Head
Gravity Motion 2024
The Head Gravity Motion 2024 is a 355g round shape with a fibreglass hitting surface and Control Foam core. Low balance and a round face target players seeking control, comfort and a large sweet spot.
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Control focused • Comfortable • Forgiving
The Head Gravity Motion 2024 is the accessible control shape in the Gravity line: a round shape with a fibreglass hitting surface and Control Foam core. Independent reviews describe a comfortable, forgiving racket with a large sweet spot and low balance keeping it manoeuvrable. It is the more accessible counterpart to Gravity Pro. PADEL CHAPTER has not tested this racket itself; the assessment is based on independent-source consensus and its position within the Gravity line.
The Head Gravity Motion 2024 weighs around 355g, round shape, low balance, 38mm profile, 498cm² face area. Hitting surface: fibreglass. Core: Control Foam. Technologies: Auxetic 2.0, Spin Surface and Soft Butt Cap.
Independent reviews describe Gravity Motion as a comfortable, control-oriented round racket. Control Foam core and the fibreglass hitting surface provide soft, forgiving contact, while low balance keeps it manoeuvrable. Reviewers describe power as limited: the emphasis is on control, comfort and tolerance. PADEL CHAPTER has not personally tested the racket; the above reflects source consensus and its position within the Gravity line.
For players with some through extensive experience seeking control and comfort. Round shape, low balance and the Control Foam core make it accessible and forgiving, but it is not an attacking racket.
Motion is the more accessible, comfortable variant with a fibreglass hitting surface; Gravity Pro is a carbon control racket with higher overall (8.0) and a more direct response.
No. This assessment is based on official specifications, retailer information and the consensus of independent reviews, plus its position within the product line. A playing test of our own may follow later.
Advantages
Control 8 and a large sweet spot 8 thanks to the round shape
Comfort 8: the Control Foam core provides a soft, accessible contact feel
Forgiveness 8 and defence 8: tolerant and stable
Manoeuvrability 8 thanks to low balance
Considerations
Power 6 and smash 6: no attacking ability
The fibreglass hitting surface is less direct than a carbon control racket
What you will notice as a player
At the net you react very quickly: blocks and fast volleys feel almost effortless.
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
The sweet spot offers forgiveness: slightly imperfect contact loses little accuracy.
Comfortable in long matches: the racket cushions contact well, with little feedback in your arm.
The smash gets no easy power; depth and speed must come from your own follow-through.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Crisp and agile: aiming feels effortless and late adjustments remain possible. |
| Bandeja | Very easy to control: the ball stays low and predictable, ideal for controlling the court. |
| Vibora | It works, but speed and bite must mostly come from your own technique. |
| Smash | Solid rather than explosive: depth and speed need your own follow-through. |
| Block | A strong point: the racket is ready very quickly and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Forgiving: just outside the sweet spot you lose little and the ball stays on course. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
are often a little late on fast balls
want an agile, fast racket
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
want more control and placement
This racket may disappoint if you…
want maximum smash power
like to play an attacking, explosive game
want a very direct, crisp feel
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •value control and placement more than maximum power;
- •play often at the net and like quick hands;
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
- •want a forgiving racket with a generous sweet spot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want to finish points mainly using power from the face;
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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€130 · decathlon