Head Auxetic Gravity Official Thread
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Was able to lower the SW of my Gravity Pro to 323 with some Polyfibre hitech Premium 115 gauge. don't like the string but for those who want to lower the SW and make it a tad less head heavy, I'm sure some Solincos 115 or 110 would lead to the same results...
Will certainly try Hyper G Soft 115 next, as I'm not a string breaker. It may increase a bit the launch angle which is not bad either...
Will certainly try Hyper G Soft 115 next, as I'm not a string breaker. It may increase a bit the launch angle which is not bad either...
Dragy
Legend
Hey guys, just sharing some happiness: ordered myself a G Pro 2023, will be available to pick in 4-6 days 
Currently playing my best tennis with original G Pro, with full bed of soft shaped poly. With new one go down to grip 3 (better for me), and likely get SW lower than 340 I have now.
Will report as I get it tested. But wonder if I go with fb poly first or with gut/poly I want to try with G Pro (in both of my sticks).
Currently playing my best tennis with original G Pro, with full bed of soft shaped poly. With new one go down to grip 3 (better for me), and likely get SW lower than 340 I have now.
Will report as I get it tested. But wonder if I go with fb poly first or with gut/poly I want to try with G Pro (in both of my sticks).
Hulger
Semi-Pro
Concerning Gravity Pro
New auxetic version really feels more "solid" - but imo it's only bad thing for this kind of large control frame which would ideally be very flexible for enabling full swings and hitting on the rise. Compared to the older generations the dwell time is reduced. Now the Auxetic version has that kind of muted and, at the same time, hard metallic feel that is more familiar with quicker all-court racquets like 3rd gen pure strikes or pro staffs or graphene radicals. So it's nothing like the plush and elastic 360+ version.
Ironically, some has described the auxetic version softer, but from my experience it has only turned colder and clunkier.
Maybe this is an upgrade feelwise when pushing ball totally flat with hardly any grabbing spin - The previous version kind of swallowed the ball there and lost the sensation.
Also some reviewers told the new version is more stable, but the demo racquet I had was just harsher outside the sweetspot - This might be affected by QC.
New auxetic version really feels more "solid" - but imo it's only bad thing for this kind of large control frame which would ideally be very flexible for enabling full swings and hitting on the rise. Compared to the older generations the dwell time is reduced. Now the Auxetic version has that kind of muted and, at the same time, hard metallic feel that is more familiar with quicker all-court racquets like 3rd gen pure strikes or pro staffs or graphene radicals. So it's nothing like the plush and elastic 360+ version.
Ironically, some has described the auxetic version softer, but from my experience it has only turned colder and clunkier.
Maybe this is an upgrade feelwise when pushing ball totally flat with hardly any grabbing spin - The previous version kind of swallowed the ball there and lost the sensation.
Also some reviewers told the new version is more stable, but the demo racquet I had was just harsher outside the sweetspot - This might be affected by QC.
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Dragy
Legend
Interesting feedback, thanks!
I’m going to have direct comparison tomorrow, I’ve finally got my new 2023 G Pro strung.
It came out with 340 SW (swing tool app measured). 340g static, 327mm balance.
My 360+ one has 341 SW (same measured), 340.3g static, 320mm balance.
I maybe will add 5g under the buttcap of the new one to shift the balance a tad.
Dragy
Legend
So guys I played several hours with my Aux GPro. It has SW of around 341, I added some blu tak under the trapdoor to bring balance down to around 6 pts, so it’s 346g static with overgrip. Strung with Deerex Black Edge 17 (black moderately soft shaped co-poly) at 23/22kg.
I’m under impression it plays a tad more powerful/launchy than my 360+ one with same SW. It feels soft, comfortable and more muted, but still the feel is good, clean feedback.
It seems to be more gentle towards my elbow. Like it overall.
I’m not playing too well with it yet, lack a bit of control. But taking into account I couldn’t match it without extra weight addition, I guess need to get used to it. I can overall play with this and higher weight, as I can serve well and long with it, although I still doubt if lighter option would be better. I hoped to get under 335 SW one, but whatever.
I’ll go up in tension and see how it turns out. I’m also keen to use nat gut hybrid with same poly cross, wonder what tension to go with. I’ll likely try 24kg main gut (17ga) with 10% pre-stretch vs 23kg cross.
