Head Gravity 98 16x19 (Coming in 2025!)

[donjuan116]

I love the feel of control racquets but I always get burned by them. My club opponents always tell me 'you're harder to beat when you play with an Ezone' because of the spin, power, heaviness of the ball. My stints with Gravity Pro and Pro Staff were fun for me but opponents said they noticed the balls had noticeably less pace and put less pressure on them. I'm a 4.5 doubles and singles player FWIW and compete in UTR and USTA leagues.

From my end, the control racquets are noticeably awesome at pinpoint hitting a target when i'm going down the line or cross-court at a tight angle. Also great for volleys.

Racquets like Ezones require me to play with a lot more margin on targets, but I do notice my shots are consistently deeper and heavier. So I just stick with the Ezone 98 (weighted up to 335 static weight, 325 SW).

So is it worth giving this GT98 a chance? I definitely want to, but I don't want another case of deader, slower shots.

 

[RF2017]

I don’t know if this is going to help but here’s my two cents. Although the power level is lower on the pro staff and gravity compared to something like the ezone, the one thing that these rackets have in comparison is the ability to just rip through the ball without worrying about it flying out every time.

Now saying that, most people just don’t have the physicality and/or stroke mechanics to allow for this. On the other hand the ezones allow for more free power when you’re not swinging as hard or fast in comparison. The gravity tour 98 feels a little like a combination between these two types of rackets.

On one hand it does give people the power and spin that would be more towards the ezone side, but also allows for you to rip the cover off the ball when you hit with a decent amount of spin.

Now, to fully answer your question, I think that if you have more of a modern stroke being one that has more spin rather than just hitting flat all the time, I do think that the gravity 98 would be a good choice. If you like to hit a regular mix between spin and flat (being more on the flat side) then stick with the ezone.

 

[julianokay]

So is it worth giving this GT98 a chance? I definitely want to, but I don't want another case of deader, slower shots.

The gravity tour 98 feels a little like a combination between these two types of rackets.

I have to agree with @RF2017 , the GT98 feels like a happy medium between both.
It FEELS like a control frame, with the flex and pocketing, but the power level is closer to a power racquet. It's hard to describe and I recommend you try it.
I'm addicted to it already.

 

[Fighting phoenix]

I love the feel of control racquets but I always get burned by them. My club opponents always tell me 'you're harder to beat when you play with an Ezone' because of the spin, power, heaviness of the ball. My stints with Gravity Pro and Pro Staff were fun for me but opponents said they noticed the balls had noticeably less pace and put less pressure on them. I'm a 4.5 doubles and singles player FWIW and compete in UTR and USTA leagues.

From my end, the control racquets are noticeably awesome at pinpoint hitting a target when i'm going down the line or cross-court at a tight angle. Also great for volleys.

Racquets like Ezones require me to play with a lot more margin on targets, but I do notice my shots are consistently deeper and heavier. So I just stick with the Ezone 98 (weighted up to 335 static weight, 325 SW).

So is it worth giving this GT98 a chance? I definitely want to, but I don't want another case of deader, slower shots.

I think I'm similar performance wise as you are, and play singles and doubles USTA etc.; having demoed the GT98 and played with the Blade for a while, I find their power levels to be similar, but a higher launch and more spin on the GT98. Ezone 98 / Vcore 98 will be more powerful. If you want something with better feel and more spin potential than a blade, go for the GT98.

 

[donjuan116]

I think I'm similar performance wise as you are, and play singles and doubles USTA etc.; having demoed the GT98 and played with the Blade for a while, I find their power levels to be similar, but a higher launch and more spin on the GT98. Ezone 98 / Vcore 98 will be more powerful. If you want something with better feel and more spin potential than a blade, go for the GT98.

Nice! I play with Natural Gut in the main at 57, ALU POWER rough in the cross at 54. What string and tension did you use on your GT98?

 

[gsinko1]

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[Fighting phoenix]

Nice! I play with Natural Gut in the main at 57, ALU POWER rough in the cross at 54. What string and tension did you use on your GT98?

