Head Auxetic Gravity Official Thread

[rafafan20]

Anyone hit the Auxetic Gravity Tour that can compare to the previous version? I will be in Europe in July and wondering if I should buy/upgrade sight unseen or just stick with the old version. I am too attached to the racket to ever switch, so seems like I should pick up at least 1 unless people either think the racket stinks or is amazing (and should do a full replace). There aren't many reviews online.

 

[Rjeej]

I did not read the whole tread. But wat are peoples experiences with natural gut in the gravity pro? Or a hybrid.

I have a pack of RPM rough and Babolat Vs on my self and was thinking of stringing my gravity pro up with this.

 

[Nbp4ever]

I am sorry to report that gravity tour and pro are not the same anymore. Most of the reviewers said that it’s almost the same racquet with more stability, power and soft response. Some even said that it offers even more feel.

I only agree with reviewers in the sense that racquets have the same specs and the way they float over the air is similar. To me nothing else is common.

Auxetic offers more stability, less vibrations and a minor increase in power and pop. The main con for me was feel….. UNFORTUNATELY auxetic feel of gravity is kinda semi muted. The ultimate communication of previous gravity’s is gone. It’s still has the classic soft and pillowy response but it became too much mushy…… at least is not as mushy as latest radical mp which has been muted even more.

As for the 2 racquets i still prefer tour over pro. Pro has a tiny more solid/plush feel but Tour clearly boosts more power, pop and spin. I feel all the weight on Pro at throat/grip level and as a result i don’t have the wrist freedom to make clean contact and shape the ball as i want. It’s definitely more demanding.

My advice to all gravity lovers. If you find previous gravity power levels adequate go and stock up while you can!

Totally agree with this. Going to sell my gravity pro 2023 and buy another 2021. The feel on the 2021 is way better for me. The new one is too soft and ive lost all my feel.

 

[tennisgeek128]

What is the grip shape / pallet code? Tk82 or Tk82S?

 

[LordRaceR]

TK82S

 

[mattimag]

Hello! What is the tgk code for the retail Gravity Pro Auxetic 2023?

 

[donjuan116]

I tried the Head Gravity Pro today. I think it will take awhile to get used to it. One hour wasn't enough. My main racket is a Ezone Tour (315g unstrung, I add a leather grip).

What threw me off with Gravity Pro is that it's both hard to maneuver and low powered. Usually you get one or the other. My ezone tour is hard to maneuver but has tons of free power (almost too much, I've started stringing it higher lately to reel it in a bit). Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14 is easy to maneuver and low powered. I think I would have to play with Head gravity pro for at least a week to really get the hang of it. But I can tell its definitely the type of racket that will keep balls in play no matter how much power I try to put on the ball. I also found it harder to put lots of top spin because its harder to control the type of contact I want.

Anyone else have this experience with Gravity Pro? How long did it take you to get used to it?

 

[Hall]

Coming from a Prince Phantom 100P I think it took me 3 hours of play to get to the same level as the with the Prince racket. I wonder what the next couple of sessions will bring.

Launch angle is a bit different and it feels slightly less powerful but it was easy to adjust. Serving improved a lot.

 

[WYK]

Got a bunch of Alu power sets to try with my tours.... just to see if something feels better than my 2 string of choice for this one (Ice Code 120 and Grapplesnake Excellent Purple +)

Got

- Alu Power 125 Ocean Blue
- Alu Power Soft
- Alu Power 120
- Alu Power Rough

Just strung one with the Ocean Blue (looks really great on the new Gravity). Didn't remember how it was a pain to string those especially in a 18x20 frame !!

Will compare tomorrow with my second tour strung with Ice Code...

Both at 21kg

I also bought some Lynx Touch to try the Lynx Tour / Touch hybrid that could be great on a tight pattern like that

I am a big fan of ALU and Prince XR(the best ALU copy out there).

 

[dreamP]

I tried the Head Gravity Pro today. I think it will take awhile to get used to it. One hour wasn't enough. My main racket is a Ezone Tour (315g unstrung, I add a leather grip).

What threw me off with Gravity Pro is that it's both hard to maneuver and low powered. Usually you get one or the other. My ezone tour is hard to maneuver but has tons of free power (almost too much, I've started stringing it higher lately to reel it in a bit). Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14 is easy to maneuver and low powered. I think I would have to play with Head gravity pro for at least a week to really get the hang of it. But I can tell its definitely the type of racket that will keep balls in play no matter how much power I try to put on the ball. I also found it harder to put lots of top spin because its harder to control the type of contact I want.

Anyone else have this experience with Gravity Pro? How long did it take you to get used to it?

