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Is a Babolat synthetic gut at 44 pounds.What strings and tension again?
Is a Babolat synthetic gut at 44 pounds.What strings and tension again?
What strings and tension again?
Hello
I want to ask for the forum recommendations to help modify my racquets. I have four gravity pros that I have placed leather grips on the handle with tungsten putty , with over grip and dampener and all of them are matched with the same weight of 354g. I have realized that I am not Rublev or Zverev so I cannot play at that static weight. I want to reduce the weight on the racquets by taking out the tungsten putty but I want to replace the leather grip as they are adding a lot of weight to the racket overall. I don't have the original stock grip anymore.
My question to the forum is what replacement grip do you recommend for me to get to replace the leather grip on the gravity pros? I want something that is lighter and not add too much weight.
Thank You! Happy Hitting.
Am i only the one who thought Auxetic was a downgrade?![]()
Probably sold by then lol, but welcome to try whatever i haveNever tried any of them... but maybe we could compare when I'm in town for the Australian Open next year...![]()
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Probably sold by then lol, but welcome to try whatever i have![]()
To me it just feels different but performs similarly. Prefer the feel of the 360+. Might be just what I’m used to, but Auxetic in general has a more modern, muted/vague feel to me. Less feedback.Am i only the one who thought Auxetic was a downgrade?![]()
Am i only the one who thought Auxetic was a downgrade?![]()
In what way?Am i only the one who thought Auxetic was a downgrade?![]()
I managed to get my hands on two pro-stock Gravity Pro (not Auxetic).the auxetic gravity pro
does anyone have one that weighs in at 330 strung? if so, what is the balance?
may be on the hunt for a clean one in grip 3
I have been playing around with a few recently, and they all come in around 334-342 strung.
Blade has more power from the sweetspot but much smaller sweetspotHow does the auxetic GP compare to the blade V8 18m?
Plow
Stability
Control/power
Maneuverability
Thank you
Blade has more power from the sweetspot but much smaller sweetspot
Plow and stability goes easily for gpro
Control is better with gpro because of more uniform string bed and less dampened thinner beam and also more spin (different flex and slightly more open pattern)
Maneuverability might be affected by QC and modifications but generally it’s suprisingly same because gpro has thinner beam and more HL balance
Thanks so much for an inspired review. I’ve seem you playing with the Whiteout 305 18x20 as well. How do you compare them both?If anyone has a 310 gram Auxetic Pro that they don't want, pls LMK, I'd like another one but on spec this time.
I'm more of a 330 grams strung guy, then 340!
I don't really like the 360+ PJ offerings.
The Auxetic PJ though, LOVE.
I bought one from @TheNamelessRo this week
It arrived with Lynx Tour 17g @ 52lbs
I played two matches with it, and it was pretty good!
I cut it out and strung it with 18g, thinking it would lighten the load and make it more whippy.
WRONG
it must be a heavier 18g string. Sometimes that happens.
This is what I know:
The string bed is the most consistent I've every played with. Nothing is ever jarring. NO flat tires, as I say when you hit the low end of the strings on say a Vcore 95.
So much spin for a heavy 18x20, granted it's a big 100, but still.
I held it up to a Radical Pro today, it doesn't really look THAT much bigger, but the crosses are indeed longer than normal, so that is where the spin comes from.
Volleys cut like a knife through butter.
Forehand is my fav. So confidence inspiring. It's like a Blade in that way for me, low power/ control stick, BUT with the GP....
It's has the PLOW (without adding weight) and so, it's good at the net too.
Took about three games of singles to get dialed in, played a few good matches.
I played some dubs with it too, the stick is a God at the net. The stability and feel are fantastic.
I think I'm ruined now that I've tried this.
I really prefer 305 gram sticks. But have been longing for something this stable and comfy, that has plow - without adding lead.
My OG is 6 grams
I will weight it without OG and string asap.
But I did weight it with no strings and my OG: 320.9 / 31.25 cm
So I guess it's 314.9 static.
17g lynx tour and OG: 341.04 / 32.50 cm
18g ytex square-x sharp and OG: 339.91 / 32.48 cm
Mine is more headlight than another one I just strung / a player who I string for, his is 16L 1.25 / 336 / 33 cm, no OG! A Pig! But he can handle it.
Obviously his string setup is even heavier than the 17g I had in there, so it could be that, too.
I can take full cuts with either string setup that I tried.
More spin with the 18g that I put in last night.
I like this tension. 52/50.
Serve was great, I know someone asked about that recently.
Would like to have a comparision to the Speed Pro. I thought I read your perfect SP review in another thread.If anyone has a 310 gram Auxetic Pro that they don't want, pls LMK, I'd like another one but on spec this time.
I'm more of a 330 grams strung guy, then 340!
