Picking my first Oversize Racquet in 2025

[nasgordude]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been playing tennis for 1.5 years (30M) and primarily play doubles, relying on a topspin forehand, a two-handed flat backhand, and strong net play (volleys & poaching). I self-rate as a 3.5 player.

Currently, I use a VCORE Pro 100L strung with Solinco Confidential at 50/48, modified to 309g strung with added weight in the handle. This setup works fine for my local league.

Recently, I tried my friend’s Pure Drive 107 and was surprised by how well it complemented my game—effortless depth, forgiveness, and most importantly, consistency at my level. I didn’t feel a loss of control, which piqued my interest in oversized racquets.

Now that I’m playing more singles, I realize the need for consistent depth while managing stamina over multiple sets—something less crucial in doubles, where angled shots and volleys can compensate.

After researching, I’ve narrowed my options but would love recommendations before making a decision. Here’s my shortlist:

1. Wilson Blade 104 (290g unstrung)
2. Volkl VCell 104 (290g unstrung)
3. Wilson Clash 108 (280g unstrung)
4. Pure Drive 107 (285g unstrung)
5. Prince O3 Legacy 105 (280g unstrung) (Phantom 107 is too heavy for me)
6. Wilson Ultra 108 (270g unstrung)
7. Diadem Nova FS 105 (285g unstrung)
8. Head Gravity Team 2023 104 (285g unstrung)

Would love to hear thoughts from those who’ve used these racquets, especially for a mix of singles and doubles play. Thanks in advance!

 

[PBODY99]

@nasgordude

I mainly use the O3 Legacy 110.
In my bag is a O3 legacy 105 {2024}; Clash 108 {v3}.
As an O_port 110 user since their release, I find the audio feedback on my swing speed a plus.
I string with various thin polys @ 18 to 20 kg in each . I plan to use the Clash mainly for drills.
I find the O3 105 slightly faster at the net., so when I play an 18+ match it comes out. Prince has a slight price advantage
View point of a faded 4.0 ;65+ player.
Blade 104 has less "free" power based on my play test.
Good luck in you search

 

[nasgordude]

Hi @PBODY99 thanks for the review!

How does the O Port affect the feeling when you hit the ball? Especially compared to your Clash 108.

And I wonder if it's harder to string (needing more experienced stringer)?

 

[PBODY99]

Hi @PBODY99 thanks for the review! How does the O Port affect the feeling when you hit the ball? Especially compared to your Clash 108. And I wonder if it's harder to string (needing more experienced stringer)?

With over 15 years of O-Ports use I don't really notice a difference.Having passed the USRSA certified string test the first year it was offered, I don't find it hard.if the stringer uses a machine with a turntable lock, no problem, lock the turntable ,pull tension repeat.Using 2 piece 50/ 50 string method also works. A quick search will yield videos.Example-

 

[atatu]

I have the Wilson Blade 104, Pure Drive 107 and the Clash 108, they are all good rackets, but honestly the Pro Kennex Black Ace 105 offers more power, and more comfort than all of them. The only thing I don't love about the PK is the higher swingweight. At 300g unstrung it might be heavier that what you're looking for. The Blade offers the most control of the group. I also just picked up the Dunlop CX 200 OS but I haven't hit with it yet.

 

[Mungo]

I recently added BA 105 and I love this thing. Just got to adjust to its effortless power. It also has great feel, which I thought I would have to give up on when moving to OS.

 

[nasgordude]

I have the Wilson Blade 104, Pure Drive 107 and the Clash 108, they are all good rackets, but honestly the Pro Kennex Black Ace 105 offers more power, and more comfort than all of them. The only thing I don't love about the PK is the higher swingweight. At 300g unstrung it might be heavier that what you're looking for. The Blade offers the most control of the group. I also just picked up the Dunlop CX 200 OS but I haven't hit with it yet.

Interesting! Would Pro Kennex Black Ace be similar to Head Gravity S/Team? I forgot to add it to the list.

