Excellent insightful review again. I honestly think you've got one of the best if not the best racquet review channels on KZread. Objective and insightful commentary on the racquets without the promotional BS that see too much on other sites!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! it is one expensive hobby playtesting racquets, most of them i'm buying straight up on release date since i'm interested in all alot of new ones, but this kind of feedback is worthwhile :D

I believe this is the best Gravity review I've seen. Excellent video. Thank you very much

Nice review!!

This is awesome review! Many thanks! I used gravity mp, tour, pro and decided to stick with pro tour 2.0 because of its plush feel. But I loved gravity pro as well.

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

PT is great if you can use it, i think id need to alter my grip and swing style to get the most out of it, glad you liked both 😁

This is what we’ve been looking for.

The first GP I bought felt great. So I bought a second and noticed that it felt sluggish compared to the other. I took it to my pro shop and they measured the swingweights of both frames. The original was 331. The new one was 352! Head ended up replacing it with one that was much closer to the listed spec.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's the big problem, i like any of them between 330-335, can still handle just a bit higher but i will tire out faster, but when the new one comes out, which i'm sure will just be the same frame, i'll get it measured it and look for one around the low 330s mark

I'm just getting back into tennis and have been demoing a bunch of racquets. I have found the Head Gravity line to be my favorite. I'm deciding between the Tour/Pro but leaning more towards the Gravity Tour and was just wondering what strings you've enjoyed hitting in it. Also can you touch on weighting the handle as mentioned and any tips. Just need to find a place to buy the proper SW because I've also read about the QC. Thanks for putting out this video.

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Weighing the handle can be down by opening the trapdoor at the buttcap, stuffing some cotton balls in, and adding some tungsten putty or bluetac, if you get a proper spec'd Tour, maybe 10g in the handle will do Or you can take off the replacement grip and just line up some lead along and around the bottom of the handle I think a good soft to medium-soft poly, that's shaped or twisted will does well - anything from: Solinco Tour Bite 1.20mm Solinco Hyper G 1.20-1.25mm Head Lynx Tour 1.25mm Volkl V-Square 1.20-1.25mm Volkl Cyclone / Tour 1.20mm Not sure if it's your preference, but i use super thin poly for my 18x20s, mainly: Solinco Tour Bite 1.15mm MSV Focus Hex Soft 1.15mm Dunlop Black Widow 1.18mm Just a precaution, that these thin polys will reduce weight from the head of the racquet, and reduce the swingweight by a few points Tension i believe anywhere between 42-52lbs works the best, if you have any wrist / elbow issues, 42-48lbs Hope that helps!

Hello, tried the Wilson featherthin and it worked out well. Would like to try a lighter gauge string as well to reduce the swing weight a little. Do you think tour bite 18 would work on a Graphene 360 radical pro? Thank you

Great video, the play, the clear written out comparisons! Are the blue strings Head Lynx Edge? If yes or if not what are they and what tension do you use? I am a intermediate + player. THANKS!!

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot - the blue string is actually diadem solstice power 1.25, i string mostly at 48lbs for most racquets, and generally lower if the pattern is tighter or stiffer frame

@s.t.entertainmentreviews7506

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind and informative reply!

Thaks a lot for the review! I added 8grs on the handle of my Gravity Tour and loved it. But I still wanted a bit more of control, do you think that the Gravity Pro would be a good choice? Or would it be too similar of my customized Gravity Tour?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

I feel Gpro was more controlled probably because of the beam, i was getting bit too much out of the Tour with the same setup, just have to be a bit careful on how high a swingweight you could receive on a Pro though, may be far higher than a Tour

Terrific review there, mate. I own a pair of Tours; incredibly soft, forgiving and a massive sweet spot. I demoed the Pro as well extensively but couldn’t maintain my racquet speed over 2 hours due to fatigue setting in. I still struggle with the low launch angle (18x20), so the Tour is still not my go-to racquet of choice currently... Also, I can relate to your frustration/angst in terms of deviation from published specifications (swingweight, balance etc). FYI, what i usually do is buy a *matched* pair (static weight, swing weight, balance) when I buy from either TO or Prelli’s - this requires the retailer to order in some 10-12 frames and choose a matched pair amongst them for me (and send the rest back to the distributor). This is the approach not only for Head, but also for other brands such as Wilson (one of the worst QC offenders), Babolat, Prince and several others. From a QC standpoint, Yonex is a standout and Tecnifibre is not far behind (in terms of conformance to published specs). Just my $0.02...

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Unless i find something much cheaper on gumtree or ebay i'll buy from TO for all new releases, and they're incredibly nice, i request a 'on-spec' or lower spec if it the frame is a high static weight for the only one i buy, i've never really bought 2 of the same frames before, just because i'd rather use that extra cash on something different and they will go through their current stock for me The gravity's do have a little bit of a lower launch, but since i started using gravity's i also started using 18g (1.15mm) polys and they work perfect, so i basically use 1.10-1.15mm in all my 18x20 frames now

@jaykartik

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis 18g string is a great tip; I need to try this. Does comfort get compromised if you use an ultra-thin string, though? I'm a much older club-level player than you are and my body tends to break down fairly quickly; so self-preservation is a priority for me to enhance the longevity recreational career... :-) Also, I buy racquets in pairs only to protect me against the eventuality of string breaking during competition (which has rarely happened, if ever), so this admittedly is not a smart use of my money given how much of a racquet wh0re I am...