To all who say GPro has low launch angle, it’s great for penetrating shots with spin. Some smaller head 18x20 have significantly lower launch, so it gets uncomfortable for me personally with lack of safety. GPro gives enough confidence, and can shape the ball generously, even though the latter requires dedicated swing (or mishit).
I’m under impression it plays a tad more powerful/launchy than my 360+ one with same SW. It feels soft, comfortable and more muted, but still the feel is good, clean feedback.
It seems to be more gentle towards my elbow. Like it overall.
I’m not playing too well with it yet, lack a bit of control. But taking into account I couldn’t match it without extra weight addition, I guess need to get used to it. I can overall play with this and higher weight, as I can serve well and long with it, although I still doubt if lighter option would be better. I hoped to get under 335 SW one, but whatever.
I’ll go up in tension and see how it turns out. I’m also keen to use nat gut hybrid with same poly cross, wonder what tension to go with. I’ll likely try 24kg main gut (17ga) with 10% pre-stretch vs 23kg cross.
To all who say GPro has low launch angle, it’s great for penetrating shots with spin. Some smaller head 18x20 have significantly lower launch, so it gets uncomfortable for me personally with lack of safety. GPro gives enough confidence, and can shape the ball generously, even though the latter requires dedicated swing (or mishit).
eddi.spageddi.patero
New User
Hi friends!
… does anybody know, if the Gravity has the pallets TK82 or TK82s?
thx, and greetings from Austria .. Eddi!
… does anybody know, if the Gravity has the pallets TK82 or TK82s?
thx, and greetings from Austria
.. Eddi!guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
TK82S
Hi friends!
… does anybody know, if the Gravity has the pallets TK82 or TK82s?
thx, and greetings from Austria
eddi.spageddi.patero
New User
thx, guilhermefdc!
MrAvocado232
New User
what customization do you recommend for the gravity mp in search of making it more stable but without losing much of the maneuverability it has with the stock weight?
Hawks9451
Professional
Stability and maneuverability are on opposite ends of the seesaw.
For a compromise, put 4g total of lead at 3 and 9 and 4g of lead under the middle of the replacement grip. If that's stable enough for you, stop there. If not, add lead to both ends in increments of 2g.
liftordie
Hall of Fame
Don't touch it. Or buy a Pro.
johnmccabe
Hall of Fame
Have a gpro arriving tomorrow. Hoping to tune it to very similar specs. How is it working for you now?
Dragy
Legend
Well it’s working good, as it (in 360+ version) always did. Particularly when I remember to load and prep groundies. Good racquet for me so far, best tennis played.
MrAvocado232
New User
I will try this configuration but starting with 2g at each side, to see how much the maneuverability changes, thanks!
Why not?
donjuan116
New User
Thought I would circle back here. Long story short Head Gravity Pro is my racquet of choice for all competition now. I love the precision, figured out how to get the right amount of topspin on my forehand, my 2HB is consistently solid/powerful. Against tough competition, HGP just absorbs their power and always gives me a chance to get back in the rally. Where as my old EZT would get too launchy and make me get tight in tough matches, the Head Gravity Pro always feels like butter. My playstyle is aggressive so a lot of serve and volley / approach + volley attack as soon as I get a chance. This perfectly complements that style of play because I feel like I can hit with some nice depth in a neutral rally, attack the first short ball with a flat, pointed forehand to the corner, and volley with precision to finish a point. Very unique. Seems like the best of both worlds between the Ezone Tour (easy depth) and Wilson Pro Staff (control/precision).
Same playing style and same feeling!
On paper I should NOT play the Gravity Pro. I'm a high intermediate at best and 47yo. This frame should definitly be too much for me. And I've always discarded it and tried the MP or the Tour.
Well I'm forced to admit that I play much better with my Pro! especially my 2HBH that is my weak point and is slowly turning to a strength with this stick!!
I don't know why I also get much more spin with the Pro than the Tour.
I have a low speced one (313 gr unstrung with 297SW). And strung it with Hyper G Soft 115. Strung SW is around 327. Perfect!
Dragy
Legend
Well that's basically couple of g of lead at 12 under the bumper guard? Looks easy to achieve.
mattimag
Rookie
I tested two Gravity rackets, Pro and Mp and I was really impressed by both.
The Pro gives me a lot of "Prestige" vibes. Very stable. Not too hard to manuever.
The Mp is much more stable than what I thought looking at the 295g.
I can hit the ball with a lot of spin with it and so the opponent receives a very difficult ball.
