Yonex Vcore 97 HD vs Gravity Pro
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Flying_Axe
Rookie
I am using Gravity Pro now, also interested in this topic. My guess is more plow with Gravity but less maneuverable. Will receive a xtc 305 soon, and compare it with Gravity.
pico
Hall of Fame
What strings and tension do you use? I use Golden Set Power Cord at 48lbs.
FuzzyYellowBalls
Legend
Balance is the main difference, I played with the Pro for about 3 months, it is more head heavy or at least the one I bought was, than the HD. Serve and volleys a strength? One handed backhand? Advantage Yonex. Baseliner with a two hander, probably advantage Pro.
pico
Hall of Fame
How did the plow compare?
Flying_Axe
Rookie
I use Wilson spin＆durability at 50lbs in it. I am typically a fun of Alu Power, but now seeking something cheaper but still playable
iceman_dl6
Professional
I’ve read great reviews on the HD, but that power, plow, large sweetspot and decent spin from the GPro combined with the 18x20 is hard to beat.
pico
Hall of Fame
Nice! I see you use Luxilon Element - would you happen to know how Cyclone would fare on the Gravity Pro? What should it be strung at as per your suggestion?
iceman_dl6
Professional
For me, 40-45 lbs would be ideal. What I like about the Gpro is I don’t lose control even when stringing down low!
FuzzyYellowBalls
Legend
For my style of forehand, I learned to play in the late 80's early 90's the plow through is slightly better with the Yonex, maybe, just maybe, a whippy forehand with wrist snap would have more with the GPro. My backhand is just a rocket cannon that has the same plow through with both, I hit a pretty flat one hander that is my best weapon besides serve.
I don't think a decision on these rackets would be plow through though. If that was your main goal, I would test plus sized extended Yonexes, the Vcore 330 and autogaph Fed.
Mauro Piacentini
New User
TF40
Rookie
How does XTC 305 compare to Gravity Pro in terms of maneuverability? Thanks
ajspurs
Rookie
I'm currently choosing between the two now as well. I used the Yonex and was amazed at the level of control with it, feels so precise but I only had so much of a session with it so am giving a demo another go in a few days. The Gravity Pro I really liked also, felt possibly a bit easier to use and in being more forgiving, also immediately I found it felt nice with my two-handed backhand. Sweet spot size very noticeable too and I did find it had good plow through.
It will be one or the other, but maybe both as I actually have an opportunity to buy two rackets but I'm just not sure if that's necessary!
It will be one or the other, but maybe both as I actually have an opportunity to buy two rackets but I'm just not sure if that's necessary!
jalapeno74
Rookie
Both very nice raquets. The Pro felt too sluggish for me though (prefer the Tour) - the HD97 is currently my favorite stick. Great feel, control and plow as well. I like it so much that all my other raquets hardly get any playtime..
Sir Faultalot
Rookie
Well I demo'ed both the GPro and the 97HD. I enjoyed playing with the yonex so much that I never brought the GPro to the court. Just bouncing the GPro around the house, it felt hollow and I didn't really like that feel compared to the 97HD.
ajspurs
Rookie
I can understand this feeling. I was going to buy the 97HD until I tried the Gravity Pro. The 97HD definitely felt more laser precise to me and unfortunately I only had so much time with it, but when playing well it was incredible but when I had an off day I didn't find it as forgiving. The Gravity Pro on the other hand feels very forgiving and very easy to really swing out hard with, consistently. It's your 'hollow' feeling that I can understand, although I would describe the racket as soft but very solid at the same time, if that makes sense! I am developing at the moment as well and taking lessons and the GPro does feel like the better choice for that reason too for me.
I am speaking from just a few sessions with it though. I do think I'd get more comfortable with it throughout even off days if I had more time with it, I can at least acknowledge that it's a great racket. The owner at my local tennis store was really surprised that I wanted to demo it multiple times and that I much preferred it over the EZONE 98 because he's sold mostly just the EZONE's I think.
