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HEAD Gravity Tour EX 2025
The HEAD Gravity Tour EX 2025 is a heavy, elongated paddle built around control, reach, and firm baseline drives. Its thick core and long handle suit players who want a softer feel without giving up leverage.
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Overview
The paddle combines a 17 mm polypropylene honeycomb core with a 12K raw carbon surface. The thick core is intended to absorb impact, which supports a softer feel, touch, and control. HEAD also describes the carbon face as stable and crisp at contact.
At 8.6 ounces, this is a heavyweight paddle. Its elongated shape gives you extra reach and a higher sweet spot, while the 16-inch length keeps the profile extended. The 5.5-inch handle adds leverage and leaves room for two-handed shots. Reviewers describe the paddle as control-focused, but its weight and shape also support stronger attacking swings.
Play style
This paddle suits players who build points with deep drives and want extra reach. The weight, elongated profile, and longer handle can help generate leverage from the baseline. Its thick core and raw carbon face favor controlled contact rather than a purely explosive response.
At the kitchen, the 17 mm core supports softer hands and touch. The textured raw carbon surface is designed to increase spin potential. The elongated shape may feel less quick in rapid exchanges than a shorter, lighter paddle, so it fits deliberate movers better than players who prioritize maximum hand speed.
Best for
- Baseline players who want more leverage on drives
- Players who prefer a softer, control-oriented feel
- Two-handed backhand players needing a longer handle
- Players who value extra reach and a higher sweet spot
Look elsewhere if
- Players who need the quickest possible hand speed at the kitchen
- Players who find 8.6-ounce paddles tiring
- Players who prefer a compact shape for rapid exchanges
- Players seeking a very light paddle for easier maneuverability
Strengths
- The 17 mm polypropylene core supports control, comfort, and a softer feel
- The elongated shape provides extra reach and a higher sweet spot
- The 5.5-inch handle adds leverage for drives and two-handed shots
- The 12K raw carbon surface is textured for added spin potential
- The 8.6-ounce weight supports attacking shots from the baseline
Things to consider
- The 8.6-ounce weight may feel tiring during long sessions
- The elongated shape can demand more timing in fast kitchen exchanges
- The longer handle takes up face-area space if you prefer a short grip
- Check the grip size before buying, since the listed version uses a 4 1/8-inch grip
Specs
| Brand | HEAD |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.6 oz |
| Core thickness | 17 mm |
| Core material | 17 mm polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | 12K raw carbon |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Length | 16 in |
| Handle | Elongated 5.5-inch handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: width, handle length, grip circumference.
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.