The Gravity Pro and Gravity MP are two of the most popular tennis rackets released by Head in recent years as they both offer an excellent combination of power, spin, and control.
This article will look at the specs of these two rackets to see how they compare to each other.
Head Gravity Pro vs MP Comparison
In the comparison below I have used the 2023 version of the Head Gravity Pro (or “HGP“) and Head Gravity MP (or “HGMP“).
Racket Specs Comparison
Main Differences: The Gravity MP has a lighter strung weight (11.01oz vs 11.71oz), a lighter swing weight (319 vs 334), a less head light balance (3 pts HL vs 6 pts HL), a lower frame stiffness rating (59 vs 63), a thicker beam width (22mm vs 20mm), and a different string pattern (16 x 20 vs 18 x 20).
Similarities: Both rackets have a 100in head size and a 27in racket length.
| Racket Specs: | HGP | HGMP |
|---|---|---|
| Version: | 2023 | 2023 |
| Design: |  | |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Racket Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 332g (11.71oz) | 312g (11.01oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 315g (11.11oz) | 295g (10.41oz) |
| Swing weight: | 334 | 319 |
| Balance: | 6 pts HL | 3 pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 63 | 59 |
| Power: | Low | Low-medium |
| Player Level: | Advanced | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 20mm | 22mm |
| Main Color: | Black | Black |
| String Pattern: | 18 x 20 | 16 x 20 |
| Main Skips: | 8T, 10T, 8H, 10H | 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H |
| Grip Type: | Head Hydrosorb Pro | Head Hydrosorb Pro |
Head Size
Both the HGP and HGMP tennis rackets have a 100in Midplus head size, which is pretty standard nowadays.
Length
Both rackets have a standard length of 27 inches.
Strung Weight
The strung weight of the HGP (332g/11.71oz) is 20g heavier than the strung weight of the HGMP (312g/11.01oz), so the HGP is significantly heavier than the HGMP.
Both the HGP and the HGMP would be considered to be heavy rackets.
Unstrung Weight
The Gravity Pro has an unstrung weight of 315g (11.11oz), while the Gravity MP has an unstrung weight of 295g (10.41oz).
Swing Weight
The HGP has a swing weight of 334, which is 15g heavier than the HGMP (319) so the HGMP will be easier to swing and maneuver (especially at the net).
Balance
The Gravity Pro has a 6pts Head Light (or “HL”) balance, while the Gravity MP has a 3pts HL balance.
Stiffness Rating
The HGP (63) has a higher frame stiffness rating when compared with the HGMP (59), but both frames would be considered relatively arm friendly.
Beam Width
The Gravity Pro (20mm) has a thinner beam width when compared with the Gravity MP (22mm), with both rackets focused more on control than power.
Power and Control
Both rackets are relatively low-powered rackets with the HGMP being the more powerful of the two.
However, the HGP with its thinner beam width and more Head Light balance is better in terms of control.
Recommended Player Level
Due to their weight and relatively thin beam widths, these rackets are best used by advanced tennis players.
However, the HGMP could be used by an intermediate player as it has a more manageable strung and swing weight.
String Pattern
The Gravity MP has a 16 x 20 string pattern, while the Gravity Pro has an 18 x 20 string pattern, with both string patterns providing a good level of control.
Grip Type
Both tennis rackets come with a Head Hydrosorb Pro Grip as standard.
Pro Player Endorsements
Alexander Zverev and Andrei Rublev are the main players who endorse the gravity range of tennis rackets.