Head Gravity 98 16x19 (Coming in 2025!)

[_FrankTheTank_]

Tried my Tour 98 yesterday about 35 minutes on point play. Was playing pretty bad coming back from a few weeks break recovering from covid. My unstrung specs are 287SW, 31,6/7cm, 303/304g. Strung with lynx tour black 1.25mm at 22kg. I added 1g of lead at 12.

What I can say is that it's good on servers, no matter if flat, kick or slice. If you take your time to dial in it should be a real weapon.
On groundies, it can really send a ball. Like already said in other reviews, it might not give you confidence on guidy strokes and too much of a direction change, but if your in good position and commit to your shot, it will be predictable and heavy.
Had good ballbite on the BH slice, found it NOT to be anything special (not particullary good or bad) for the OHBH, was often a bit late, but could have been due to my form.
The racket is fast when the swing is initiated, but a bit clunky to maneuver it in power position, even on my lowish SW.

I think power levels are above the blade v9, atleast at similar SW and tension. And I found it to be way softer than the blade. It can play a heavy spin ball, but neither on paper nor after testing I have a glimpse of why some people said it is an PA98 competitor. Nothing alike to me.

All in all a fun racket to use, but not entirely sure if it isn't a liability on longterm. You get rewarded with a good executed stroke, but if you're not like at least 80% behind it, you won't get the soft control other rackets whould provide or easy depth/power like some others whould provide.

 

[zykoniko]

Hello, is the Gravity 98 also ok and fine for a double handed backhand? thanks

 

[Casper777]

Perfectly fine I woould say

 

[dr325i]

Hello, is the Gravity 98 also ok and fine for a double handed backhand? thanks

It is amazing for the 2HBH

 

[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

Ok... as I said I cut Wasabi Carbon and strung the MP with Hyper G Soft 120...

Result: 3 gr less and SW goes from 328 to 323!! And it's really another stick with this string.

Amazing, stable, powerful, super maniability! I played like a God today and made 3 direct errors in 1 set. Felt super confident and did not even put out the Tour from the bag haha

For those who wonder MP + Hyper G Soft is an amazing combo!!!

 

[imkbot]

Ok... as I said I cut Wasabi Carbon and strung the MP with Hyper G Soft 120...

Result: 3 gr less and SW goes from 328 to 323!! And it's really another stick with this string.

Amazing, stable, powerful, super maniability! I played like a God today and made 3 direct errors in 1 set. Felt super confident and did not even put out the Tour from the bag haha

For those who wonder MP + Hyper G Soft is an amazing combo!!!

Going to try this one. What tension did you string it at?

 

[Casper777]

Going to try this one. What tension did you string it at?

22kg, perfect so far
If you hit really hard you can go 23/22 it wouldn't hurt

let us know!!

 

[keppi]

Just got a GT98 without demoing. First session was with stock form. Now 342g setup with leather and OG. Lynx Tour 1,25 22kg. Now specs are quite the same as my earlier GT100s. I thought GT98 was a bit head heavy so leather corrected the balance to my preference. Now I get much more racket head speed and maneuverbility is better. I didn’t know GT98 is not including the heavy piece in the trap door as GT100.

 

[Icefiyre]

Yes, neither the Tour or Pro have weighted butt caps. There must be some interesting changes in the layup for 2025 with weight distribution to eliminate the butt cap weight.

 

[lefty100]

Yes, neither the Tour or Pro have weighted butt caps. There must be some interesting changes in the layup for 2025 with weight distribution to eliminate the butt cap weight.

It does mean you can swap-in a weighted butt cap + couple of grams of Blutak and have the same effect as a leather grip if you prefer syntho grips - this what I did and my GT has a much better balance to it.

 

[Addxyz]

Luckily I had a couple of the weighted 7g and the 13g version to try. Trying the 7g butt cap first.

 

[Aquaed]

Any recommendations if I want to get a bit more power out of the GT98?

