Head Gravity 98 16x19 (Coming in 2025!)

Blade_X said:
Unfortunately a friend of mine tried gravity 98 and told me that it’s not the powerful weapon i was waiting to be. Head missed the opportunity again to produce a true powerful 98 like strike for example. No power at all in defensive situations and too demanding… only for the advanced player.
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Gravity be gravity, 98 be just a bit more finesse and whippy variation. No intrusions please! It's heading (see?) where it's due!
 
Return_Ace said:
Probably too heavy as it's in the Boom Pro, but agree that they probably wouldn't have made it the Gravity since it's not the right silo (Control, Large Sweetspot).

The Strike competitor is supposed to be the Radical isn't it? Or moreso the Strike was supposed to be a Radical competitor as its original intent.
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I think it is super hard to distinguish Babolat from Head, as all Babolat lines are basically power rackets

Babolat rather made the Strike to have a controlled 98 to compete with the likes of Blade and Radical, not the other way around.
For Head, the Radical is the allround players racket, Boom is the modern power frame and Gravity is the modern control frame
 
_FrankTheTank_ said:
Guessing your friend is NOT the serving aces guy, this the second feedback like this.

Is anyone able to translate some of the Asian guys reviews on youtube? I think there're like three reviews. Whould be interesting to hear.
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one of the japanese reviews I read said it seems like it will appeal to a variety of players. He said it has a high launch angle, good spin, performs well on flat and loopy shots, feels a little stiffer than its RA, and is not as forgiving as he had expected.
 
Blade_X said:
Unfortunately a friend of mine tried gravity 98 and told me that it’s not the powerful weapon i was waiting to be. Head missed the opportunity again to produce a true powerful 98 like strike for example. No power at all in defensive situations and too demanding… only for the advanced player.
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Thats quite dissapointed.
 
Return_Ace said:
Probably too heavy as it's in the Boom Pro, but agree that they probably wouldn't have made it the Gravity since it's not the right silo (Control, Large Sweetspot).

The Strike competitor is supposed to be the Radical isn't it? Or moreso the Strike was supposed to be a Radical competitor as its original intent.
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Radical MP latest has even less power than the Blade and minimal spin potential. Boom pro is heavy and the weird head shape makes it too bulky. But I agree it has the strike free power level. Boom MP has no penetration at all. Speed mp has the right blend of power and control like a strike but it seems they don’t care to release a 98 inch version of it.
 
Relative to other brands, I find I need a little more SW on head racquets. A good number of their frames feel underpowered, particularly without mods. Not too surprised to hear that feedback.
 
Jonas today released on his Patreon a vlog where he talks briefly about first impression of the Gravity 98...and from his point of (first) view:
- it´s not a Gravity anymore - seems like the Gravity DNA which we can find now mainly in the Pro version is not there anymore (I personally was afraid of this)
- in defense no help whatsoever
- suitable for a more attacking style, stepping into the court and shots
- quite a demanding frame

I personally think that this was released mainly due to the voice of customers who loved the GPro sensation but was too much of a racquet for them to play with. HEAD heard on this and came out with this 98. But...first impressions are rather careful and not so enthusiastic since the original Gravity feel and sensation is not there anymore.

We will see by the time when the chosen ones who recevied the demos will share their reviews.
 
Konik_1982 said:
Jonas today released on his Patreon a vlog where he talks briefly about first impression of the Gravity 98...and from his point of (first) view:
- it´s not a Gravity anymore - seems like the Gravity DNA which we can find now mainly in the Pro version is not there anymore (I personally was afraid of this)
- in defense no help whatsoever
- suitable for a more attacking style, stepping into the court and shots
- quite a demanding frame

I personally think that this was released mainly due to the voice of customers who loved the GPro sensation but was too much of a racquet for them to play with. HEAD heard on this and came out with this 98. But...first impressions are rather careful and not so enthusiastic since the original Gravity feel and sensation is not there anymore.
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We will see by the time when the chosen ones who recevied the demos will share their reviews.
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another damp squid, did Dr325 not say it will be an awesome frame ...