Eh idk. Compared to 2023 GPro my 2022 EZone Tour feels like swinging with a rail.
Gravity is def much more demanding to a proper footwork and technique. And I guess Ezone Tour IS the rocket launcher of all Yonex lineup. But after 2 sets with ETour my arms literally die on me.

 

[donjuan116]

You're right the EZT is fatiguing. However a slow-medium, smooth stroke with an Ezone Tour can pack a lot of punch which is pretty repeatable for me. Even if I'm on the defensive, EZT is substantial enough to counter pretty well as long as I time the contact right.

But I found a similar motion (slow-med, smooth) with the Gravity produced a lot of hopeless short balls. If I try to whip the racket faster with the same long stroke, the ball behaves beautifully. I do like that the ball never ever sailed long on me ( happens often with the ezone).

 

[bertrevert]

A great returner's racquet: that's what the Auxetic Gravity MP is.

Maybe its the 16x20 pattern, maybe the even balance.

Maybe the trueness of the 22 beam throughout.

The roundness of the hoop can be a little unstable at times but have not added weight at 3 and 9, rather a bit at both pole ends.

Anyway, sure the Auxetic layup in the bridge (?) aids with comfort, but majorly there's an evenness to returns, perhaps to most all shots.

Am beginning to think it's that bridge. While not exactly scallop thin, it is reduced a bit.

Perhaps also the rounded hoop shape itself offers a more even stringbed (compared with a Speed/Rad).

It's a more predictable racquet, medium precision, but dependable adding surety to shots.

This is something anyone can work with.

I've yet to get it going full pelt. I mean only 1-2 groundstrokes per match come off surprisingly good - just have to get more of those!

 

[tachyonflare]

I tried the Head Gravity Pro today. I think it will take awhile to get used to it. One hour wasn't enough. My main racket is a Ezone Tour (315g unstrung, I add a leather grip).

What threw me off with Gravity Pro is that it's both hard to maneuver and low powered. Usually you get one or the other. My ezone tour is hard to maneuver but has tons of free power (almost too much, I've started stringing it higher lately to reel it in a bit). Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14 is easy to maneuver and low powered. I think I would have to play with Head gravity pro for at least a week to really get the hang of it. But I can tell its definitely the type of racket that will keep balls in play no matter how much power I try to put on the ball. I also found it harder to put lots of top spin because its harder to control the type of contact I want.

Anyone else have this experience with Gravity Pro? How long did it take you to get used to it?

It is a low powered racquet (1st generation Gravity Pro) but that does not need to be the case, it is all dependent on string type and tension. I finally found the holy grail string for this racquet, Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange 17/1.23 String, it has decent amount of control and great power, I string mine at 46 pounds. On a related note, the Pro Line Evolution was too lively. I enjoy the Gravity Pro because it has amazing plough, it is less maneuverable however if you use the weight of the racquet, it works to your advantage (great dwell time), it is a demanding racquet because it forces you to have good form....to answer your question, it takes longer than usual to get used to (weeks) . . . especially if you trying various string type/tension.

 

[1HFH]

Is anyone seeing GPros coming in under spec? I'm interested but if it comes in any higher than average, it would probably be too much for me. I would love it if I could get one around 310-ish grams static, at least 6 points HL strung, and SW around 326-328ish strung. I could weight up a GMP, but of course that has a 16X20 pattern. And I've heard the GPro just has better feel (which is important to me) than the GMP.

P.S. I'm in the US. The GTour is not available.

 

[ulunxtns]

Is anyone seeing GPros coming in under spec? I'm interested but if it comes in any higher than average, it would probably be too much for me. I would love it if I could get one around 310-ish grams static, at least 6 points HL strung, and SW around 326-328ish strung. I could weight up a GMP, but of course that has a 16X20 pattern. And I've heard the GPro just has better feel (which is important to me) than the GMP.

P.S. I'm in the US. The GTour is not available.

Use TW MRT service.

 

[cmendez79]

Hello! What is the tgk code for the retail Gravity Pro Auxetic 2023?

I think should be TGK 344.4 , I have used the pro stock version which is TGT 344.4, so I guess is the same code in retail.

 

[mattimag]

I think should be TGK 344.4 , I have used the pro stock version which is TGT 344.4, so I guess is the same code in retail.

thank you! Is this referred to the 2023 Auxetic Gravity?

 

[cmendez79]

thank you! Is this referred to the 2023 Auxetic Gravity?

