Head Gravity 98 16x19 (Coming in 2025!)

G98T has similar launch angle to Radical MP? This is surprising as everybody is talking about an open 16x19 pattern and high launch angle while the Radical MP is semi dense 16x19 and known for a more low launch angle (which doesn't mean it does no good spin).
 
Julian.Peter said:
G98T has similar launch angle to Radical MP? This is surprising as everybody is talking about an open 16x19 pattern and high launch angle while the Radical MP is semi dense 16x19 and known for a more low launch angle (which doesn't mean it does no good spin).
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My Radicals are strung with Hyper G 1,20mm, and with 21/22kg
G98 is strung with Lynx Tour, 23/23

Radical MP has a high launch angle, at least to me. But I'm comparing it to Angell TC99 and GPro. GPro especially has a low launch angle.
 
c0ppo said:
My Radicals are strung with Hyper G 1,20mm, and with 21/22kg
G98 is strung with Lynx Tour, 23/23

Radical MP has a high launch angle, at least to me. But I'm comparing it to Angell TC99 and GPro. GPro especially has a low launch angle.
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That is literally the first time I have heard the Radical MP being characterized as having a high launch angle (assuming its either of the last 2 gens)
 
OK. Understanding in the context was Radical MP launch angle would be higher than G98T which is hard to imagine after what most playtesters reported in the G98T.
 
The scheme is the same and it is exactly what I expected. The current green-ish/silver colour and black scheme.
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c0ppo said:
My Radicals are strung with Hyper G 1,20mm, and with 21/22kg
G98 is strung with Lynx Tour, 23/23

Radical MP has a high launch angle, at least to me. But I'm comparing it to Angell TC99 and GPro. GPro especially has a low launch angle.
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This is most likely affected by the string. Lynx Tour has a lower launch angle than Hyger-G. GT98 must use the same string as Radical to make the conclusion fair enough.
 
It looks like the exact same blue/purple on the current Gravity which simply pops a lot more in gloss. The current Gravity is actually a nice looking racquet with the way the blue turns purple under different lighting but it's kind of subdued with matte paint.
 
heavyD said:
It looks like the exact same blue/purple on the current Gravity which simply pops a lot more in gloss. The current Gravity is actually a nice looking racquet with the way the blue turns purple under different lighting but it's kind of subdued with matte paint.
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As I saw it, it seemed to me like the purple one was not present on the new PJ, only the blue but let´s wait until the racquet is really out.
 
Demoed the prototype for a week and saw the retail version. Wasn't totally wowed by the proto. Very open string pattern, really got my attention. Strung it with Hawk Touch 17 and found it a little head - heavy, but OK. Little bit muted, not a ton of ball feel, yet I don't know if I like it much more than other 98/305g rackets out there.
 
Honza said:
Saw that one yesterday and it doesnt Sound too good tbh.
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Well I don't know about some of the sentiments, they seem a bit exaggerated.

Most powerful 98? It is light years less powerful than a PD98, TF X1 and even less powerful than e.g. a Vcore.
Is it heavy? It is harder to swing, also because of the headshape, but so much easier to swing than the GPro

And the thing that bugs me - I am quite sure all of those influencers never tried the Gravity Tour & MP before
Those were really powerful as well, of course this one here will not resemble a 98 Pro, because it is the replacement for the Tour
 
yourtennisfit said:
It is light years less powerful than a PD98, TF X1 and even less powerful than e.g. a Vcore.
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And that’s good! Sounds like “not your anemic thin beam”, which is great. But no need for it to be some mutant. Whoever what’s it even more powerful can bump up SW.

What bothers me a bit in their talk is claiming “it swings heavy we don’t know why” — cmon guys, it’s mass distribution, recoil weight, etc. no secret sauce. Some aerodynamics issues? Maybe, if it whistles — it must be interacting with air, but still unlikely something crazy. Not like a racquet with head cover :laughing:

So far it really sounds good, but obviously not for everyone. All who want it softer or thinner or tighter — have enough options. It’s not going to be feather-light, lightning-fast neither, but for those who can swing it fast despite being hefty. I absolutely looking at some slight weighting up, need SW of 325 at very minimum, more likely 330, and balance of 32cm, and hopefully it’s not too polarized, or some throat weightening is coming in…

For those who likes to hit with slower swing, plow-through — of course you better grab some 18x20 or just tight 16x19/20 option. Maybe try Prestige MP (99) or old GTour. Or go with Blade, TF40, Strike… This one seems to come to make my serves even more dangerous compared to GPro! :cool:
 
I have the retail version in hand. Beautiful frame, all gloss. Of all the Head paint jobs, it's the best. That's not saying much in my opinion because the scheme is the same for every family of frames. Very open string pattern.
 
