Dan’s Take
Both are hybrid shapes, but the cores pull them in opposite directions. The HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 has an EPP foam core at 15 mm, and on our scale it rates 10 for power against 7.5 for the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V, which uses a 16 mm polypropylene (PP) core. The Kosmos wins back control (9 vs 8) and sweet spot (8.5 vs 8), and they tie on spin at 9.
The Kosmos has 4.5 out of 5 from 150+ ratings on JOOLA's site; HEAD's site doesn't have enough buyer ratings for the Gravity yet. The Gravity usually costs less and has the longer handle. Go with the Gravity if you want power for less, and the Kosmos if control and forgiveness come first.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 | JOOLA Kosmos Pro V |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Touch players | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Power hitters | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Spin players | 8.9 | 8.6 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 rates 10 to the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V’s 7.5.
- The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V also leads on control, 9 to 8.
- The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V also leads on sweet spot, 8.5 to 8.
- They tie on spin (9).
- Core thickness: 15 mm for the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 against 16 mm (14 mm version also available) for the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V. The thinner HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Weight: the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.2 oz on average.
- Price: the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Choose the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 if you want more power, more weight behind the ball and a lower price, especially if you’re a power hitter or a spin player.
Pick the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V if you want more control, a bigger sweet spot and a lighter feel, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 | JOOLA Kosmos Pro V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.3 oz (235 g) | 8.1 oz (16 mm) |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Length | Not published by HEAD (it lists the shape as Hybrid) | 16.3 in |
| Width | 7.5 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026) | 7.7 in |
| Core thickness | 15 mm | 16 mm (14 mm version also available) |
| Core | TRIFLEX Precision: EPP foam core, polypropylene honeycomb perimeter, EVA foam shell | Polypropylene (PP) core + carbon fiber (CF) + EVA foam (Propulsion Core, Hyperfoam Edge Wall) |
| Face | 12K raw carbon | Textured carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | 4.25 in (16 mm) or 4.125 in (14 mm) |
| Price | $199.95 | $299.95 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. List prices; check the retailer for today’s price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 or the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V?
On our spec-based scale the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 scores higher (8.8 vs 8.5). By player type, the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 suits power hitters and spin players better, while the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 or the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V?
The HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 7.5).
Which is better for beginners, the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 or the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V?
The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V scores higher for beginners (8.6 vs 8.4), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the HEAD Gravity PRO EX15 and JOOLA Kosmos Pro V approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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