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykartik 🤣 yeah i bought about 7 racquets over the first lockdown out of super boredom Actually comfort increases because theres more space and elasticity in the strings, so my tour bite 1.15mm is super plush where 1.25mm hurts my wrist If you want a cheap one to try in 18 or 19g, either msv focus hex soft, tour bite or hyper g if youre a full poly user, also gosen microsheep available in 18g at TO if you prefer hybrid

Love your playing style. It feels like you can send missiles from very back of the court. Frankly speaking, seldom reviewer can unlock the potential of gravity pro as you did. I have played with it for a while, but it turns out to be too heavy for me. I lost control due to sw and plow finally and fatigue pretty quick

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! i found that using a lighter replacement grip and thin strings also helped to reduce overall weight and swingweight, really makes it nice and easier to use

Excellent review 💥 My previous stick was ezone 98+ which has a swing weight of 334 and was really very to maneuver and swing for me, although i liked the power and stability of that racquet. Now I'm looking for something which will give me good amount of stability and maneuver .Which racquet would you suggest for intermediate level player between gravity tour/ mp and speed MP?( i played with the Gravity S which i really liked a lot but that was too light)....Thanks:)

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

Gravity MP is good, Speed MP is also a very solid option, Vcore 98, Blade, heaps of racquets available

Im a 3.0 - 3.5 player (i guess more 3.5 than 3.0) (playing for 2,5 years, once a week just with a friend - no competitive yet). 33year old male. I like to hit big from the baseline more, than rushing through the net. I’m trying to play with spin but I’m not the best spin player of my technique. So if I try to hit winners, I often shoot em too flat and they are going too long - out. I’m actually playing the 2023 head extreme mp, because I thought „if I’m not good enough to generate spin with a good technique, maybe the extreme mp can help me with it. But now I’m thinking, maybe I need a more control friendly racket. I’m thinking of the speed or the gravity line. But I don’t know which is better for me and which model i should take (MP, Tour, Pro of gravity or speed) What do you suggest me to get?

Terrific form, all strokes. Great racquet review - been considering the Pro myself but maybe the Tour is more for me. I play with an RF97 but have been struggling with finding the right string combo. The Gravity may replace it all said and done.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alot! I enjoy both racquets, but Gravity Pro still my go to, Tour definitely just as fun to use

Great video, man! I am considering getting a head gravity, but i can’t decide between the tour and pro.. i’m afraid my performance level will lower through the match with the pro. Unfortunately, in Brazil, we don’t have many demo programs. What would you recommend? I’m 25, 169 pounds and 1,79m, have been playing for 5 years, 2x a week. Currently using a pure aero, 300g. Thank you very much in advance!

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

The control aspect i still have the same opinion between MP Tour and Pro, but if you come from the Pure Aero, maybe the gravity MP will be more controlled than it, but the spin will be more something you are used to, it also provides alot more room to customize if you need to, where as the Tour, if you dont like head heavy racquets, you cant really make it any headlight because the swingweight and balance tend to be very high and not user friendly

I've been using the Gravity MP for 2 years now after stepping up from an ultralight Dunlop Biomimetic I had played for quite a while after resuming this great sort following a pause of some 20 years... What can I report? I love the Head Gravity MP for a number of reasons. First, it is very comfortable for your wrist, elbow and shoulder. It provides enough power for hefty serves and deep baseline shots. After getting familiar with the racket's sweetspot, it is no trouble using it for extreme angles or dropshots. As a matter of fact, the wider sweetspot provides you as a recreational player with a lot of forgiveness, but when you want to use the full potential of the racket, you better make sure to hit the ball close to the center. The precision may not be as pronounced as with the Pro, but the MP has some other advantages when it comes to manoeuverability, especially at the net. As I like to often play doubles/mixed, this is important to me. Quick responses and reflexes at short distance from your opponent - no problem with this racket. To me, this is the ideal racket for recreational players with some ambition at club level competitions. I can only recommend giving the Gravity MP a try.

@ACTennis

Жыл бұрын

Would agree with everything you said, i recommend Gravity MP to alot of recreational players

I just picked up a used 2019 gravity tour, it hits amazing. Does feel a bit light, my forehand went to the next level with this, but my OHBH which is usually my strength suffers , cant seem to get the penetration , the flex isnt what im used on the backhand and slices are popping up. I was using a much stiffer pro staff 97 before this so might just be an adjustment period. Im not sure what the balance of the gravity tour I have is, but it weighs 332g with 2 overgrips and it feels quite head light.