I am interested in CX 200 OS too but sadly it's not available here.

I recently added BA 105 and I love this thing. Just got to adjust to its effortless power. It also has great feel, which I thought I would have to give up on when moving to OS.

Already 2 comments regarding Black Ace. Sadly it's not available here.

 

[BlueB]

It's simple, you liked PD, that's what you should get. The rest is opinions of strangers on a forum, on racquets you didn't try.

 

[Rosstour]

I'm so petite a 100 is oversized for me

Would go with the Blade, the Clash is a little too old-man

 

[SavvyStringer]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been playing tennis for 1.5 years (30M) and primarily play doubles, relying on a topspin forehand, a two-handed flat backhand, and strong net play (volleys & poaching). I self-rate as a 3.5 player.

Currently, I use a VCORE Pro 100L strung with Solinco Confidential at 50/48, modified to 309g strung with added weight in the handle. This setup works fine for my local league.

Recently, I tried my friend’s Pure Drive 107 and was surprised by how well it complemented my game—effortless depth, forgiveness, and most importantly, consistency at my level. I didn’t feel a loss of control, which piqued my interest in oversized racquets.

Now that I’m playing more singles, I realize the need for consistent depth while managing stamina over multiple sets—something less crucial in doubles, where angled shots and volleys can compensate.

After researching, I’ve narrowed my options but would love recommendations before making a decision. Here’s my shortlist:

1. Wilson Blade 104 (290g unstrung)
2. Volkl VCell 104 (290g unstrung)
3. Wilson Clash 108 (280g unstrung)
4. Pure Drive 107 (285g unstrung)
5. Prince O3 Legacy 105 (280g unstrung) (Phantom 107 is too heavy for me)
6. Wilson Ultra 108 (270g unstrung)
7. Diadem Nova FS 105 (285g unstrung)
8. Head Gravity Team 2023 104 (285g unstrung)

Would love to hear thoughts from those who’ve used these racquets, especially for a mix of singles and doubles play. Thanks in advance!

Of your list, Clash, PD, Ultra, Nova will be the most effortless power. The round profile and stiffness will make them more powerful than the flatter beam profiles of the others. If any of those seem too powerful try their regular 100 sqin counter parts. They'll have more power than your VCore but less than the oversized version.

 

[nasgordude]

It's simple, you liked PD, that's what you should get. The rest is opinions of strangers on a forum, on racquets you didn't try.

Yes, you're probably right. However, I also want to know if there are popular picks besides what I have tried.

I'm so petite a 100 is oversized for me

Would go with the Blade, the Clash is a little too old-man

I saw a lot of Blade 104 reviews here. The spec is similar to Gravity S/Team which is currently on a big sale too.

Of your list, Clash, PD, Ultra, Nova will be the most effortless power. The round profile and stiffness will make them more powerful than the flatter beam profiles of the others. If any of those seem too powerful try their regular 100 sqin counter parts. They'll have more power than your VCore but less than the oversized version.

Of all 4, I shortlisted them into Clash and PD for the most effortless power, thanks!

 

[TBM]

I've owned the Dunlop CX 200 OS, the Prince legacy 105, the Prokennex black ace 105, the Prince twistpower 105, the Head Gravity s and many other OS frames.

The Dunlop CX and the Head gravity S are more controlled with less free power.

For the weight that you want, I'd get the Prince legacy 105. It's manoeuvrable, powerful, and the O ports make it more comfortable than the pure drive. I'd just recommend restringing whatever frame you buy.

The Twistpower 105 290 is an excellent frame if you can find one. I regret selling mine.

 

[BlueB]

You won't get any free power from the Blade 104. It's actually a control racquet in OS package.

 

[BumElbow]

I really like my Gravity Team. The extra cross string helps my strings to last longer and slide less. And, my slice is better and more biting as well. I also like the flex / comfort of this racquet as well as the slightly headlight balance. It's very forgiving and traditionally playing. Separately, I bought a Wilson Clash 108 v1 - it is a power racquet with an even balance. The ball drops in the court (mostly) but I had no idea where the ball was going to land. It played much better when I added lead tape to the 3 & 9 o'clock position and made it head-heavy.

