HEAD's Gravity Tennis Racquet Series has a few generations under its belt. The key technologies include a massive sweet spot thanks to the slightly reshaped head, and a deeper grommet channel in the racquet's shoulders for sublime flex and feel at impact. The best-selling models have been the easy-to-play Gravity MP and the heftier Gravity Pro used on tour by Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev.
HEAD Gravity 98 Tennis Racquet Details
Now, HEAD is teasing a new entry to the Gravity line for 2025. This model represents the first 98 square-inch head Gravity model. It combines elements of the Gravity Pro with the Gravity MP. At 10.8 ounces, it is easier to swing than the heavier Pro model, and this Gravity 98 has an open 16x19 string pattern. At Tennis Express, we got the chance to hit the Gravity 98 Teaser frame. Here are some initial thoughts.
Comfort
A racquet cannot be a Gravity if it is not comfortable. The 98 offers a more raw feel than the previous Gravity models, but it still flexes very nicely. Like the other models, the widest portion of the hoop is higher up in the head, where research shows more shots are played. At impact, the racquet is very solid, and though it is not as stable as the 11.1-ounce Gravity Pro, the stability is very impressive.
Power
Power has not historically been a huge marketing push for this racquet series. But the amount of pop from the Gravity 98 is surprising. Yes, it has a smaller head, but the ball speed is not so common in this head size. I would still categorize this model as a control racquet, but it was much more explosive than I thought it would be.
Spin
Prior editions of Gravity racquets had 16x20 or 18x20 string patterns. The 98-square-inch model features a 16x19 string pattern, and it bites the ball better than the rest. The ball digs into the string bed and creates quite a bit of string movement. The results on full-swing groundstrokes are heavy shots with pace, depth, and SPIN.
Control
The smaller head gives this Gravity a control edge over the rest of the line. For its weight, it is very mobile, and with added racquet head speed, the ball goes where it is supposed to. Of Course, the 16x19 pattern will NOT have the same elite-level control as the Gravity Pro, but the Pro is a racquet for a very high-level player.
More to come
HEAD made a control racquet in the Gravity line which is easier to play than the Gravity Pro in terms of power and spin. The 10.8-ounce weight is increasingly the spec of advanced player racquets these days. That being said, of the 10.8-ounce racquets on the market, the Gravity 98 is surprisingly accessible and easy to play. More to come on HEAD's 2025 Gravity series. Have a look at the final cosmetic!
