Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid Grip: GREAT!

[Andyroo10567]

Originally Posted by scotus

Why does TW charge $1 more than its competitors?

The world may never know. Go ask in the TW Questions/Comments section below.

[JT_2eighty]

Recently tried this one as my beloved True Grip seems to be on the exit. Not bad at all, but almost twice the weight. It is in fact almost as heavy as leather, my leather grip weighed about 1 oz, Wilson Shock Shield about 0.9 oz, Wilson True was 0.7 oz (no longer on TW, but still at competitors). Wilson Comfort Hybrid is the lightest and tackiest, yet thickest, of the four, at 0.45 oz.

Best bevel feel is Wilson Shock Shield. If you pull it tightly it doesn't add grip size or feel spongy at all, giving a bevel feel that rivals straight leather. Very solid grip with average tack and mediocre sweat absorption, but amazing ball feel and comfort.

[corbind]

Hmmm, this makes me want to order a Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid Grip. My Becker London Tours are very comfortable now so not sure if they have gel in them already. I don't mind mushy and no bevels.

[ChicagoJack]

One thing about the Shock Shield grips, I love em but they tear easily. Perfect for installing once and leaving them there. But if you pull them off just once, the edges/bevels tear and wrinkle really easily.

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by ChicagoJack

One thing about the Shock Shield grips, I love em but they tear easily. Perfect for installing once and leaving them there. But if you pull them off just once, the edges/bevels tear and wrinkle really easily.

I find that with any synthetic grip however. Any time I'm messing around my handle I need a new replacement grip haha!

-Fuji

[Ramon]

Sounds like something I can use. It's heavy, comfortable, and apparently you can still feel the bevels. What seals the deal is that TW has the white color on sale. I just ordered 3 for $2.99/each!

[corbind]

I installed the Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid a couple of month ago and love it. Yes it adds weight which I like.

Weight of WSSH installed (cut): 0.84 ounces = 23.7 grams
Weight of my old grip installed (cut): 0.51 ounces = 14.4 grams

Estimated weight added: 0.33 ounces = 9.3 grams

So basically 1/3 of an ounce added which also made my racquet more headlight and that's much appreciated. The installation was slow but I did a good job the second time I did it (threw the first one out because I did a bad job). I've been quite pleased with the feel that I'll install another WSSH on another racquet tonight or tomorrow.

[Torres]

I've gone back to using TrueGrip. I just prefer its balance of characteristics. For me, it just has the right amount of thickness, weight, feel etc. And it just works well with overgrips without increasing the grip size too much.

ShockShield is useful if you want to add weight to the handle, damp out some of the feedback and don't mind slightly increased thickness.

Good to have different options really, but I guess everyone's looking for slightly different things.

[3fees]

I'm looking into gel replacement grips,,might try wilson shock shield or gamma hi tech gel contour.

[robbo1970]

I'm going to give this a go on one of my rackets.

I really love the feel of leather under an overgrip when I'm playing, but being a mere mortal weekend warrior, my hand does ache a bit afterwards, so if this Shock Shield grip will be about the same weight and bevel feel of leather, but with a bit more comfort I could very well be swayed.

[scotus]

I have a Shock Shield grip over a Gosen Sorbothane Grip. Of course, there is a Yonex overgrip on top of all that.

Grips alone weigh well over 60 grams!

[robbo1970]

And I'm presuming you feel little in the way of vibration with two gel based grips and an overgrip.

I just need the one grip, but want to replicate the weight/balance I get with leather and a firm feel on the grip so I retain the feel of the bevels and not too squishy a feel, but I want to lose aching in my hand after Ive been playing for a few hours.

[v-verb]

Looks like they are discontinued?

[robbo1970]

Originally Posted by v-verb

Looks like they are discontinued?

Shock Shield is still available in the UK.

[Ramon]

Originally Posted by v-verb

Looks like they are discontinued?

Originally Posted by robbo1970

Shock Shield is still available in the UK.

Gosen Sorbothane is discontinued. I see Shock Shield for sale at TW, so I'm assuming it's still being made.

