HEAD Gravity Team EX Pickleball Paddle

The HEAD Gravity Team EX Pickleball Paddle is a highly forgiving, plush control weapon engineered specifically for rising intermediate club players and defensive-minded strategists.

While premium elite paddles in HEAD's catalog lean into stiff, rigid carbon constructions, the Gravity Team EX utilizes an elastic fiberglass composite face backed by a massive 17mm core. This layout is meticulously tuned to maximize ball "dwell time," giving players supreme confidence during intense, close-quarters dink battles and high-speed net resets.

Performance Profile

1. Plush 17mm Polypropylene Core: The absolute definitive feature of this model. Clocking in at an ultra-thick 17mm, this massive honeycomb engine acts as an elite kinetic shield. It aggressively absorbs the impact energy of heavy incoming drives, deadening the ball's bounce so you can safely drop it into the kitchen from anywhere on the court.
2. Elastic Composite Hitting Surface: The face utilizes a flexible fiberglass composite layer. Unlike professional raw carbon paddles that can feel overly stiff or "dead" on slow swings, this composite skin has a natural, subtle trampoline effect. It assists developing players by providing clean, easy depth on baseline groundstrokes without requiring a perfectly timed, full-body swing.
3. SpinOn Lacquer Technology: To ensure your deep drives and soft drops stay tightly controlled, the face is treated with HEAD's SpinOn texture. This specialized, chalky lacquer layer increases friction against the ball's plastic skin upon contact, helping you roll topspin thirds or carve cutting, low-skidding slices.
4. Hybrid Elongated Reach: Molded into an extended 16.5" x 7.5" silhouette. Shifting the frame to be narrower and longer pushes the sweet spot slightly higher up the face. This provides extra defensive reach across the non-volley zone line and greater physical leverage on overhead slams.

Best Suited For

1. Finesse & Control-First Players: If your primary game plan relies on extending rallies, out-dinking your opponents, and neutralizing heavy baseline bangers with pillow-soft resets, this ultra-thick 17mm setup is built precisely for you.
2. Two-Handed Backhand Hitters: Equipped with an extended 5.5-inch handle layout, the paddle leaves abundant physical room to comfortably stack your non-dominant hand for maximum mechanical torque and wrist snap on rolling backhand drives.
3. Advancing Intermediates: It serves as a fantastic value-conscious upgrade for players looking to transition away from a basic starter paddle and step into a specialized, tournament-tier control frame.

Pro Tip

Lean into a Slightly Stiff, Sweeping Stroke: Because a 17mm core combined with a composite face values plush ball absorption over raw, crisp "pop," trying to execute short, snappy wrist flicks on defensive drops can cause the ball to fall short into the net.

Specifications

• Series Class: Gravity Control Series (Intermediate/Advanced Value Class).
• Paddle Shape: EX Elongated Hybrid Geometry (Maximized Reach & Dwell Time).
• Paddle Length: 16.5 inches (419 mm).
• Paddle Width: 7.5 inches (191 mm).
• Face Material: High-Performance Elastic Fiberglass Composite.
• Surface Finish: SpinOn Lacquer High-Friction Mechanical Texture.
• Core Material: High-Dampening Polypropylene Honeycomb Core.
• Core Thickness: 17 mm (0.67 in — Premium Maximum Shock Absorption).
• Average Weight: ~8.2 oz / 232g (Solid Midweight Class for Mass-Based Stability).
• Handle Length: 5.5 inches (140 mm — Extended Layout / Two-Handed Optimized).
• Grip Size: 4 1/8 inches (Standard Slim-Medium Beveled Ergonomic Profile).
• Handle Tech: Comfort Grip System (Vibration-Dampening Polyurethane Inlay).
• Factory Grip: HEAD HydroSorb Pro Premium Perforated Grip.
• Certifications: USA Pickleball Approved (Tournament Legal).