I don't really like the 360+ PJ offerings.
The Auxetic PJ though, LOVE.
I bought one from @TheNamelessRo this week
It arrived with Lynx Tour 17g @ 52lbs
I played two matches with it, and it was pretty good!
I cut it out and strung it with 18g, thinking it would lighten the load and make it more whippy.
WRONG
it must be a heavier 18g string. Sometimes that happens.
This is what I know:
The string bed is the most consistent I've every played with. Nothing is ever jarring. NO flat tires, as I say when you hit the low end of the strings on say a Vcore 95.
So much spin for a heavy 18x20, granted it's a big 100, but still.
I held it up to a Radical Pro today, it doesn't really look THAT much bigger, but the crosses are indeed longer than normal, so that is where the spin comes from.
Volleys cut like a knife through butter.
Forehand is my fav. So confidence inspiring. It's like a Blade in that way for me, low power/ control stick, BUT with the GP....
It's has the PLOW (without adding weight) and so, it's good at the net too.
Took about three games of singles to get dialed in, played a few good matches.
I played some dubs with it too, the stick is a God at the net. The stability and feel are fantastic.
I think I'm ruined now that I've tried this.
I really prefer 305 gram sticks. But have been longing for something this stable and comfy, that has plow - without adding lead.
My OG is 6 grams
I will weigh it without OG and string asap.
But I did weigh it with no strings and my OG: 320.9 / 31.25 cm
So I guess it's 314.9 static.
17g lynx tour and OG: 341.04 / 32.50 cm
18g ytex square-x sharp and OG: 339.91 / 32.48 cm
Mine is more headlight than another one I just strung / a player who I string for, his is 16L 1.25 / 336 / 33 cm, no OG! A Pig! But he can handle it.
Obviously his string setup is even heavier than the 17g I had in there, so it could be that, too.
I can take full cuts with either string setup that I tried.
More spin with the 18g that I put in last night.
I like this tension. 52/50.
Serve was great, I know someone asked about that recently.
Not at all, it has to be dialed in, it requires work but once you get how to move the racquet, it delivers in every aspect, flat, slice, kick, whatever you try, you just have to be patient.Is the serve a weak point with this racket?
That’s too low. Lead it up to 325 strung.I can serve much better with the Pro vs the Tour.... but I've noticed several time I serve better with headlight frames... despite the higher weight
Problem with the Tour is the anémie swingweight... (315 strung with OG)
The SP, I had a decent honeymoon with it.Would like to have a comparision to the Speed Pro. I thought I read your perfect SP review in another thread.
I mean it’s low powered but I think you are exaggerating a bit here lol. I have played far lower power racquets than this one. Prince made some in the past that had nothing on them. The old white gold red pro staff 95 had zero juice.so think of the least powerful frame you've ever played with,
now, think of the GP as that frame, but perhaps even lower power...
The GP is a true control frame. The ball never flies on me.
The GP is better at net, plow, control.
The string bed is the most consistent I've ever played with or could have imagined.
it's worth a demo for anyone who has the ability to swing it.
It's not as demanding as you would think...
aside from one thing. it may not have enough put away power for everyone.
it's like a blade v8, in that way.
it doesn't have that extra gear. you have to generate it yourself.
so think of the least powerful frame you've ever played with,
now, think of the GP as that frame, but perhaps even lower power...
but now add in the best ever stability and plow, and the consistent string bed, and best at the net.
that is what the GP is for me!
I like to swing out. 4.0
I mean it’s low powered but I think you are exaggerating a bit here lol. I have played far lower power racquets than this one. Prince made some in the past that had nothing on them. The old white gold red pro staff 95 had zero juice.
I used a dunlop 200 and then switched to the gp because it had more power and feel. So its honestly not that bad.
Can anyone speak to how the feel is compared to the prior version? Some say it is muted but i didn't find the old one to be that bad. I considered the last gravity release to be the best feeling modern racquet available. And it was connected to the ball as well.