@ACTennis

Жыл бұрын

Gravity is not a terribly aero dynamic frame, and it gets worse with the Tour being thicker than the Pro, even with a headlight balance, it doesnt move super fast

Great review! Can I ask, how would you compare this to the latest release of the speed pro 360+?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Feel is nicer on the Gravity, sweet spot is smaller on the Pro, i believe Gravity Pro will provide more power because it'll be easier to swing through the air for speed, slightly less stability on the Pro, and due to balance i felt like Pro was a little more hard to get around, personally there's not alot of racquets that can match the Gravity Pro if you have the right spec, it is a very unique racquet

@zacharywan2004

3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is really insightful. Thank you for taking time to reply me! Keep up the good videos man🙏🏽

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacharywan2004 Thanks man, happy to answer anything :)

@zacharywan2004

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis oh yeah one one question! I’m currently using the new prestige Mp. Would you say the prestige MP is close in feel wise to the gravity pro?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacharywan2004 Gravity feels like there's more flex in the hoop, and prestige kind of feels solid on impact but it's still smooth and nice ball pocketing They are close enough, but just because the Gravity Pro has such a large sweet spot, that is the difference in feel, because if you hit off centre, it feels almost exactly the same on the Gravity, where the prestige you need to be more precise to kind of expose the feel

Hi, and about gravity tour stability and comfort to play. I'm playing with volkl PB10 mid(370gr) and Boris Becker 11L (with 12gr of lead 340gr) for 10 years and they are very stable and comfortble rackets but PB10 mid it's to heavy and demand for me now and i broke one BB11L...and i'm looking for a new stick now. Here is too difficult to find a Demo racket... Thx from Brazil!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, i think it sounds like youre much more used to higher weight racquets which have alot of stability from your added lead to the hoop - gravity tour stability is good if you compare to other light racquets, but not so comparable to a fully heavy customized one If you want one that is more stable and not so hard to use, you should try Gravity Pro instead, and then if 100% stable, a little bit of weight needed only to fix it

Thank s for the video. What string and tension do you recommend to use for gravity pro?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Probably best played with 50lbs and under, no more than 52lbs if you prefer higher tensions Also doesn't work so well with firmer poly strings because it kind of ruins the flex and the feel, makes it a bit harsher than it should be I use Tour Bite 1.15mm (which is soft) compared to 1.25mm, but other strings like Hyper G, Volkl Vsquare, Lynx Tour, Lynx, Alu Power, RPM Blast all play pretty decent

@PUZO37RS

3 жыл бұрын

AC Tennis I have blade 104 and rf97af. Both with 26/25 kg. It’s 57/55 lbs. And I am using rpm blast. Ok, will try lower tension for head. Thanks!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@PUZO37RS Can give it a try at your normal tension to see how it plays and then move down to what i suggest if the racquet doesn't work out to way people have said in the reviews

@PUZO37RS

3 жыл бұрын

AC Tennis yes, i was thinking the same. I started with my regular tension, but my feelings are really strange. I don’t feel the racquet. And for me it feels like it’s much higher that it should be. That’s why i asked about your tension. You have like 22-23. For me it’s very low. But it looks like i’ll try 24-24.5 next time. Thanks for replies!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@PUZO37RS Yeah, it seems that the latest head racquets are very sensitive to what tension you put, so i think 52lbs is going to be the highest you want to go for most of the new 360+ graphene racquets - good luck!

What should the sw be unstrung? I will order matching service and I believe they measure only unstrung. I don't want a Pro over spec. Great review as always. Best on internet!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! If you want a Gpro at the SW the same as the TW listing, it would need to be about 30pts lower than the strung SW So Gpro is about 332, you need around 300-302, assuming if you are using a full bed of poly strings at average of (1.25mm or 16L), if you use multi or syn gut, they will be a bit lighter and the SW will reduce by a point or two Also my 18g (1.15mm) strings weigh 4g less than 16L, so they reduce SW by roughly 3-4 pts Hope that helps!

Today i play tested again and by accident a gravity tour. Boy oh boy. This is not only the best feeling head racquet but one of the best out there. I believe the only model that can challenge the connected feel of blade or Volkl c10 evo. The funny thing is that the one i tested was so quick and easy to use unlike my playtest 1 year ago that i couldn’t even swing it. Head must fix their QC…… it’s like playing different racquets. Also the 300 power level is misleading. This racquet definitely can push and punch more than a radical mp and more than an even leaded extreme tour. And if you go for it…. it creates a more heavy ball even than the more powerful speed mp auxetic. Best aspects of it was serves and returns…. So easy with great energy return. I am so eager to try auxetic version.

@ACTennis

Жыл бұрын

I don't believe auxetic version is going to do anything relevant, it will probably change the feel just a tad, but the rest will come down to what the spec is that you receive and how good the quality control is The feel on the current gravity is good already, there's not much up you can go from here unless they can change the mould slightly in the future to make it slighlty faster

Love this review. I’ve been using the pro just about since it came out. put a gram (in total) at 3 and 9, and put like 2.5 grams under the grip and this became perfect. My one complaint is that it isn’t in a 97 or 98 head size. Thoughts?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Totally right, if it was a 97 or 98, maybe with a tight 16x19 string pattern, i dont think i would ever need to find another racquet again

@mackskbd

3 жыл бұрын

AC Tennis Better yet, 16x20, and you have now created the perfect racket!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@mackskbd You are definitely a Gravity user 🤣👌👌

im also looking for a 320SW 100inch 20mm low ra raket....does prince make one?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

prince phantom 100x , underrated racquet, feels very nice

can you recommend me a great string setup for the Gravity mp? maybe yonex poly tour pro yellow 24kg? i like this string a lot!

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

It's versatile for string choice, you can choose whatever you feel comfortable with, 24kg looks pretty good too, i personally wouldn't go any higher than 24 on the gravity line

Hi, I play with my gravity MP for about 3 month. When I face the heavy ball or maybe I hit a bit out of sweet zone , the racquet twist in my hand weirdly . I add some lead tape on the 3 and 9. But it didn’t change a lot. Do you have any other suggestion to improve it? Or would you recommend to change to Tour version? I am afraid that with the 18x20 pattern, I couldn’t hit the ball deep enough and also couldn’t generate topspin. But I saw some comments said that it’s the more open 18x20 racquet. It’s that correct? Thanks!