 

[ichaseballs]

The Serena racquet... blade 104 is a great racquet

 

[B Cubed]

I’d suggest adding the Prince Phantom 107G in there for a demo.

 

[Mten]

I'm the designer of the Zenath ONE. A very control oriented 115" frame. Might be worth a look if you are after control in an OS size. Send me a message if you want any questions answered.

 

[BlueB]

Hi @PBODY99 thanks for the review!

How does the O Port affect the feeling when you hit the ball? Especially compared to your Clash 108.

And I wonder if it's harder to string (needing more experienced stringer)?

O3 White (100 sqin) is my main racquet. It feels softer than its stiffness raiting. Sweet spot is larger, almost like an OS frame. It hits lots of spin.

If your string machine doesn't have a lockable turn table, you can use a steel S hook or an aluminum snap-shackle, to help with the crosses.

 

[BlueB]

The Serena racquet... blade 104 is a great racquet

There's a big difference between SW and regular/previous versions.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

I'm so petite a 100 is oversized for me

Would go with the Blade, the Clash is a little too old-man

I do not look forward to the days when I would need an oversized racket to be competitive

 

[stephenpinkus]

Consider the Volkl VCell V1 (102), V1 (102), V1 EVO(102), VCell OS (110)

 

[Rosstour]

I do not look forward to the days when I would need an oversized racket to be competitive

My Dad just went to 108. He's 76 and still takes full swings on FH and serve. He was playing 100s for a while.

 

[stephenpinkus]

PS - my reference to the Volkl Cell OS was missing "V1". I played with an earlier iteration - headlight that seems to be an exception for larger head over size racquets. No vibration, easy on arm. I moved to the Cell V1 MP model which is nominally 102, but the difference in head size is marginal. Main difference, the MP is 27 inches while the OS is longer.

 

[nasgordude]

First off, a big thanks to everyone who shared their insights on OS racquets—I really appreciate it!

After a second demo with PD 107, I realized I missed the ball-pocketing feel of my VCORE 100L. So, after some careful thought, I decided to go with the Head Gravity Team 2023. Since demo options are limited in my country, I chose it for its similar feel to the VCORE 100L but with added power.

I’m planning to string it in the low 40s with Solinco Confidential for more comfort and easier baseline play.

And don’t worry—knowing me, I’ll probably add another racquet to my collection soon!

 

[nasgordude]

I've owned the Dunlop CX 200 OS, the Prince legacy 105, the Prokennex black ace 105, the Prince twistpower 105, the Head Gravity s and many other OS frames.

The Dunlop CX and the Head gravity S are more controlled with less free power.

For the weight that you want, I'd get the Prince legacy 105. It's manoeuvrable, powerful, and the O ports make it more comfortable than the pure drive. I'd just recommend restringing whatever frame you buy.

The Twistpower 105 290 is an excellent frame if you can find one. I regret selling mine.

Prince Legacy is really tempting, apart from the above-mentioned review, the price point here is also on the affordable side.

I really like my Gravity Team. The extra cross string helps my strings to last longer and slide less. And, my slice is better and more biting as well. I also like the flex / comfort of this racquet as well as the slightly headlight balance. It's very forgiving and traditionally playing. Separately, I bought a Wilson Clash 108 v1 - it is a power racquet with an even balance. The ball drops in the court (mostly) but I had no idea where the ball was going to land. It played much better when I added lead tape to the 3 & 9 o'clock position and made it head-heavy.

I will soon join you being a Gravity Team player! I wonder why Head decided to reduce the stock unstrung weight to 280g for the 2025 version..

The Serena racquet... blade 104 is a great racquet

I saw many reviews praising this racquet, however, they are split into two groups (18x19 and 16x19 versions).

I’d suggest adding the Prince Phantom 107G in there for a demo.

