GRAVITAS 9.0-SX C.L.

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GRAVITAS 9.0-SX C.L.

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Average review score

  • Rating: 9.72 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 18
    • Swing: 9.5
    • Maneuverability: 9.67
    • Control: 9.56
    • Touch：9.22

    A new development approach that focuses on shuttlecock behavior after the impact of a model using Chris Langridge. Oversized face + wide body frame design. Professional specifications for fighting in the world. While taking advantage of the gravitas concept of “eating the core,” Chris Langridge realized both the speed touch of the doubles avant-garde and the power shot that pushes it away the rear. This model, like the racket used by Chris Langridge, will be released with a carefully ed wooden grip coated with polyethylene.

    Specifications

    Producer
    Gosen
    Series
    Model number
    BGV90SX
    Grip size
    G5
    Color
    Black (BK)
    Weight
    4U
    Shaft stiffness / feel
    Hard
    Head balance
    Slightly head heavy
    Recommended tension

    20-28

    Frame material
    Pyrofil ™ made by Mitsubishi Chemical
    Shaft material
    Pyrofil ™ made by Mitsubishi Chemical

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    The firm shaft and carefully balanced design enable both exceptional maneuverability and power. The racket excels in net play techniques like receiving and pushing, receiving high ratings from intermediate to advanced players who can handle the stiffness. However, its pronounced stiffness and strong character make it unsuitable for beginners.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Firm shaft and even balance provide excellent control
    • Receiving, pushing, and net shots are highly playable
    • Good swing speed despite oversized face
    • Strong shaft rebound with satisfying impact feel
    • Extreme stiffness makes it difficult for beginners
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveTop-tier in combining maneuverability and power. Net play such as pushing, hairpins, and receiving are exceptional, with excellent control. The balance feels more lightweight than even-balanced rackets typically are.
    ▽ CriticalThe impact feel is excessively hard. For those accustomed to Astrox, the stiffness is surprisingly pronounced. Shuttle contact feels insufficient. A racket full of quirks.

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    • Raichu❗

      Raichu❗ （Experience：11-20 years）

      It's super easy to use~
      I wasn't very confident in my control, but the shuttle goes where I aim

      2019/09/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Tapioca bread

      Tapioca bread （Experience：2-3 years） Easy to use and addictive

      A certain YouTuber recommended it, so I got curious and had someone buy it for me. Even I, who was bad at receiving, could easily return fast shots, so I thought it was really good. I like the feeling of the racket grabbing the shuttle, so hitting smashes is really fun.
      I play rear court in doubles, but it's easy to use even in the front court, which I'm not good at, and I can hit powerful smashes from the rear court too, so I thought it's a really good racket.

      2019/08/30
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
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    • Free Spirit

      Free Spirit （Experience：11-20 years）

      I bought a GOSEN racket for the first time in over ten years.
      The balance is even and the shaft is on the stiff side. It feels stiffer than the AX99 I usually use, about as stiff as the VTGF2 I used before.
      It's easy to maneuver, and receiving in particular is outstanding. Even around my right armpit, the hardest spot to return from, I can return shots easily.
      Smashes feel a bit lacking compared with head-heavy rackets, but they're at a level I'm fully satisfied with.
      It takes a certain amount of strength, but I think it's perfect for players who want to hit smashes and also level up their receiving.

      2019/08/25
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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    • Koyomin

      Koyomin A racket with quite a few quirks.

      It feels like a fusion of the 8.0 and the 7.0.
      The shaft stiffness and head weight of the 8.0 with the face size of the 7.0.


      Like the 8.0, the shaft is stiff.
      That said, it feels like it's gotten a little milder.
      Even so, unless you can squeeze the grip at the moment of impact and have good grip strength, it's pretty tough to handle.

      For a box frame and a fairly large frame, both swing speed and maneuverability are quite good.

      As for the feel, it's nothing special.
      It holds the shuttle for an instant before repelling it. People who like that sensation might love it.

      Every racket in the GRAVITAS series has really great repulsion. When I first tried the 8.0, I was surprised at how strong the repulsion was.


      It's expensive and has its quirks. If you're thinking of buying this racket and the 7.0 felt good to you, you should try the 8.0 or 9.0.
      However, people who are used to the Z-SPEED or Z-STRIKE might be able to handle the 8.0 and 9.0 quite well.

      I've seen people say smashes get weaker because the face is bigger, but that's not how it works.

      2019/08/02
      Overall
      9/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      8
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