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

MP gives alot of spin, but lacks some stability because swingweight is very low, youd need quite alot of weight to improve it, the Tour is only better because swingweight generally starts quite high, almost 325 at minimum, but from what ive seen normally 330-350 Tour will be harder to genetate top spin yeah, you can maybe counter it weight thin strings like i mentioned in the vid - it is slightly open 18x20 but still not open enough if youre used to open pattern

@aaaaaaaaaaaa339

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis thank you!

Hey A.C so tennis warehouse gives the gravity pro a swingweight of 332. Now if I want to make sure I’m around that swing weight, how do I do that if they’re measuring swing weight with the strings off? ( I’m assuming TW measures it with strings on)

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

Normally its about 30pts difference between strung and unstrung for roughly a normal 1.25mm poly that's not heavier than others, something standard maybe like a Poly Tour Pro or something , the thinner the string the lower the swingweight, so if you use 1.15mm like i do, then i think its around 3-4pts lower Very difficult to get one on perfect spec if it's unstrung, so id normally buy one thats just a low swingweight and add tiny bit of weight if its off, that is more likely and easier to find

I need your advice please. I currently have GTour 2021 with the following specs: Weight 329g with OG Balance 32.2cm Swingweight 325kg I lovw this racquet! It is an almost ideal racquet. The only downside is that i sometimes cant control it, it gest very launchy. I have always wanted to try Gpro, especially taking into account how often you praise this frame. I want to follow your advice and get an under specked one but where i live it’s a tough task as retail shops dont want to pre measure racquets for you. I have found a pro stock Gpro with the following specks: Weight unstrung 300g Swingweight 295 kg unstrung Balance 32cm unstrung. Looks almost ideal apart from the HH balance. This racquet will cost me 300 euro and i am not sure it is worth it. Will i feel the big difference in feel and control compared to my Gtour? Will it give that much more control compared to Gtour? Would you invest?

@ACTennis

3 ай бұрын

Nothing compares to Gpro for me, but you really need to be able to swing it and swing it hard, if you cannot harness it , it's not worth it, it takes alot of energy but the power and control is unreal and if you can do it - but i wouldnt say many racquets are worth 300 euros or more Probably better to buy a regular Gpro , find the lightest spec of static and headlight balance possible , if they dont do swingweight measurements Grav tour never did it for me, the feel is similarish, but none of the playing characteristics match it quite as well

@dmytrogalakhov5366

3 ай бұрын

@@ACTennisAppreciate your feedback and help. Gtour is a great racquet but i cant control it. Balls fly on me very often and i cant say i am very connected to a ball.

is the gravity pro string pattern a tight in the middle pattern or evenly spaced for more topsin?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

fairly evenly spaced, very slightly more open than a normal 18x20 tight pattern

Hey mate, my main stick is the gravity pro. But with the release of the ezone tour, the increase power and spin sounds so tempting, and its rare to read something that is powerful but still comfortable. Since you have demo-ed both, what are your thoughts? Is the gpro still your main stick?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Totally dependent on your ability and preference of racquets - ezone tour is harder to move around due to a head heavier balance and thicker beam I dont think its provides any more spin potential than the GPro, and as for power i swing much faster from its thinner beam so i get more power from GPro, but if you can swing the same speed with Ezone tour it will have more plow and power I still use GPro as my main, and will be interesting if i ever find anything better

@Dryskelol

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis thanks for the reply! I bit the bullet and went to buy an ezone tour and surprisingly I like it more. I threw on a leather grip to reduce the 4HL balance and then felt like I could swing through the air faster than my gpro. I'm starting to suspect I got a poorly spec gpro and yonex swingweight is alot more consistent to what they advertise. I like the more solid feel on the ezone and the balance feels better on my one handed backhands. But I guess each racket suits to each person differently. But I do miss the handle shape of the gpro and never got any palm blisters during my entire time playing with it.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dryskelol Leather grip helps for sure, good to know you like it, it's a good racquet no doubt and alot of people love it - wasn't built for my strokes, but i'm very content with the GPro at the moment I love trying out new stuff anyway, so if it's there, i give it a go 🙂

@sro2405

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis o

Really helpful video:) for a 16 year old female player would you recommend speed mp or gravity tour? I'm hoping to avoid shoulder pain in long term yet i do wish to respond fast shots better. Thanks in advance

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks! It depends what you need, and how strong you are, both feel pretty nice and i don't think you will suffer from shock impact to the shoulder, but their weight and swingweight is very similar (too heavy of a weight and technique issues may cause shoulder problems more) Speed MP will give you more power and spin and still play relatively soft, much more user friendly - the Gravity Tour will require more work, but lots more control and stability I would recommend actually the Black Graphene 360 Speed MP, instead of the white one, it's easier to use than the white one and provides similar characteristics It's also what my partner now, and would be much cheaper at the moment to buy

@nilexx2379

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis oh, thank you so much for your kind response. Do you think speed mp will help with the tournaments? And does your partner like the feel of the racket? I mean is she satisfied with the weight of it and the power it provides?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@nilexx2379 What do you use at the moment? she's playing some tournaments with some fairly strong players and the racquet does hold up I have her use a uncustomized one and a secondary one with slightly heavier to be more stable if she needs it

