The Auxetic Gravity Pro: An Aggressive Baseliner's Dream

[@stack35]

The Head Speed MP Auxetic really benefited from the new tech - it's like a comfortable, more controlled pure drive. Best racket i ever used....

[@brenthargreaves7085]

everyone i have let use my speed pro auxetic have bought one! No one I let use my gravity pro or mp liked it. I sold them.I have pretty much all the speeds including the youtek which became the gravity mold?

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

I bought two and specs were 314 on both but a swing weight of 323. I added total of 4 grams of lead tape at 3&9 and it’s now a magic wand for my flat forehand. Love it immensely

[@dreamphoenix000]

Hey Beckett. Was waiting for this review. Was going to follow your advice from some time ago to switch for Vcore 95 but had a chance to play with GPro and holy damn that was love at first sight. Instant buy. I 100% agree with you that is probably the best paintjob in the market atm. Subtle, sleek, elegant. And I also concur that it’s a demanding racket. But I like the feel that it makes me commit myself to do better even as a recreational player. Absolutely beast of a stick.

[@TennCom]

Sometimes using a more demanding stick to help you commit is the way to go. Its worked well for me in the past and also seems to be a hilarious parallel to life and other things.

[@vanodne]

@@TennCom Hmm...demanding girlfriend?

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

I’m sold! I tried it yesterday for the first time after using the Head PT57A (16x19) customised and the gravity pro is WAY BETTER. Possibly the best racket for hard flat hitters ever made. Thanks

[@jonathanchen1026]

I tried it out today and it felt like butter

[@eadamic17]

I have not played with anything else since I first picked up a Gravity Pro in 2019. It is a hammer off of serve, and as one of the rare players that run around their forehand to hit a massive 2h backhand, it is the perfect match. I also experience a slight lack of maneuverability on the forehand side, but I do not hit with a lot of spin anyways.

[@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz3694]

Do you think it is worth updating the 2019 model to the 2023 one? I also have a 2019 model , and was wondering if it is worth expending some money to do the update. Thanks a lot

[@eadamic17]

@@mauriciodenardipeterlevitz3694 Interesting question. The new Auxetic version feels noticeably dampened in comparison to the 2019-2021 model in my experience. At first I did not like this, but I have become used to it. I have two of the 2023 version, and I experience that both are also slightly easier to swing than the previous edition. It is worth a try if you can test one, but I would say that if you have a 2019 version which is still in good shape there is very little to gain by making the update immediately.

[@curttheboywonder]

Outstanding review. Thanks!!

[@brianjuice]

Demo'd the Gravity Pro, and it's really an amazing feeling when you just plow through the ball. I liked the controlled nature of this racquet while still having a forgiving sweet spot. I'm only a 3.0 player, but among the Pure Aero 100 and Pro Staff X that I demo'd, I had too much fun with this racquet to not buy it. Not sure if I should even be sniffing the same stratosphere as a pro racquet, but I do lift weights quite often, so it may help with handling this beast.

[@TennCom]

YOLO right? Having fun is what its all about

[@brianjuice]

@@TennCom Thanks for the reply! I went with your intermediate recommendation of Velocity MLT on the crosses and Lynx on the mains. So comfortable on my arm and nice control.

[@TennCom]

@@brianjuiceawesoome! highly recommend trying multi mains at some point of you get the chance!

[@musarra195]

I use the head lynx 17g in my gravity pro strung at 51 lbs. in yellow. I get plenty of topspin

[@mysticales5847]

speed pro or gravity pro?

[@vanodne]

I currently play both a 2019 Gravity Tour and Pro. I have had them for years but only recently adopted them as my main racquets after randomly trying a hybrid of Lynx Tour 1.25 mains and Velocity 1.30 crosses (at 46 lbs) and finding magic! Somehow this combination of strings increased the stability and forgiveness on both frames which were lacking for different reasons, without overpowering the frames or losing control. This has been a seriously amazing transformation. The Pro was surprisingly unstable off-center with balls dying at the edge of the frame when strung with Confidential 17. The Tour, also with Confidential 17 plus a couple of grams at 8 & 4 and 1g at 12, was more stable but saddled with off-putting flexing and vibration. With these strings everything is easier. My serve is more reliable, my OHBH is solid, my forehand is deep and penetrating. And yet... I am missing is the easy access to spin I had with full poly! I am hoping you can suggest a more slippery alternative to my Velocity crosses (without losing the magic!).

[@TennCom]

That's the million dollar question. How do we make a soft forgiving string with polyester-like snapback? Natural gut is the best we've got I'm afriad.

