.
Both Gravity and VCore were strung with "cheap" mono, no idea of tensions (on Gravity felt more dead).

My question is: in your experience, may I consider this Head as elbow friendly than this Yonex?
Thanks!

 

[jdx2112]

Hello TW fans,
in the process of selecting my new racquets, I felt in love with the Head Gravity TOUR.
While demoing other frames, I found the Yonex VCore 98 (305gr) to be extremely arm&elbow friendly.
Both Gravity and VCore were strung with "cheap" mono, no idea of tensions (on Gravity felt more dead).

My question is: in your experience, may I consider this Head as elbow friendly than this Yonex?
Thanks!

I would say Gravity is more arm friendly

 

[edelp]

In this case, for sure the Gravity! I have / had both.

 

[dr325i]

Hello TW fans,
in the process of selecting my new racquets, I felt in love with the Head Gravity TOUR.
While demoing other frames, I found the Yonex VCore 98 (305gr) to be extremely arm&elbow friendly.
Both Gravity and VCore were strung with "cheap" mono, no idea of tensions (on Gravity felt more dead).

My question is: in your experience, may I consider this Head as elbow friendly than this Yonex?
Thanks!

I’ve been playing with the GT last 6 months and it is super plush and arm friendly

 

[DropvolleysRhard]

Gravity is one of the most plush nice feeling frames I’ve played in years.

 

[Power Player]

Another vote for the gravity. Tour version is very soft.

 

[Sandro_Z]

Thanks to all of you for your insight. No doubt... Let's go Gravity

 

[NickJ]

Love my Gravity Tour!! Don't think it's as plush as my Grav Pro 1st Gen, but that could just be down to string choice . . .

 

[cmendez79]

Great frames arm friendly , I have been using the frames since the first PJ, the Tour version

And I have TE but with these frame and some soft co-poly and good to go

 

[Fxanimator1]

Hello TW fans,
in the process of selecting my new racquets, I felt in love with the Head Gravity TOUR.
While demoing other frames, I found the Yonex VCore 98 (305gr) to be extremely arm&elbow friendly.
Both Gravity and VCore were strung with "cheap" mono, no idea of tensions (on Gravity felt more dead).

My question is: in your experience, may I consider this Head as elbow friendly than this Yonex?
Thanks!

I jumped on the Yonex VCore 95 bandwagon, and while I enjoyed playing with it a lot, I developed elbow sensitivity from it. Regardless of what the softness numbers say from Yonex on this racquet.
Currently using the Head Gravity MP (with some weight added) and absolutely loving them and they provide everything the VCores did, except elbow discomfort.

 

[Lavs]

I’ve been playing with the GT last 6 months and it is super plush and arm friendly

How do you customise it?

 

[dr325i]

How do you customise it?

My spec is 318g, 30.6cm, 296SW unstrung with Overgrip

 

[ttlapointe]

My spec is 318g, 30.6cm, 296SW unstrung with Overgrip

So essentially most of the weight in the handle. Are you using the Auxetic or previous version? Did you notice any major differences between the two versions?

 

[dr325i]

So essentially most of the weight in the handle. Are you using the Auxetic or previous version? Did you notice any major differences between the two versions?

Auxetic.

 

[ttlapointe]

Auxetic.

Have you ever had the chance to try and compare it with the previous version? Thanks!

 

[dr325i]

Have you ever had the chance to try and compare it with the previous version? Thanks!

I recall trying the original version and I passed on it, not sure why, probably the wrong setup.
These are the TGT341.2 frames that had a lot of room for the setup and I was able to tune them to my liking

 

[mpournaras]

I will be eager to see if they can improve it with Auxetic 2.0

I fear they will nerf a bit of the feel but if it comes with stability then that could be sweet.... and nice paint of course

 

[Andyslice]

I have been playing with a GT 98 for a couple of months. I have a very sensitive elbow and still want to hit hard. Last year I played most of the year with my old Liquid Metal prestige 18x20 and then transitioned to the 22 speed pro. Both of these frames are extremely arm friendly and I had no issues. I am having elbow issues with the GT 98. I'm using Luxilon gut in the mains and either Cream or Ghostwire in the crosses at 53/47 Ibs. I am going to weight up the racket at 6 and 9 and balance with lead on the handle. I'm hoping that works. I don't think there are any other things that I could do to help. I really like this racket and don't want to go back to the speed pro. Any other things to try? Also what other rackets are there in the 95 / 98 that have the comfort of the speed pro and the playability of the GT98? BTW my racket is basically on spec. Also, any low tension and I can't control the ball.