@nilexx2379

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis i use a head around 280 gr and feel the need to switch to a heavier one. I mean it's all good till I start playing with hard hitters, then i panic and loose control of the racket. I need it to give me more confidence with fast shots.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@nilexx2379 Yes i think the Graphene 360 speed MP would be a good upgrade (black model) around 300g, but swingweight is not too high, so it will give you some more stability but it wont be too hard to use The white one has a much higher swingweight which will make it play alot heavier even though its the same unstrung weight, which i wouldnt recommend probably at your age

What's your opinion for head ig challenge mp. Please answer cause I don't know which racket to buy. Head ig challenge mp or babolat boost strike.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry man, those racquets are out of my scope for testing, if you go that light with a racquet, you might aswell go with one of the known name models (not brands) like the Head Speed MP Lite or Speed Lite, but i understand they are quite a bit more expensive, and i don't know your budget Maybe look at the second hand market for racquets, always good affordable racquets, and the older models will be alot cheaper

Hi, Nice review. I try the mp version and a I have a lot of problem to generate power against heavy balls, all landed short. It's the tour better in this aspect ? I had the mp strung with kirschbaum max power at 54 lbs I really loved the racquet but it was very difficult to play against heavy hitters.

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

It's better, but not alot of room to move because of the head heavy balance and swingweight tends to be quite high on alot of models, so unless you like a heavier racquet that's also head heavy, then you might struggle a little bit with manoeuvrability - i reckon Pro is better in that case - personally i would prefer MP with more weight than the Tour

@maximozernotti655

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis thanks! I`ll try the pro version then.i found that my serve it's better with more headlight racquets. I'm having elbow pain with other racquets (vcore pure strike speed mp) so I'm looking for a more comfortable one. Thanks again for the reply and the reviews.

I play with tecnifibre xtc 305 for 6 months.Its a good agressive stick easy to play with heavy ball hitters. But its head heavy (even with 10grams added in handle)that makes it difficult in long matches and i think i have more errors than before (playing with dr 98) . So , gravity pro would be a good frame comparing in terms of power and control and persistence?Is it head heavy and difficult to manoeuvre?Nice video as allways!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

If you measure a spec for swingweight before you buy, then it wont be too difficult to play with, getting it at 330 and under itll be totally fine, great even - 335+ and youre looking at something difficult to handle unless youre strong - i havent met anyone that hasnt liked the way it has played yet, some people just say they cant get used to the shape but still enjoy the playability

@zxbillfo

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis is it a head heavy racquet? Thanks for your answer!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@zxbillfo Mid range, depends on the spec you receive, high swingweight will be more head heavy

Hello. Enjoyed the video. You mentioned in the comments that you were using a lightweight replacement grip on your pro. Could you tell me what grip/overgrip combo you’re using? Would like to try it on mine. Thank you

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

Can use Wilson featherthin, Babolat syntec team which are synthetic grips around 11g weight vs. a stock replacement grip which may be around 16-18g on average Or if you like a little more like leather, Kimony leather grip Personally i like babolats because it's not the thinnest, still a bit more cushioning but will give you more defined bevels

What do you think ok puting 2g in 3 and 9h on Tour version? 4g total. And the same on mp?

@ACTennis

10 ай бұрын

Will make it even more head heavy and slower to swing, better for the MP instead of the Tour

Not sure if you still check this, but I was able to land a Pro with the same specs you have. It's actually a bit light! 332 strung with Og and 330 SW. I was thinking about adding a leather grip or some lead in the throat. Have you modded yours at all? Our specs are really similar so I thought I'd check. I feel like this frame could still swing easy at 340 static weight and a bit more HL balance but maybe I am crazy.

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is 332 with thin strings, normal gauge strings would make it like 336, HL 6pts at about 332g strung - its the perfect spec for me, anything higher it compromises something, might be different for you and your playstyle so go ahead and experiment

@landonh3535

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis will do, appreciate the response!

Hi i had a gravity tour i played on high altitud so in what part of the raquet i can put weight with lead? On grip? Or 12 or 9-3. I hope you can help me to feel the racket i suppost need some power

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! in high altitude, i thought. the ball will travel faster and bounce higher? or is this wrong? If you want some power, start with 2g @ 12 and see you how you feel with the balance, if too head heavy or not If you feel the balance is not good for you, add more weight to the handle / grip to equal what you add to the head, so that the balance can stay the same Then if you feel 2g is not enough, try a little bit more until you feel comfortable

@enriquegarbay4417

4 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis thanks a Lot, AND yes un high altitud the ball go very very faster, well i play with huge wigth, so i put in grommets AND handle under the grip really leads

What do you think about the Gravity S? Do you recommend it for an adult begginer (1 year playing)?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

I think you'll be better off with Gravity MP Lite, probably best to get used to 100 square inch head size to begin with and not go any higher If you are sure you want Gravity then yeah, but might be some other racquets out there that could suit beginners better like a Clash 100L or Clash 100 (depending how strong you are), also maybe Head Speed S

@adrianaragon6327

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis Thank you very much

Hi great stuff. How are your actual match results? Noticeably better than previous racquet? What was your previous racquet? I ask bc my daughter loved the gravity mp like no other racquet she's ever used. In her first tournament with it though, she was down 0-3... Then she switched to my old Speed Touch MP and won the match 4 and 0. The power levels were like night and day. Do you think she might want to try the Tour? The feel of the Gravity's is much better than the Speed and just makes tennis more enjoyable which is why I'm not ready to give up on it. Any news on second generation Gravity?