Nice to hear from one of the GPro expert. Love your channel.+1 on everything you said on except for the power level - at least for the previous versions
The reason i stick with the Gpro is because of everything you said, but the power potential is extremely high, whilst maintaining all consistency and accuracy, which is why it makes it a godly attacking racquet - i always hit the biggest ball with the Gpro, over the Pure Strike, Tfight, Vcore 98, Ezone 98, basically any racquet that i have, that i would consider on the more powerful side, nothing has been capable of matching the Gpro, even at a lighter SW of 328-332 , it will still produce a big ball
Only reason i look for a switch is only because it doesn't feel as natural for my swing style as some other racquets i use, not a complete mismatch, but i feel i can be alot more efficient with some other beam shapes, the caveat is that because it's only 20mm so i can still get away with using it
But Blade v8 is totally on the opposite spectrum of power for me, one of the weakest racquets IMO for power potential, even with the added weight
I sold my Auxetic because i prefer the feel of the older ones, they are softer and more comfortable, the slightly increased stiffness on the new ones i reckon reduces the forgiveness / sweetspot, and also results in a lower power potential, at the same specs vs old and new, i wasn't able to to get as much of a penetrating shot
+1 on everything you said on except for the power level - at least for the previous versions
The reason i stick with the Gpro is because of everything you said, but the power potential is extremely high, whilst maintaining all consistency and accuracy, which is why it makes it a godly attacking racquet - i always hit the biggest ball with the Gpro, over the Pure Strike, Tfight, Vcore 98, Ezone 98, basically any racquet that i have, that i would consider on the more powerful side, nothing has been capable of matching the Gpro, even at a lighter SW of 328-332 , it will still produce a big ball
Only reason i look for a switch is only because it doesn't feel as natural for my swing style as some other racquets i use, not a complete mismatch, but i feel i can be alot more efficient with some other beam shapes, the caveat is that because it's only 20mm so i can still get away with using it
But Blade v8 is totally on the opposite spectrum of power for me, one of the weakest racquets IMO for power potential, even with the added weight
I sold my Auxetic because i prefer the feel of the older ones, they are softer and more comfortable, the slightly increased stiffness on the new ones i reckon reduces the forgiveness / sweetspot, and also results in a lower power potential, at the same specs vs old and new, i wasn't able to to get as much of a penetrating shot
+1 on everything you said on except for the power level - at least for the previous versions
The reason i stick with the Gpro is because of everything you said, but the power potential is extremely high, whilst maintaining all consistency and accuracy, which is why it makes it a godly attacking racquet - i always hit the biggest ball with the Gpro, over the Pure Strike, Tfight, Vcore 98, Ezone 98, basically any racquet that i have, that i would consider on the more powerful side, nothing has been capable of matching the Gpro, even at a lighter SW of 328-332 , it will still produce a big ball
Only reason i look for a switch is only because it doesn't feel as natural for my swing style as some other racquets i use, not a complete mismatch, but i feel i can be alot more efficient with some other beam shapes, the caveat is that because it's only 20mm so i can still get away with using it
But Blade v8 is totally on the opposite spectrum of power for me, one of the weakest racquets IMO for power potential, even with the added weight
I sold my Auxetic because i prefer the feel of the older ones, they are softer and more comfortable, the slightly increased stiffness on the new ones i reckon reduces the forgiveness / sweetspot, and also results in a lower power potential, at the same specs vs old and new, i wasn't able to to get as much of a penetrating shot
That you found the auxetic not to be as good helps greatly with my holic tendencies (as I have agreed with the vast majority of your views in your reciews).
I can calmly enjoy my two 2018/19 GPros and my 4 x G360+ Extreme Tours (as the TW University data also shows the same findings regarding performance and sweet spot size for the Auxetic Extreme Tour Vs the G360+ Iteration).
I think Auxetic has helped the Gravity Pro (but it lowered the SW a bit). However, the 360+ was a gem, already. So you’re not missing much. Big time upgrade, PJ wise, tho
Auxetic ruined the Extreme Tour but not the MP.
Radical MP doesn’t fee much different
I think Auxetic has helped the Gravity Pro (but it lowered the SW a bit). However, the 360+ was a gem, already. So you’re not missing much. Big time upgrade, PJ wise, tho
Auxetic ruined the Extreme Tour but not the MP.
Radical MP doesn’t fee much different
I don’t do hybrids now but in the past when I did, I much prefered syn gut. Crispier sweet spot and the same durability for a lot less cost. Og sheep micro is a great one. Prince syn gut always a classic.What multis or syn guts worked really well for people with the GP? Currently considering poly with multi/syn gut in crosses hybrid options.
If you want longer duration you could do a full poly bed and use HIT pro as the cross. Really stretchy and soft poly. Super comfy and you will get more spin and life out of that setup.
Guessing you like a thicker-gauge, crisp, shaped poly as the mains in a setup with that Mayami cross? Something like Tour Bite?
Small but persistent arm issues has got me looking at hybrids more and more. Actually just ordered in some OG Sheep Micro (along with TF Multifeel, X1-Bi and Micronite), plus I have a set of PSGO that has been sitting neglected for years. Not quite sure what combination I'll go with then, but my full poly days are over for a bit. Have a feeling too the GP will actually really suit poly/syn gut or multi.I don’t do hybrids now but in the past when I did, I much prefered syn gut. Crispier sweet spot and the same durability for a lot less cost. Og sheep micro is a great one. Prince syn gut always a classic.
If you want longer duration you could do a full poly bed and use HIT pro as the cross. Really stretchy and soft poly. Super comfy and you will get more spin and life out of that setup.