Hello folks,
I decided to dust off the gear and have some questions. My 2 rackets have only had 2 overgrip changes in 6 years
shocking, but big breaks occurred in my tennis .
I have started by removing the overgrips, they were there for more than 2 or 3 years but granted I did not play much, they still were too used. When I removed the overgrips (head xtreme soft in blue) I have noticed they left blue colour residue, even peeled off the original white grip top layer in places. So my questions are:
- Should I remove and replace the original grips?
Racket1 bought in 2014 (new), Racket 2 in 2015 (used) .
Racket 1 - Head Hydrosorb Pro White - lost most of the plushness but no rips other than what the overgrip pulled and obviously stained by the blue Head overgrip.
Racket 2 - Wilson True Grip White- even less soft than the other, blue stains, one part of the bevel worn out from thumb.
- I think I should at least change the grip in Racket 2. but here I am left wondering, what colour should I get for a replacement grip since the 2 White ones have been tainted by the overgrips. Is this colour transfer from overgrip to grip normal for every brand of overgrips or is it just because I used and abused them for far too long and never changed them?
- Since the grip will be covered by an overgrip, why does it matter what colour or brand it is? I was just toying with the idea of putting a cheap Blue Karakal PU Supergrip I got for £2 but somehow undecided.
- Should reselling factor come in play here? (meaning that if I add a good branded replacement grip I could get more money for the racket, then again I am not sure the grip would be in good condition by the time I sell/trade and wouldn't the new buyer change it anyway?)
- Should I buy the same replacement grip for both or it doesn't matter? One is Wilson one is Head. Leather or Synthetic? Is leather much more heavy than Synthetic? for one racket would be good that extra grams but for the other not.
- To avoid the colour transfer, should I buy white overgrips? I do prefer coloured ones tbh. but look where that preference led me! Found a good deal on Yonex Supergraps 30 pack and Wilson Pro Comfort all in white. Leaning towards Wilson because the rolls are individual. What's the better overgrip for UK weather (London) not hot, not sweating much, will aim to play 3 times a week 2 hours each session.
Finally thanks for reading this, I know I am rambling but it is good to know this forum is still here.
I decided to dust off the gear and have some questions. My 2 rackets have only had 2 overgrip changes in 6 years
I have started by removing the overgrips, they were there for more than 2 or 3 years but granted I did not play much, they still were too used. When I removed the overgrips (head xtreme soft in blue) I have noticed they left blue colour residue, even peeled off the original white grip top layer in places. So my questions are:
- Should I remove and replace the original grips?
Racket1 bought in 2014 (new), Racket 2 in 2015 (used) .
Racket 1 - Head Hydrosorb Pro White - lost most of the plushness but no rips other than what the overgrip pulled and obviously stained by the blue Head overgrip.
Racket 2 - Wilson True Grip White- even less soft than the other, blue stains, one part of the bevel worn out from thumb.
- I think I should at least change the grip in Racket 2. but here I am left wondering, what colour should I get for a replacement grip since the 2 White ones have been tainted by the overgrips. Is this colour transfer from overgrip to grip normal for every brand of overgrips or is it just because I used and abused them for far too long and never changed them?
- Since the grip will be covered by an overgrip, why does it matter what colour or brand it is? I was just toying with the idea of putting a cheap Blue Karakal PU Supergrip I got for £2 but somehow undecided.
- Should reselling factor come in play here? (meaning that if I add a good branded replacement grip I could get more money for the racket, then again I am not sure the grip would be in good condition by the time I sell/trade and wouldn't the new buyer change it anyway?)
- Should I buy the same replacement grip for both or it doesn't matter? One is Wilson one is Head. Leather or Synthetic? Is leather much more heavy than Synthetic? for one racket would be good that extra grams but for the other not.
- To avoid the colour transfer, should I buy white overgrips? I do prefer coloured ones tbh. but look where that preference led me! Found a good deal on Yonex Supergraps 30 pack and Wilson Pro Comfort all in white. Leaning towards Wilson because the rolls are individual. What's the better overgrip for UK weather (London) not hot, not sweating much, will aim to play 3 times a week 2 hours each session.
Finally thanks for reading this, I know I am rambling but it is good to know this forum is still here.