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I used to use the Blade 98 Counterveil, after i switched to the Gravity Pro, it took me about 2 weeks to adjust to the extra weight, but it was night and day for me, have won a good majority of my matches including tournament play (note that im a highly aggressive player) - Gravity's may not provide enough power for some females, unless they are naturally big hitters, they are primarily control racquets. My partner also plays tournaments, did not gel with the Gravity MP, but used the Pure Drive and now the 360 Speed MP to great effect - It could be that the Gravity MP swingweight was a bit higher, and slowed down her swing speed capabilities which decreased her power.....or that the Gravity MP just isn't as powerful as the Speed (which it isn't) - if it's the latter, then Tour should be a good choice - A secondary choice could be the 360+ Speed MP (latest version), it has a more similar feel to the Gravity compared to the Touch, but will give you more power, but also note swingweight is quite high Just make sure their swing weight is measured before you buy, because they both have much higher swingweight compared to the Speed Touch MP - 2nd generation of gravity is likely just a paint job , i wouldn't expect many changes, probably released next year though, they do claim perhaps some new tech, but i am doubtful about legitimacy

@adimperial

4 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis Thanks so much for your great advice. This is the best review for the Gravity line hands down

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

@@adimperial Appreciate the support! Let me know how you guys go with your racquet choice, good luck

@adimperial

4 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis Will do. About to demo the 360+ Speed MP you suggested, Gravity Tour and others. So my daughter is very petite (17 yo 5' tall..Asian if that matters lol). I switched her to a two handed forehand so she can take the ball very early and try to use her low strike zone as an advantage. Short compact backswing. Are there any other racquets you'd recommend? Thanks again!

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

@@adimperial - That makes more sense to why she struggled with the Gravity MP actually. the Tour & 360+ Speed could be a bit cumbersome (i assume), because my partner is 5'8, pretty strong w/ an athletics background, and i wouldn't put her with swingweights over 323 - Many females might struggle with a SW 325 & over, unless they are those tall skinny strong ones,, so i would just be weary of the 2 racquets i suggested actually because they have a SW of 325-328 - Don't be afraid to demo racquets that are 285g unstrung, So even 360+ Speed MP Lite might be a good option, because it will have same characteristics but just won't be anywhere near as hefty. If you need more power, add tiny bit of weight, bumping SW from 310 to 315 or so and counter balance. That actually would just give you a unstrung weight of 295 anyway, but SW more manageable - But that's up to you to decide. So others i would suggest are e-zone 100 (or 100 lite) , and extreme mp lite. Newest extreme will come out in a couple months with 360+, that should be pretty good racquet if you aren't in a rush

Could the pro be used for a serve and volley player or would you recommend a different typa of racket?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Ideal serve and volley racquets would probably be a smaller head size, the 100sq in tear drop shape might not be the optimal feel for direct pin point volleys, but then again it'll just come down to your skill Something like a Prince Phantom 93P would be a supreme serve volley racquet in my opinion

@willt5195

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis Thanks for the advice! I’ll look into that racket

Have a Gravity Tour, it really is a tremendous racquet. Also demoed the Pro and MP, and shared the same opinions. MP felt weirdly inconsistent and unstable, didn't like it at all. Pro was amazing, just a tad heavy. Tour was not as good as the Pro, but still really good. Went with it because was just looking to cop 1 racquet, and the Pro felt a bit heavy towards the end of 3 setters

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Just overall good choice of racquets made for many different skill levels, will be hard for me to top my Gravity Pro, unless they make a 98 square inch one that can provide pretty much the same benefits

How would you compare the gravity pro to the blade v7 18x20? Do you like the gravity pro for serves? Thanks!

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Dont think they are comparable in my opinion apart from maybe the Blade serves better flat serves, but the rest of every category i would give to the Gravity Pro as long as you can swing it properly - also Gpro serves good enough still, not bad, maybe Blade is better with cutting the air

@tomasfernandezfiks7927

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the reply! I was thinking about moving on from the blade to a more powerful frame and the gravity pro seemed like a good option, but I also need some help generating pace in the first serve so I’ll have to think about it..

@tomasfernandezfiks7927

3 жыл бұрын

I was also considering the pure drive and the ezone 100. Unfortunately I can’t test them beforehand

@tomasfernandezfiks7927

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! sorry to bother you again.. which one do you think is a smoother transition from the blade 18x20 to get more power and spin? Gravity pro or rf97? Is the rf97 really that hard to swing?

Hi. Im just wondering if its a big difference between a 332 SW and 317 SW when it comes to playability? Im currently using a burn fst 99 and prostaff 97L with 317 and 315 SW. Im eyeing on the Gravity pro and there is no shop here that I can demo.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah theres quite a big difference, above 330 is generally for those who are confident and advanced in their technique, or maybe just physically strong in general - like a large comment made about the Gravity Pro is that it is very tiresome to move around for long periods, even for me i use it as my main racquet i need to make it a bit lighter by using lighter (thinner) strings If youre interested in gravity, look into the Gravity Tour if available, or find a racquet around the 325-328 mark

@peejread2309

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis thanks for the reply. I like the thin beam that the gravity pro has. I find that when I play with thicker frames like the ps97L which has 23mm, i shank the ball once in a while on my 2nd serves which I doesnt happen on my burn fst99 which has a 20.5mm beam.

