Head Gravity Team 2024

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The Control Foam core and fibreglass face send the ball back deep off the wall even when you're out of position and can't accelerate your arm through the shot The 38mm profile spreads the sweet spot across almost the whole face, so reflex volleys taken near the throat don't die halfway down the court At 350-370g with a low balance, the bandeja closes up even when you're late under the lob, without forcing you to read your body positioning so far in advance Auxetic 2.0 in the throat and handle keeps the frame stable on impact, so the racket never feels dead on half-paced shots despite the soft touch The cushioned feel of the fibreglass filters vibration away from elbow and shoulder, which anyone playing three or four sessions a week will appreciate

Cons

• ✗The smooth face limits bite on víboras and sliced balls, so the kick comes out flatter than you'd want to mess with your opponent's bounce On the smash by 3 you're supplying all the pace yourself; the soft build and low balance add no extra mass to the impact In long baseline rallies you need to put in more arm to hold your depth, and that catches up with you by the third set An advanced player who finishes points from above the net hits a ceiling fast: this isn't a racket built to close out points on pure power

The Head Gravity Team 2024 suits intermediate players who already have a technical base and want to progress without jumping to a too-demanding paddle. Its round shape concentrates the sweet spot in the center of the face, increasing tolerance and favouring control. With a low balance, it gains maneuverability and quick response at the net. Its 350-370g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

Smooth fibreglass, a Control Foam core and a 38mm profile: the Head Gravity Team 2024 shows its hand right from the spec sheet. Round shape, 350-370g, low balance and Auxetic 2.0 in the throat and handle — a build designed to get the ball moving on its own before your arm can generate any real speed.

The soft triangle: fibreglass, Control Foam and 38mm

The fibreglass face is the first thing you notice in your hand. It flexes more than a carbon weave on contact, gives back a cushioned touch, and soaks up a good chunk of the vibration that would otherwise travel up to your elbow.

The foam core — Control Foam in the brand's own naming — rounds out the equation. Soft rubber, a longer dwell time on the ball, and a response that pushes the ball forward without you having to force the swing.

The 38mm profile is the third piece of the puzzle. It's the maximum thickness allowed, and here it works as a platform: more usable surface, more margin on off-centre hits, and a hitting plane that responds much the same whether you catch it dead centre or two fingers from the frame.

Auxetic 2.0 is what stops all that from tipping over into mushy. The braided fibres running through the handle and throat stabilise the frame on impact and improve energy transfer, so the racket never goes dead on half-paced shots.

Head Gravity Team 2024 specs

Who is the Head Gravity Team 2024 padel racket for?

It's built for intermediate players — and regular beginners already putting in court time — who value positioning over raw power. The round shape, low balance and soft rubber combine to cut down on unforced errors and lower the technical demands, at the cost of giving up the brute power of a diamond-shaped racket.

Shot by shot: where it shines and where it stalls

Ball exit off the back wall. Its best terrain. With the ball tight to the glass and your body out of position, this padel racket still returns depth without needing extra arm speed: the soft foam does half the work, and all you need to do is follow through.

Bandeja. The low balance lets you arrive late under the lob and still close the face in time. It comes out comfortable, with a nice curve and little effort, though it's more of a placement bandeja — one that drops, bounces and annoys — than one that buries the opponent.

Volley. The wide sweet spot is what saves reflex volleys taken close to the net. Contact shifted toward the throat or the tip doesn't fall apart, letting you block fast balls without giving up ground.

Vibora and the smash by 3. This is where the ceiling shows up. The smooth surface limits how much bite you can put on the vibora, and the soft, low-balance build means you have to generate all the arm speed yourself on a flat smash. If your smash relies on the racket doing some of the work, this one won't help.

Defence and lobs. Manageable and predictable. The lob comes out long with minimal arm swing, and the frame forgives the awkward bounce off the back wall — exactly where a big sweet spot pays off most.

What this Head racket won't give you

Honesty first: this isn't a racket for closing points on power. Smash performance depends almost entirely on your technique and arm speed, not the materials.

It's not one for players who like to bite into the ball, either. The smooth face offers less grip on kick and sliced shots, so spin comes out softer than a player who builds points around awkward bounces would want.

And in long rallies from the back of the court, the low balance demands more arm to hold your depth. That's the trade-off for its manoeuvrability.

Player profile and ideal partner

It suits three clear types of player:

1. The flat, well-positioned driver who builds points off the wall and rarely finishes from above the net.
2. Anyone carrying elbow or shoulder niggles who needs real cushioning, not a cosmetic claim.
3. Players stepping up from a beginner racket who want more control without jumping straight into a stiff carbon face.

As part of a pair, it plays best on the backhand side: holding, placing, and leaving the finishing to a partner with stiffer gear. As the designated finisher, it comes up short.

Is the Gravity Team 2024 worth it?

It delivers exactly what its spec sheet promises. This is a control racket with very generous ball exit, a huge sweet spot and a soft touch that protects the arm, all inside a manageable 350-370g weight that won't wear you down in long matches.

The trade-off is just as clear: power is its weakest area, and the smooth surface trims down your spin repertoire. If your game is built around smashing and messing with the bounce, this isn't your racket. If it's built around not missing, returning everything off the wall, and playing comfortably for three hours straight, there are few cheaper ways to get there.