For the TW/TWE playtest team, the Head Gravity MP offered control and spin in a very easy-to-use package. Brittany was impressed by this racquet as soon as she laid eyes on it. She said, "When I picked it up to go play tennis, I noticed how absolutely stunning the cosmetics were! Once I got down to the court, I loved how easy it was to groove with this racquet. I don't often say this, but I loved just rallying (I am typically more of a point-play girl). I could sit and hit cross courts all day long. Like the previous versions, this racquet offered a low power level, especially for its weight. This allowed me to really swing through the ball and generate racquet head speed with ease without the fear of overhitting. Once I did transition to playing points (mostly singles), I found I wasn't able to be as precise as I wanted to be. This forced me to alter my game a little and aim for higher-percentage targets. I also had a hard time transitioning from defense to offense because I was missing a little free power and weight behind my shots (both topspin and slice)."

From aesthetics to performance, the updated Gravity MP just clicked with Alex. He described, "The design of this update was just incredible. I thought it was very classy, and I really liked it from the moment I picked it up. I had high expectations from this new Head Gravity MP since I really liked the previous version. From the baseline, I really appreciated the sensation that the 16x20 string pattern offered me during a rally. On my backhand, I was able to generate both topspin and slice with the correct amount of power and precision to keep myself in a neutral position. On my forehand, I had some opportunities to finish the point aggressively and was able to do so with confidence."

"I thought this was a very easy racquet to swing," added Jason. "The playability doesn't appear to have changed from the previous version, which is a good thing. I was able to generate lots of spin on my forehand to not only help keep the ball in play, but also to find some sharper angles to pull my opponents off the court. I felt like I could rally all day with this racquet, but during point play, I was left wanting just a little bit more weight to put the ball away more easily."

Hitting groundstrokes from the baseline with the Gravity MP yielded a few unexpected, but welcome, surprises for Austin. He said, "Being on both the lighter and more flexible end of many tweener racquets, this Gravity MP impressed me with its launch angle and liveliness. Although it's not the most powerful or most spin-friendly racquet out there, the Gravity MP did not lack in either department. I could sense the flex of the hoop throughout a full swing, but I never lost any sense of connection. In fact, I noted that the feeling at contact was plusher than its preceding version. Additionally, even given its innate lack of heft, the Gravity MP didn't get pushed around. Counter-punching stood out as a strength of the racquet thanks to its launch angle and the ease with which I could generate racquet head speed."

Benji was impressed with this update from the baseline. He said, "The main characteristics of the racquet for me are comfort, stability and maneuverability. Compared to the original version, I found more comfort and better maneuverability. This racquet also fits very well with my aggressive baseliner game style. I was able to stay close to the baseline with confidence when my opponent hit heavy strokes, and I could keep control of the rally. The string pattern offered a good balance of spin and control. Even though I’m used to playing with racquets over 300 grams, I preferred to play with the MP over the Tour. I also think I would drop the string tension a little bit to around 53 lb (24 kg) to get easier power."

The Gravity MP felt easy to swing and comfortable up at net for our playtesters. However, some testers would have liked a little more weight. This racquet's balance of stability and maneuverability led to successful volleying for Alex. He said, "Up at net, I found the Head Gravity MP stable even when I was in a defensive position. I also appreciated the maneuverability, especially when reaching for low volleys."

"As I approached the net and tried to end points with volleys, I started to really appreciate the responsive feel of the Gravity MP," continued Brittany. "It was plush and comfortable, even on off-center shots. While I normally opt to just punch volleys deep in the court to end the point, I felt like I had enough control and feel to play around with different angles and spins. I also loved how maneuverable the racquet was up at net. I had no issues getting it into position during quick volley exchanges.”

Jason felt there was room to customize. He described, "When up at net, I found it very easy to quickly get the racquet into position to hit a volley. I also thought the racquet had nice feedback and responsiveness, so I could properly gauge how hard I hit a volley, which was beneficial when attempting drop volleys. However, I did notice some torsional stability issues with off-center hits, so I'd add a bit of tungsten in the hoop to help with that."

Zsofi also thought the Gravity MP could use just a little more oomph at net. She said, "This racquet felt very maneuverable at the net, and I especially enjoyed hitting drop volleys! Getting depth, however, was sometimes a bit of a challenge. I felt like the racquet was missing a bit of weight and stability against heavier hitting opponents. I would probably try to add some weight to the racquet head to balance this out."

Benji added, "I was able to hit deep volleys to end the point with ease. However, I was less confident when I had to hit below the net; I was hoping for more feedback and feel."