That I do not know, the 344.4 is for the last two “paint jobs” it did not change code, I own and using the prostock gravity tour and is the TGT341.1 code also with the last two paint jobs(own both prostock versions) , and recently someone here has the lastest prostock version (auxectic) and confirm it was the same prostock code 341.1 , so maybe we can asume the same for the Gravity Pro?
But can not confirm it.

Regards

 

[WillRey]

Getting back into tennis after 10 years. Used to play with a microgel prestige mp. Looking into the gravity pro as the old colourway is relatively cheap at the moment. Seems like an ideal progression given the larger sweetspot.

 

[tachyonflare]

I ordered the new Gravity Pro, it should be shipped out on the 22nd (waiting on the strings to arrive). I will post a review on how it measures to the 1st generation.

 

[BigDiluth]

Even if you neglect the mass/SW difference, there are significant differences, as follows:
- GP has bigger sweetspot, not exactly in supreme way, as the ball might get lost in there
- SP (2022) has crisper feel, while GP is softer and more muted
- GP has noticeably higher launch angle

Before lead tape, SP is less powerful in my opinion, but can do well with all-out fast swing - stays controlled and reliable.

Having just demoed the GP and the SP I think this get it just right. The crispness of the SP feels great right away whereas it takes a little time to learn the feel of the GP.

Not surprisingly SP feels a little easier while returning and and exchanging neutral balls. But I was very surprised to find the GP felt like it had a higher launch angle (which I appreciated coming from a 16x19) and felt like there was no comparison on power. The GP just crushes a well struck ball.

Both felt great for serving but again I think the GP edges the SP, at least for anything with spin.

Like many have said, SP seems good at everything for a steady player. GP really seems to reward aggression.

The gravity MP was surprisingly good too, but would need a lot of added weight.

 

[Aldukuhi]

Just hit the Gravity Pro, strung with Confidential 1.15 mm (18) 48/46 & it’s too powerful.

Any of you guys used Tour Bite 18?
I had good experience with Tour Bite on Speed Pro 2022 which also 18 x 20. It was almost perfect of every aspect, except the tension loss... It drastically loses tension after 2-3 session (about 4-6 hour).

Or any string has same character as Tour Bite but holds tension well?

 

[ulunxtns]

Just hit the Gravity Pro, strung with Confidential 1.15 mm (18) 48/46 & it’s too powerful.

Any of you guys used Tour Bite 18?
I had good experience with Tour Bite on Speed Pro 2022 which also 18 x 20. It was almost perfect of every aspect, except the tension loss... It drastically loses tension after 2-3 session (about 4-6 hour).

Or any string has same character as Tour Bite but holds tension well?

Lynx Tour

 

[jugheadfla]

Just hit the Gravity Pro, strung with Confidential 1.15 mm (18) 48/46 & it’s too powerful.

Any of you guys used Tour Bite 18?
I had good experience with Tour Bite on Speed Pro 2022 which also 18 x 20. It was almost perfect of every aspect, except the tension loss... It drastically loses tension after 2-3 session (about 4-6 hour).

Or any string has same character as Tour Bite but holds tension well?

I actually use TB 17 at 51lbs

 

[guilhermefdc]

Hey everybody!

Has anybody tried Velocity 16G on the Auxetic Gravity Tour/Pro? If so, how was it and what tension did you try it with?
I'm seriously considering switching/doing an extended demo (preferably the Tour), but I'm moving away from poly due to arm pain (stiff poly stringbed + Radical MP…) and so I'm curious about this setup.

 

[KC!]

Just hit the Gravity Pro, strung with Confidential 1.15 mm (18) 48/46 & it’s too powerful.

Any of you guys used Tour Bite 18?
I had good experience with Tour Bite on Speed Pro 2022 which also 18 x 20. It was almost perfect of every aspect, except the tension loss... It drastically loses tension after 2-3 session (about 4-6 hour).

Or any string has same character as Tour Bite but holds tension well?

I have Tour Bite 1.15 @ 48 lbs in new Gravity Pro. It feels great, nice pop on serve & helps keep swing weight down.
I restring every 2-3 weeks depending on how much i hit.
Mine measures 330 swing weight, static weight 337 with over grip & 3 grams of tungsten in butt cap, 6-7 pts HL.
Any other strings people are liking in the GP, I find a crisper string feels best IMO.

 

[billsedd]

Hey everybody!

Has anybody tried Velocity 16G on the Auxetic Gravity Tour/Pro? If so, how was it and what tension did you try it with?
I'm seriously considering switching/doing an extended demo (preferably the Tour), but I'm moving away from poly due to arm pain (stiff poly stringbed + Radical MP…) and so I'm curious about this setup.

