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Head Prestige Pro 18×20 2023 Retail
This Head Prestige Pro 18×23 Retail version offers a high performance racquet ready for serious play! However, we offer the custom version for players who prefer a slightly more open string pattern and some customization.
As you will see on the specifications, this racquet is serious, but most players can use this racquet if they get over the idea that these are stiff racquets!
Manufacturer | Head |
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Racquet Model | Head Prestige Pro 2023 18x20 Retail |
Reference Tension | 52 |
String | MonoGut ZX Pro (PEEK) |
Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
String Bed Stiffness - RDC | 54 |
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour | 56.4 |
String Bed Stiffness - SBS | 44 |
String Bed Stiffness - ERT | 35 Kg/Cm |
Racquet Flex, RDC | 58 |
Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 44 |
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 342.9 |
Weight, Grams | 340 |
Weight, Ounces | 11.99 |
Balance, mm | 3234 |
Balance, Inch | 12.72 |
Length, Cm | 68.6 |
Length, Inch | 27.03 |
Head Width | 9.476 |
Head Length | 13.052 |
Head Area, cm2 | 626.7 |
Head Area, Sq. Inch | 97.1 |
Beam Height @ Grip, mm | 20.8 |
Beam Height @ Mid, mm | 20.0 |
Beam Height @ Tip | 20.0 |
Beam Width @ Grip, mm | 10.7 |
Beam Width @ Throat, mm | 10.8 |
Beam Width @ Mid, mm | 11.5 |
Beam Width @ Tip, mm | 12.2 |
Number of Main Strings | 18 |
Number of Cross Strings | 20 |
Ratio | .655 |
Main String Grid | 7.56 |
Cross String Grid | 10.25 |
Density (% of head filled with string) | 71.4% |
Average Cross String Space | .513 |
Average Main String Space | ,453 |
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 35 |
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 195.76 |
First Moment, Nm | .844 |
Polar Moment | 335 |
Torsional Stability | 16 |
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 319 |
Swing Weight, Ounces | 11.25 |
Swing Weight Calculated | 354.7 |
Power, RDC | 44 |
Control, RDC | 57 |
Manueverability, RDC | 74 |
Power, Calculated | 1811.3 |
Head Points | 6.3 |
Head Weight, % | 47.1% |
Center of Percussion | 20.5 |
Dwell Time, ms | 6.125 |
Efective Stiffness - lbs | 28.0 |
K, Lb/In | 173.08 |
Recoil Weight | 152.3 |
Twist Weight | 229.34 |
End Weight | 139.8 |
Tip Weight | 198.9 |
9 O'Clock | 100 |
3 O'Clock | 101.7 |
Butt Cap | 137.4 |
COF, Main | .383 |
COF, Cross | .204 |
Head Prestige Pro 2023 16×19 SMU
I told you something special is coming soon! Soon is here now! And it is special!
We have a limited number of Head Prestige Pro 2023 with a custom 16×19 string pattern instead of the standard 18×20 (we have those as well). These are full custom racquets, meaning they need some customization, and are usually referred to as “Pro Stock” racquets.
These racquets have a different finish than the retail version, primarily shiny instead of a matt finish anywhere.
We receive these in “raw” form, meaning they are not cut or have any post-manufacturing additives, i.e., swing weight and overall weight.
This means we can make a “full custom” version of the retail model up to 27.8 inches long (70.6 mm) except with a more open 16×19 string pattern!
However, to get things started, we will post the specifications of each racquet “as is.”
Manufacturer | Head |
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Racquet Model | Head Prestige Pro 2023 16x20 SMU |
Reference Tension | 52 |
String | MonoGut ZX Pro (PEEK) |
Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
String Bed Stiffness - RDC | 49.0 Units |
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour | 59.5 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - SBS | 43.0 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - ERT | 35 Kg/Cm |
Racquet Flex, RDC | 57 - After stringing |
Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 43.0 |
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 346.1 lbs/Inch |
Weight, Grams | 296 |
Weight, Ounces | 10.44 |
Balance, mm | 331 |
Balance, Inch | 13.03 |
Length, Cm | 68.6 |
Length, Inch | 27.03 |
Head Width | 9.476 |
Head Length | 13.052 |
Head Area, cm2 | 626.7 |
Head Area, Sq. Inch | 97.1 |
Beam Height @ Grip, mm | 20.0 |
Beam Height @ Mid, mm | 20.0 |
Beam Height @ Tip | 20.0 |
Beam Width @ Grip, mm | 10.7 |
Beam Width @ Throat, mm | 10.8 |
Beam Width @ Mid, mm | 11.5 |
Beam Width @ Tip, mm | 12.2 |
Number of Main Strings | 16 |
Number of Cross Strings | 19 |
Ratio Cross/Mains | .611 |
Main String Grid | 7.25 |
Cross String Grid | 10.0 |
Density (% of head filled with string) | 74.6% |
Average Cross String Space | .526 |
Average Main String Space | ,453 |
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 35 |
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 195.76 |
First Moment, Nm | .758 |
Polar Moment | 299.0 |
Torsional Stability | 14 |
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 285.0 |
Swing Weight, Ounces | 10.05 |
Swing Weight Calculated | 324.3 |
Power, RDC | 37 |
Control, RDC | 64 |
Manueverability, RDC | 97 |
Power, Calculated | 1593.8 |
Head Points | 3.78 |
Head Weight, % | 48,3% |
Center of Percussion | 20.3 |
Dwell Time, ms | 6.048 |
Efective Stiffness - lbs | 26.3 |
K, Lb/In | 157.05 |
Recoil Weight | 129.23 |
Twist Weight | 199.70 |
End Weight | 117.0 |
Tip Weight | 179.2 |
9 O'Clock | 89.5 |
3 O'Clock | 90.0 |
Butt Cap | 116.6 |
COF, Main | .412 |
COF, Cross | .331 |
Head Gravity Team 2023
The new Head Gravity Team 2023 is last year’s Gravity S, a stellar racquet for many players! The 104 square-inch head fits a particular niche, and the modest stiffness will appeal to many!