It was a demo lol, but it was freshly strung hawk touch, felt like 50 lbs or so. I’d go a little lower to get a little more power

 

[konstantinos kalfountzos]

 

[yourtennisfit]

Tried it again with a softer string and thought this was quite a good idea

I put PLYGN Alu Soft at 23/22 kgs and it was surprisingly not too powerful or erratic, but rather felt even more pocketing and controlled
Next up I want to try another shaped string, but still a little unsure whether to switch to this frame

 

[HeavyHitter]

Been testing a bunch of strings,tensions,specs and slowly decoding this frame. Each time I figure something out, it gets better and better. I'm still figuring out the specs but this frame is much better with 1.30mm/16gauge strings. It made such a huge difference for me that I'm committing to switching to this frame. Be patient with it as its different than anything out there but its really good.

 

[glenWs]

I put a leather grip on my GP98. Adds back just enough feel and touch sensitivity.

 

[Casper777]

Funny how my Gravity MP 2025 and Tour 2025 are almost completely matched!!

strung specs with overgrip and dampener:
Tour: 330gr, 329 SW, 32.7 bal
MP: 327gr, 329 SW, 33 bal (initally 4gr overspeced)

main drillings is exactly aligned, crosses also, apart from cross 4 to 8 on tour that translate to 4 to 9 on the MP

Head size... well I dare anyboy to say they notice or feel those 2 square inches... looks perfectly the same to me

Apart from a slightly mor flexy feel for the MP I cant notice a different when I play both...
When I take one blindly and play points I'm totally unable to tell them apart haha

maybe I'm too low level to notice a difference or this is due to the overspeced MP...

But really have the impression the Tour is the MP everybody was craving for... a bit heavier, firmer and stable.

Happy with my 2 new Gravities at the end of the day

 

[Oapilef]

I’m personally struggling to like the head gravity tour. I’d say I’m at quite a high level but the issue with it is the stability. I have a one handed so that’s extra important. Though it feels wonderful on the forehand and serve it just isn’t stable enough for those defense backhand shots.

I was wondering if anyone has any idea how I could improve the specs while keeping maneuverability?

I currently play with a head gravity mp, I added a leather grip, and around 8 grams of lead total on 3 and 9. With everything in including strings it goes up to 350. While with the tour I added 4 grams of lead on 3 and 9 and a leather grip but it feels incredibly hard to swing. My conclusion is that I need to get stronger, but also I feel like the balance is different for some reason. If somebody could recommend anything that would be great.

 

[Soundbyte]

Catching and releasing my L3 Gravity Tour in L3 if anyone is interested

Edit: it's been claimed

 

[Paulo Braz]

Very similar experience. I was testing frames back to back during the demo, including some pro stock K Blades 18/19 and 18/20.

Flatter directional control with the GT98 was not as good. Power level was great but I thought control through spin, which does require technique, was very good. Short dippers cross court were really fun.

Traditional control is not where I felt the frame was at its best. That said, the heavy angle spin and shape is what brings it to life. It’s just a more technical hitting style.

How do you compare the Gravity Tour to the Blade Prostock 18x20 in terms of power, control, comfort and spin?

 

[JMW]

I’m personally struggling to like the head gravity tour. I’d say I’m at quite a high level but the issue with it is the stability. I have a one handed so that’s extra important. Though it feels wonderful on the forehand and serve it just isn’t stable enough for those defense backhand shots.

I was wondering if anyone has any idea how I could improve the specs while keeping maneuverability?

I currently play with a head gravity mp, I added a leather grip, and around 8 grams of lead total on 3 and 9. With everything in including strings it goes up to 350. While with the tour I added 4 grams of lead on 3 and 9 and a leather grip but it feels incredibly hard to swing. My conclusion is that I need to get stronger, but also I feel like the balance is different for some reason. If somebody could recommend anything that would be great.

I put 4 grams total of lead tape at 5 and 7, right where the throat meets the hoop. It helped boost stability a bit, with a moderate increase in twist weight (0.30) and a small increase in Swingweight in comparison with lead at 3 and 9. Moving your 4 grams of lead to 5 and 7 would not reduce your total static weight, but would noticeably reduce your Swingweight (increasing maneuverability) while still giving you 1/2 to 2/3 of the increase in twistweight you gained with the lead at 3 and 9.

