Gravity Tour EX 2025

The Mystery Paddle That Nobody Asked For

HEAD's 2025 Gravity Tour EX lands in an awkward spot—a $119.95 all-court paddle that somehow managed to generate mixed reactions across the reviewer community without anyone getting particularly excited about it. When five different reviewers all land on "mixed" sentiment, that's usually code for "nice paddle, but why does this exist?"

Build Quality & Design

HEAD hasn't released detailed specs for the Gravity Tour EX, which is becoming an unfortunate trend in 2025. No weight range, no core material, no face construction details—just a price tag and the promise that it's "different" from other paddles in the line.

What we do know is that HEAD positioned this as an all-court option, suggesting they're targeting the massive middle market of players who want one paddle to do everything reasonably well.

On-Court Performance

The testing community's lukewarm response tells a story. When reviewers like Pickleball Effect, JohnKew, and Matt's Pickleball all land on mixed sentiment, it usually means the paddle performs adequately across categories without excelling anywhere.

Pickleball Studio noted that "These paddles are similar in shape and weight, but the core makes them perform and sound entirely different," suggesting HEAD made meaningful changes to the core construction from previous models. However, without specific performance data, we're left guessing whether those changes translated to on-court improvements.

The Numbers Problem

Here's where the Gravity Tour EX review gets complicated: we have no meaningful testing data. No power metrics, no spin RPM measurements, no twist weight or swing weight numbers. In 2025, when serious players expect data-driven paddle analysis, this lack of testing puts the Gravity Tour EX at a significant disadvantage.

Without percentile rankings against the 119-paddle testing database, we can't tell you if this paddle hits harder than a JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion, spins more than a Selkirk Vanguard, or offers better control than an Engage Encore Pro.

What the Community Says

The unanimous "mixed" sentiment across five reviewers is telling. When the testing community can't get excited about a paddle, it usually means one of three things: it's competent but boring, it has both significant strengths and glaring weaknesses, or it's priced wrong for what it delivers.

Rafa Tech, known for technical deep-dives, also landed on mixed—suggesting even the engineering aspects didn't impress. When someone who obsesses over paddle construction details can't find much to praise, that's concerning.

Who Should Buy This

Honestly? It's hard to make a compelling case for the Gravity Tour EX at $119.95 without better data. All-court paddles succeed when they offer clear value propositions—either exceptional versatility, standout performance in specific areas, or aggressive pricing.

The Gravity Tour EX appears to offer none of these advantages. Beginning to intermediate players in this price range have better-documented options from Selkirk, JOOLA, and Engage. Advanced players likely want specialized performance that an all-court paddle can't deliver.

The Verdict

HEAD's Gravity Tour EX feels like a paddle designed by committee—safe, inoffensive, and ultimately forgettable. The mixed reviewer consensus combined with a lack of compelling testing data makes this a tough recommendation in a market filled with proven performers.

At $119.95, you're paying premium pricing for what appears to be average performance. Unless you're specifically loyal to the HEAD brand or find an exceptional deal, your money is better spent on paddles with clearer performance profiles and stronger community support.

HEAD has the engineering capability to build great paddles—their tennis heritage proves that. But the Gravity Tour EX suggests they're still figuring out what serious pickleball players actually want.