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@peejread2309 That is a fair point, ive heard that before, and i didnt notice or have a problem with that until someone pointed it out and then i find it happens more often if i use thicker beams 😂 Not sure if you can access Prince racquets but they have very thin beams in their Phantom line and come in lower swingweight ranges, they are also very nice to play with Just know that thin beams will mean usually less power and more control and feel, but sometimes to offset the lack of stability in thinner beams alot more weight needs to be present Blades are a nice option too, mid range thickness and mid range swingweight

@peejread2309

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis yea, it happens when I use thicker beams and its annoying sometimes. I have used the price phantom 100 before. I liked it and played quite well with it but the grip size was 1 grip bigger for me and I think i got a poor qc stick since I noticed it was more than 7pts HL strung, so I sold it. But i played good with it and added lead at 12 for more power. What do you think about the yonex vcore 97HD?

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@peejread2309 HD has a very small sweet spot and in my opinion is harder to use than the Gravity Pro due to that aspect, since the Gravity is so forgiving even though the swingweight is higher

Hey AC. Been looking at the tour and pro versions online, not able to demo. Currently use a hyper pro staff 6.0 tour 95 and looking for something with similar feel and touch and ergos (player frame) but a tad more forgiving on off-centre shots (larger head/sweet spot) I'm 6'3 200lbs gym goer, intermediate club level (hit proper technique shots from coaching when younger) but still a bit rusty from a few years out and far from great! Fairly big/consistent 1st serve though (my best shot). Pro or tour? I would love to demo but relying solely on internet advice atm 😢 thanks in advance 😃

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, coming from 6.0 95 and being your stature, really shouldn't have an issue with the GPro despite it being not as headlight - if you are strong enough, it's Pro 150% Gravity is by far the most unique and forgiving racquet on the market, you mistime, mishit anything, it still feels sweet, so if that's what you're after then it's the right pick Serving won't be as nice as the 95, not many racquets are as good as it is, but it does provide a good enough ball despite, it's more so that's 100 sqin compared to the 95, so it's not going to be quite as precise, but once you get adjusted to it, you can still do plenty of damage One thing i'd say is, the feel should likely be on the less familiar side, where it'll provide more ball pocketing and flexibility in the feel, than the Hyper PS, being more direct and point and shoot, but if that doesn't bother you, then you are in the clear Lastly, if you are able to somehow get swingweights measured, that would be important, getting an unstrung one about (300) or strung no more than 335 (which would be 305 unstrung), you will absolutely get the best experience Let me know if you got any other questions, happy to answer

@KillerDiaguR

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis awesome thanks for the quick and thorough reply :) I am definitely after something that doesn't punish as much on even slight mis-hits, as my consistency isn't the best atm and I'm not getting any younger... i still like to go for my shots though when I can. The other racquet I have been really looking at is the yonex vcore pro 97hd... any experience of this and how does it compare? Sincere thanks again. I'd love to just pick a handful of racquets to demo but can't :)

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@KillerDiaguR Vcore Pro won't be too forgiving, sweet spot is fairly small on it even with a 97 head size, has a somewhat tighter 18x20 pattern, compared to Gravity that has a little more open Gravity Pro can generate alot of power if you swing through it, i've continually tested many racquets for reviews and I can't find any to match it in terms of its versatility, forgiveness, feel and stability

@KillerDiaguR

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis awesome thank you. I can get much better price on the gravity atm too. You might have sealed the deal :) thanks again

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@KillerDiaguR Haha sounds good, hope that it ends up being the right choice for you, definitely was for me, let me know how it goes

Ok so I sold my old racs and got a gravity pro for a good price. so it is 330gram strung with head lynx 1.25 black 48p and I feel it’s a lil too light for me. With that said my main rac is speed pro 360 modded up with leather grip and lead so about 360 gram. I can’t seem to feel the ball connecting on the strings for some reason. Maybe because my usual strings are solinco hyper g 120mm. I’m hoping a leather grip and some lead might beef it up for me, I’m struggling with slice consistency with the gravity at the moment. Also I only had just over an hour hit with it, I know i need a few months dialing it in. I’ll have to change strings and add some weight.

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Leather might help a bit, hyper g and lynx might be too soft for you to feel the ball? hyper g is a bit muted, also since its more flexy than the 360 speed, could try a bit of a sharper or stiffer poly to firm up the feel a tad Maybe also you're not used to the tear drop shape of the frame Tennis Euphoria channel mentioned about having trouble with slice consistency aswell, but i dont have those issues - there are certainly tighter 18x20s that will cut deeper into a slice, but i guess im used to it all by now

@nightshiift6664

4 жыл бұрын

AC Tennis thanks yeah I think you’re right about not used to the shape. I was going in thinking it can’t be too far from the 360 pro. But it is totally different. I’ll keep you posted with my progress with the g pro. Overall I still played pretty good despite the slices. Also I usually string my own rac so someone else’s 48 pounds could be different from my 48 pounds. Oh rac tinkering can be a pain in the ass sometimes. 😆