I tried velocity at 55lbs- I didn’t like it- didn’t do anything particularly well for me. I did fullbed PPC at 54lbs which I liked more- better control and felt softer. I have done velocity/revolve hybrid early on and that felt more similar to full bed poly. Gut/poly has been the best for me though without a doubt- great comfort, good durability and playability for me.

 

[3.75]

I am playing with velocity 17g at 52 and I like it.

 

[Aldukuhi]

I tried velocity at 55lbs- I didn’t like it- didn’t do anything particularly well for me. I did fullbed PPC at 54lbs which I liked more- better control and felt softer. I have done velocity/revolve hybrid early on and that felt more similar to full bed poly. Gut/poly has been the best for me though without a doubt- great comfort, good durability and playability for me.

What’s your gut/poly set up?

 

[billsedd]

Mains- Vs 17g touch at 56, cross- Wilson revolve 17g at 51

I am playing with velocity 17g at 52 and I like it.

Nice- maybe I strung it too high

 

[t_pac]

I've tried velocity 16 in the G Tour. Wasn't bad but a definite drop off in terms of spin and feel compared to my usual gut/poly setup (as you would expect). Can't remember the tension but probably similar to 3.75 as I'm not a big fan of Velocity at higher tensions.

 

[Casper777]

Super cheap effective string setup for Gravitiy Tour / Pro (18x20)

I had a reel of Polyfibre Hexablade 120 around and never tried it... mainly because my other Polyfibre strings loose tension very fast.

Had a try with this one on my Tour and it's reaaaally great. The feel is medium firm and very comfortable. The string grabs the ball very week and helps getting some nice spin with this tight pattern. And unlike other strings of the brand tension maintenance is good. I won't maybe play 10 hours with it but definitely better than some of the softest poly out there.

And its super extra cheap. Try it of you can! (and it looks great on that frame

 

[Fxanimator1]

The 2023 Gravity MP is the best racquet I have used in a really long time. I add 12 gms into the handle and an overgrip, which puts it at 334 grams, 7.5 points headlight, and a swingweight of 322. Natural Gut mains/Alu power ice blue crosses. It feels and looks amazing. All strokes feel great.

 

[guilhermefdc]

Had my first hit with the Auxetic Gravity Tour yesterday, coming from the Auxetic Radical MP.
Apart from free power, every single stroke felt like an improvement — more spin, better directional and depth control —and it seemed to be a lot more comfortable than the ARMP. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this good with a racquet on the first session.
I’m aware that this might be just a honeymoon thing, but I think that feedbacks like this might help others down the way. I’ll report back in a few weeks/months.
Hopefully Head will make it available in Canada/US sometime soon

 

[rv75]

Had my first hit with the Auxetic Gravity Tour yesterday, coming from the Auxetic Radical MP.
Apart from free power, every single stroke felt like an improvement — more spin, better directional and depth control —and it seemed to be a lot more comfortable than the ARMP. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this good with a racquet on the first session.
I’m aware that this might be just a honeymoon thing, but I think that feedbacks like this might help others down the way. I’ll report back in a few weeks/months.
Hopefully Head will make it available in Canada/US sometime soon

I'd love to demo it. Still can't understand why they don't sell it in the US

 

[3.75]

I am playing with velocity 17g at 52 and I like it.

Let me elaborate. I tried many strings with the GPro. Found that gut/poly is the best for me (did not try full poly as still recovering from a tennis elbow). I liked rougher gut (Wilson gut) with round solf poly (cream, YPTA). awesome control and biting spin. But after a few weeks, I started getting tingles. a few more weeks and pain starts to set. Around week 5-6 I was ready to quit...
then I tried full gut == rocket launcher. maybe I did not tighten it enough but it just launches. the GP has too much power.

Then I tried many multis (PPC, NXT, NRG2, Velocity). Most have no spin, low launch angle, or too much power. NRG2 was actually the best but I started getting the tingles again. In the end, the 17G natural Velocity was a great compromise: decent spin, arm friendly, not launchy. It lacks a bit of control relative to NRG2. .l cannot explain it well, but NRG2 is just more "linear" and hence I have better depth control. Velocity is a bit less predictive and a bit mushy. But overall a great compromise that just works.

TLDR version: Velocity is a great compromise that does the job.

