HEAD Gravity Tour 2025

This paddle pairs a 17 mm polypropylene honeycomb core with a 12K raw carbon fiber face. The thick core is designed to soften impact and support touch, while the carbon surface adds a crisp response and textured bite. At 8.5 ounces, it has enough mass for stable contact and solid drives without becoming an extreme heavyweight.

Its 16-inch length and 8.1-inch width give it a widebody shape suited to control and quick reactions. The short handle leaves more room for the hitting surface and keeps the paddle maneuverable at the net. The compact sweet spot means clean contact matters, so players who regularly miss the center may find it less forgiving. One reviewer felt the sweet spot was smaller than advertised, while lab testing found strong spin and durability.

The Gravity Tour fits a controlled, all-court game. Its 17 mm core favors softer hands, resets, and touch shots, while the 8.5-ounce weight gives drives and blocks more stability. The carbon face is built for spin, and lab testing found spin to be a strong point.

The short handle and widebody shape should help with quick hand exchanges and kitchen maneuvering. The 16-inch length provides less reach than a longer paddle, so baseline players who rely on extra reach may prefer another shape. Choose it if you want control and spin with enough weight for firm attacking shots.