 

[Casper777]

Go to the gym?

 

[RF2017]

Any recommendations if I want to get a bit more power out of the GT98?

Although Casper777 comment does apply, there are also other ways to achieve that power easier and simpler.

Strings:
Could string slightly lower to increase the sweet spot and therefore increase power and spin (depending on your stroke mechanics)
If you are using poly, use multi/nat gut as a full bed or hybrid with those strings in the main and the poly in the cross
If you want to stick with poly, try a softer string than what you are currently using.

Customization:
Try adding some weight up at 12, first start with one gram and increase in one gram increments until you can't swing it without getting tired within a time period that you usually hit in. Once you find that maximum, take some of that weight and put it to the sides of the racket at 3 and 9 and see if that makes a difference.

Farther the weight is from the handle = more power = harder to swing

 

[keppi]

Any recommendations if I want to get a bit more power out of the GT98?

I think I got more power out of GT98 with leather grip. More balanced -> more racket head speed.

I did not try adding lead to 12 because racket would get more slower.

 

[Return_Ace]

I think I got more power out of GT98 with leather grip. More balanced -> more racket head speed.

You mean less balanced since you're going from less head light to more head light?

 

[keppi]

I think GT98 is a bit head heavy so balancing it to neutral means more racket head speed and in my case, more power.

 

[Casper777]

You won't get more RHS neither better power adding weight to the handle.

Basic physics here. While the balance point moves, the hoop mass is still the same and the force you have to apply to accelerate it is also the same.

Pretty much the reason why you can't LOWER the swingweight of a frame.

Believing you make a racquet easier to accellerate by adding weight is nonsense. You modify the FEEL that's it. At best you will increase the plowthrough by increasing static weight.

 

[Aquaed]

Go to the gym?

I'm trying T-T

 

[Aquaed]

I think GT98 is a bit head heavy so balancing it to neutral means more racket head speed and in my case, more power.

I'll try it with weighted butt cap because the balance I got was already on the HL side. Thanks

 

[_FrankTheTank_]

Believing you make a racquet easier to accellerate by adding weight is nonsense. You modify the FEEL that's it. At best you will increase the plowthrough by increasing static weight.

I recently added a leather grip to my Extreme Pro and removed the weight from the HEAD weighted buttcap, the racket gained weight about 4g in total and is now faster, feel is faster, and you can also hear from the swinging noise that it's faster without swinging harder. I think you can't generalize that added weight makes everthing slower since tennis strokes are no linear acceleration.

That said, if I could lower static weight by 5g but keep the mass distribution EXACT the same, the racket could be even faster.

 

[GermanBeast]

Wow, what a new racket from Head.
The design and haptics is A+++ and it plays really really well. Also the feel is something special compared to the other more dampened latest rackets from the major brands or within the latest Head lines.

For me, it plays and feels like a mix of Vcore 98 2018 (flame red) and Head 360+ Prestige Pro (95 sq).

Gravity Tour 98 vs Vcore 98 2018:
GT 98 has:
-similar high launch angle, but a lot more controlled and predictable
-better stability and plow
-better touch

Vcore 98 has:
-more power and spin
-faster through the air (maneuverability)

GT 98 vs Prestige Pro 95:
GT98 has:
-higher launch angle
-more power and spin
-more maneuverable
-more forgiving

Prestige has:
-more precision
-better stability and plow
-better touch

360+ Prestige Pro is/was my go to racket, but I was looking for something that is a bit easier to use with more free power and spin. But, I don‘t want to sacrifice to much precision, touch and feel.
For now, GT 98 checks all boxes. Yes, it has a quite high launch angle, because of the open pattern, but at the same time it is very controlled. Really impressive what Head have done here. So, you have more margin over the net but also great control and flatten out was also great. Only for slices, I noticed that balls can float and sails long, if I don‘t push my body through contact enough.
What really stands out is the feel in comparison to some latest rackets.
GT 98 is responsive, but not harsh and it is comfortable but not mushy. I really like it and I had a lot of fun to play with it.