I will test them more and see if one of these is worth switching too
The Pro gives me a lot of "Prestige" vibes. Very stable. Not too hard to manuever.
The Mp is much more stable than what I thought looking at the 295g.
I can hit the ball with a lot of spin with it and so the opponent receives a very difficult ball.
I will test them more and see if one of these is worth switching too
ivanjo
Rookie
I almost started a thread just for the Gravity MP as I rarely see people are talking about the MP version, mostly GPro version.
I love this racket that I retire my Yonex EZ100 for it. I love how whippy the racket regardless the balance is in the middle and still easy to play top spin with.
I recently installed Head Leather Grip to make it more head light and I love it. I wonder how many of you tried both the MP and the Pro, yet choose the MP in the end. We don't have any demo program so the spec of the GPro scared me and 18m pattern should have lower launch angle so I skip the tour too.
I find my GMP has lower launch angle than the Head Extreme MP. Is it what the racket should be?
I love this racket that I retire my Yonex EZ100 for it. I love how whippy the racket regardless the balance is in the middle and still easy to play top spin with.
I recently installed Head Leather Grip to make it more head light and I love it. I wonder how many of you tried both the MP and the Pro, yet choose the MP in the end. We don't have any demo program so the spec of the GPro scared me and 18m pattern should have lower launch angle so I skip the tour too.
I find my GMP has lower launch angle than the Head Extreme MP. Is it what the racket should be?
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Can you compare the GMP to the Extreme MP? Power, feel, control, spin..etc?
ivanjo
Rookie
At the time I compare side by side:
GMP strung fresh with Toroline Wasabi fullbed @ 52 lbs, no modification, just an overgrip
Extreme MP strung awhile ago with RPM Blast @ 52 lbs and got an overgrip as well, so the tension must be lower by then.
Power: Definitely Extreme MP, you can just swing easy and get the ball deep. GMP still got power much considerably lower than the Extreme.
Spin: Extreme MP 100%, so far this racket is the loppiest margin over the net for me. GMP still can produce spin but easier for flatter shot
Trajectory: Extreme MP definitely gives you higher (way higher) launch angle. My ball didn't pass the net when I switch to GMP until I click with the racket again.
Control: I think GMP is winning at this category. Both are 100 sqin but the whippiness of the GMP gives me a better control where I want to put the ball.
Feel: this is so different surprisingly. Extreme MP is so pinging and vibrates upon contact, not a bad thing but this is the crispiest feel I ever try on Head rackets except the prestige as I never try that one yet. GMP on the other hand is muted thud feel upon contact. It's plush and comfortable which sometimes gives you confident to hit harder. I don't know if that makes sense.
Over the two, my racket of choice is GMP as it helps me to produce faster racket head speed than the Extreme MP (not sure about the tour) but I enjoyed playing with the Extreme MP too. Not a dislike sensation like when I'm playing with (I'm sorry) Pure Aero Banana (the previous version, not the current one).
Hope that helps
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Awesome. Makes total sense. Thank you.
Ryebread
Hall of Fame
Hello Gravity Lovers
Over the past couple years, I have been playing with 20 different frames.
with OG and typically 17L poly, my frames are around 330 grams and 320-325 SW and 31.75 cm.
but I wanted plow and I wanted to improve my net play. And I didn't like tinkering with weight, it wasn't working for me.
So I set out to find the right stick.
my main, over the past couple weeks, has been a gravity pro auxetic
I think it's going to be more than a fling.
with 18 gauge poly and OG 11.99/339.91/32.48
this is pretty heavy for me, but it's working.
I wanted to find a backup that is similar on paper, but a little lighter, for when I am tired.
I string at home, and I don't break strings, so I really didn't need an identical match, in a backup.
my backup is now tf40 305 18x20
with 18 gauge poly and OG 11.68/331.12/33.05
that is almost a 9 gram differential
the TF40 305 18x20 is pretty darn close, for my forehand wing
But I am finding that nothing can replace the gravity pro for me, with regard to quality of my:
volley, backhand, and overall "feel"
so I guess I'll use it only when I'm getting super tired.
Over the past couple years, I have been playing with 20 different frames.
with OG and typically 17L poly, my frames are around 330 grams and 320-325 SW and 31.75 cm.
but I wanted plow and I wanted to improve my net play. And I didn't like tinkering with weight, it wasn't working for me.