[@vanodne]

@@TennCom Velocity crosses with Babolat's teflon string savers isn't a bad compromise. But I may try low-tension Isospeed Cream (supposed to have a multi-like feel) crosses as I do miss the spin in these 18x20s.

[@TennCom]

@@vanodne if you haven’t heard of it, maybe look into Zyex as well

[@vanodne]

@@TennCom Looks like interesting stuff. It seems to me that selection of crosses is an understudied art. Any thoughts on why my Gravities are so much more forgiving with Velocity crosses? The stringbeds aren't just softer, the stability increase is shockingly dramatic with no change in twist weight.

[@murilo3123]

nice to hear that, man! i play with a Gravity MP 2022 and i found a great combination of strings that is nears to yours... i use Lynx Tour 1.25 in the mains, with 51lbs, and Lynx Touch 1.30 in the cross, with 51lbs too... My serve improved a lot, my one hand backhand got really better too and my forehand improved spin... i liked a lot, but mine is 16x20, not 18x20... I am looking to demo a new Gravity Pro to see if i will like it or not

[@mteca5093]

Pro destroys balls more then MP if it was same weight?

[@BSTennis]

Pink Nike fit is 🔥🔥🔥. Also, that club you’re hitting at looks gorgeous!

[@TennCom]

Yes its beautiful! They used to host a Callenger Tournament here

[@zmaku2749]

It looks like wltc in some footage and some footage is also from tuxedo club I would say as I played in both.

[@chiatingsheng1016]

Any comparison between the Extreme Tour and Gravity Tour considering their both 305gm?

[@TennCom]

never tried the Gravity Tour and the new one is not avail in North America

[@bigdaddy812]

What string are you using with this,..Yonex poly tour pro?

[@7347sarah]

It's a very slow ball coming off both sides with the Head Gravity Pro, I can see in your video, not to be compared with the Head Speed 2024, speed over the net. I practiced with the Head Gravity and bought the Head Speed MP. I couldn't penetrate my opponent who was of a high standard, when using the Head Gravity, but I could keep hitting the ball for long periods but would be found out for lack of ball speed off the racquet once my opponent worked out I couldn't penetrate him with the Head Gravity, so I didn't purchase the Gravity, though I like it for control purposes but not with a high standard opponent who as happened will find you out with that racquet by pouncing on insufficiently strong returns with it.

[@medianera2008]

What do you think about Grapplesnake M8 our Tour Sniper for Gravity Pro. I put a leather grip on it for a bit more head light. What tension do you recommend. Which is your recommended string for Gravity Pro.

[@medianera2008]

M8 is available in 1,25 in germany

[@TennCom]

I would definitely go for M8 1.25mm. I like the extra forgiveness in that one in the 18x20

[@medianera2008]

@@TennCom Thanks... what tension do you recommend with M8 1,25 in Gravity Pro.

[@Game-Set-Match]

Great review 💯 I use the 2019 version and liked it so much I bought 6, lol I’ll have to try the new one with restring zero

[@TennCom]

6 is not enough

[@simmstennis]

I appreciate the constant influx of content lately 🙌 Keep up the good work! You’re also the funniest reviewer out there💯

[@TennCom]

thanks dawg! keep up the grind, 1k will come for you soon

[@simmstennis]

Thanks

[@zjkchannel6456]

In terms of swingweight do you think that the current Gpro auxetic and the old Speed Ig 315 18x20 are quite similar? What I want to say is: which is the best option to replace an old Speed inegra nowdays? Thank you very much

[@TennCom]

I haven't tried thoes old Speeds tbh. Zverev switched from hit old Speed to the 360+ GPro so I imagine it must be pretty close but I can't say for sure.

[@zjkchannel6456]

@@TennCom thanks!

[@Maaxx7272]

Hi Beckett, after watching your video I bought my own Gravity Pro Auxetic. I really like the stick but I think the strings that come with the racket are not the best ones and can't feel what you described. Do you think that putting a soft power poly at around 52 pounds is going to make a difference? Thanks

[@TennCom]

I mean if you got the racquet pre-strung, new strings are going to make a huge difference

[@Maaxx7272]

@@TennCom Thanks, you were definitely right

[@ArturAndriasian-TennisOn]

Which rackets is mostly performing like Wilson Blade V7 16x19 ? maybe cx 200 tour?

[@TennCom]

The upcoming Nordic Dots 99 feels pretty close and both swing super fast. The Whiteout 18x20 is another candidate but it does feel stiffer. FWIW my friend Ale who's playing ITFs switched from her V7s to the VC98. She would have gone Whiteout but the comfort wasn't good enough so she went with Yonex. The CX's SW is too low I think to really properly mimick those v7s.

