Black overgrip vs. white overgrip

[tomas9848]

wilson white pro overgrip best grip ever made. I do like Tourna Grip

[JacKKyKung]

I think it's same reason why lots of football player wearing white and colorful soccer shoes. White color look more clean & stylish.

[TennisNinja]

Originally Posted by Nanshiki

The reason most overgrips is white is because the dyes used to make them black reduces performance. ie, poorer grip, absorbency, tack, etc.

This is why Wilson Pro overgrips are only available in white and light colors.

On another note, it's easier to tell when you need a new one when its white, because you can see it getting dirty.

So true, I guess that's the main reason.

[Nanshiki]

No, the main reason is because of the dyes.

[ReopeningWed]

IMO white (say, wilson overgrips) DOES feel a lot better than the black ones.

[Wildcat tennis 11]

I just havent found a black overgrip that has been very tacky at all.they have all been slick.

[David_Is_Right]

Originally Posted by sonicboi21

because white looks more clean.
and also white matches all racket colors, as black would sometimes would clash with the color of the racket

Huh? How can black or white clash with any colour? Notions of colours clashing are based on disharmonious relationships on a particular colour wheel... White and black aren't colours, so they can't clash.

[VamosVato]

White gets dirty too quick i like black cuz it doesnt show the dirt

[dktracer]

The problem I've had with black is that, it would start to deteriorate and the color would end up on my hand. This was the yonex supergrap.

[ShcMad]

Originally Posted by OliverSimon

I've always wondered why almost all the players not using tournagrip use a white overgrip instead of a black one?
Do they feel any different?
Is it a sponsor thing?
Arn't black over grips easier to manage?

I just don't no

I speak from personal experience. One time, I bought some black-colored Babolat overgrips and compared it to the white version of same thing. The difference is quite noticeable I would say. The black doesn't absorb as well or last longer. Perhaps it's something related to the color dye that they use, but that's just how I felt.

[greenfan]

I have a Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex and black overgrip just doesn't look nice. White is much better and I prefer it...