I used to consider this racquet since I like the way Agassi plays. However, it's too heavy for me.

O3 White (100 sqin) is my main racquet. It feels softer than its stiffness raiting. Sweet spot is larger, almost like an OS frame. It hits lots of spin.

If your string machine doesn't have a lockable turn table, you can use a steel S hook or an aluminum snap-shackle, to help with the crosses.

Prince O3 will be the first option that I will add to my collection next!

My Dad just went to 108. He's 76 and still takes full swings on FH and serve. He was playing 100s for a while.

That's great! Kudos to him.
I often see senior player matches on YouTube, one thing for sure is they are very crafty with their shots.

 

[mmazzini1]

Not a big fan of lighter racquet, but why not a Ki15 280? I think it is one of the best sub-300g OS out there.

In your list, i would go for the Blade 104 v8 (not v9)

 

[ericykchan]

I am using Artengo 107 SoftFeel, it's so great. I played Phantom 107G, CX200 OS, FX700, Ezone 105, Blade 104 V8. None is close to this Artengo, I was shocked. Power, comfort, spin, control. All better. Strung with Volkl Cyclone 17 48lb. Too bad they are not making it, the new version is TR500 but reduced to 102.3 (660 cm) head size.

 

[nasgordude]

Not a big fan of lighter racquet, but why not a Ki15 280? I think it is one of the best sub-300g OS out there.

In your list, i would go for the Blade 104 v8 (not v9)

ProKennex brand unfortunately is not accessible here. I am also interested in Blade 104 but I ended choosing Gravity Team 104

I am using Artengo 107 SoftFeel, it's so great. I played Phantom 107G, CX200 OS, FX700, Ezone 105, Blade 104 V8. None is close to this Artengo, I was shocked. Power, comfort, spin, control. All better. Strung with Volkl Cyclone 17 48lb. Too bad they are not making it, the new version is TR500 but reduced to 102.3 (660 cm) head size.

The last PD 107 I tried is also strung with Volkl Cyclone. I might try the string since it's very comfortable.

 

[TBM]

ProKennex brand unfortunately is not accessible here. I am also interested in Blade 104 but I ended choose Gravity Team 104

The last PD 107 I tried is also strung with Volkl Cyclone. I might try the string since it's very comfortable.

Keep us updated with how you find the gravity.

 

[nasgordude]

Recently I also saw this Head Ti Radical OS 110

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It still seems to be in pretty nice condition—only $45. Is that a good deal?

 

[TBM]

It's a decent frame. I've used one before. Easy to use and comparable to some of the others you've mentioned.

 

[nasgordude]

The seller is nice enough to let me have a money-back guarantee. So I decided to buy it.

Seems I have 2 racquets to try now

Head Gravity 104 - I will get it strung today
Head Ti Radical OS 110 - Pre-strung

 

[Donmikan]

The seller is nice enough to let me have a money-back guarantee. So I decided to buy it.

Seems I have 2 racquets to try now

Head Gravity 104 - I will get it strung today
Head Ti Radical OS 110 - Pre-strung

Could you photograph those two rackets on top of each other to compare their headsize?

 

[nasgordude]

Could you photograph those two rackets on top of each other to compare their headsize?

Here is the comparison: https://ibb.co.com/tM704GYD


Interesting to see the racquet across different generations. Although this one doesn't show a radical gap between eras

 

[Donmikan]

Here is the comparison: https://ibb.co.com/tM704GYD


Interesting to see the racquet across different generations. Although this one doesn't show a radical gap between eras

Thanks, i really appreciate it. How about another photo of the two rackets on top of each other, like this one?

https://imgur.com/a/eC2Nhfv

This was a comparison between the OG 630 and 690 radical head sizes. All the extra size is in the lower hoop.