[@ArturAndriasian-TennisOn]

@@TennCom thanks for the detailed answer! What are you thinking about TF 40 or gravity tour? I need control racket because have full swings

[@fabriziofabbri9793]

Thank you a lot. Can I replace my eccellent tfight 305rs a bit old with gravity pro? I'm 57 years old with a quite good arm, I hope ! Thank you 😊

[@TennCom]

Yeah I find myself string Zero about 10% tighter than most polys

[@fabriziofabbri9793]

@@TennCom I'd like to have only a hint abaut my question. Thank you at all..

[@TennCom]

@@fabriziofabbri9793 oh sorry I replied to the wrong question. I think it should be a decent replacement. The feel with be softer and you’ll have less access to free power and spin. A bit more stability and a softer feel in general. It probably won’t make tennis easier to play but it might be more fun since the Gravity is quite a nice players frame.

[@TennCom]

@@fabriziofabbri9793 oh sorry I replied to the wrong question. I think it should be a decent replacement. The feel with be softer and you’ll have less access to free power and spin. A bit more stability and a softer feel in general. It probably won’t make tennis easier to play but it might be more fun since the Gravity is quite a nice players frame.

[@fabriziofabbri9793]

Thank you. I anderstood it isn't completely wrong. Have a great 2024 !! 💥

[@luckyintheorder]

I play with the 2021 GP and liked the 2023 version with Auxetic. Agree that off center hits gave me more feedback. Was looking for playability around the net but it's my technique, not the racket. Fixed the technique and getting better results. Pretty heavy rackets and will likely move to a more maneuverable stick as I play mostly doubles and take a lot of short hop balls... Thinking Prestige or new Speed Pro. Won't rule out Wilson v9 98 but like the Head innovation with Auxetic. I liked that the racket "stiffened" on bigger swings and impacts, thought it helped me keep more balls in play and improved accuracy... It wasn't enough to make me switch though.. Feel is a funny thing.

[@TennCom]

I tried a v9 18x20 and the swingweight was like 338. I think they've gone back up for this generation and it feels great, but damn its a lot of stick to swing.

[@luckyintheorder]

Great feedback. I do like a heavier stick but the low launch angles mid court to net with Gravity Pro can make playing doubles harder. Assume v9 might be similar. Wondering if Boom Pro might be the way to go, a little lighter, same upper hoop of GP and Auxetic. Definitely going to have to try them all.@@TennCom

[@SuwatchaiWoonkon]

Hi Beckett, what do you think ab Gravity Pro VS Pro staff X ?

[@TennCom]

PSX is for people who want to use the Gravity Pro, but need something a little more forgiving with easier access to spin. I say this with love since I think the PSX is outstanding.

[@dmytrogalakhov5366]

I cant decide between 2023 version and 2019/2021. Which one do you like more?

[@TennCom]

old version

[@dmytrogalakhov5366]

@@TennCommay i ask why exactly?

[@TennCom]

@@dmytrogalakhov5366 feel is more raw and connected

[@kevinle5460]

It's beautiful, but the feeling got dampened and the power was uncontrollable for moi

[@mustafamohamadhaidar966]

What is the best string for this racquet

[@TennCom]

Prob Lynx Tour or something similar.

[@jesuscamargo6820]

what a great video!!!! I love it!!!! between the babolat pure aero 2023 or wilson blade 98 v8 16x19…. which one would you stay? thank you so much.

[@chanlegend]

they are very different racquet, pure aero very spin friendly racket and blade a fairly controlled racket. need to see what you looking for. I own the blade and it is a very comfy and nice to racket to play with

[@TennCom]

i think the Aero is a more complete racquet if you arent going to customize

[@jesuscamargo6820]

@@TennCom Thank you very much for answering !!! Very satisfied with your advice !!! I want to customize the pure aero 2022 so that it has more power, do you recommend that I put lead at 12 o'clock? 1 gram or 2? Raise swingweight from 285 unstrung to 290 (female) Thank you very much for answering !!! Very satisfied with your advice !!! I want to customize the pure aero 2022 so that it has more power, do you recommend that I put lead at 12 o'clock? 1 gram or 2? Raise swingweigh from 285 unstrung to 290 (male) thanks!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TennCom]

@@jesuscamargo6820 yeah 12 and i recommend just trying 1g at a time. keep adding weight until you get to where you want to be

[@jesuscamargo6820]

@@TennCom Right now I have a huge doubt… I am between these two models of rackets…. yonex ezone 100 and pure aero 2022, yonex has more power and is more versatile, but with pure aero I get more control and a somewhat more controlled topspin, the rawueta accelerates better with the babolat... I don't know which one to take... what would you do? Please help me… I have both at home.