So I set out to find the right stick.
my main, over the past couple weeks, has been a gravity pro auxetic
I think it's going to be more than a fling.
with 18 gauge poly and OG 11.99/339.91/32.48
this is pretty heavy for me, but it's working.
I wanted to find a backup that is similar on paper, but a little lighter, for when I am tired.
I string at home, and I don't break strings, so I really didn't need an identical match, in a backup.
my backup is now tf40 305 18x20
with 18 gauge poly and OG 11.68/331.12/33.05
that is almost a 9 gram differential
the TF40 305 18x20 is pretty darn close, for my forehand wing
But I am finding that nothing can replace the gravity pro for me, with regard to quality of my:
volley, backhand, and overall "feel"
so I guess I'll use it only when I'm getting super tired.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I'd suggest the Extreme MP. My bag for a while will be Gravity Tour, the Auxetic Extreme MP and a LeGads. For whatever reason I find the Extremes very easy to switch to mid-match if needed.
Ryebread
Hall of Fame
The EMP has a normal-high launch angle, and is a bit launchy overall, for me.
It is stable for it's weight, which is nice!
I like the lower LA sticks, like gravity pro, blade v8 16m or 18m, tf40 305 18m, vcore 95, etc.
Cheers
WYK
Hall of Fame
I don't have the balance of it, but my Gravity Pro V1 is 338 set up with a Prince dura grip OG, stock grip, stock trapdoor with weight, and HyperG 120 mains on top of 125g RPM blast crosses. It definitely feels very head light still. I usually run it with lead at 12 and 10 and 2, tho. So she's usually closer to 342.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
WYK
Hall of Fame
OK, so I just took some measurements on my V1 Tour.
33 Balance and 329g.
That's with a 1g #65 rubber band dampener, 120g HyperG mains and 125g RPM Rough crosses, and a Prince OG.
In singles, I would weight it up a few grams more, but she is good at this weight for doubles.
Though the Pro has a better over all feel, the Tour has a more familiar feel. It basically behaves a lot like my 18X20 nBlade.
Though they are rated similar RA the Pro and the Tour, my Tour feels much more flexible than my pro. I'm talking like it feels 3-4 pts more flexy. Almost noodly.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
WYK
Hall of Fame
Only problem is it isn't all that stable. I tried it in singles this afternoon and it was lacking. I need another 4g or so of lead in the hoop. Mebbe more.
The Pro played well, but it weighs 342g with the lead.
I played best with my nBlade, which is 335g and an even balance. So loads of lead in the hoop.
I wouldn't say that nBlade is a doubles weapon, tho...
Gonna go and throw 5g into the hoop of that tour. It played great that way.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
ivanjo
Rookie
So are you getting the mp or the tour?
WYK
Hall of Fame
Yes. Also lacking in slice and control over being heavier. Leaded up, these Tours are slicing weapons.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
I have an Auxetic Tour coming.
Underdog
Professional
Hello, guys.
So, I’m a little late on this thread, but I’ve been very interested in the Gravity MP for a while now.
I’m currently using an Aero 98. I like how it plays, but I’m still deciding if my wrist is hurting from it or not.
The Gravity MP caught my eye. I really like the idea of the semi dense 16x20, with the control oriented beam construction in a forgiving 100sq head size.
What do you guys think of it, considering an aggressive baseliner/all court play style?
Also, it’s quite light, so, if I were to get one, how would you recommend customizing ti get to 330-340g static, ~325 SW
So, I’m a little late on this thread, but I’ve been very interested in the Gravity MP for a while now.
I’m currently using an Aero 98. I like how it plays, but I’m still deciding if my wrist is hurting from it or not.
The Gravity MP caught my eye. I really like the idea of the semi dense 16x20, with the control oriented beam construction in a forgiving 100sq head size.
What do you guys think of it, considering an aggressive baseliner/all court play style?
Also, it’s quite light, so, if I were to get one, how would you recommend customizing ti get to 330-340g static, ~325 SW
Ryebread
Hall of Fame
You’re talking about adding 20 grams of lead. Why not find a suitable frame?
The mp is not stable enough for me
I would try the previous gen tour
If you like it - import an auxetic tour
Underdog
Professional
The Tour is not 16 mains, though
Underdog
Professional
The Pro is probably out of my league. Not because of the weight, but probably excessively low powered and dense string pattern for my type of stroke. I’m an intermediate, but athletic.
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