Best leather grip brand??

Eugene Choi · 09-23-2012, 03:21 PM

I want some more weight on my prostaff 95 so im gonna put a primary leather grip on it. Are all leather grips the same or do diferent brands make different grips??

Roger Wawrinka · 09-23-2012, 03:28 PM

Leather grips are mostly the same. Some may be thinner or thicker then others but that's about it. I would recommend Babolat leather grips rather then Wilson but that's just me. I think they are better quality. You can buy both of them at TW.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Babo...geBAB-BLG.html

Eugene Choi · 09-23-2012, 04:11 PM

Thanks man and do you know which one is heavier cause the prostaff 95 is kinda light so want some extra weight on it

GenesisTurbo · 09-23-2012, 04:28 PM

i personally prefer HEAD Leather Grips because with it on i can feel the bevels the best, i have them on all 3 APDGT.

here is a helpful link-
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=62687

Roger Wawrinka · 09-23-2012, 04:37 PM

^^Give me one second. I get it to you by tonight.

Eugene Choi · 09-23-2012, 05:37 PM

Omg thank you so much!

Eugene Choi · 09-23-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenesisTurbo

i personally prefer HEAD Leather Grips because with it on i can feel the bevels the best, i have them on all 3 APDGT.

here is a helpful link-
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=62687

So would that mean the head leather grip is thinner than others?

GenesisTurbo · 09-23-2012, 08:20 PM

i don't know if it's the thinnest but imo it feels the best, i guess it's all preference.

good luck

Eugene Choi · 09-24-2012, 09:23 AM

Thanks man ill look up the head ones

Roger Wawrinka · 09-25-2012, 05:44 PM

Sorry Eugene Choi. I have been really busy lately. If you still want the weights of the leather grips I can do it for you as soon as I can.

Eugene Choi · 09-26-2012, 03:24 AM

Its all good roger it would be great if you could please i need the weight of a head, babolat, wilson, volki, and dunlop please.

Roger Wawrinka · 09-26-2012, 08:09 AM

I can get you the weights of the Wilson and Babolat for sure. I'll see what I can do for the others.

Roger Wawrinka · 09-26-2012, 12:40 PM

I think you should check out sepidoel's thread, he will answer all of your questions. Faster then I could too.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=441234

schap02 · 09-27-2012, 04:06 AM

I've tried mostly everything and to be honest, TW is the best offering in my opinion

mad dog1 · 09-27-2012, 03:39 PM

i've tried alot of brands and i prefer the Fairway grips over everything else. the TW leather grips are too dry and rough. i have found that applying shoe polish and some elbow grease, the feel and softness improves greatly.

I Heart Thomas Muster · 09-27-2012, 03:45 PM

Are you planning on using an overgrip? I've found that wider leather grips such as Babolat work best with Tournagrip's offerings (especially the XL) where if you're using an overgrip that isn't as wide such as Yonex you're better off with Gamma or Head. As to weight, I've tried Gamma, Babolat and Head and I feel the Babolat (which I use) grip is the heavier of the three. The Head grip is thin and really gives you sharp edges but is probably the lightest of the three.

Seth · 09-28-2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schap02

I've tried mostly everything and to be honest, TW is the best offering in my opinion

Same. I'm loyal to TW leather .

chrischris · 09-29-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad dog1

i've tried alot of brands and i prefer the Fairway grips over everything else. the TW leather grips are too dry and rough. i have found that applying shoe polish and some elbow grease, the feel and softness improves greatly.

Yep. Balmforth Fairway calf skin grips are the b.o.m.b.

robbo1970 · 09-29-2012, 04:17 PM

I looked into this too when I put leather on my racket to add some weight and make it a little headlight.

The heaviest available to me was the Wilson and it wraps really well.

Eugene Choi · 10-08-2012, 07:47 PM

Thanks everyone i decided on the xpacific leather grip weight seemed good, if too light ill go for the wilson one.

09-23-2012, 03:21 PM	#1
Eugene Choi New User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 35	Best leather grip brand?? I want some more weight on my prostaff 95 so im gonna put a primary leather grip on it. Are all leather grips the same or do diferent brands make different grips??

09-23-2012, 03:28 PM	#2
Roger Wawrinka Semi-Pro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 523	Leather grips are mostly the same. Some may be thinner or thicker then others but that's about it. I would recommend Babolat leather grips rather then Wilson but that's just me. I think they are better quality. You can buy both of them at TW. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Babo...geBAB-BLG.html Last edited by Roger Wawrinka : 09-23-2012 at 03:31 PM.

09-27-2012, 04:06 AM	#14
schap02 Semi-Pro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: City Posts: 696	I've tried mostly everything and to be honest, TW is the best offering in my opinion __________________ Prince 6000 - IG Prestige MP

09-27-2012, 03:45 PM	#16
I Heart Thomas Muster Rookie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 364	Are you planning on using an overgrip? I've found that wider leather grips such as Babolat work best with Tournagrip's offerings (especially the XL) where if you're using an overgrip that isn't as wide such as Yonex you're better off with Gamma or Head. As to weight, I've tried Gamma, Babolat and Head and I feel the Babolat (which I use) grip is the heavier of the three. The Head grip is thin and really gives you sharp edges but is probably the lightest of the three. __________________ (4) Volkl PB 10 Mids Babolat Tonic+ 16 @ 54 lbs/Babolat RPM Team 17 @ 52 lbs

09-29-2012, 04:17 PM	#19
robbo1970 Professional Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 974	I looked into this too when I put leather on my racket to add some weight and make it a little headlight. The heaviest available to me was the Wilson and it wraps really well. __________________ X2 Dunlop Biomimetic 300 / X2 Prince Exo3 93