 

[40Footwork]

I have been playing with a GT 98 for a couple of months. I have a very sensitive elbow and still want to hit hard. Last year I played most of the year with my old Liquid Metal prestige 18x20 and then transitioned to the 22 speed pro. Both of these frames are extremely arm friendly and I had no issues. I am having elbow issues with the GT 98. I'm using Luxilon gut in the mains and either Cream or Ghostwire in the crosses at 53/47 Ibs. I am going to weight up the racket at 6 and 9 and balance with lead on the handle. I'm hoping that works. I don't think there are any other things that I could do to help. I really like this racket and don't want to go back to the speed pro. Any other things to try? Also what other rackets are there in the 95 / 98 that have the comfort of the speed pro and the playability of the GT98? BTW my racket is basically on spec. Also, any low tension and I can't control the ball.

Percept 97 line, or maybe Vcore 95. Similar head shape to the gravity and soft flex for the elbow. Prince Tour 95/98 worth a look too

 

[GermanBeast]

I have been playing with a GT 98 for a couple of months. I have a very sensitive elbow and still want to hit hard. Last year I played most of the year with my old Liquid Metal prestige 18x20 and then transitioned to the 22 speed pro. Both of these frames are extremely arm friendly and I had no issues. I am having elbow issues with the GT 98. I'm using Luxilon gut in the mains and either Cream or Ghostwire in the crosses at 53/47 Ibs. I am going to weight up the racket at 6 and 9 and balance with lead on the handle. I'm hoping that works. I don't think there are any other things that I could do to help. I really like this racket and don't want to go back to the speed pro. Any other things to try? Also what other rackets are there in the 95 / 98 that have the comfort of the speed pro and the playability of the GT98? BTW my racket is basically on spec. Also, any low tension and I can't control the ball.

100 sq —> Percept 100d
98 sq —> Tecnifibre Tfight 305s
97sq —> Percept 97, but lots of weight needed to make it similar stable as a Speed pro. Maybe Percept 97D is better.
95sq —> Prestige Tour

 

[WYK]

I will be eager to see if they can improve it with Auxetic 2.0

I fear they will nerf a bit of the feel but if it comes with stability then that could be sweet.... and nice paint of course

I recall trying the original version and I passed on it, not sure why, probably the wrong setup.
These are the TGT341.2 frames that had a lot of room for the setup and I was able to tune them to my liking

I recently got a chance to try a weighted up Gravity MP lite. Usually it is something like 3pts head light and 312g strung. This one was even balance and 322g.
Just a great feeling and forgiving stick. Good control, and just enough power. Surprisingly stable and controlled for 322g.

 

[Andyslice]

100 sq —> Percept 100d
98 sq —> Tecnifibre Tfight 305s
97sq —> Percept 97, but lots of weight needed to make it similar stable as a Speed pro. Maybe Percept 97D is better.
95sq —> Prestige Tour

thanks for the replies.
I'm a little curious if the percept 100d and the Tfight 305s would be arm friendly given the higher RA values? Is it the foam fill that allows it to be more comfortable?

I do own 2 Yonex core pro 97d s. They are pretty comfortable but not as comfortable as the speed pro.

 

[40Footwork]

thanks for the replies.
I'm a little curious if the percept 100d and the Tfight 305s would be arm friendly given the higher RA values? Is it the foam fill that allows it to be more comfortable?

I do own 2 Yonex core pro 97d s. They are pretty comfortable but not as comfortable as the speed pro.

I believe Percept is just a new name for the vcore pro, so maybe nothing new to see there. The Tfight is foam filled but definitely a stiff frame, especially the 315. Their TF40 may be right up your alley... Softer feel control stick with great pocketing. Not the most stable at net, but thats the trade off with this category.