Greetings,
I recently purchased a Prince Phantom 93P and love the frame. Solid on all fronts. (I’ve been playing with a lineage of Wilson Pro Staffs and Babolat Pure Storms for the past 8 years.)
However, I really dislike the shape of the Prince grip. It’s far too rounded and circular for my taste. I hit with a semi SW forehand and one-handed BH and I’m having trouble finding the small bevels to secure proper hand placement with this racquet, especially on defense or volleys when a quick grip change is required. All the bevels are almost the same width on this frame.
So I’d like to modify the grip shape to make it more rectangular like the Wilsons and Babs that I am accustomed to. On these boards, I’ve read about applying balsa wood, athletic tape, or drywall tape, etc. to modify grip shape. Any other suggestions?
Also, assuming the following orientation, on what bevels should the material be applied to make the shape more rectangular?
Thanks very much for any and all input!
I recently purchased a Prince Phantom 93P and love the frame. Solid on all fronts. (I’ve been playing with a lineage of Wilson Pro Staffs and Babolat Pure Storms for the past 8 years.)
However, I really dislike the shape of the Prince grip. It’s far too rounded and circular for my taste. I hit with a semi SW forehand and one-handed BH and I’m having trouble finding the small bevels to secure proper hand placement with this racquet, especially on defense or volleys when a quick grip change is required. All the bevels are almost the same width on this frame.
So I’d like to modify the grip shape to make it more rectangular like the Wilsons and Babs that I am accustomed to. On these boards, I’ve read about applying balsa wood, athletic tape, or drywall tape, etc. to modify grip shape. Any other suggestions?
Also, assuming the following orientation, on what bevels should the material be applied to make the shape more rectangular?

Thanks very much for any and all input!