 

[Charlie Mewborne]

I put 4 grams total of lead tape at 5 and 7, right where the throat meets the hoop. It helped boost stability a bit, with a moderate increase in twist weight (0.30) and a small increase in Swingweight in comparison with lead at 3 and 9. Moving your 8 grams of lead to 5 and 7 would not reduce your total static weight, but would noticeably reduce your Swingweight (increasing maneuverability) while still giving you 1/2 to 2/3 of the increase in twistweight you gained with the lead at 3 and 9.

This is actually really good advice. I tried this with both the MP/Tour and it made a big difference. I personally added the weight at 6 (which I had never tried) and I was surprised how much of a difference it made. It made the racquet more stable while not sacrificing SW from where I had the lead. This was sort of a last resort and I’m glad I did it because the racquet is back on the menu again.

 

[Sasa11]

Yeah, remove buttcap and add in a 0.1" spacer and reattach buttcap

Joker! In 15 minutes the cap will fall off along with some of the pallets! You'll have to remake the handle and change the pallets! A player of level 4-5 NTRP will break such an "update" instantly!

 

[imkbot]

Funny how my Gravity MP 2025 and Tour 2025 are almost completely matched!!

strung specs with overgrip and dampener:
Tour: 330gr, 329 SW, 32.7 bal
MP: 327gr, 329 SW, 33 bal (initally 4gr overspeced)

main drillings is exactly aligned, crosses also, apart from cross 4 to 8 on tour that translate to 4 to 9 on the MP

Head size... well I dare anyboy to say they notice or feel those 2 square inches... looks perfectly the same to me

Apart from a slightly mor flexy feel for the MP I cant notice a different when I play both...
When I take one blindly and play points I'm totally unable to tell them apart haha

maybe I'm too low level to notice a difference or this is due to the overspeced MP...

But really have the impression the Tour is the MP everybody was craving for... a bit heavier, firmer and stable.

Happy with my 2 new Gravities at the end of the day

If you had to choose between the two, which one would it be? MP or Tour

 

[dr325i]

Funny how my Gravity MP 2025 and Tour 2025 are almost completely matched!!

strung specs with overgrip and dampener:
Tour: 330gr, 329 SW, 32.7 bal
MP: 327gr, 329 SW, 33 bal (initally 4gr overspeced)

main drillings is exactly aligned, crosses also, apart from cross 4 to 8 on tour that translate to 4 to 9 on the MP

Head size... well I dare anyboy to say they notice or feel those 2 square inches... looks perfectly the same to me

Apart from a slightly mor flexy feel for the MP I cant notice a different when I play both...
When I take one blindly and play points I'm totally unable to tell them apart haha

maybe I'm too low level to notice a difference or this is due to the overspeced MP...

But really have the impression the Tour is the MP everybody was craving for... a bit heavier, firmer and stable.

Happy with my 2 new Gravities at the end of the day

Even though the specs are "similar" (I find that 5 points of SW difference is quite noticeable), the two play very different IMO and the weight is distributed very differently throughout the frame and the flex of the two layups if very different. Also, as you mentioned, the Tour is noticeably more stable in stock form than the MP.
I am not sure (cannot confirm as I do not have the 16x20 MP any more) the drilling is also aligned one being a 100 and the other 98.

 

[Casper777]

If you had to choose between the two, which one would it be? MP or Tour

I have still to test them both a bit more but i have to say that there is something magical and really special about the flex and pocketing of the MP... it keeps me coming back to this frame and the slight lack of stability is a compromise i might be willing to accept.

I also realized that coming from a L3 Yonex and Babolat L3, the Head L3 is significantly smaller. Replaced the hydrosorb pro by hydrosorb comfort (2.1 mm vs 1.75) and the grip is tighter now (between L3 and L4). Resolved most of the twisting issue for me.

The Tour is also amazing and I could definitely make it my main frame!!

 

[imkbot]

I have still to test them both a bit more but i have to say that there is something magical and really special about the flex and pocketing of the MP... it keeps me coming back to this frame and the slight lack of stability is a compromise i might be willing to accept.

I also realized that coming from a L3 Yonex and Babolat L3, the Head L3 is significantly smaller. Replaced the hydrosorb pro by hydrosorb comfort (2.1 mm vs 1.75) and the grip is tighter now (between L3 and L4). Resolved most of the twisting issue for me.