MSUspartans777 said:
I have the retail version in hand. Beautiful frame, all gloss. Of all the Head paint jobs, it's the best. That's not saying much in my opinion because the scheme is the same for every family of frames. Very open string pattern.
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Do we know the actual release date yet? Really pumped to try this one (although currently smitten with the Vcore 98)
 
yourtennisfit said:
Well I don't know about some of the sentiments, they seem a bit exaggerated.

Most powerful 98? It is light years less powerful than a PD98, TF X1 and even less powerful than e.g. a Vcore.
Is it heavy? It is harder to swing, also because of the headshape, but so much easier to swing than the GPro

And the thing that bugs me - I am quite sure all of those influencers never tried the Gravity Tour & MP before
Those were really powerful as well, of course this one here will not resemble a 98 Pro, because it is the replacement for the Tour
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I'm with you here. I have given up on TanTennis reviews. I started shaking my head ever more often with his reviews. He's just all over the place, sometimes with very similar frames where he claims totally differen things. And the amount of times where one of the critics is "sometimes, the ball just flies" ... well guess what, that's on you, not the frame. If it were a frame problem, the ball would fly all the time.
Also, he and his buddy are way too much fan-boying on ever effing Prostock...it's just ridiculous. Talking about bias...

If you want a more professional review, I like Tennisnerd and/or Rackets & Runners way better. TennCom also has very interesting insights. All of them have also tested the GT98.
 
Eilathen said:
I'm with you here. I have given up on TanTennis reviews. I started shaking my head ever more often with his reviews. He's just all over the place, sometimes with very similar frames where he claims totally differen things. And the amount of times where one of the critics is "sometimes, the ball just flies" ... well guess what, that's on you, not the frame. If it were a frame problem, the ball would fly all the time.
Also, he and his buddy are way too much fan-boying on ever effing Prostock...it's just ridiculous. Talking about bias...

If you want a more professional review, I like Tennisnerd and/or Rackets & Runners way better. TennCom also has very interesting insights. All of them have also tested the GT98.
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I for one have grown to like him a lot - I appreciate his honesty, and he seems to be fairly clear about what does or doesn't work for him vs. something being objectively good or bad. My takeaway from his video on the Gravity Tour 98 is that he liked it a lot, just maybe difficult for him to adjust to given his style of play.
 
Eilathen said:
I'm with you here. I have given up on TanTennis reviews. I started shaking my head ever more often with his reviews. He's just all over the place, sometimes with very similar frames where he claims totally differen things. And the amount of times where one of the critics is "sometimes, the ball just flies" ... well guess what, that's on you, not the frame. If it were a frame problem, the ball would fly all the time.
Also, he and his buddy are way too much fan-boying on ever effing Prostock...it's just ridiculous. Talking about bias...

If you want a more professional review, I like Tennisnerd and/or Rackets & Runners way better. TennCom also has very interesting insights. All of them have also tested the GT98.
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I like his reviews, although sometimes I don't agree with him. But I like his honesty. Everyone is different, I'd rather listen to someone's honest feedback than some other YouTubers just talk about something very obvious that you would know from just looking at the specs. And his playing level is closer to us rec players, so the feedback is more useful.
 
ulunxtns said:
I like his reviews, although sometimes I don't agree with him. But I like his honesty. Everyone is different, I'd rather listen to someone's honest feedback than some other YouTubers just talk about something very obvious that you would know from just looking at the specs. And his playing level is closer to us rec players, so the feedback is more useful.
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Yeah and to be clear, I don't blame him for saying his honest opinion - I just think that it is a bit exaggerated here and there.
Jonas from TN said something similar, that it is rather powerful and open for its pattern and I agree with that to a certain degree.

