Head Prestige MP-L vs Head Gravity MP

[Lavs]

Hello.
As I am looking for replacement of my beloved Wilson Pro Open.
I see those 2 Head rackets are pretty similar in spec (apart from string pattern ).

Who has experience with both, can you give your thoughts as to comfort, power, feel, spin, etc.
I would be interested in both current 2023 version as well as previous version.

Thank you.

 

[dr325i]

Hello.
As I am looking for replacement of my beloved Wilson Pro Open.
I see those 2 Head rackets are pretty similar in spec (apart from string pattern ).

Who has experience with both, can you give your thoughts as to comfort, power, feel, spin, etc.
I would be interested in both current 2023 version as well as previous version.

Thank you.

Very different frames.
The gravity is softer, plush layup, 16x20, fairly open pattern as the hoop is wider than the Prestige. Larger sweet spot, more spin.
The Prestige MPL is crisper layup, 16x19, box beam, less open pattern, decent sweet spot but smaller than the gravity, better control.
Both are 21.5mm beams (22)

 

[Lavs]

Very different frames.
The gravity is softer, plush layup, 16x20, fairly open pattern as the hoop is wider than the Prestige. Larger sweet spot, more spin.
The Prestige MPL is crisper layup, 16x19, box beam, less open pattern, decent sweet spot but smaller than the gravity, better control.
Both are 21.5mm beams (22)

Thank you.
How would you assess them power-wise (considering both strung with same strings @ same tension).

 

[dr325i]

Thank you.
How would you assess them power-wise (considering both strung with same strings @ same tension).

from my experience, the power of the two is similar. The 16x19 pattern of the Prestige gives it a bit more lively feel and higher stiffness adds to the power. But generally, I was able to do the similar power. They also have a similar launch angle, took me a bit to get adjusted from my 18M standard frames.

Head suggests that the MPL has slightly more power: https://www.head.com/en_US/rs/stories/how-to-choose-a-tennis-racquet-in-10-steps

 

[Lavs]

from my experience, the power of the two is similar. The 16x19 pattern of the Prestige gives it a bit more lively feel and higher stiffness adds to the power. But generally, I was able to do the similar power. They also have a similar launch angle, took me a bit to get adjusted from my 18M standard frames.

Head suggests that the MPL has slightly more power: https://www.head.com/en_US/rs/stories/how-to-choose-a-tennis-racquet-in-10-steps

16x19? Not 18x19?

 

[dr325i]

16x19? Not 18x19?

Prestige MP = 18x19
Prestige MPL = 16x19
Gravity MP = 16x20

 

[Lavs]

I think I will end up with Gravity

 

[Lavs]

would 2g @ 12 and around 10g in handle be enough for 325-330SW and 31.5 balance?

 

[Lavs]

So I got me Wilson Blade 100 V8. Logical move from Wilson Pro Open that I played for years.

 

[Lavs]

I actually hold back Blade 100 V8 after just 3 hitting sessions and came back to my Pro Open ( Blades are for sale if anyone interested ). But, recently I got me Gravity MP 2023. I put 15g Silicone and I will see how it plays.
Specs now - 310g static weight, 310mm balance and 290SW.

 

[OldSkoolSlice]

@Lavs —did you stick with the Gravity MP? How was the racquet after customization?

 

[johnmccabe]

I actually hold back Blade 100 V8 after just 3 hitting sessions and came back to my Pro Open ( Blades are for sale if anyone interested ). But, recently I got me Gravity MP 2023. I put 15g Silicone and I will see how it plays.
Specs now - 310g static weight, 310mm balance and 290SW.

Did you compare these two side by side? I'm very interested in these two and bought the gmp. Want to test it before think of blade 100