The Tour is also amazing and I could definitely make it my main frame!!

Cool! Looking forward to your final thoughts after testing. Yea, I had to change the grip on my radical MP to get to a larger L3 grip size.

Apart from better flex on the MP, do you feel the sweet spot is noticeably larger on the MP vs tour?

 

[Federerkblade]

Received mine today

326g strung with a factory string 4.5pts HL not sure about sw but I would hope it’s at least 320 plus …

Maybe it’s black head lynx ?

After new grips and over grip and dampener it’s now 336 g and just shy of 5pts HL

Maybe a lynx tour mix of 1.25 and 1.20 mm will work well in future ..will see how this goes first

 

[KluddKalle]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but has anyone made a direct comparison with the previous Gravity Tour? I get that they differ alot but I’m curious about this if anyone has played with both?

 

[dr325i]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but has anyone made a direct comparison with the previous Gravity Tour? I get that they differ alot but I’m curious about this if anyone has played with both?

I did and you are correct, very different frames.
Power: GT98 > GT100
Control: GT100 > GT98
Spin: GT98 > GT100
Feel: about equal feedback
Softness: GT100 felt softer on shots
Sweet spot size: about the same
Stability: GT98 > GT100

 

[HeavyHitter]

Gravity MP is a nice frame but needs to be modded to be more stable. Compared to the GT98, MP is whippier and easier to pick up and play. While MP does feel more powerful than the GT98, I do feel like the power/control cap is higher on the GT98 if you have the skills to utilize it. GT98 is not a beginner friendly frame, but still easier than the Pro. I think Head did a great job of having three distinctive Gravitys for players to choose from. I would recommend the MP over the GT98 for recreational players as it's a very forgiving frame with a 16x20 pattern that holds tension really well. Strings don't last in the GT98 compared to the MP or Pro.

 

[1HBHfanatic]

I did and you are correct, very different frames.
Power: GT98 > GT100
Control: GT100 > GT98
Spin: GT98 > GT100
Feel: about equal feedback
Softness: GT100 felt softer on shots
Sweet spot size: about the same
Stability: GT98 > GT100

-100% agree!

 

[KluddKalle]

I did and you are correct, very different frames.
Power: GT98 > GT100
Control: GT100 > GT98
Spin: GT98 > GT100
Feel: about equal feedback
Softness: GT100 felt softer on shots
Sweet spot size: about the same
Stability: GT98 > GT100

Thanks! And which one do you like more?

 

[dr325i]

Thanks! And which one do you like more?

Well…I’d say too early to tell, however, the advantages of the 98 outweigh its disadvantages - the control.
I used the GT100 for over a year and it was a great fit for me. It did everything well, nothing outstanding.
The GT98 does things outstanding - free power, spin, defense, easy depth of shots, easy (and many times unexpectedly easy flip/reach shots that make over the net and would not with many other frames) and all that in a very comfortable package.
I think I will like the GT98 more over time.

I noticed that if your footwork is “lazy” that day, you will not get all of the benefits of the 98, so it does require a good footwork to get the full benefit of it…

 

[zykoniko]

Today i tested the new MP and the new 98 Tour

SW 98 Tour: 295 unstrung
SW MP : 291 unstrung

I am very surprised!
I like the MP much more and it felt more stable and somehow more control.

I played 3 hours against 3 several players in training with Our team.

My doublehanded backhand and also my forehand was quicker and i had more punch with the MP.

But both rackets are sooo nice, i will hold both rackets and will switch several times. I think the 98 is better on serve and return.
But you can switch rackets without Problems because in general it feels nearly the same.

I played Blade v9 16x19 1 year , blade 100 v9 and babolat Pure drive 2025.

The new gravity is the best racket i ve played the last years, MP and also the Tour.

I am 4.0 till 4.5 level and i am surprised because if i have to chose i will pick the MP without lead because its so stable , powerful and has also so much control.
Perhaps 98 for doubles, its very manouverable at net...