 

[nasgordude]

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the delayed response! I’ve been testing both racquets for the past few weeks, and here’s what I found:

1. Head Gravity Team 2023 (104) – Strung with Solinco Confidential 1.25mm @ 44 lbs​

• Initial impressions: Felt awful. I couldn’t feel the ball at all, and my shoulder pain worsened.
• Serves: Timing was completely off. Either the swingweight was too much, or my toss was too low—I suspect it was the toss, which made me consistently late during the strike phase.
• Groundstrokes & volleys: Everything felt bad—forehand, backhand, slice, volley.
• Power & spin: No free power. Spin was decent, but without good ball feedback, it didn’t matter.

2. Head Radical Titanium 107 – Strung with Solinco Confidential 1.25mm @ 44 lbs​

• Swingweight: Felt much faster compared to the Gravity Team.
• Overall feel: Surprisingly good. Despite the 107 sq. in. head size, the sweet spot felt smaller than most modern racquets.
• Favorite shot: Serves—because of the faster SW, no more late timing issues.
• Spin & flat shots: Noticeably lower spin potential, but hitting flat was much easier.

3. Head Gravity Team 2023 (104) – Strung with Head Velocity Black 1.30mm @ 53 lbs​

• Massive difference in power, comfort, and ball response. It felt like a completely different racquet.
• Doubles play: This setup helped me play my best doubles match of 2025! Winners came effortlessly, and flat shots felt amazing.
• Control: At my 3.5 level, I didn’t notice a big control difference between poly and multi.
• Comfort: Exceptional. I might switch to this string for my Radical as well.
• String movement: I expected it to be annoying, but adjusting the strings between points actually helped me reset mentally.
• Shoulder pain: Still there due to previous issues with poly, but recovery time improved significantly unlike when I used the racquet with Confidential (lingering pain after play).
• Serves: With a higher toss and better timing, everything clicked.
• Singles play: Confidence increased with this setup. While spin isn’t as extreme as with Confidential, proper technique provided enough spin and pace to hurt my opponents.

Final Thoughts​

At first, I regretted getting the Gravity Team because Confidential at 44 lbs was a terrible match for me. I even considered selling it after a few days. But after researching string setups, I came across great reviews for Head Velocity (both for comfort and affordability). I hesitated, but once I tried it, the difference was MASSIVE.


I’m really happy with my Gravity Team now, and it looks like it’s staying in my bag for a long time! Thanks for following my journey—see you again!

 

[nasgordude]

Thanks, i really appreciate it. How about another photo of the two rackets on top of each other, like this one?

https://imgur.com/a/eC2Nhfv

This was a comparison between the OG 630 and 690 radical head sizes. All the extra size is in the lower hoop.

Here is the comparison:

https://imgur.com/a/xb6Gpuw

I think it's 107 instead of 110 since the difference with the Gravity 104 is small. The seller might have guessed it wrong when posting the thread.

 

[BumElbow]

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the delayed response! I’ve been testing both racquets for the past few weeks, and here’s what I found:

1. Head Gravity Team 2023 (104) – Strung with Solinco Confidential 1.25mm @ 44 lbs​

• Initial impressions: Felt awful. I couldn’t feel the ball at all, and my shoulder pain worsened.
• Serves: Timing was completely off. Either the swingweight was too much, or my toss was too low—I suspect it was the toss, which made me consistently late during the strike phase.
• Groundstrokes & volleys: Everything felt bad—forehand, backhand, slice, volley.
• Power & spin: No free power. Spin was decent, but without good ball feedback, it didn’t matter.

2. Head Radical Titanium 107 – Strung with Solinco Confidential 1.25mm @ 44 lbs​

• Swingweight: Felt much faster compared to the Gravity Team.
• Overall feel: Surprisingly good. Despite the 107 sq. in. head size, the sweet spot felt smaller than most modern racquets.
• Favorite shot: Serves—because of the faster SW, no more late timing issues.
• Spin & flat shots: Noticeably lower spin potential, but hitting flat was much easier.