If i remember correctly wasnt Hank putting up the tension to control the frame. Head are taking the biscuit somewhat...
 
Konik_1982 said:
I personally think that this was released mainly due to the voice of customers who loved the GPro sensation but was too much of a racquet for them to play with. HEAD heard on this and came out with this 98. But...first impressions are rather careful and not so enthusiastic since the original Gravity feel and sensation is not there anymore.
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My personal opinion on the Gravity Pro being my main stick for quite some time, coming from Wilson UT (97) and wandering a bit towards Speed Pro before returning...

GPro isn't a crazy feel frame. Actually compared to UT or Volkl C10 pro it's quite ambigous with huge sweetspot. Feel is decent, kind of "good enough even for purists".

But the biggest thing with GPro is it's playability. For anyone who can handle it's heft it's just so versatile and also with several clear strengths.
 
I play with Blade 98 16x19, and so far (1 set played with it) it plays very similar. Maybe the gravity has slightly lower trajectory, I am getting good spin, similar power to blade. The main differentiator for me is the gravity has a better defined sweet spot. The blade I play pretty consistently with, and off center hits still play. Same with Gravity 98, seems to play pretty consistently for me and keeps the ball in play.
 
Konik_1982 said:
Jonas today released on his Patreon a vlog where he talks briefly about first impression of the Gravity 98...and from his point of (first) view:
- it´s not a Gravity anymore - seems like the Gravity DNA which we can find now mainly in the Pro version is not there anymore (I personally was afraid of this)
- in defense no help whatsoever
- suitable for a more attacking style, stepping into the court and shots
- quite a demanding frame

I personally think that this was released mainly due to the voice of customers who loved the GPro sensation but was too much of a racquet for them to play with. HEAD heard on this and came out with this 98. But...first impressions are rather careful and not so enthusiastic since the original Gravity feel and sensation is not there anymore.

We will see by the time when the chosen ones who recevied the demos will share their reviews.
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So tennis nerd confirms my friends comments i posted earlier about being a demanding frame.....and dont forget tennis nerd already was enjoying demanding frames in the past like prestige mp or 18x20 tf40 or various prince models and never used the word demanding.....so i believe it would be even more demanding for most of us in here.
 
Blade_X said:
So tennis nerd confirms my friends comments i posted earlier about being a demanding frame.....and dont forget tennis nerd already was enjoying demanding frames in the past like prestige mp or 18x20 tf40 or various prince models and never used the word demanding.....so i believe it would be even more demanding for most of us in here.
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Nothing some lead tape at 10&2 and low tension cannot solve!
 
Blade_X said:
Radical MP latest has even less power than the Blade and minimal spin potential. Boom pro is heavy and the weird head shape makes it too bulky. But I agree it has the strike free power level. Boom MP has no penetration at all. Speed mp has the right blend of power and control like a strike but it seems they don’t care to release a 98 inch version of it.
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I think that's mostly right. But the Radical MP is about equal with the Blade V9 in terms of power. But the Radical is a tight 16/19. It wants to hit flat and through the court more than the Blade.
 
Dragy said:
Nothing some lead tape at 10&2 and low tension cannot solve!
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I used all the lead in the world for example with latest extreme tour and it’s still producing soft balls. Same with tf40 16x19. Radical MP auxetic is very soft and with lead it could easily go up to 330 SW which is way too much for me. Previous RMP 360 plus with the more firm/direct feel was very powerful but very low spin potential. Speed MP is perfect but thick and 100inch unfortunately:)
 
Another Japanese review. They go into way more detail but I extracted some bits where they compare to other rackets
  • vs. Blade 98: Gravity has a bit more power. Feels firmer and has more access to spin. Higher launch angle. Blade easier to swing.
  • vs. Pure Strike 98: Pure Strike has a bit more power. Both offer good spin. Gravity 98 has higher launch and more direct feel and more maneuverable
  • vs. TF40 305: Gravity has more power and spin. Also higher launch angle. More crisp.
 