[@danutilasciuc]

tell me which racket to buy then, which is the best Head racket for competition ?

[@TennCom]

Radical MP

[@danutilasciuc]

Thank you!

[@tennistaxi]

How does this compare to the Yonex Percept 97/97D? Any advice since I’ve been looking at these 2 rackets for my game.

[@TennCom]

I haven't tried the 97D, but the GPro feels like a lot more racquet than the base 97. The 97 is fast and whippy, but gets pushed around easily by hard hitters, the GPro is hefty and won't get bullied as long as you can keep up with the ball. Feel-wise, I prefer the Percepts to the Auxetic Gravity, for me, a little more pure and less muted.

[@tennistaxi]

@@TennCom among the 2 (assuming I customize both), what would you recommend for someone looking for a pure control racket but with more depth and something that complements by 1HBH?

[@markmoorefineart7453]

Speaking of the Solinco WHITEOUT 18 X 20, how about a review of this new racquet?

[@TennCom]

if we are all lucky ill post a video about it this week, if we are realistic it will be next week

[@mrfs4835]

@@TennCom Oh nononono too long

[@markmoorefineart7453]

@@TennCom will you compare to the XTD version in the review?

[@TennCom]

@@markmoorefineart7453yes, but it also might be a seperate video

[@tommy2560]

Isn’t the auxetic feel what you want when you hit a fast ball? So you can actually use incoming speed to generate power instead of using your own power?

[@TennCom]

I don't think that the Auxetic material leads to practical increases in ball speeds or spin. To me its more of a feel thing than a performance thing.

[@nwongs01]

Great videos as always, how would you compare Gravity Pro with Vcore Pro 97D in terms of power and spin? They are both 18x20 and I am wondering which one is denser (I would think 100 sq will have more open but not sure). Cannot wait to see your review on the Yonex Percepts line :-)

[@TennCom]

GPro always gave me more power and spin but I think the VCP 97D is more "fun" to hit with.

[@nwongs01]

@@TennComthanks for the reply, I am a big fan

[@raiderraider11]

what do you think of the gravity mp? thinking about stringing it with a wilson nxt power

[@TennCom]

I have a full review on the channel where i compare it to the Radical MP. I think NXT Power would play well in that racquet and works well with the changes they've made for this generation. That said, I do not like the changes they made for this generation, however, I can see how they made the racquet more broadly appealing.

[@raynaldaurin4766]

i use blade 16x19 v8. compared to 2023 gravity pro, which one more control oriented racket? thank you

[@TennCom]

Gravity Pro all day

[@bigdaddy812]

All day? I play with both Wilson Blade 98 16x19 and 2020 Gravity Pro. Not so sure I get more control from Gravity but I get much more power on serve and baseline shots. The trade is the ability to get it moving through the air. The weight difference plays a role in 3rd set. I usually start with gravity and depending on how tired, when I wear down I use the lighter boom pro or blade 98. Love them all in right situation.

[@markbury2094]

I have a blade and a gravity pro I think they are both control rackets But I’d say the blade is more a control racket over all But I think The gravity is a much better racket it gives you more power, more spin and yet you only give up a little control so you have a 5% drop in control but gain so much more in other areas It’s a cheat racket

[@mariusklenner2485]

Im a 3.0 -3.5 player (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?

[@TennCom]

I would stick with your Extreme and try adjusting strings first. If that doesn't work, try the Radical MP which will give you a lot more control while still being quite forgiving. The Speed MP and Gravity MP need a lot of spin to control and the Tour and Pro swing very heavy and slow which can be tough when you don't have fully developed footwork.

[@ArturAndriasian-TennisOn]

@@TennCom Gravity Tour and Gravity Pro have the same feeling ? I can t handle the big weight with pro( If i choose tour it will be good option for me?

[@TennCom]

@@ArturAndriasian-TennisOn i have never tried the Tour sadly

[@mustafamohamadhaidar966]

How does it compare with gravity tour

[@TennCom]

Idk I've never tried any version of the Gravity Tour sadly

[@mertsagcan]

Best95?😊

[@mteca5093]

Can you get the mp lite in Canada? It has more power n less flex and customize the way you want

[@TennCom]

you can't, but that's a very interesting platform racquet now that you mention it

[@mteca5093]

@TennCom it has 62 RA...not 59...the layup n maybe auxetic is stiffened up cause power is up to 500 on 280gram 22mm racket 🤔

[@markoavramovski1547]

So, good for two handed backhand, but what do you think about one handed backhand?