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

@@nightshiift6664 Haha i guess we'll see, it took me maybe about 4 sessions to get used to it, after finding my setup, but i knew at least from the first hit i liked how it felt and played, but i just didnt have my specs and strings yet Hope it works out! I recently bought a TF40 and a PT161 which is Gasquets racquet, ill get around to reviewing soon, but the TF40 is also very very good

Hey great video ! So I demoed the ezone tour a long time ago, but didn’t like it due to the massive amount of power. Therefore I stuck with the gravity mp. I’m debating switching to either the pro, tour, Wilson blade models, or tf40. I like the gravity mp but sometimes lack stability and hit a little long. What would you say would be the best? (Gravity pro, tour, Wilson blade (v7), or the tf40 305)

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

GPro wont lack stability, but if you can handle the Ezone Tour then maybe might be a bit powerful if you found EZTour powerful, likewise GTour will be like that too My bias is towards the GPro , one of the beat racquets available if you can play with it - TF40 could be a decent option too, but quality control is important to consider, a good one might be more than stable enough while a bad one will typically need weight - GPro wont need too much to be done to it Blade is almost decently stable , better option would be the 18x20 if you dont mind the tighter pattern, more superior than the 16x19

@jinuhan9926

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis how powerful is the GPro? I don’t want to make the same mistake of buying a too powerful frame again.

@jinuhan9926

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis also, how similar is the Wilson blade to the gravity mp. Plus how similar is it to the tour and pro?

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

@@jinuhan9926 Depends if you can swing it, it produce some good power for sure - blades are not similar at all

@jinuhan9926

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis i see, what is a good racket similar to the gravity mp then? I really like the racket, just want something a little more controlled and something that allows me to hit the ball hard, I love groundstrokes tbh.

More power tour or mp?

@ACTennis

Ай бұрын

At equal specs, just the MP, but Tour would be better for all out swinging and maintaining that power with the tighter pattern, MP i feel would spray alot more

Had a hit with MP and Tour today and I was honestly amazed at how well they both played. Massive sweetspot, soooo easy to use, easy power, easy spin (even the Tour), easy depth, very comfortable etc. The specs don't make sense because they were both light (295g and 305g) and 3HL and 4HL but they were so easy to swing and very manoeuvrable. Didn't feel head weighted at all - just felt light and very whippy. You could rally all day long with either racquet without making any UEs. Really need to play a match with each one of them see what's what when the pressure's on but I would happily have either one of them in my bag for those days when you just want an easy hitting racquet (I normally use the old Prestige MP which is 10x more demanding!!)

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

Yep , there's almost a gravity for everyone out there haha, i had 3 of my friends convert to the MP after they had a hit with it The only thing it lacks is the extra precision if you're an ultra aggressive player, you won't be able to find the lines consistently enough

@svlagonda7417

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis Yeah, there's always a trade off with a bigger headsize/sweetspot. I just wonder whether the greater % and reduction in errors the rest of the time makes up for that though. The biggest unknown for me at the moment is actually the weight and how well it holds up against big hitters. At such a light weight I'm wondering how well it will hold up against big servers, when you don't have time to take a swing on the ball and have to chip or block returns etc. Most light racquets I used tend to buckle so we will have to see...

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@svlagonda7417 With a tiny bit of lead, stability is decent on bigger balls even, i played a tournament with it and when i wanted to blast people off the court i could, but when someone was capable of defending more shots, the risk to my shots significantly increased Lead is tricky because it inceases power but wont make it magically more controllable, so if this weight doesnt work at your level or gamestyle, itd be just a good secondary option for fun, or if you can manage to play it near stock, thats probably the best way to utilize this frame

@svlagonda7417

3 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis What string/tension did you use? I hardly ever use 16g but I'm wondering whether a slightly thicker string would be more suitable so that the control doesn't go out of the window if the lead tape starts getting slapped on...

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

@@svlagonda7417 I used - Tour Bite 1.25mm, - Diadem Solstice Power 1.25mm - Volkl V Square 1.25mm and Poly hybrids of - (Hyper G + Ultra Cable) - (Alu Power Purple + Diadem Solstice Power) & - (Diadem Solstice Power + Tour Bite) Head Lynx Tour in a 1.30mm might be a good option i think

Any elbow pain from the weight ?

@ACTennis

Жыл бұрын

More of a strength or technique problem if you experience elbow pain from weight, but no feels great to me, just a little slow to move sometimes

@agradina

Жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis i know,probably i muscle the ball

360+ radical pro or gravity pro ?

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

Gravity Pro for me as long as you can use the swingweight 😬

@MrCarFanatic

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis is that your racquet of choice ? are you using a leather grip on it ?

@ACTennis

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCarFanatic yeah it is, i dont use a leather on it because its around 6 pts headlight which suits my swing

6:15

Is the Gravity your racquet of choice for matches??

@ACTennis

4 жыл бұрын

Has been since last June :D

@Ivan-xd2rj

4 жыл бұрын

@@ACTennis Happy 1 year with the Gravity ahaha

Try lynx tour at 22kg :)

@ACTennis

3 жыл бұрын

I like Lynx Tour quite alot! great stuff

@TheodorosKolokotronis799

3 жыл бұрын

AC Tennis you know it’s on the stiffer side but great control, feel and durability.