 

[Yiuh]

Have this racquet out for a second week-long demo. Put 4 more hours on it so far (which makes probably 14 hours total?) and just have to echo what lots of other folks have said: this thing is really fun.

It’s got big spin and plenty of power, it’s easy to whip short-angle forehands and stable enough to absorb and redirect big shots from opponents.

It does have quite a high launch angle and I have to adjust my swing path compared to my main GPro, which took a bit of time to figure out. But I really notice the extra help on defense and the easy - tho still controlled - depth on rally balls, especially on my weaker bh wing.

 

[imkbot]

22kg, perfect so far
If you hit really hard you can go 23/22 it wouldn't hurt

let us know!!

yep, you were spot on going with hyper g soft on the MP! Wasn't so intuitive for me to put in a softer string on this frame but man does it play incredibly well with it. At first I had lynx tour on it @52lbs and it felt like the frame was rattling so bad. Then hyper g soft @50lbs and no vibrations whatsoever! Guess the hoop is so firm that the MP definitely needs a soft string setup to make it come alive. Again, thank you so much for the tip!!

 

[Dragy]

Ok guys, my GT 98 is up and strung. I went with my go-to gut/poly hybrid @23/22kg just to keep it familiar (though stringbed density vs GPro is total change, lol).

It came in 303.smth g unstrung, and ended up 324g, 32.4 cm balance, 323 SW with strings and overgrip.

I'm very much inclined to getting the SW to 330 with some counter-balance (keeping it within 330-335g static), but committed to trying it stock first. Hit planned for tomorrow, or Saturday.

 

[Casper777]

Mines right in the middle... 325SW strung...

Currently testing it against the VCore 98 Beige

 

[imkbot]

Sorry if this has been asked before but can someone compare GT98 to PA98?

 

[heavyD]

Sorry if this has been asked before but can someone compare GT98 to PA98?

My brother has both. I can't do a detailed breakdown on his behalf but according to him the PA98 is more powerful on ground strokes and maybe slightly better control but he claims the GT98 has been magic for his serve (best he's ever served) while he hasn't clicked with the PA98 on his serve.

 

[Oapilef]

My brother has both. I can't do a detailed breakdown on his behalf but according to him the PA98 is more powerful on ground strokes and maybe slightly better control but he claims the GT98 has been magic for his serve (best he's ever served) while he hasn't clicked with the PA98 on his serve.

The PA98 will also tear your arm off

 

[Casper777]

Exactly... feel is night and day between those 2

 

[imkbot]

My brother has both. I can't do a detailed breakdown on his behalf but according to him the PA98 is more powerful on ground strokes and maybe slightly better control but he claims the GT98 has been magic for his serve (best he's ever served) while he hasn't clicked with the PA98 on his serve.

That is exactly how I feel as well! My serves are best with the GT98 and worse with PA98, GMP is closer to GT98. But I have such an easy time hitting a heavy deep ball with much more pace and spin with PA98, haven't had the arm discomfort yet. When I try to do the same GT98, ball goes deep but not heavy at all - may be it's my swing path that I need to adjust. Haven't tried many drop shots with GT98 yet but the spin I get on PA98 is addictive. All this to say I need my serve to be big as that's where I win most points. So got me thinking if I should get the GT98 and call it a day or go for PA98 that gives me easy power, spin on groundstrokes and learn to serve better with it. Open to hearing all your opinions! thanks in advance!

 

[SupahMan5000]

All this to say I need my serve to be big as that's where I win most points.

Everyone has a different approach to matchplay but I like emphasizing my strengths. I’d rather overhit with a powerful racket and miss going for the put away shots than lose control of the rally when I lose pace with a low powered frame

If serves get you pts you should prioritize that cause you’ll be harder to break and you can always adapt to returns and rally points to try to go for breaks

 

[imkbot]

Everyone has a different approach to matchplay but I like emphasizing my strengths. I’d rather overhit with a powerful racket and miss going for the put away shots than lose control of the rally when I lose pace with a low powered frame

If serves get you pts you should prioritize that cause you’ll be harder to break and you can always adapt to returns and rally points to try to go for breaks

very insightful, appreciate the input very much!

