Grip thickness

bradsm01 · 01-18-2013, 08:50 PM

Does anyone know the thickness and weight of the following replacement grips:

Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid
Wilson Comfort Hybrid
Wilson K Grip
Prince ResiPro
Prince ResiSoft
Gamma Pro Control
Babolat Air Sphere

And comments on their playability would be appreciated. Thanks

bradsm01 · 01-20-2013, 04:33 PM

bump......

tball · 01-20-2013, 05:54 PM

Babolat Air Sphere -- 18 g / ~1.7 mm.

Thickness is approximate because the grip is quite puffy, and squishes easily.

corners · 01-20-2013, 06:44 PM

There are several long thickness and weight threads around here. If you search you might be able to find all of those on your list.

The only thing I can tell you is that ResiPro is dry, textured, feels good, but gets slick with moisture. I didn't care for that one. I haven't tried ResiSoft, but recently got a ResiThin, which is thinner than a normal grip but not as thin as Babolat Skin Feel, Volkl DNX or the Donnay Replacement Grip. For context, I prefer tacky replacement grips like Gamma Hi-Tec, Volkl Biotac and Volkl Pro.

SELFMADESOUL · 01-24-2013, 11:58 AM

I've used the Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid and although I don't have the exact specs for you I do know that it weighed as much as most leather grips and had a great bevel feel. If you are looking to tail-weight a racquet but not use leather that would be my go to grip.

bradsm01 · 01-24-2013, 10:37 PM

I am actually more interested in the thickness. SSoul, do you know how thick the Wilson SS Hybrid is? Thanks

robbo1970 · 01-25-2013, 12:13 PM

2mm.

the Wilson website gives all the grip thicknesses.

bradsm01 · 01-29-2013, 05:35 AM

So are the thickness of the following grips 2 MM?
Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid
Wilson Comfort Hybrid
Wilson K Grip
Prince ResiPro
Prince ResiSoft
Gamma Pro Control

Thanks

corbind · 01-29-2013, 12:23 PM

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.

01-18-2013, 08:50 PM	#1
bradsm01 New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 90	Grip thickness Does anyone know the thickness and weight of the following replacement grips: Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid Wilson Comfort Hybrid Wilson K Grip Prince ResiPro Prince ResiSoft Gamma Pro Control Babolat Air Sphere And comments on their playability would be appreciated. Thanks

01-20-2013, 06:44 PM	#4
corners Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,818	There are several long thickness and weight threads around here. If you search you might be able to find all of those on your list. The only thing I can tell you is that ResiPro is dry, textured, feels good, but gets slick with moisture. I didn't care for that one. I haven't tried ResiSoft, but recently got a ResiThin, which is thinner than a normal grip but not as thin as Babolat Skin Feel, Volkl DNX or the Donnay Replacement Grip. For context, I prefer tacky replacement grips like Gamma Hi-Tec, Volkl Biotac and Volkl Pro. Last edited by corners : 01-20-2013 at 06:46 PM.

01-24-2013, 11:58 AM	#5
SELFMADESOUL New User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Milford, CT Posts: 51	I've used the Wilson Shock Shield Hybrid and although I don't have the exact specs for you I do know that it weighed as much as most leather grips and had a great bevel feel. If you are looking to tail-weight a racquet but not use leather that would be my go to grip. __________________ Wilson Pro Staff Six One Tour 90

01-25-2013, 12:13 PM	#7
robbo1970 Professional Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 977	2mm. the Wilson website gives all the grip thicknesses. __________________ X2 Dunlop Biomimetic 300 / X2 Prince Exo3 93

01-29-2013, 12:23 PM	#9
corbind Professional Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 832	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. __________________ Becker London Tour, 12.6oz, Wilson gut 17g 65lbs \|\| Prince EXO3 Tour 18x20, 12.5oz, Wilson gut 16g 70lbs, S&V, DII '88-90 Last edited by corbind : 01-29-2013 at 12:30 PM.