Volleys with the Gravity MP were a bit of a mixed bag for Austin. He said, "The head-light balance and maneuverability of the frame made it an ideal candidate for finishing off points at the net, but I found myself wanting just a little extra something when I ventured forward. I would describe the feel off the stringbed as responsive, but not firm, and it was that sense of crispness that was missing. I was not as confident punching volleys as heavily as I would like, but the ease of positioning the Gravity MP meant I could always make a play at net."

Our playtesters had varying levels of success serving with the Gravity MP. While some found it to be impressively versatile and reliable, others found it restrictive and lacking in power. Austin was one of the testers who thoroughly enjoyed his serving experience with the Gravity MP. He described, "I again found myself leaning into the easy launch angle that the Gravity MP offers. I don’t know if it’s the thin box-beam design or wide hoop shape, but there is something that makes the Gravity MP feel larger and longer in hand to me, even though it’s standard length. Placebo effect or not, I felt like I was able to take full advantage of that perceived length to really get underneath and then extend all the way through my service motion, making both my first and second serves feel potent and dialed in. The Gravity MP might not have the same sort of pop a Pure Drive offers, but the standard, 'fast-ball' first serve was far and away my favorite, and that was a shot I could build a game off."

Alex was able to tap into a variety of serves with the Gravity MP. He said, "It was pretty easy to get my first serves in consistently over the course of a match. I was also able to hit some really good slice and kick second serves."

"I could hit all the different types of serves, including slice, kick and flat, on both my first and second serve,” said Benji. "I needed just a few minutes to dial in my precision, especially on my second serve. When it came to placement, I easily found most of my usual spots to serve. However, I struggled with my down-the-T serve at the beginning, but I did eventually find a rhythm."

When it came time for Brittany to serve with the Gravity MP, she had some mixed feelings. She said, "On one hand, the Gravity MP was easy to get up and over my head, and it was easy to maintain consistent racquet head speed. On the other hand, I had to work a little bit harder to hit a serve with power and pace due to the lower powered response and the lower weight of the racquet. I ended up focusing on targets and hitting serves with a variety of spins (mostly slices out wide). No issues come to mind on my second serve, and I was able to be consistent and limit my double faults. However, I did feel like my opponents could tee off on their returns, and I was starting off the point on defense."

Jason was in a similar boat. He said, "I was serving with great consistency with this racquet. It accelerated quickly through contact, and that allowed me to put some great spin on my slice serves. But because of the overall weight being lighter than I am used to, I wasn't finding any extra pop."

Zsofi preferred to hit second serves with this racquet. She explained, "I felt the lack of weight in the racquet head when I was serving. Because of this, I was missing a bit of power, especially on my first serves. On the other hand, I really enjoyed hitting kick second serves, and the Head Gravity MP assisted me nicely with getting a strong kick up above my opponent's shoulders."

Although our playtesters didn't quite come to a consensus here, overall, the Gravity MP proved to be a weapon for our team on returns. Benji used the racquet's unique blend of characteristics to his advantage on returns. He said, "The stability and the maneuverability made this racquet a perfect weapon me to take advantage of my return. The Gravity MP was always very responsive, whether I was giving myself a little more time by standing well behind the baseline, or I was standing closer to the baseline and taking the ball earlier. I enjoyed making some solid returns even when my opponent was serving heavy."

Jason enjoyed returning aggressively with the Gravity MP. He said, "Because of the fast swing speed, I could impart spin and take big cuts at the ball without much fear of shots landing long. Blocking or chipping returns back wasn't as fruitful because they were landing closer to the service line than I wanted."

For the most part, Alex was able to start points consistently. He explained, "With returns, it was pretty easy to answer the serve of my opponent when I hit slices. However, it was harder for me to generate power and spin against my opponent's first serve. On second serve returns, I was able to step in and hit aggressive and precise shots."

"This is another racquet that I will add to the ever-growing list of racquets I prefer to return over serve with," added Brittany. “The Gravity MP is maneuverable, and I was really able to step in and take the ball early, especially on second serve returns. While I found that it was more stable than expected for its weight, there were definitely times when I needed a little more. This was most apparent on first serve returns, when I could feel the racquet fluttering a little bit in my hands."

Zsofi continued with similar thoughts, saying, "When it comes to returns, I mostly enjoyed stepping into them and taking them early. Unfortunately, the racquet did get pushed around against heavier serves and didn't feel as stable as I like, and as a result of that, I was picking safer targets to start off points.”

Add Austin to the list of playtesters who found customizing potential with the Gravity MP. He said, "Returning serves with the Gravity MP was a similar story to volleys; there were certain aspects I enjoyed, which contrasted with just a couple I didn’t. I was most impressed with the control. I also liked how easy it was to maneuver the racquet, though I did notice the lack of stability was a bit more pronounced when I was returning heavier serves and not just rallying from the baseline. Overall, it was still a very potent tool to return with, but this is where I really began considering the benefits of adding weight to this racquet."