Cushioned, but not thick replacement grip

enderx1x · 02-11-2013, 04:48 PM

I know that as a general rule (except leather), thicker replacement grips generally have more cushioning and thinner replacement grips less. However, I can't go thicker with my current racquet, but am looking for a nicely cushioned replacement grip. I plan on putting a yonex super grap on top, so actual tackiness isn't too important for me.

In short, what is a below average thickness, but well cushioned replacement grip?

Thanks

tball · 02-11-2013, 05:33 PM

Among regular/normal grips, Volkl DNX is very thin. It will provide more cushioning than the official "thin" grips, but is thiner than most other regular grips.

slowfox · 02-11-2013, 08:04 PM

Babolat Skin Feel.

ricki · 02-11-2013, 10:39 PM

Prince Resi Pro or Prince Resi Thin

enderx1x · 02-12-2013, 02:21 PM

Customer Review of Volkl DNX say that it is not thin but thick?

How is the cushioning on Babolat Skin Feel and Prince Resi Thin? I have known of these as very thin grips, but also relatively firm.

Judging from the customer reviews of Resi-Pro, it seems like it may be a great option.

scotus · 02-12-2013, 03:30 PM

Gosen Sorbothane Grip. 1 mm thick.

Discontinued but not impossible to find.

corners · 02-12-2013, 03:47 PM

Three grips mentioned here I've tried, all about the same thickness.

Cushion: resithin > dnx > skinfeel

Tack: skin > dnx >> resi

Texture: dnx > resi > skin

Slippery when wet: resi >>> dnx > skin

enderx1x · 02-12-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotus

Gosen Sorbothane Grip. 1 mm thick.

Discontinued but not impossible to find.

Let me clarify: When I say I want a thin grip, I'm basically looking for just slightly thinner than average. I'm looking to add an overgrip and only slightly increase the size. A 1 mm thick grip seems like it would decrease the size of the grip, even with an overgrip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by corners

Three grips mentioned here I've tried, all about the same thickness.

Cushion: resithin > dnx > skinfeel

Tack: skin > dnx >> resi

Texture: dnx > resi > skin

Slippery when wet: resi >>> dnx > skin

Assuming I'm adding an overgrip, would any of these have any affect other than cushioning? Would any of these wear down with an overgrip on top?

02-11-2013, 04:48 PM	#1
enderx1x New User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 66	Cushioned, but not thick replacement grip I know that as a general rule (except leather), thicker replacement grips generally have more cushioning and thinner replacement grips less. However, I can't go thicker with my current racquet, but am looking for a nicely cushioned replacement grip. I plan on putting a yonex super grap on top, so actual tackiness isn't too important for me. In short, what is a below average thickness, but well cushioned replacement grip? Thanks

02-12-2013, 02:21 PM	#5
enderx1x New User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 66	Thanks for the replies! Customer Review of Volkl DNX say that it is not thin but thick? How is the cushioning on Babolat Skin Feel and Prince Resi Thin? I have known of these as very thin grips, but also relatively firm. Judging from the customer reviews of Resi-Pro, it seems like it may be a great option.

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