 

[croplayer22]

today I finally got to play with GT98, had a doubles session. also I had the Boom Pro which I played 1 session already.

I have mixed feelings after today. Generally I didn't played too good(bad footwork).

Serves were good, with some extra potential. Feel at groundstrokes was ok at first, but when playing, its just like I didn't have the confidence to swing it. Power potential is bigger then I am used to. I feel like it was easy to overshoot, so it looks to me like I didn't swing full and used to much spin to be sure it is in.

In mid play I switched with Boom. I swing it more freely, but I believe I could play bigger with GT. Serves were definitively better with GT.

When returning to GT again, I think I played better, but still holding back. I am not sure in it. Definitively has potential, but looks like I have to adjust, or just to believe in it. Maybe play around with some lead tape?

 

[Oapilef]

today I finally got to play with GT98, had a doubles session. also I had the Boom Pro which I played 1 session already.

I have mixed feelings after today. Generally I didn't played too good(bad footwork).

Serves were good, with some extra potential. Feel at groundstrokes was ok at first, but when playing, its just like I didn't have the confidence to swing it. Power potential is bigger then I am used to. I feel like it was easy to overshoot, so it looks to me like I didn't swing full and used to much spin to be sure it is in.

In mid play I switched with Boom. I swing it more freely, but I believe I could play bigger with GT. Serves were definitively better with GT.

When returning to GT again, I think I played better, but still holding back. I am not sure in it. Definitively has potential, but looks like I have to adjust, or just to believe in it. Maybe play around with some lead tape?

I’d recommend around 2 - 4 grams of lead at 6 and a leather grip

 

[croplayer22]

I'm waiting for demo racket from TW now, since it is a demo, I think I can't add leather grip, but I might be able to add weight in the handle

 

[zykoniko]

I dont know why. But i have the hardest first serves ever with my GT 98 ... 296 SW unstrung... Head Lynx Tour 50 lbs... harder than a pure drive.... its magic. Nobody can break me anymore...

 

[Holic]

I dont know why. But i have the hardest first serves ever with my GT 98 ... 296 SW unstrung... Head Lynx Tour 50 lbs... harder than a pure drive.... its magic. Anybody can break me anymore...

What?

 

[dr325i]

What?

Honeymoon

 

[Return_Ace]

Had 2 new GTour98s arrive and thankfully the QC checks out (measured with plastic wrap).

	Static	Balance	Swingweight
Racket 1	306	31.8	289
Racket 2	306	31.8	285

 

[Holic]

Honeymoon

No I mean he says I have the hardest first serves ever and then he proceeds to say "Anybody can break me" hahaahh.

 

[SaaKha]

Would anyone be able to compare this to the Angell K7 Red?

 

[gino]

Sorry if this has been asked before but can someone compare GT98 to PA98?

Power: PA98
Spin: PA98
Control: GT98
Feel: GT98
Comfort: GT98
Serving: slight edge gt98
Return: PA98

General thoughts: you’re going to get way more for free with the PA98. But the sweet spot is so large you can almost get lost in it, especially on serve. The Gravity tour is just a more controlled response from everywhere on the court. I would say the gravity tour has 85% of the power that the PA does

 

[Dragy]

Hey guys, I tried my GT98, and after first hitting session with some minor tinkering, even used it for a match next day. But let’s follow the order…

Off the shelf it’s quite close to the advertised specs:

303.smth gramm
31.8cm balance

Strung with my go-to Luxilin gut 1.25 x Dyreex Black Edge 1.25 at 23/22kg + overgrip:

324g
32.4cm
323 SW
Stiffness measured at 59 RA

I was grabbed some pieces of tungsten tape with me, but committed to try it stock:

- Very fast swinging (at least coming from GPro 340 SW), easy to accelerate
- Suits to swing full at the ball to give it pace and spin. Fun feel, almost redlining
- Hits good flat ball, was surprisingly easier to slap at the ball, and it went well and decently controlled. I actually noticed no particular launch angle issues, like 3 min to adjust and you are good.

