Dive into the world of TOURNA Grip with Kevin Niksich - the light blue grip that doesn’t slip & beyond (including string & other tennis gear)!!

[TW Staff]

You see that 'light blue grip that doesn't slip' everywhere, but what else does the TOURNA brand have to offer in the tennis world!? In this episode, we chat with Kevin Niksich all about the newest TOURNA TUFF overgrip as well as their history in the tennis world and why so many people play with Tournagrip.

We learn more about:
- the "TOURNA" origin story -- including where HQ is located & what it is like working with family
- stories around the OG TournaGrip -- who used it, when it was released, etc.
- fun pro tennis stories!
- what is Tourna Tuff and how is it different from the OG? is it thicker?
- best conditions for each Tourna grip
- Tourna STRINGS
- & more!

Happy Hitting!

 

[AndrewUtz]

hey kevin, i’d use tourna original if it came in a color other than blue (preferably black). until then I will never use it. wish you guys would reconsider releasing different colors like how you do for tourna tac. even monogram them if you need to.

 

[TW Staff]

hey kevin, i’d use tourna original if it came in a color other than blue (preferably black). until then I will never use it. wish you guys would reconsider releasing different colors like how you do for tourna tac. even monogram them if you need to.

I'm going to chime in, Kevin mentions that Tourna OG only truly works as how it was meant to in that blue color and for that reason, they keep it authentic and unchanged and light blue!

Probably not the answer you wanted to hear, but some of the tacky Tourna grips do come in different colors!
Michelle, TW

 

[AndrewUtz]

I'm going to chime in, Kevin mentions that Tourna OG only truly works as how it was meant to in that blue color and for that reason, they keep it authentic and unchanged and light blue!

Probably not the answer you wanted to hear, but some of the tacky Tourna grips do come in different colors!
Michelle, TW

tbf the the kimony neo dry is damn near indistinguishable from tourna and it comes in black. the real reason is to help let others know which pros are using tourn to drive more sales. i’d honestly just buy the kimony if it came in packs larger than 3.

 

[ChrisJR3264]

I have used tourna big hitter blue 1.25. It’s actually pretty good. Comfortable. Pretty good budget string. Want to try silver 7 tour.

The originally overgrip is good for humid conditions here in Florida during the summer

 

[Tourna Official]

I'm going to chime in, Kevin mentions that Tourna OG only truly works as how it was meant to in that blue color and for that reason, they keep it authentic and unchanged and light blue!

Probably not the answer you wanted to hear, but some of the tacky Tourna grips do come in different colors!
Michelle, TW

hey kevin, i’d use tourna original if it came in a color other than blue (preferably black). until then I will never use it. wish you guys would reconsider releasing different colors like how you do for tourna tac. even monogram them if you need to.

Actually the reason we don't change the color is because the color Blue is actually a Federally Registered Trademark. For that reason its the most identifiable grip on the market. If its Tourna Grip blue, its Tourna Grip, no matter what color tape is at the top. I'm sorry you don't like the blue though. Funny story, I posted an April fools joke on the tourna_tennis instagram page a few years ago of a perfectly photoshopped Tourna Grip in white. I think to this day I it was the most widely seen and shared post. I have no doubt we'd gain some business selling it in other colors and white. Tourna Tuff though?????

 

[austintennis2005]

hey kevin, i’d use tourna original if it came in a color other than blue (preferably black). until then I will never use it. wish you guys would reconsider releasing different colors like how you do for tourna tac. even monogram them if you need to.

What do you have against blue for gods sake

 

[AndrewUtz]

What do you have against blue for gods sake

i want to have a goth racquet

 

[AndrewUtz]

Actually the reason we don't change the color is because the color Blue is actually a Federally Registered Trademark. For that reason its the most identifiable grip on the market. If its Tourna Grip blue, its Tourna Grip, no matter what color tape is at the top. I'm sorry you don't like the blue though. Funny story, I posted an April fools joke on the tourna_tennis instagram page a few years ago of a perfectly photoshopped Tourna Grip in white. I think to this day I it was the most widely seen and shared post. I have no doubt we'd gain some business selling it in other colors and white. Tourna Tuff though?????

i knew this is exactly why. like i said though, i wouldn’t mind using them even if the tourna logo was embossed on the black or white grip! does tourna tuff come in colors other than blue?

 

[Anni.Angel]

All overgrips should come in white only, as you would have to change it when it gets dirty.

Mine are always brand new, fresh, pure white and any color is dirt for me.

 

[kevin qmto]

Do they talk about those Pro Gel grips that have the bike tread? I love those grips so much!