3. Head Gravity Team 2023 (104) – Strung with Head Velocity Black 1.30mm @ 53 lbs​

• Massive difference in power, comfort, and ball response. It felt like a completely different racquet.
• Doubles play: This setup helped me play my best doubles match of 2025! Winners came effortlessly, and flat shots felt amazing.
• Control: At my 3.5 level, I didn’t notice a big control difference between poly and multi.
• Comfort: Exceptional. I might switch to this string for my Radical as well.
• String movement: I expected it to be annoying, but adjusting the strings between points actually helped me reset mentally.
• Shoulder pain: Still there due to previous issues with poly, but recovery time improved significantly unlike when I used the racquet with Confidential (lingering pain after play).
• Serves: With a higher toss and better timing, everything clicked.
• Singles play: Confidence increased with this setup. While spin isn’t as extreme as with Confidential, proper technique provided enough spin and pace to hurt my opponents.

Final Thoughts​

At first, I regretted getting the Gravity Team because Confidential at 44 lbs was a terrible match for me. I even considered selling it after a few days. But after researching string setups, I came across great reviews for Head Velocity (both for comfort and affordability). I hesitated, but once I tried it, the difference was MASSIVE.


I’m really happy with my Gravity Team now, and it looks like it’s staying in my bag for a long time! Thanks for following my journey—see you again!

My Gravity S (now Team) also plays much better when strung with Velocity string.

 

[recreationalplayer]

YONEX EZONE 105 is also great.

I do wish TW would play test more racquets in this category.

 

[nasgordude]

My Gravity S (now Team) also plays much better when strung with Velocity string.

Great! How much is your tension? Have you tried any hybrid setup?
I am satisfied so far, but after two weeks of play, I saw that the cross was getting more damage than the mains.

YONEX EZONE 105 is also great.

I do wish TW would play test more racquets in this category.

Yes, Yonex has the oversized version of each of their main lines, but I am not sure why they are not popular.
Is it because they only distributed them in Japan? It's hard to find the oversized version here unless it's Yonex Astrel.

 

[Crocodile]

Another option in the control oversize segment is the Dunlop CX OS 105. It’s quite a nice frame and would respond well to customisation.
I have hit with the Prince Legacy 105 in the red colour way which is a very easy racquet to use. It’s now been replaced by a gold one with a lower RA and lower SW so it’s worth a try.
Quite a few posters here and on YouTube like the PK Black Ace 105 and.I would imagine that it would be a comfortable yet powerful offering.
I did hit briefly with the V2 Clash OS and it was pretty good as well.
I think you just have to test whatever you can get your hands on and see how you go.

 

[recreationalplayer]

Great! How much is your tension? Have you tried any hybrid setup?
I am satisfied so far, but after two weeks of play, I saw that the cross was getting more damage than the mains.



Yes, Yonex has the oversized version of each of their main lines, but I am not sure why they are not popular.
Is it because they only distributed them in Japan? It's hard to find the oversized version here unless it's Yonex Astrel.

I got my two from TW, I thought they usually have the Ezone 105 in stock. (?)

I use Wilson natural gut at 46lbs. At 68, it's the better option. And gut strings never go dead until they break

 

[RobManser]

If you're a fit 30 years old, a 3.5 level, and used to a 100sqin racket, then you may experience some downsides from going up in head size and retaining the 16x19 string pattern. I'm thinking mainly of lots of power and spin, but a lack of control, both directional and spin. I've demoed the Zenath One mentioned already and would recommend trying one. What it provides is the obvious benefits of a large head size, but without the huge string spacing and the aforementioned problems that can bring. Power and spin are similar to my Blade 100 with its control based string setup. The ZO head size feels like cheating at times, and of course the last thing you want is power from most volleys - you want to bury them somewhere sneaky. The weight may be an issue, but it's in the handle, so only like wearing a watch on your dominant hand - you may find you don't notice after a week.