Drawbacks in stability: contact more towards the tip, and you are toast, as well as close to the sides. Not as much of a tank GPro is. Particularly bothered me on 2HBH where I had to reach wide a bit.

Ok, so I tried something — started with 1g at 12 o’clock. It immediately removed all high-frequency vibrations around the tip, boosted the plow and stability. But obviously slowed down the whole thing.

So I went for another 1.5g to the throat. It kind of was mixed — cured the “delayed” coming through of the head, but made the whole swing less agressive. Didn’t like it. Though tried to lighten the tip a bit — took off o e strip and kept only 0.5g at 12 o’clock. Well, it speeded up the stick, but the stability dropped around high hoop.

I hit with it for a bit longer and decided I still wish for slightly more help on off-center hits. So I ended up re-doing the application by putting overall 1.5g at 10&2, and slapped the 1g at the buttcap. This seemed to play good, so I called it a day for customization and went for serves.

Serves were good! Maybe not some ever-forever best I experienced, but noticeably more spin on slices — what I was very much after with this racquet switch attempt! Kick seems to need a bit more focus on plow, or they go slower than off GPro, but still good. Flats — fast, but figuring out a bit still.

In general the racquet gets me easier lift, but it’s not crazy, you know? It’s just that tad bit I sometimes lacked with GPro.

It’s also much easier to use to kill high sitters. Easier to lift and to make it go up there. Almost 20g lighter than my GPros, it’s seems more handy.

Final specs so far are:

326.5g
32.4cm
327 SW

Oh, now the match… well, I ate a bagel first set. Not a racquet’s fault, but played a lefty with good serve, and returns were a bit floaty. Also sprayed some short balls off his slices, long mostly, as well as netted some touch short slice attempts. But that’s adjustment, huh?

I went to win next 2 sets 6:4, 6:2, serving very decently, playing baseline points and finishing short balls — quite good! Happy. Need to frame less balls when redirecting, need to get better in getting to BHs, but hope I will.

Overall very positive with the racquet, will be sticking with it for my upcoming practices and matches. For me, it’s a success in terms of “choosing by reviews and spec”

 

[croplayer22]

yesterday finally received my demos from TW, Boom Pro and GT98. played already with both that I got from local dealer

added some weight to the handle to GT98 and played 2 hours of doubles.

first time it didn't go great, but today was a different story. serves were the best I hit in a long time. volleys decent, nothing special but no problems, did everything I needed to. and on groundstrokes today was very good. enough spin when needed, feel was great. played agresivelly but with small number of errors.

the only question now remains is how would it be against big hitters.

latest reviews of tecnifibre 305s got me interested, but I might skip on that and just order the GT98s

 

[Dragy]

latest reviews of tecnifibre 305s got me interested, but I might skip on that and just order the GT98s

The biggest worry about tfight is stiffness. If that’s not an issue — must demo. But G98 will be 100% better in spin department.

 

[croplayer22]

The biggest worry about tfight is stiffness. If that’s not an issue — must demo. But G98 will be 100% better in spin department.

I had some problems with elbow pain before so possibly it is an issue.

also I played with older TFight 305, short time, maybe half an hour, but did't like the feel, don't know how much different they are

 

[hdjs94]

I had some problems with elbow pain before so possibly it is an issue.

also I played with older TFight 305, short time, maybe half an hour, but did't like the feel, don't know how much different they are

I have the tfight and the GT 98 and I think the GT would prob suit you better then.

 

[croplayer22]

I ques the only question now is, how to string them

 

[hdjs94]