Grip size Dunlop vs Head

[liftordie]

Does a Dunlop grip size 3 could be the same as a Head grip 4?
I'm interested about the Dunlop CX 200 OS but the grip size 4 does not exist!...

 

[HitMoreBHs]

All manufacturers have a degree of variance with grip sizes, but in general, I have found that Dunlop grip sizes are around half a size larger than HEAD grip sizes. Actually, it's probably more accurate to say that HEAD grips tend to run a half size smaller than other manufacturers.

 

[flyhome]

I agree, I normally use grip size 3 with overgrip, on Head's racquet too, but with the Dunlop Sx300 Tour It gets too fat and I prefere to play without overgrip.

 

[ariwibowo]

Head has 2 type of grip shape depending the type, radical and prestige are rectangular or traditional head grip. Speed line more square.

 

[HitMoreBHs]

Head has 2 type of grip shape depending the type, radical and prestige are rectangular or traditional head grip. Speed line more square.

Not anymore. Since Graphene 360+ (c.2019), all HEAD racquets have the TK82S pallet (aka Speed handle which is more square). The last HEAD racquets with the TK82 pallet (traditional rectangular) was the Prestige Graphene Touch line.

 

[topspn]

It is mostly the replacement grip width they are using.

 

[HitMoreBHs]

I think you’re right. Hydrosorb Pro is a slightly thinner grip, HEAD’s idea is that it enhances feel over the standard Hydrosorb that is thicker. Also, the factory applies it with greater stretch using the spindle machine than most of us probably would if doing it by hand.

 

[liftordie]

I bought a CX 200 OS size 3 (maximum available...). I will put a leather grip as I did on my Gravity S size 4 and I hope the grips will have the same size!
If not, I bought a half size grip enlarger to adjust...

 

[liftordie]

Dunlop grip size is WAY too small!!! Why don't they provide size 4??? I returned my CX 200 OS.....

 

[Crocodile]

Would it therefore imply that a Dunlop grip 4 is a Head grip 5? That would be nice. If it’s not then that’s no good.

 

[BenC]

For what it's worth, I measured the bare pallet on a Dunlop CX200 and a Head G360+ Extreme Tour (both L3) and they're the same.

 

[SlowTiger]

Dunlop's stock replacement grips is very thin. Makes the grip feel smaller

 

[bigserving]

A 1/2 or full sized heat-shrink-sleeve may do the trick for turning a size 3 into a size4.

 

[Grafil Injection]

I think the circumferences must be the same, but I find the older Heads (and Volkls) feels about 1/2 size smaller because of the rectangular shape, compared to Dunlop, Wilson and Prince.

 

[Trip]

Not anymore. Since Graphene 360+ (c.2019), all HEAD racquets have the TK82S pallet (aka Speed handle which is more square). The last HEAD racquets with the TK82 pallet (traditional rectangular) was the Prestige Graphene Touch line.

Well, not quite. AFAIK, the PT 2.0 re-issue still uses the slightly more rectangular TK82 pallet. Other than that, all other current retail sticks use the more square TK82S.

 

[HitMoreBHs]

Well, not quite. AFAIK, the PT 2.0 re-issue still uses the slightly more rectangular TK82 pallet. Other than that, all other current retail sticks use the more square TK82S.

My bad, you’re correct. PT 2.0 has the traditional TK82 (and rightly so!).

 

[liftordie]

A 1/2 or full sized heat-shrink-sleeve may do the trick for turning a size 3 into a size4.

Absolutely not. I tried but the Dunlop grip 3 is still smaller than the grip 4 of my Gravity S, with leather grip!!

 

[bigserving]

A properly applied sleeve may create the size that you are looking for?

 

[adchris2]

What about Dunlop vs Babolat relative grip size? I use a 3/8 in Babolat. Will 3/8 on the Dunlop FX500 (2023) feel small?

 

[Grafil Injection]

There's not enough difference between Dunlop, Babs, Head, Wilson or Prince grip sizes these days to worry about. Although depending on your grip position Eastern v Western, you might prefer one over the other. Yonex (small), TF, Volkl (rectangular) are a bit more different though.

 

[BallsOfFire]

There's not enough difference between Dunlop, Babs, Head, Wilson or Prince grip sizes these days to worry about. Although depending on your grip position Eastern v Western, you might prefer one over the other. Yonex (small), TF, Volkl (rectangular) are a bit more different though.

ah. Tennisnerd has a good page about this.

https://www.tennisnerd.net/the-tenn...ets-and-strings/racquet-grip-shapes-and-sizes

Babolat/Yonex grip size feels + 1/2 compared to Head/Wilson. I therefore go size 3 on Head rackets and size 2 on Babolat rackets.
But the Post didnt get answered is Dunlop Grip size circa Head/Wilson or circa Babolat/Yonex.

 

[fritzhimself]

Babolat Dunlop and Wilson are pretty much the same.
Measured by the bare handle contour.

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