Konik_1982 said:
Jonas today released on his Patreon a vlog where he talks briefly about first impression of the Gravity 98...and from his point of (first) view:
- it´s not a Gravity anymore - seems like the Gravity DNA which we can find now mainly in the Pro version is not there anymore (I personally was afraid of this)
- in defense no help whatsoever
- suitable for a more attacking style, stepping into the court and shots
- quite a demanding frame

I personally think that this was released mainly due to the voice of customers who loved the GPro sensation but was too much of a racquet for them to play with. HEAD heard on this and came out with this 98. But...first impressions are rather careful and not so enthusiastic since the original Gravity feel and sensation is not there anymore.

We will see by the time when the chosen ones who recevied the demos will share their reviews.
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So lower swing weight and smaller sweet spot compared to Gpro? I never quite understood what are feel and sensation for a racquet.
 
patrickluvsoj said:
Another Japanese review. They go into way more detail but I extracted some bits where they compare to other rackets
  • vs. Blade 98: Gravity has a bit more power. Feels firmer and has more access to spin. Higher launch angle. Blade easier to swing.
  • vs. Pure Strike 98: Pure Strike has a bit more power. Both offer good spin. Gravity 98 has higher launch and more direct feel and more maneuverable
  • vs. TF40 305: Gravity has more power and spin. Also higher launch angle. More crisp.
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Okay higher launch angle. How about compared to aero 98?
 
patrickluvsoj said:
Another Japanese review. They go into way more detail but I extracted some bits where they compare to other rackets
  • vs. Blade 98: Gravity has a bit more power. Feels firmer and has more access to spin. Higher launch angle. Blade easier to swing.
  • vs. Pure Strike 98: Pure Strike has a bit more power. Both offer good spin. Gravity 98 has higher launch and more direct feel and more maneuverable
  • vs. TF40 305: Gravity has more power and spin. Also higher launch angle. More crisp.
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More power than Blade 98 sold me!
 
This is a great roll-out from Head so far. Everyone frothing at the bit for a racquet that will somehow offer everything, be accessible to at exactly their level and above and have no drawbacks.
 
Got fresh feedback from 2 players for the Gravity 98. I'll edit in a bit.
Quating from video message. 1 guy is a pro stringer who has been stringing for Andy Murray, Djokovic and Dimitrov in Dubai and another guy next to him, leftie with arm issue:
"so so comfortable"
"very high swingweight"
"super stable"
"for really advanced players"
"the swingweight kicks-in quite fast, making it very tiring / not uncomfortable, tiring for not a pro-level player"
"very demanding racket for recreational level"
AND
"I think they are making a Murray Legend racket here" I'll elaborate more about this strong statement when I get more feedback about it

I asked about the PT57A vs Gravity 98: "soooooo similar in feel".
The guy has hit with Andy's racket multiple times. It's perhaps the most responsible opinion one could ask about it.
 
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Dragy said:
For those who wanted more of GPro DNA in 98, doesn’t Prestige Pro 16x19 do the job for you? Or too heavy and headlight?

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I've had it for months, and it has very low power, and the serve is really bad. It's quite heavy, so I can't customize it any further.
 
MrBD said:
I've had it for months, and it has very low power, and the serve is really bad. It's quite heavy, so I can't customize it any further.
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Well it’s supposed to be low-powered, but exact exemplars may be even more so with lowered SW. 324 as in video-review by TW can be decent if softer string setup is used, but obviously needs fast full swing.

My Gravity Pros are around 340g string and 32cm balance. SW is ~336 with 17g gut hybrid, and higher with “heavy” poly. Same 20mm beam. But 18x20 string pattern.