[@TennCom]

hard to say as a 2hbh player. I know that AC Tennis has a 1hbh and he uses the GPro as his main stick but i think theres a reason that its less popular with 1hbh players on tour. They seem to prefer the Extreme Tour and Prestige molds

[@ginofellino89]

I love it on my single handed backhand as the throat is thin but the new gravity is muted compared to the last one and I just couldn’t trust or get the same quality shots and consistency I had before

[@bigdaddy812]

What is your definition of an advanced player? 5.0+? I’m a 4.5 and can handle this stick but maybe I’m off.

[@TennCom]

I typically see someone as 4.5 as advanced. Especially if they were trained as a junior or achieved a higher level than 4.5 at one point in their life, I think the Gravity Pro is definitely useable.

[@bigdaddy812]

@@TennCom thx. Just seeing that many who review this stick recommend it for “advanced players”. I’m not sure if I qualify but if I like a racquet I’m going with it until proven otherwise by my performance or a different raquet.

[@johnnacke4134]

Beckett, compare the Auxetic Speed Pro to the Auxetic Gravity Pro… Which one would you take to a match?

[@TennCom]

Gravity all day. Speed Pro is not a stick I'm likely to take to a match.

[@ginofellino89]

The previous one’s feel is miles better than this one, I bought 3 of these and the feel is so dampened and I was unlucky as I got lower specs for them but if anyone likes the previous one you should continue using it , it really is one of the best rackets made

[@neraka-z4n]

If that is how you feel are you selling any of your 3 gravity pro's?

[@ginofellino89]

@@neraka-z4n yeah I sold them and kept the old ones

[@nrgyoo-sc3gg]

If money isn't a limit. Can someone suggest the best strings for this racket. I want this string to last long as I won't be changing it

[@TennCom]

ReString Zero will last you longer than any other polyester string. Best tension maintenance and best durability with the best spin. Feel is muted, which works well with the Gravity series in my opinion, but if you want something more connected, I'd look at Grapplesnake Tour Sniper.

[@nrgyoo-sc3gg]

@@TennCom hi, I do sincerity appreciate your swift response. I am new to the space and really have enjoyed your content. Quick question, I really want to avoid any tennis elbow if possible, are these 2 good for this and what string tension do you recommend for these 2? Do you have a preference out of the 2? Kind regards

[@sekz]

that's what they used to call me in college

[@musarra195]

I never got the new ones. I have seven of the old ones.

[@AdventureTennis]

That's sweater tho!

[@benjaminjensen111]

Players rackets are not the Prestiges anymore? The Auxetic should be great for that line as well. seems like the thicker your beam is the worse the Auxetic helps. Maybe best for the thinner rackets and too much for the thicker ones.

[@TennCom]

I'm not a fan of it in the new MPL

[@thehiddenfamily]

I felt the same with this racquet. I came from the previous version and noticed that I could never tell when this thing was going to flex or not. Very weird feeling racquet

[@TennCom]

Yeah, I can see how it would feel off putting if you are coming from the old version.

[@PolymerMP]

Head Gravity Pro Graphene 360+ for $125 or auxetic for $200?

[@TennCom]

360+

[@Ak-nk4dt]

​​@@TennComhich one do u prefer between gravity mp, tour, pro?

[@TennCom]

@@Ak-nk4dt we dont get the Tour in Canada so I like the Pro.

[@Ak-nk4dt]

@@TennCom oh alr tysm

[@cadethompson3617]

Try Prince Phantom 97P !

[@TennCom]

I have. Its a fun racquet but too flexy and the pattern is too open for me to enjoy it in a competitive setting.

[@JaydeepDave12]

Loose strings meaning, your "spin" shots will go up high (and probably out side the court)

[@daysleeprx512]

Did he say "one of the best 100 square inch markets ever made" ?

[@Tennissensitive]

Where is Simon?

[@TennCom]

he is a mere 2300km away from me atm

[@gholland75]

Gravity Pro 360+ for $129 (US) or Gravity Pro Auxetic for $269 (US)?

[@TennCom]

not even a question 360+

[@astarothgr]

Roast me beckett daddy, tell me how much I suck at tennis!

[@TennCom]

i have thrown up

[@astarothgr]

@@TennCom I love you too. Let's parasocialize!

[@vincent3jansenvincent3ja-zn4jk]

Everything for the money. Yeah yeah. Just like MyTennisHQ.