I strung both rackets with Head Lynx Tour at 52 pounds

 

[notthatgood]

If I was looking to pair the GT98 with a string with a priority of comfort and spin (probably in that order, but closely connected), where would you go from these three options: Grapplesnake Tour Sniper, Grapplesnake Tour Mako, Restring Sync. My ref tension is usually 47# with most strings in most frames, and I'm a 4.0+ dude with strokes that prioritize spin, as you can guess from my question.

 

[Nojoke]

Can anyone compare to the Prince ATS tour 98?

 

[Robbie2005]

I love the feel of control racquets but I always get burned by them. My club opponents always tell me 'you're harder to beat when you play with an Ezone' because of the spin, power, heaviness of the ball. My stints with Gravity Pro and Pro Staff were fun for me but opponents said they noticed the balls had noticeably less pace and put less pressure on them. I'm a 4.5 doubles and singles player FWIW and compete in UTR and USTA leagues.

From my end, the control racquets are noticeably awesome at pinpoint hitting a target when i'm going down the line or cross-court at a tight angle. Also great for volleys.

Racquets like Ezones require me to play with a lot more margin on targets, but I do notice my shots are consistently deeper and heavier. So I just stick with the Ezone 98 (weighted up to 335 static weight, 325 SW).

So is it worth giving this GT98 a chance? I definitely want to, but I don't want another case of deader, slower shots.

No.Go for heads best ever racket. The boom pro 2024 version .It gives u power and control better than Ezone by a mile.Boom will mayb a more powerful version of gravity tour.Boom is so easy to use.I hated the old gravity pro 1.0 auxetic that was too heavy 4 me but i think tour will b diff.Sounds like Boom pro. is what u r looking 4

 

[Robbie2005]

If I was looking to pair the GT98 with a string with a priority of comfort and spin (probably in that order, but closely connected), where would you go from these three options: Grapplesnake Tour Sniper, Grapplesnake Tour Mako, Restring Sync. My ref tension is usually 47# with most strings in most frames, and I'm a 4.0+ dude with strokes that prioritize spin, as you can guess from my question.

r here any close to lynx tour.? A shaped poly Jyst put a synthetic string in crosses and racket will feel alot more comforrable and easy to use .And 54lbs tension 4 both on 1.25 gauge.

 

[Chris Wilson]

I’m personally struggling to like the head gravity tour. I’d say I’m at quite a high level but the issue with it is the stability. I have a one handed so that’s extra important. Though it feels wonderful on the forehand and serve it just isn’t stable enough for those defense backhand shots.

I've actually had the same experience as you with the GT98, though it seems like we're in the minority. On paper, I thought I'd love this, but I found it to be really launchy -- lots of power, but unpredictable at times, and without ready-enough access to spin to control it. The lack of maneuverability didn't help. I thought the problems might stem from the strings in the demo, but it was newly strung with Alu, so I don't know. Too bad, because I really liked the feel of the racket -- feels more like a Blade Pro than anything else.

 

[webtechnix]

Head Hawk Touch 1.25

THX. But the head Hawk Touch is not available in black, the HHT is anthracite gray and not black. Has anyone else recognized which string this is from the factory stringing?

 

[Casper777]

Must be just regular lynx

 

[roger presley]

I've actually had the same experience as you with the GT98, though it seems like we're in the minority. On paper, I thought I'd love this, but I found it to be really launchy -- lots of power, but unpredictable at times, and without ready-enough access to spin to control it. The lack of maneuverability didn't help. I thought the problems might stem from the strings in the demo, but it was newly strung with Alu, so I don't know. Too bad, because I really liked the feel of the racket -- feels more like a Blade Pro than anything else.

Same experience too

 

[imkbot]

Today i tested the new MP and the new 98 Tour

SW 98 Tour: 295 unstrung
SW MP : 291 unstrung

I am very surprised!
I like the MP much more and it felt more stable and somehow more control.

I played 3 hours against 3 several players in training with Our team.

My doublehanded backhand and also my forehand was quicker and i had more punch with the MP.

But both rackets are sooo nice, i will hold both rackets and will switch several times. I think the 98 is better on serve and return.
But you can switch rackets without Problems because in general it feels nearly the same.

I played Blade v9 16x19 1 year , blade 100 v9 and babolat Pure drive 2025.

The new gravity is the best racket i ve played the last years, MP and also the Tour.

