Will a leather grip increase the grip size of my racquet?

JTJet · 10-01-2012, 12:48 PM

I'm planning to install a leather grip on my racquet. Will my grip size be bigger with a leather grip on?

robbo1970 · 10-01-2012, 01:08 PM

Depends what grip you have at the moment. Leather grips differ in width, I think the Prince leather is 1.4mm whereas most synth grips are around 1.6 to 1.8mm. I put on a Wilson leather grip that was about 1.8mm, it hasnt increased the grip but has improved feel.

JTJet · 10-01-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by robbo1970

Depends what grip you have at the moment. Leather grips differ in width, I think the Prince leather is 1.4mm whereas most synth grips are around 1.6 to 1.8mm. I put on a Wilson leather grip that was about 1.8mm, it hasnt increased the grip but has improved feel.

Oh, I see, I'm just using the Volkl default grip on the PB10 Mid. Would you know if Volkl leather would be thicker? I want Volkl leather because I searched around and saw people saying its one of the heaviest.

Ronaldo · 10-01-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by robbo1970

Depends what grip you have at the moment. Leather grips differ in width, I think the Prince leather is 1.4mm whereas most synth grips are around 1.6 to 1.8mm. I put on a Wilson leather grip that was about 1.8mm, it hasnt increased the grip but has improved feel.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/TW_P...ZONS-TWLG.html

JTJet · 10-02-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/TW_P...ZONS-TWLG.html

Is the TW leather grip heavy?

Ronaldo · 10-02-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JTJet

Is the TW leather grip heavy?

Contact TW, may vary. Still over 15 grams

TheLambsheadrep · 10-03-2012, 08:51 AM

If anything, it decreases grip size a little in my experience. Probably because it's not as "poofy" (for lack of a better word) as synthetic grips

slowfox · 10-04-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLambsheadrep

If anything, it decreases grip size a little in my experience. Probably because it's not as "poofy" (for lack of a better word) as synthetic grips

I concur...

Shangri La · 10-03-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JTJet

Oh, I see, I'm just using the Volkl default grip on the PB10 Mid. Would you know if Volkl leather would be thicker? I want Volkl leather because I searched around and saw people saying its one of the heaviest.

Volkl leather is on the thicker side, and heavier than most, but only by a few grams.

darklore009 · 10-10-2012, 10:00 AM

only tried wilson and head. The wilson is thin, but doesn't come with an adhesive to stick when installing it. However, they're all the same to me.

djNEiGht · 10-10-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JTJet

I'm planning to install a leather grip on my racquet. Will my grip size be bigger with a leather grip on?

I didn't notice if your question was addressed in regards to breaking in.

I notice that the leather grip that I've been using feels large to begin with and then it get's smaller as it breaks in and absorbs moisture...then dries.

So far have been happy with the Volkl/BB, Head, and TW.

NTRPolice · 10-10-2012, 06:27 PM

I liked the TW leather replacement grips, but it was such a PITA replacing them im never going to do that again lol.

They will probably make your grip a little smaller I think. Leather is kinda "think" but it doesnt have any of the cushioning.

BMWprestigem3 · 10-14-2012, 10:05 AM

I feel like it makes the grip smaller.

10-01-2012, 12:48 PM	#1
JTJet Rookie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 129	Will a leather grip increase the grip size of my racquet? I'm planning to install a leather grip on my racquet. Will my grip size be bigger with a leather grip on?

10-01-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
robbo1970 Professional Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 973	Depends what grip you have at the moment. Leather grips differ in width, I think the Prince leather is 1.4mm whereas most synth grips are around 1.6 to 1.8mm. I put on a Wilson leather grip that was about 1.8mm, it hasnt increased the grip but has improved feel. __________________ X2 Dunlop Biomimetic 300 / X2 Prince Exo3 93

10-03-2012, 08:51 AM	#7
TheLambsheadrep Professional Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,079	If anything, it decreases grip size a little in my experience. Probably because it's not as "poofy" (for lack of a better word) as synthetic grips __________________ "Why should the devil have all the good music?" Kevin Max, formerly of DC Talk

10-10-2012, 10:00 AM	#10
darklore009 Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 533	only tried wilson and head. The wilson is thin, but doesn't come with an adhesive to stick when installing it. However, they're all the same to me. __________________ Wilson Prostaff Six.One 90 BLX~ Cyberflash 1.30mm~ 52ibs~Wilson Pro Overgrip/Solinco Wonder Grip~ Wilson Shock Trap

10-10-2012, 06:27 PM	#12
NTRPolice Rookie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 386	I liked the TW leather replacement grips, but it was such a PITA replacing them im never going to do that again lol. They will probably make your grip a little smaller I think. Leather is kinda "think" but it doesnt have any of the cushioning. __________________ "In the 1980's two men dominated--sometimes each other, most of the time everyone else."

10-14-2012, 10:05 AM	#13
BMWprestigem3 New User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DeerField Beach, FL Posts: 86	I feel like it makes the grip smaller. __________________ 2 Youtek IG Prestige Pro Strung weight is 12.8 oz 4 Microgels Prestige mid, 2 of the Microgels strung weight is 13.1 oz, 3 Flexpoint mid