The head shape on this 104-inch head is more round and nicely proportioned, which adds to the approachability of this model.
This is a great option if you want something over 100 square inch head!
Manufacturer | Head |
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Racquet Model | Head Gravity Team 2023 |
Reference Tension | 53 |
String | MonoGut ZX Pro (PEEK) |
Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
String Bed Stiffness - RDC | 50.0 Units |
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour | 58.6 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - SBS | 46.0 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - ERT | 34 Kg/Cg |
Racquet Flex, RDC | 60 - After stringing |
Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 46.0 |
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 394.2 lbs/Inch |
Weight, Grams | 310 |
Weight, Ounces | 10.93 |
Balance, mm | 335 |
Balance, Inch | 13.23 |
Length, Cm | 68.6 |
Length, Inch | 27.03 |
Head Width | 10.125 |
Head Length | 13.14 |
Head Area, cm2 | 674.1 |
Head Area, Sq. Inch | 104.5 |
Beam Height @ Grip, mm | 22.5 |
Beam Height @ Mid, mm | 24.2 |
Beam Height @ Tip | 24.2 |
Beam Width @ Grip, mm | 10.8 |
Beam Width @ Throat, mm | 10.5 |
Beam Width @ Mid, mm | 11.0 |
Beam Width @ Tip, mm | 12.2 (includes bumper) |
Number of Main Strings | 16 |
Number of Cross Strings | 20 |
Ratio Cross/Mains | .616 |
Main String Grid | 7.87 |
Cross String Grid | 10.50 |
Density (% of head filled with string) | 75.1% |
Average Cross String Space | .506 |
Average Main String Space | .484 |
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 34 |
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 190.16 |
First Moment, Nm | .809 |
Polar Moment | 324 |
Torsional Stability | 16 |
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 308 |
Swing Weight, Ounces | 10.86 |
Swing Weight Calculated | 350.0 |
Power, RDC | 47 |
Control, RDC | 55 |
Manueverability, RDC | 81 |
Power, Calculated | 1950.2 |
Head Points | 2.20 |
Head Weight, % | 49.0% |
Center of Percussion | 20.5 |
Dwell Time, ms | 9.00 |
Efective Stiffness - lbs | 27.3 |
K, Lb/In | 160.26 |
Recoil Weight | 137.68 |
Twist Weight | 236.44 |
End Weight | 116.9 |
Tip Weight | 191.3 |
9 O'Clock | 96.6 |
3 O'Clock | 97.1 |
Butt Cap | 114.5 |
COF, Main | .412 |
COF, Cross | .309 |
Head Gravity MP 2023
Close behind the new Head Radical comes the new Head Gravity 2023! Not one but three (3!). The Gravity Pro, the Gravity MP, and the Gravity Team!
This Gravity MP 2023 demo racquet is ready to hit today! If you have not hit with a Gravity you will be intrigued by the weight distribution.
We are starting with the Gravity MP 2023.
Head Gravity has always used a multi-color graphic package with one color on one side and another color on the other side. This was clever, and many players liked the look.
The new models use a “color-shifting” graphic that you can see here. The colors are subtly different depending on how you look at the racquet.
And the graphic starts at the butt end on one side and starts at the tip on the other! So it has a lot going on.
The racquet is a 100-square-inch head with a fairly thin beam and deep throat shaft.
The string pattern is 16×20, which fills up the hitting area and produces a fairly dense pattern in the center of the racquet. This may contribute to a slightly longer string life.
You may notice the stiffness of this racquet should be perfect for the control component of your game and be very arm friendly (see effective stiffness).