I am 4.0 till 4.5 level and i am surprised because if i have to chose i will pick the MP without lead because its so stable , powerful and has also so much control.
Perhaps 98 for doubles, its very manouverable at net...

I strung both rackets with Head Lynx Tour at 52 pounds

I had the same feeling with the MP! Hit with it for a short time but really surprised it was quite stable without any lead. The flex is so good on this one felt like the ball stays on the string bed forever which gave me great pocketing. Added two OGs so that’s ~ 10g on the handle, also strung with lynx tour at 52. Hope to demo it for longer and see if I can main it

 

[Oapilef]

I've actually had the same experience as you with the GT98, though it seems like we're in the minority. On paper, I thought I'd love this, but I found it to be really launchy -- lots of power, but unpredictable at times, and without ready-enough access to spin to control it. The lack of maneuverability didn't help. I thought the problems might stem from the strings in the demo, but it was newly strung with Alu, so I don't know. Too bad, because I really liked the feel of the racket -- feels more like a Blade Pro than anything else.

I’m liking it more now. I bought one for my $170 to really test it out and I basically put head lynx tour at 54 since I feel like at my usual tension it can be a little launchy (52) I might keep testing it out. But also so far just adding a leather grip has been enough. I took out all the weight on the head and just left a leather grip. Added more stability (is it supposed to do that) without making it unbelievably hard to swing. I might have a different experience from others though. Since I’ve been using the gravity mp since 2021 at 350 grams with everything included and a one handed lol. But just adding a leather grip makes it go up to 340 grams. I do want to measure its swing weight though. But overall Head Lynx tour at a higher tension and just a leather grip so far made it an almost perfect racket for me.

 

[Soundbyte]

I’m liking it more now. I bought one for my $170 to really test it out and I basically put head lynx tour at 54 since I feel like at my usual tension it can be a little launchy (52) I might keep testing it out. But also so far just adding a leather grip has been enough. I took out all the weight on the head and just left a leather grip. Added more stability (is it supposed to do that) without making it unbelievably hard to swing. I might have a different experience from others though. Since I’ve been using the gravity mp since 2021 at 350 grams with everything included and a one handed lol. But just adding a leather grip makes it go up to 340 grams. I do want to measure its swing weight though. But overall Head Lynx tour at a higher tension and just a leather grip so far made it an almost perfect racket for me.

Casually dropping that you bought a new release frame for $100 less than MSRP? I'll talk all your referrals and specials contacts for your sweet sweet deals please

 

[Federerkblade]

I’m liking it more now. I bought one for my $170 to really test it out and I basically put head lynx tour at 54 since I feel like at my usual tension it can be a little launchy (52) I might keep testing it out. But also so far just adding a leather grip has been enough. I took out all the weight on the head and just left a leather grip. Added more stability (is it supposed to do that) without making it unbelievably hard to swing. I might have a different experience from others though. Since I’ve been using the gravity mp since 2021 at 350 grams with everything included and a one handed lol. But just adding a leather grip makes it go up to 340 grams. I do want to measure its swing weight though. But overall Head Lynx tour at a higher tension and just a leather grip so far made it an almost perfect racket for me.

Champagne colour lynx tour and 54 mains and crosses ?

 

[yourtennisfit]

Can anyone compare to the Prince ATS tour 98?

That is a far stretch actually

I will stick to the @dr325i template, because I like it so much:

Power: GT98 >> Prince
Control: Prince > GT98
Spin: GT98 >/= Prince
Feel: different, Prince is entirely soft, the GT98 bends more in the throat, down to personal preference
Softness: Prince > GT98
Sweet spot size: GT98 > Prince
Stability: GT98 >> Prince
Maneuverability: Prince > GT98

I think the Prince is way less powerful and stable, at least in stock form, but therefor a pure players racket where you need to do a lot on your own
The GT98 gives you a lot more for free, but then again you will have to control all of that

But I would take GT98 every day, even at a higher level, because the Prince in stock form just has way too little free power and stability

 

[tele]

That is a far stretch actually

I will stick to the @dr325i template, because I like it so much:

