At the bare minimum, we’d recommend players replace their overgrip whenever they have their racquet restrung. However, if you don’t string your racquet regularly, you may want to replace your overgrip more often. At only 0.4 mm, the Tecnifibre Pro DRY overgrip is one of the thinnest on the market to help provide you with exceptional feel. If you’re suffering from blisters, you may want to give a softer, more comfortable grip like the Head Prime or Yonex Dry Grap. When the grip of your racquet becomes worn, it becomes harder to maintain a solid hold of your racquet without your hand slipping. Adding an overgrip, otherwise referred to as grip tape, is an inexpensive way to make sure you always have a firm and consistent grasp.

Wilson Pro Overgrip - Pack of 3 Grips - Comfort - Racketworld UK Wilson Pro Overgrip - Pack of 3 Grips - Comfort - Racketworld UK

The Sensation just loses a little bit of the cushioning that characterizes the Wilson Pro Overgrip. If using the included tape, apply it to the new tapered edge of the grip to secure it and wrap it all the way around until it overlaps itself. Apply tension to the tape to avoid wrinkles. Tennis is as much a mental game as it is physical. Sometimes emotions, fear, and doubt can creep in and send us spiraling. It can be quite difficult to get the feel of a grip unless you give it a proper workout and I find you can’t really make a proper decision until you’ve played a match with it. If you’re the latter, rest assured, we know that the Wilson Pro Over Grip is the only grip out there, and if you’re the former, congratulations, you just found your new overgrip!

This is a big issue for many people, so it was important that the sensation didn’t sacrifice too much in this area. It may detract from the comfort a little bit, but Wilson has certainly done a good job of making this grip thin.

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If you’re looking to increase the size of your racquet handle further, then we recommend doing so with a heat shrink sleeve, which is installed by a professional removing all grips from your racquet. If your grip begins to fray or tear, you’ve likely waited too long, and you should look to replace your overgrip as soon as possible.Place the tapered end of the grip along the top edge of your racquet’s handle. You can begin from any side as long as you start at the top edge. Court Surface: Clay courts tend to make a mess of an overgrip. Even if the grip doesn’t hit the ground, you’ll be handling tennis balls that have, which will transfer to your grip. A tennis overgrip is a simple wrap that you can apply to your racquet handle to increase traction, absorb sweat, and reduce blisters. Grip tape is another term often used to refer to overgrips. In this section, we’ll show you how to replace a racquet’s overgrip with step-by-step instructions. Once you get the hang of wrapping an overgrip, it should only take you one to three minutes from start to finish. I guess this is just part of the tradeoff, but I didn’t have the same problem with the Kirschbaum Touch It.

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This is one of the most important qualities in a grip, and one that can cost you a lot of money if you get it wrong. If you’re using an extended length racquet that features a longer handle, be sure to grab the Tourna Grip XL for the fit. Before you get started, make sure you have your new overgrip handy as well the included tape to secure the grip after replacing it. Some racquet’s come with a small rubber band-like collar that you can use to secure the grip without needing tape.

Although the Sensation comes from the same family, it doesn’t quite live up to the high standards of its cousin when it comes to comfort.

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When you take 25% of the material away, it was bound to affect the comfort, but that’s just the tradeoff you’ve got to pay if you want a thin grip. An overgrip, on the other hand, is a thinner, less durable wrap that is applied over the top of a replacement grip and changed more regularly.

When using more than one overgrip, keep in mind that the racquet’s bevels or eight sides are part of what helps you maintain solid traction and prevents the racquet from twisting in your hand. Our bro Tom is probably cooking up some fandangled article on why Tourna are the best grip right now, but fortunately, majority rules.