[v-verb]

Ok yes I did a search and here's the link

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Wils...N-WSSHGBK.html


The OP's link looked as if it was discontinued

[TimothyO]

Originally Posted by Torres

I've gone back to using TrueGrip. I just prefer its balance of characteristics. For me, it just has the right amount of thickness, weight, feel etc. And it just works well with overgrips without increasing the grip size too much.

ShockShield is useful if you want to add weight to the handle, damp out some of the feedback and don't mind slightly increased thickness.

Good to have different options really, but I guess everyone's looking for slightly different things.

This is a perfect analysis of the Shock Shield.

I love it but have not been able to use it on my 200s as they're already heavy. Had to use the Comfort Hybrid instead.

Just bought a Pure Storm GT and the Shock Shield with OG will work perfectly adding about 0.5 to 0.6 oz together. Leaves plenty of room to customize further with lead in the head or under the handle before hitting my weight limit.

[corbind]

Over the past six weeks or so I've been switching back and forth between these two grips to see which works best for me. I bought 3 of each for testing.


Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid
UNCUT: 27.2 g (0.96 oz)
CUT installed: 24.2 g (0.85 oz)
Thickness = 2.0 mm (eyeballed with ruler on thickest side)


Wilson Comfort Hybrid
UNCUT: ?
CUT installed: 10.4 g (0.37 oz)
Thickness = 2.5 mm (eyeballed with ruler on thickest side)

The cut/installed figure is the one you should be concerned with as that will be the real weight on the handle. Although the Comfort grip is thicker, being essentially foam, it will compress more than the Shock Shield so will yield a thinner grip. I own both and have been toying with them for a month or so.

Shock Shield is way heavier and more has a more solid feeling when hitting. It seems to increase grip size a little but that's not a biggie for me. The Comfort grip is squishier as it's really air but it doesn't seem to be as comfortable as the Shock Shield. So for comfort go for Shock Shield. For lower weight go with Comfort.

Of the two I definitely prefer the Shock Shield. It does decrease the frame shock considerably which could be due to sheer weight or maybe the gel stuff. Either way it's effective. Somehow it's more substantial weight works to my advantage making the stick more head light. At least now I'm satisfied and put them on all my sticks.

[Ramon]

Originally Posted by bmtx

just wanted to add my 2 cents.

i installed these shock shields to my head ytpmp, and i love the feel i get from the rackets. it definitely mutes the vibration by a lot. i am very pleased.

before with the stock hydrosorb, i could feel the vibration soar through my arm on my forehands. now with the shock shields, its toned down a lot.

i have to say, it does increase the grip size but a noticeable amount (noticeable.. not a lot though)., you do lose a little bit of the bevel... noticeable, but not a lot. and you do lose bit of "raw feel" if you will, when making contact with the ball.

hmm.. one thing that i found annoying, is the application of it. here's my best to create an accurate description, lets say hypothetically the grip is 1 inch wide, the gel portion of the grip, is centered against the outer grip, and measures only roughly .8 inches wide. therefore, it leaves a little bit of the outer grip without gel portion. i wanted to make sure that the gel portion was consistent throughout the entire grip, so i made sure i did the right overlapping, but the outer grip (the extra bit on the outside) tends to fold in, and creates an uneven job...

also, i didn't like the look of it after it was done. it looked kinda like michelin man. but it doesn't matter to me, because i was planned to put an overgrip over it.

i hardly think those things mentioned are that much of a compromise compared to what was gained for me.

i have slight tennis elbow, and this helped a lot. definitely rec'd for those with elbow issues.

I had a similar experience. It's hard to make it look like a professional job. I think both of my grips had blemishes. However, it does provide better comfort and shock absorption than my stock synthetic grips. I use an overgrip anyway, so the blemishes don't matter.

I noticed that it made the grip size larger, but it compresses as you play more with it, and the difference is hardly noticeable after a while.

[robbo1970]

I just wanted to bump this thread because I have a few questions.

I have considered using this grip. I currently use leather because I prefer the extra weight in the handle, but Ive noticed over the past few weeks that my hand and wrist really ache.

Is Shock Shield the way to go in keeping that same weight and firm feel, but reducing the pain i'm getting in my hand and wrist?

Many thanks