dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Yes, the second best selling line (just introduced a year ago) and adopted by 3 top 10 players is "not doing so well" according to Fedace's clan
Rublev testing Head blackout
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vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
They just changed it.
Slowtwitcher
Legend
Hey I got an idea
McLovin
Legend
A buddy of mine that uses the Gravity Tour saw they updated it. He read the review of it being only a 'cosmetic' update and was slightly disappointed.
Then he saw the color and said "That looks sweet! I might change just for the new colors alone".
Zverev, Rublev, which more?
Barty?
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Ash Barty, 344.1
You think? I like the color, and the only gravity player I know purchased the new Pro to go alongside his 360+ Pro and also likes the new graphics.
Blake Wilde
New User
I love the new cosmetic, I think it retains a classic look with a little bit of flare. I wish more manufacturers would just change the cosmetic of frames instead of heavy overhauls of tech.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Mr. Backhand
New User
I made my own design.
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Mr. Backhand
New User
With black electrical tape.
HitMoreBHs
Professional
Doesn’t that tend to get rather gummy after awhile, especially in warmer climates?
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
I like it!I made my own design.
Looks like the pre-release one?
Mr. Backhand
New User
Indoor it works well, have to try on a clay too.
Mr. Backhand
New User
Thanks. I just wanted to cover the coloured stripes.
Slowtwitcher
Legend
What was the increase in weight?
ron schaap
Hall of Fame
nonsense, he just needs big take back, the
Yes can we just close the suject.
Rublev does not play with a mysterious blacked out frame but with a regular Head racquet.
Besides he kicked the goat on clay, Rafa, out of his favorate Monte Carlo tournament.CASE CLOSED!
Mr. Backhand
New User
Just a couple of grams. But immediately more aces and winners
Raizu
Semi-Pro
I’ll be there today. I’ll see if I can get up close. Too bad I don’t have any Prestige for him to sign!Testing Prestige now while warming up for Cincy?
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
I think those CAPs are painted and that this is still a Gravity Pro-ish frameTesting Prestige now while warming up for Cincy?
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
That’s not a Gravity in those photos
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
You might be right - beam seems thicker. Let's cheat? @dr325i what's the verdict?
(Edited for clarity - was answering @vsbabolat above)
(Edited for clarity - was answering @vsbabolat above)
McLovin
Legend
Who was he hitting with? Could it have been Aslan, and maybe he grabbed one of his sticks for fun?Testing Prestige now while warming up for Cincy?
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Prestige MP, Gravity Pro, PT57A all have the same beam thickness...
I believe he is just fooling around with someone else's (could be Karatsev) 57A (18x20)
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Raizu
Semi-Pro
That string doesn’t look clear. I’m watching Karatsev warm up right now on court 12. I’ll go to Rublev shortlyTesting Prestige now while warming up for Cincy?
Raizu
Semi-Pro
Raizu
Semi-Pro
sorry to kill the buzz. He’s still using Gravity’s
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Head needs to send him the racket bag
guilhermefdc
Semi-Pro
I am aware that they are ~20 mm - I thought that maybe he could be testing a non-MP Prestige
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Those CAPs are kind of a giveaway
Also, he was not “testing” it but just messing with it while waiting for his own sticks
More than likely right, as Mr Rublev loves dropping in his frames late
rafa_prestige89
Professional
Well, he had his string of choice in the prestige, so I don't think he was just casually messing with it...maybe Head is asking him to be the new Prestige face?
Raizu
Semi-Pro
No definitely not. That title is Cilic’s and it’s not going to anyone else unless Karatsev wins a slam or breaks top 10. Rublev is sticking with his Gravity.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
Looks like the Prestige is still in Rublev's racquet bag...
Dbrizz
Rookie
Just looking at my gravity pro demo I popped off the buttcap and didn’t see any foam like my blade. Do we know if Rublev and others if they customize theirs with foam / silicone etc? I was surprised how heavy this pro is at 342g strung with no customization. Just happened to be 5pts Hl though which is in my spec.
Dbrizz
Rookie
Has anyone actually tried this or similar? I like the black out look. I saw someone put tape on theirs but I was thinking something more permanent.Hey I got an idea
Dbrizz
Rookie
Maybe he likes training with it occasionally since likely a more demanding racquet and then goes back to gravity after has rhythm ha. Just a theory. I do that with a wooden spoon sometimes and then you can’t miss.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Rublev stick is over 350g strung with starting point of 15-20g lighter than the retail stick, so...YES to your question...
Foam Handle (no pallets), lots of lead and silicone
rafa_prestige89
Professional
My wild guess is that Head asked him to try it, since the Prestige line is running out of big players to endorse it (Marin Cilic is the only one I think) and the Gravity already has Zverev...
Raizu
Semi-Pro
Lol he was messing around. I was at Cincy and will be at Indian Wells. He’s not switching to a Prestige. Plus he got to 6 in the world with a Gravity. No point in switching what works.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
your guess is wrong though.
1) Rublev is super superstitious, and no way he will switch
2) Goes back to history and his favorite player thAt once used the "Prestige"...
Just messing with it...
jmacdaununder2
Legend
I miss the Safinettes; who knows, maybe the Rubles will show up one day?
NothingButNet
Semi-Pro
By all accounts they already have...in his account
ron schaap
Hall of Fame
are we talking about 50 gr of lead? His should be called Leadgravity.
H22 fan
Semi-Pro
You forgot the silicone and the leather grip