However, I would argue that there have been powerful Gravity rackets before and that this one isn't THE most powerful 98 by far.
The Extreme Pro is probably similar, but it just has more of a spin profile, which makes it easier to control depth on that frame.

Maybe Head will also finetune a bit in the final version, but I am definitely getting another one as soon as possible of these frames ;)
 
Eilathen said:
If you want a more professional review, I like Tennisnerd and/or Rackets & Runners way better. TennCom also has very interesting insights. All of them have also tested the GT98.
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ACTennis is in a process of recording the review apparently. Love his nuanced approach and iirc older pre-auxetic GPro was/is his main stick. The only review I'm actually interested in before buying.
 
Sweet! Seems to be by far the best Head Paintjob in the Auxetic 2.0 lines and one of the best for the last years.

Hopefully they will do one with 18x20 and more headlight 310-315mm balance point without increasing static weight. Could be very nice if it is not to dampened and launchy.
 
Julian.Peter said:
Sweet! Seems to be by far the best Head Paintjob in the Auxetic 2.0 lines and one of the best for the last years.

Hopefully they will do one with 18x20 and more headlight 310-315mm balance point without increasing static weight. Could be very nice if it is not to dampened and launchy.
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They wont do that. The pro will be a 18x20 but heavier. And if you want it more headlight which I also do. Just add a leather grip and mobility issues should be fixed
 
Looking forward to get the new MP!!

I keep getting back to this one as I love the controllable power and spin of this one!
 
Well, they also released Radical MP and Pro with 18x20 later and also a Tour Version which is MP 18x20 +5g static weight and lower balance point. So you never know what may come, at least for some local markets maybe.
I mean headlight in terms of proper static weight with not to high swingweight. This is what can't be fixed with more weight to the handle. So something like Extreme Tour 360+ to be customized to personal preference would be fine.
 
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leng jai said:
Shoehorning the tour text in like that looks so bad.
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I like it much better than the previous text of Auxetic 1. The design element I think is dumb is the bumpy racquet where the specs are written on the inside of the throat.. Redundant and cheesy. Hoping the retail version won’t have that.
 
leng jai said:
Shoehorning the tour text in like that looks so bad.
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I complained about this same thing with the Boom Pro - or should I say pBrOoOM - and it’s not better here. Really weird design choice, almost anything else would be better.

That said - the color and the gloss look great. And I don’t care aaaaallll that much if it plays well.
 
So I never saw enough views before, but it looks like this gravity will indeed have mismatched faces in the same style as the current gen. I do like how the current gen looks, but they've done a bit of a spray paint effect that looks a little messy to me.
 
Oapilef said:
They wont do that. The pro will be a 18x20 but heavier. And if you want it more headlight which I also do. Just add a leather grip and mobility issues should be fixed
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Weight in the handle with a leather grip did not fix the issues for AC tennis, as he mentioned in his review. He had to specifically target an underweight pro, and for on spec racquets, he had to switch to an ultra thin string to bring the SW down a bit.
 
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hit with the gravity tour 98. hit with it in stock form and with some lead at 3/9, with hawk touch at 52. It feels softer then the gravity tour 100 but not by much, it feels more flexy. Spin potential is there, feels good, power is definitely higher then gravity tour 100. some reviewers were saying that the net clearance was higher then other 98s. I kinda agree with it, but its not like a crazy or extreme amount higher.

I could see people who like the gravity tour 100 but want a 16x19 with a little more power switching to it.
 
Shankmeister-Chubs said:
Weight in the handle with a leather grip did not fix the issues for AC tennis, as he mentioned in his review. He had to specifically target an underweight pro, and for on spec racquets, he had to switch to an ultra thin string to bring the SW down a bit.
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It's all preferential and strength differences. Some people will prefer the head light balance and may be actually able to handle it. But at least from what i hear most people complain about, if they go that route, they find it tiresome long term and eventually look for an alternative frame because of it

I have specific reasons to why I need to do that my style of play, swing, and strength - and why it works. For me adding 10-15-20g to majority of racquets will never work with the way i play , unless it's shape warrants it, and better suits the natural swing path, e.g. Shift & RF
 
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