Leather VS. Synthetic Grip

tennismonster · 07-31-2008, 09:47 PM

I recently got a babolat pure storm ltd. and wanted to see whether or not i should keep the leather grip

Just wanted To make a poll on the pros and cons of the leather and synthetic grip.

nCode747 · 07-31-2008, 11:19 PM

put leather on your racquet then put overgrip on top will give it a great feel

ODYSSEY Mk.4 · 07-31-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tennismonster

I recently got a babolat pure storm ltd. and wanted to see whether or not i should keep the leather grip

Just wanted To make a poll on the pros and cons of the leather and synthetic grip.

i have one as well i ened up putting my Extra Tw leather grip on (removing the stock one ) and yes use an over grip

shavenyak · 08-01-2008, 02:14 AM

Leather all the way.

Only synthetic I'll even consider is Gamma Hi-Tech...if they even still make it.

Nuke · 08-01-2008, 03:25 AM

No grip -- a couple of overgrips on the bare handle.

2nd_Serve · 08-01-2008, 11:39 AM

Leather grip. Gives you tons of feel, with an overgrip. Synthetic grips are a bit too cushiony for me. And not even feel. But leather grips do give you man hands. Like...Callus all over.

LafayetteHitter · 08-01-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ODYSSEY Mk.4

i have one as well i ened up putting my Extra Tw leather grip on (removing the stock one ) and yes use an over grip

Just curious why you pulled the Babolat grip off? I use the TW label grip as well on my racquets but have been happy so far with the stock leather on the LTD.

Ronaldo · 08-01-2008, 12:37 PM

If you have any joint pain in your arm or shoulder, be aware that a leather grip may aggravate it. Had a sore elbow until switching from leather. The Fairways are now rolled.

babolatchaznike · 08-11-2008, 06:32 PM

I use babolat syntec grip with tourna grip over it.

08-19-2008, 10:43 AM

I like leather better because i like feeling the bevel more. Even with the supergrap over the leather the bevel is well-defined and it feels perfect.

ag200boy · 08-19-2008, 04:10 PM

i actauuly prefer just 2 overgrips over a bare hndle

BCEagle01 · 08-19-2008, 05:48 PM

Leather. More bevel feel and a little bit of extra weight. Less lead tape for me to add on the handle.

yoh4u · 08-19-2008, 07:57 PM

i've never tried leather so its one sided=\

ODYSSEY Mk.4 · 08-19-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LafayetteHitter

Just curious why you pulled the Babolat grip off? I use the TW label grip as well on my racquets but have been happy so far with the stock leather on the LTD.

1.i use both sides of my tourna so i hate how one side turned brown
2.i prefer the 1.3m thinness sharp bevels is a must for my big hands
3. ...i love the TW

[d]ragon · 08-20-2008, 09:19 AM

try playing with it first and see if you like it?

b0oMeR · 09-07-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by [d]ragon

try playing with it first and see if you like it?

yeah , this is the only way to tell....

tennisfreak15347 · 09-07-2008, 08:58 AM

I have the factory syn.grip but I like leather :].

slice bh compliment · 09-07-2008, 09:32 AM

Leather with an overgrip.

Racquet Man · 09-07-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo

If you have any joint pain in your arm or shoulder, be aware that a leather grip may aggravate it. Had a sore elbow until switching from leather. The Fairways are now rolled.

What's your understanding of the correlation of leather grip to your joint pain?

View Poll Results: Leather or Synthetic?
Leather	43	61.43%
Synthetic	27	38.57%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

07-31-2008, 09:47 PM	#1
tennismonster Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 291	Leather VS. Synthetic Grip I recently got a babolat pure storm ltd. and wanted to see whether or not i should keep the leather grip Just wanted To make a poll on the pros and cons of the leather and synthetic grip.

07-31-2008, 11:19 PM	#2
nCode747 Semi-Pro Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 712	put leather on your racquet then put overgrip on top will give it a great feel __________________ Yonex RDS 001 (leaded up 4 grams) Full Blackcode @ 56 lbs I'm a little dysfunctional, don't ya know?

08-01-2008, 11:39 AM	#6
2nd_Serve Professional Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,225	Leather grip. Gives you tons of feel, with an overgrip. Synthetic grips are a bit too cushiony for me. And not even feel. But leather grips do give you man hands. Like...Callus all over. __________________ Babolat Pure Drive Cortex - Topspin CyberFlash - Wilson Pro Overgrip - Lacoste Carnaby RS-2

08-01-2008, 12:37 PM	#8
Ronaldo G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 12,116	If you have any joint pain in your arm or shoulder, be aware that a leather grip may aggravate it. Had a sore elbow until switching from leather. The Fairways are now rolled. __________________ LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US