Head Gravity Pro
The Head Gravity Pro has been a huge hit on the pro tour, with the likes of Zverev, Rublev and Barty appearing to actually use this frame. It’s rare that a new frame makes such an impact in the hands of pro’s. That said, the Gravity Pro isn’t really a new frame. It’s an adaptation of one of Head’s old molds, the IG Speed MP 315.
I’ve been a big fan of the Gravity Pro since it’s release. It’s one of the best frames on the market for advanced players, and one of few frames that I would feel comfortable using in stock form.
Potential Energy
The facelifted version of the Gravity Pro boasts a delicious 332 strung swingweight, backed by an aggressive 315g unstrung static weight. This means the racquet plows through any incoming balls with confidence, delivering impressive speed and deceivingly good spin for an 18x20 racquet.
For player with long, full stroke, power will come extremely easily. Few off-the-shelf racquets offer the ability to penetrate the court with such ease. Despite the thin beam and low 62 RA stiffness, the Gravity punches balls deep into the court, making easy to push your opponent towards the back fence.
Potential Energy: 133
Similar Performers:
Head Radical Pro 360+: 125
Yonex VCORE 97D: 129
Babolat Pure Strike Tour: 140
Stringbed Performance
The 18x20 in the 100 square inch head of the Gravity Pro is wonderfully balanced. It’s significantly more open than the string pattern of the VCORE Pro 97D, making it a great choice for spin and flat hitters alike. This can be exemplified by Rublev and Zverev. Zverev regularly loops his forehand, applying a ton of spin and arc on his shot, while Rublev rips big, flat forehands with the signature BWEEHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
I had no problem using my wrist to apply a little extra topspin on my forehand and I felt immensely confident flattening out approach shots and going for winners. Slices are also very confidence inspiring. It’s easy to take aggressive swings on knifing slices and very controllable when placing deep, defending balls.
Part of the genius with the stringbed performance comes from the extremely long crosses on the Gravity. This width in the lead means the Gravity has an exceptionally large “spin window.” Large spin windows means that you can take a steeper angle of approach on your swing. A more vertical swing path leads to greater spin potential. This is why the Gravity offers some of the best spin potential for such a lower launch angle.
Stringbed Performance: 87
Similar Performers:
Yonex VCORE Pro 97D: 78
Head Radical Pro 360+: 96
Babolat Pure Strike Tour: 122
Weight Distribution
The weight distribution on the Gravity Pro is one of my favourite aspects about the frame. It’s geared aggressively boasting a healthy swingweight and a 32cm balance mean that much of the Gravity’s weight is distributed towards the hoop. The keeps a lot of weight away from your dominant hand, ensuring an efficient energy transfer into the ball.
The stability is also superior to many other 315g racquets. The off-centre performance is supreme. The tight string pattern paired with a 14.48 twistweight gives this racquet a very consistent feeling across the stringbed. It inspires confidence when picking up balls of the baseline, taking hard shots early and redirecting pace.
While the stick isn’t the most maneuverable racquet in it’s class (see the Prostaff 97), it packs a serious punch and remains one of the few racquets I would be comfortable using stock.
Weight Distribution: 137
Similar Performers:
Head Radical Pro 360+: 125
Yonex VCORE Pro 97D: 132
Babolat Pure Strike Tour: 142
Final Thoughts
The Gravity Pro is truly a sweet frame. It offers a very sweet, solid graphite feel. The combination of a wide spin-window with a control-oriented pattern makes this a great choice for spin and flat hitters alike. If you are comfortable with a 330+ swingweight, the Gravity Pro is a must try, regardless of your play-style.