I've been playing the same length of time as you (on top of playing as a child & teen), having had to give up running due to illness. What I did was find a racket initially that I felt comfortable with (Blade 100, having briefly owned a Pure Aero 100 and eZone 100) and then after 18 months, at the point you're at now, I decided to educate myself by trying a few different rackets. You could do this from the list by picking the least similar 3 for example (maybe plus a Zenath). I bought them and had them strung identically, then sold them on, losing about £40-£50 per racket. This educated me as to what characteristics I liked and disliked. If you start chatting to people, you may also get handed a few rackets to try, which further adds to your knowledge. I used what I'd learnt to buy my perfect two rackets, which I'm now comparing. Also, don't forget that things can be tweaked: weight and balance with blu-tack and of course different strings.

It's fun learning It's also fun playing with a racket that you're not battling against. Ignore the grumpy people on this forum who discourage trying different rackets. At this stage, once the basics are there, it's good to learn and to find something you're happy with. Any level of player will feel differences, in fact lower level players will be more sensitive to differences as we can't adapt our technique as much. This applies to tennis and to all the other sports and activities I've done - we're all different and need to be comfortable with what we're using.

 

[DropWideShot]

I'm not a OS user but I did try the Solinco 110 and it was the most surprising thing I've hit with as of late. It felt comfortable and stable and you could swing out on like an advanced racquet but you barely miss at all XD

here are some true OS users thoughts on it: https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...t-v2-110-new-os-racquet.797487/#post-19242874

 

[Shroud]

If you can try the wilson hyper hammer 5.3

Its long and light and you can customize it to what works best for you.

 

[ozbikebuddy]

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the delayed response! I’ve been testing both racquets for the past few weeks, and here’s what I found:

1. Head Gravity Team 2023 (104) – Strung with Solinco Confidential 1.25mm @ 44 lbs​

• Initial impressions: Felt awful. I couldn’t feel the ball at all, and my shoulder pain worsened.
• Serves: Timing was completely off. Either the swingweight was too much, or my toss was too low—I suspect it was the toss, which made me consistently late during the strike phase.
• Groundstrokes & volleys: Everything felt bad—forehand, backhand, slice, volley.
• Power & spin: No free power. Spin was decent, but without good ball feedback, it didn’t matter.

2. Head Radical Titanium 107 – Strung with Solinco Confidential 1.25mm @ 44 lbs​

• Swingweight: Felt much faster compared to the Gravity Team.
• Overall feel: Surprisingly good. Despite the 107 sq. in. head size, the sweet spot felt smaller than most modern racquets.
• Favorite shot: Serves—because of the faster SW, no more late timing issues.
• Spin & flat shots: Noticeably lower spin potential, but hitting flat was much easier.

3. Head Gravity Team 2023 (104) – Strung with Head Velocity Black 1.30mm @ 53 lbs​

• Massive difference in power, comfort, and ball response. It felt like a completely different racquet.
• Doubles play: This setup helped me play my best doubles match of 2025! Winners came effortlessly, and flat shots felt amazing.
• Control: At my 3.5 level, I didn’t notice a big control difference between poly and multi.
• Comfort: Exceptional. I might switch to this string for my Radical as well.
• String movement: I expected it to be annoying, but adjusting the strings between points actually helped me reset mentally.
• Shoulder pain: Still there due to previous issues with poly, but recovery time improved significantly unlike when I used the racquet with Confidential (lingering pain after play).
• Serves: With a higher toss and better timing, everything clicked.
• Singles play: Confidence increased with this setup. While spin isn’t as extreme as with Confidential, proper technique provided enough spin and pace to hurt my opponents.

Final Thoughts​

At first, I regretted getting the Gravity Team because Confidential at 44 lbs was a terrible match for me. I even considered selling it after a few days. But after researching string setups, I came across great reviews for Head Velocity (both for comfort and affordability). I hesitated, but once I tried it, the difference was MASSIVE.


I’m really happy with my Gravity Team now, and it looks like it’s staying in my bag for a long time! Thanks for following my journey—see you again!

This very interesting, I picked up a 360+ Gravity Lite on the cheap recently and I've been very impressed.

I'm keeping it for my offspring to use, but I really miss the variety in the 105-110. Would love a few more options in the 290-310gram range