I wonder how good can PP be with 330 SW? And of course waiting for GT 98. It’s either holy grail or I buy more Auxetic GPros, win-win.
 
o4hc said:
This is a great roll-out from Head so far. Everyone frothing at the bit for a racquet that will somehow offer everything, be accessible to at exactly their level and above and have no drawbacks.
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Everyone (well, maybe a great majority) in this forum wants the things your said in the second sentence :-D:-D:-D
 
Dragy said:
For those who wanted more of GPro DNA in 98, doesn’t Prestige Pro 16x19 do the job for you? Or too heavy and headlight?

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Most would complain, "I want more power and more spin. Lighter and lower swingweight" :-D

Babolat tweeners do the job. There are choices too.
 
riddick said:
Most would complain, "I want more power and more spin. Lighter and lower swingweight" :-D

Babolat tweeners do the job. There are choices too.
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Of course there’re choices, I agree. And those who walk around claiming they can only really play with 20mm… but need more power… but not crazy SW… and still safe and comfortable… and old school feel, no gimmicks…

I mean, you have quite a wide range in Prestige and Gravity, for thin beam soft frames. It’s not that there’s some magic to creat anything else. Consider couple of previous generations for options, as well.
 
Dragy said:
Of course there’re choices, I agree. And those who walk around claiming they can only really play with 20mm… but need more power… but not crazy SW… and still safe and comfortable… and old school feel, no gimmicks…

I mean, you have quite a wide range in Prestige and Gravity, for thin beam soft frames. It’s not that there’s some magic to creat anything else. Consider couple of previous generations for options, as well.
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No matter what any manufacturer releases, there'll always be the same comments:

+/- 1sq. in Head (any range from 95sq to 100sqin)
+/- 2 Mains or +1 Cross (should have been 16/20, 18/19 etc.)
+/- 1-2mm Beam thickness
+/- 5g static weight
+/- 5 swing weight
+/- 5 RA
+/- 5mm balance
Should have been Box / Taper / D / Aero beam
Should have added/removed random Tech
Should have Standard/Isometric/Teardrop headshape

...as it provides the "best balance of power/comfort/control/spin" etc.
 
Return_Ace said:
No matter what any manufacturer releases, there'll always be the same comments:

+/- 1sq. in Head (any range from 95sq to 100sqin)
+/- 2 Mains or +1 Cross (should have been 16/20, 18/19 etc.)
+/- 1-2mm Beam thickness
+/- 5g static weight
+/- 5 swing weight
+/- 5 RA
+/- 5mm balance
Should have been Box / Taper / D / Aero beam
Should have added/removed random Tech
Should have Standard/Isometric/Teardrop headshape

...as it provides the "best balance of power/comfort/control/spin" etc.
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to be fair, those are most of the categories people can comment on, though I would widen the ranges.
 
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Return_Ace said:
No matter what any manufacturer releases, there'll always be the same comments:

+/- 1sq. in Head (any range from 95sq to 100sqin)
+/- 2 Mains or +1 Cross (should have been 16/20, 18/19 etc.)
+/- 1-2mm Beam thickness
+/- 5g static weight
+/- 5 swing weight
+/- 5 RA
+/- 5mm balance
Should have been Box / Taper / D / Aero beam
Should have added/removed random Tech
Should have Standard/Isometric/Teardrop headshape

...as it provides the "best balance of power/comfort/control/spin" etc.
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Yeah, and “I prefer to not customize it myself”
 
tele said:
to be fair, those are most of the categories people can comment on, though I would widen the ranges.
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The point was that being the racketholics that most people are here, everyone thinks they know what the "perfect" specs. are for their mythical holy grail, and/or will quickly dismiss anything that falls outside of it.

Dragy said:
Yeah, and “I prefer to not customize it myself”
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Anytime I now read "... only suitable for Advanced Players" it's just translated as "I doubt I will be good enough to play with this racket".
 