Manufacturer | Head |
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Racquet Model | Head Gravity MP 2023 |
Reference Tension | 53 |
String | MonoGut ZX Pro (PEEK) |
Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
String Bed Stiffness - RDC | 50.0 Units |
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour | 60.8 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - SBS | 49.6 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - ERT | 35 Kg/Cm |
Racquet Flex, RDC | 57 - After stringing |
Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 39.0 |
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 397.4 lbs/Inch |
Weight, Grams | 318 |
Weight, Ounces | 11.22 |
Balance, mm | 335 |
Balance, Inch | 13.19 |
Length, Cm | 68.6 |
Length, Inch | 27.03 |
Head Width | 9.91 |
Head Length | 12.86 |
Head Area, cm2 | 645.9 |
Head Area, Sq. Inch | 100.1 |
Beam Height @ Grip, mm | 21.2 |
Beam Height @ Mid, mm | 22.5 |
Beam Height @ Tip | 22.5 |
Beam Width @ Grip, mm | 10.6 |
Beam Width @ Throat, mm | 10.6 |
Beam Width @ Mid, mm | 11.0 |
Beam Width @ Tip, mm | 12.3 |
Number of Main Strings | 16 |
Number of Cross Strings | 20 |
Ratio Cross/Mains | .617 |
Main String Grid | 7.70 |
Cross String Grid | 10.25 |
Density (% of head filled with string) | 70.0% |
Average Cross String Space | .515 |
Average Main String Space | .425 |
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 35 |
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 195.76 |
First Moment, Nm | .827 |
Polar Moment | 338 |
Torsional Stability | 14 |
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 324 |
Swing Weight, Ounces | 11.43 |
Swing Weight Calculated | 356.9 |
Power, RDC | 46 |
Control, RDC | 56 |
Manueverability, RDC | 71 |
Power, Calculated | 1867.4 |
Head Points | 2.68 |
Head Weight, % | 48.8% |
Center of Percussion | 21.0 |
Dwell Time, ms | 9.00 |
Efective Stiffness - lbs | 26.6 |
K, Lb/In | 160.26 |
Recoil Weight | 150.77 |
Twist Weight | 233.27 |
End Weight | 122.3 |
Tip Weight | 197.8 |
9 O'Clock | 98.9 |
3 O'Clock | 99.7 |
Butt Cap | 119.8 |
COF, Main | .426 |
COF, Cross | .378 |
Head Radical MP 2023
You have seen the pretty pictures; now see the specs of this new Radical series!
We are starting our property review with the Head Radical MP 2023. The MP version will probably be the most popular due to the very lovely weight and “player” style head size of 98 inches!

Head Radical MP 2023
As you look at the following specifications you may notice the addition of some “numbers”, specifically “beam width”.
We have been taking this number for many years but now believe it is time to expose it to you, the readers.
Briefly, the beam height-to-width ratio contributes to in-plane stiffness which is important for consistent string bed stiffness (SBS).
Manufacturer | Head |
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Racquet Model | Head Radical MP 2023 |
Reference Tension | 55 |
String | MonoGut ZX Pro |
Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
String Bed Stiffness - RDC | 53.0 Units |
String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour | 64.9 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - SBS | 51.8 pounds |
String Bed Stiffness - ERT | 35 Kg/Cm |
Racquet Flex, RDC | 65 - After stringing |
Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 44.5 |
Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 379.7 lbs/Inch |
Weight, Grams | 326 |
Weight, Ounces | 11.50 |
Balance, mm | 333 |
Balance, Inch | 13.11 |
Length, Cm | 68.57 |
Length, Inch | 27.00 |
Head Width | 9.63 |
Head Length | 12.79 |
Head Area, cm2 | 623.0 |
Head Area, Sq. Inch | 96.7 |
Beam Height @ Grip, mm | 21.0 |
Beam Height @ Mid, mm | 22.5 |
Beam Height @ Tip | 20.5 |
Beam Width @ Grip, mm | 12.5 |
Beam Width @ Throat, mm | 11.5 |
Beam Width @ Mid, mm | 12.8 |
Beam Width @ Tip, mm | 12.8 |
Number of Main Strings | 16 |
Number of Cross Strings | 19 |
Ratio Cross/Mains | .634 |
Main String Grid | 7.18 |
Cross String Grid | 9.44 |
Density (% of head filled with string) | 69.6% |
Average Cross String Space | .494 |
Average Main String Space | .449 |
Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 35 |
Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 195.76 |
First Moment, Nm | .841 |
Polar Moment | 347 |
Torsional Stability | 16 |
Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 331 |
Swing Weight, Ounces | 11.68 |
Swing Weight Calculated | 361.5 |
Power, RDC | 52 |
Control, RDC | 49 |
Manueverability, RDC | 66 |
Power, Calculated | 2101.4 |
Head Points | 3.15 |
Head Weight, % | 48.5% |
Center of Percussion | 21.1 |
Dwell Time, ms | 8.74 |
Efective Stiffness - lbs | 29.2 |
K, Lb/In | 169.87 |
Recoil Weight | 156.44 |
Twist Weight | 226.48 |
End Weight | 126.0 |
Tip Weight | 197.7 |
9 O'Clock | 105.1 |
3 O'Clock | 104.7 |
Butt Cap | 115.6 |
COF, Main | .416 |
COF, Cross | .388 |