Power: GT98 >> Prince
Control: Prince > GT98
Spin: GT98 >/= Prince
Feel: different, Prince is entirely soft, the GT98 bends more in the throat, down to personal preference
Softness: Prince > GT98
Sweet spot size: GT98 > Prince
Stability: GT98 >> Prince
Maneuverability: Prince > GT98

I think the Prince is way less powerful and stable, at least in stock form, but therefor a pure players racket where you need to do a lot on your own
The GT98 gives you a lot more for free, but then again you will have to control all of that

But I would take GT98 every day, even at a higher level, because the Prince in stock form just has way too little free power and stability

The 98 Tour must be really powerful. Did you own the ats or just demo? I find the ATS 98 to have quite a bit of power on tap.

 

[yourtennisfit]

The 98 Tour must be really powerful. Did you own the ats or just demo? I find the ATS 98 to have quite a bit of power on tap.

I owned two ATS for a longer time, but couldn't make them work for my game, even with ridiculous amounts of lead
In the end I had around 8-10gr added and still wasn't very happy with stability

 

[tele]

I owned two ATS for a longer time, but couldn't make them work for my game, even with ridiculous amounts of lead
In the end I had around 8-10gr added and still wasn't very happy with stability

8-10 in the hoop sounds like a lot. It already feels kind of clubby stock. I added around 2-3 grams at 12 and a leather grip, which felt pretty stable to me, but I do not have a super vertical swing path and my other racquets also prob have low twistweights. i never could quite gel with the way it swings though

 

[yourtennisfit]

8-10 in the hoop sounds like a lot. It already feels kind of clubby stock. I added around 2-3 grams at 12 and a leather grip, which felt pretty stable to me, but I do not have a super vertical swing path and my other racquets also prob have low twistweights. i never could quite gel with the way it swings though

Yes it is - but mine came in underspec at around 287 SW unstrung and I just couldn't get any hard hits out of it
Additionally, it feels like a low TW frame and off center hits weren't feeling too great

 

[Nojoke]

That is a far stretch actually

I will stick to the @dr325i template, because I like it so much:

Power: GT98 >> Prince
Control: Prince > GT98
Spin: GT98 >/= Prince
Feel: different, Prince is entirely soft, the GT98 bends more in the throat, down to personal preference
Softness: Prince > GT98
Sweet spot size: GT98 > Prince
Stability: GT98 >> Prince
Maneuverability: Prince > GT98

I think the Prince is way less powerful and stable, at least in stock form, but therefor a pure players racket where you need to do a lot on your own
The GT98 gives you a lot more for free, but then again you will have to control all of that

But I would take GT98 every day, even at a higher level, because the Prince in stock form just has way too little free power and stability

Thanks for the detailed review. I find the prince to be pretty stable so the Head must be super stable. I was looking for a power increase over the prince, but I tend to hit somewhat flat. How is the head for flattish hitters? I did add some lead and a leather grip to the prince, mostly in an effort to match multiple rackets as quality control on specs was lacking.

 

[yourtennisfit]

Thanks for the detailed review. I find the prince to be pretty stable so the Head must be super stable. I was looking for a power increase over the prince, but I tend to hit somewhat flat. How is the head for flattish hitters? I did add some lead and a leather grip to the prince, mostly in an effort to match multiple rackets as quality control on specs was lacking.

It has tons of power if you flatten it out, but on flat and slice you need to adjust a bit, it tends to go longer than you think
and you cannot really just push the ball with this, but need to rip at it somehow

Look at the review up on tennisnerd YT, there is a larger part where I speak about the single shots (also flat ones)

 

[Casper777]

Well after a few more hours with the 25 MP and Tour, seems like I like the Tour a bit more

Looks like the MP has a firmer response than the previous version, despite the lower RA... I don't know if it's Auxetic 2.0 or my unusual setup (I strung this one with Wasabi Carbon and it may be significantly firmer than regular Wasabi). At the end of the session with the MP, my wrist was sore, and that never happened with the 23 MP.

Tour is STABLE but not STIFF. Sweetspot is a bit smaller but playability and maniability is better.

As a reminder my MP is a bit over speced (4g unstrung) so that may explain a bit my feelings. Will cut Wasabi Carbon right away and string it with Hyper G Soft 120, which is my regular go to string. Will report back.