I had the opportunity to talk to a Head Person on Saturday and I wanted to know about the Gravity Tour 98. That person also said that the paintjob is awesome (and glossy) but of course that is, as always, a matter of taste. But what they also said: the Tour version will only be in 98 from now on, no Tour 100 anymore. This will be the 98 in the Gravity silo.
They mentioned that Rublev and Zverev will probably switch to the Tour 98 ... but honestly, I'm pretty sceptical about that. Paintjob, sure...the actual frame?! Not so sure. Prostock and all that...and also, they probably still play the rackets they used as juniors etc. .
 
Eilathen said:
and also, they probably still play the rackets they used as juniors etc. .
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Both did actually switched to GPro when it was released. Rublev played with 6.1 early in his career. Zverev used early Speed model.

But we will easily see if they continue using 20mm beam 18x20 GPro vs new 16x19 Tour 98. Of course they may get preferred drill pattern on the new frame, but frankly speaking — why would they want to? GPro is great frame suitable for their games.
 
Never seen as much quantity of social media content (instagram/youtube) for an unreleased frame as I've come across for the Gravity 98. Head must have shared more than 100 of them globally.
 
konstantinos kalfountzos said:
Never seen as much quantity of social media content (instagram/youtube) for an unreleased frame as I've come across for the Gravity 98. Head must have shared more than 100 of them globally.
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I mean there were also a ton with the Shift v1 and the original Boom "You Got This" rackets.

I guess companies figured out that advertising through social media and influencers was working/worthwhile.
 
konstantinos kalfountzos said:
Our guy @galapagos got one too!!!
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Yap, my history with gravity line goes far back to the very beginning (I had also Ig speed that Zverev junior was playing with) :) and the Gravity Pro is still in my tournament of frames. Already scheduled a video against the vcore 95.
suits my concept. I hope to get a bit more spin and power out of it compared to the Pro. And I believe that was the goal in general.
Might have to customize it. We will see… too early to say but I am definitely in love with the frame „on paper”.
I also liked the gravity tour 18x/20 but imo it is a bit too anemic. 16x19 might solve it all. I hope the target SW is between 323-328.
 
galapagos said:
Yap, my history with gravity line goes far back to the very beginning (I had also Ig speed that Zverev junior was playing with) :) and the Gravity Pro is still in my tournament of frames. Already scheduled a video against the vcore 95.
suits my concept. I hope to get a bit more spin and power out of it compared to the Pro. And I believe that was the goal in general.
Might have to customize it. We will see… too early to say but I am definitely in love with the frame „on paper”.
I also liked the gravity tour 18x/20 but imo it is a bit too anemic. 16x19 might solve it all. I hope the target SW is between 323-328.
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Also interesting fact: it is placed in the Head’s catalog between Prestige MP and Radical Pro. Similarly to Speed Pro in terms of power/control ratio.
 
galapagos said:
Yap, my history with gravity line goes far back to the very beginning (I had also Ig speed that Zverev junior was playing with) :) and the Gravity Pro is still in my tournament of frames. Already scheduled a video against the vcore 95.
suits my concept. I hope to get a bit more spin and power out of it compared to the Pro. And I believe that was the goal in general.
Might have to customize it. We will see… too early to say but I am definitely in love with the frame „on paper”.
I also liked the gravity tour 18x/20 but imo it is a bit too anemic. 16x19 might solve it all. I hope the target SW is between 323-328.
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Fab, have you received it or getting it soon ?
 
Have a look...
Tennis head.net
short little review. For some reason cant post the link
 
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What’s with the cheeky way he finished the article? - claiming the racket would be “polished up with an ‘out of this world’ cosmetic upon launch.” Space themed? Would be fitting considering the potential for glossy black paint and the racket’s namesake line: “Gravity”. Might especially appeal to those kids - now adults - who first dreamed of being astronauts.
 
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