HEAD Gravity Tour EX Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
spin
Spin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
Strength
stability
Some feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court
Thickness
20.0 mm
Weight
8.1 oz
Specs & measurements
All captured specs in one place.
Quick specs
Thickness
20.0 mm
Weight
8.1 oz
Swing weight
116.0
Higher can feel more powerful but slower to maneuver.
Twist weight
5.86
Higher often means more stability on off-center hits.
Spin (RPM)
1975
Measured spin varies by test method; treat as directional.
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Core specs
Thickness
20.0 mm
Weight
8.1 oz
Measurements
Swing weight
116.0
Higher can feel more powerful but slower to maneuver.
Twist weight
5.86
Higher often means more stability on off-center hits.
Spin (RPM)
1975
Measured spin varies by test method; treat as directional.
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- spinSpin is described as solid, but not a standout versus the grippiest faces.
- stabilitySome feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
What people are saying
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Touch & Control
- Players often call out calm and predictable when on resets and dinks.
- Soft shots land with steady on resets, and resets feel steady on resets.
Power
- The common thread: easy to generate pace.
- Most feedback points to quick on putaways.
Spin
- The face grip shows up as grippy with heavy shape on shaped shots.
- The first impression is reliable for cut shots.
Stability
- It tends to feel stable through contact, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
- Players often call out forgiving off-center when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
Value
- For the money, people describe the performance as worth it for the performance.
- The value proposition comes down to a strong pick at its tier.
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