 

[tachyonflare]

Short summary:

I had a chance to play with the 2023 Gravity Pro and I am disappointed in comparison to my first generation. The strung weight for the new and previous generation racquet was strangely enough exactly 329 grams, no over grips, both with Kirschbaum Super Smash 17 at 46 pounds. I expected the feel to be relatively close, perhaps even indistinguishable however the 2023 is stiffer, I suspect somewhere in the throat, in addition, the weight has been shifted. It was much more difficult to get accustomed to the change, particularly for serving. I wish I could provide empirical data on the stiffness and balance, but there is something off with the 2023. Suffice it to say, whatever changes Head has made has not been an improvement from my perspective, it is possible the string type is unsuitable on the new racquet. I also noticed there was a bit more frame vibration just by bouncing the tennis balls on the string bed, I could experiment with other strings that I prefer such as the Head Hawk Touch but to be frank, I regret my purchase, I will probably return/store credit this purchase.

 

[Casper777]

You're definitely not the first one to report such a story...

Global consensus is that the MP auxetic is much better but the Pro is worse...

 

[SupahMan5000]

So disclosure :

I’ve been using the WO XTD and Ezone 98+ so I’ve been using racquets with much higher SW and half an inch longer but the Gravity Tour feels great with 40lbs Confidential 17g

Easy access to spin and nice feel. Good amount of pop but I think this frame is “platform esque”. It could do great with a leather grip and some weight at 3 and 9 just to stabilize it a tad. But it seems plenty capable in stock form

Haven’t tried the Pro but I think I would still take this over the pro since I have a lot more room to work with making it fit into my game style.

 

[Fxanimator1]

So disclosure :

I’ve been using the WO XTD and Ezone 98+ so I’ve been using racquets with much higher SW and half an inch longer but the Gravity Tour feels great with 40lbs Confidential 17g

Easy access to spin and nice feel. Good amount of pop but I think this frame is “platform esque”. It could do great with a leather grip and some weight at 3 and 9 just to stabilize it a tad. But it seems plenty capable in stock form

Haven’t tried the Pro but I think I would still take this over the pro since I have a lot more room to work with making it fit into my game style.

Great hitting, as always.
I would like to try the Tour version, but alas, it’s not available in the US. I am very much glued to my weighted up MP’s and am making them my racquets of choice, as stated in the thread I wrote.

 

[SupahMan5000]

Great hitting, as always.
I would like to try the Tour version, but alas, it’s not available in the US. I am very much glued to my weighted up MP’s and am making them my racquets of choice, as stated in the thread I wrote.

if you’ve already fallen for a frame especially in the same lineup , I’d say you won’t get THAT much out of a different model.

You seem to be in a great place with the MP so I’d say to simplify things you’re better off not trying the Tour

 

[Meks]

The 2023 Gravity MP is the best racquet I have used in a really long time. I add 12 gms into the handle and an overgrip, which puts it at 334 grams, 7.5 points headlight, and a swingweight of 322. Natural Gut mains/Alu power ice blue crosses. It feels and looks amazing. All strokes feel great.

How did you increase the weight of the racket? Added leather grip or silicone to the handle?

 

[A_Instead]

My next purchase.. had one in 4 1/4 which was to small..will get a 4 3/8..

 

[liftordie]

Someone could compare the Gravity S vs Team?

 

[SupahMan5000]

Someone could compare the Gravity S vs Team?

They no longer make the S for the Auxetic lineup

 

[Kelly2131]

Someone could compare the Gravity S vs Team?

The Team is the S in the new lineup - same specs, new name.

 

[liftordie]

The Team is the S in the new lineup - same specs, new name.

 

[izeer]

Came back last week after 1.5 month of break due to courts being renovated and then having a surgery. First day the racket played a bit planky, figured it was due to strings being a bit old, so restrung it with Alu Power at 48lbs.
I was right about the strings and this racket never played better. Last few days it was honeymoon vol 2 and I was slapping the ball left and right. This racket really rewards comitting to the shot, not only ball flies like a rocket, it's also very precise. Comparing to my pure strike, hitting with same effort balls would often sail long or not go where I wanted. I imagine weighted up MP would play just as well, but that thin beam really glides through the air, so I guess if you can handle it, GPro is the better one.

 

[galapagos]

Anyone using 1.30 gauge with very low tension ? besides Rublev

 

[veelium]

That I do not know, the 344.4 is for the last two “paint jobs” it did not change code, I own and using the prostock gravity tour and is the TGT341.1 code also with the last two paint jobs(own both prostock versions) , and recently someone here has the lastest prostock version (auxectic) and confirm it was the same prostock code 341.1 , so maybe we can asume the same for the Gravity Pro?
But can not confirm it.

Regards

The code is the same but with a T number afterwards to indicate the layup.
I don't know exactly which is which for gravity pro.
If you take of the pallet you should see which it is on the prostock.
As an example I have a TGT312.1 T4, where the T4 indicates the 360+ layup.