Leather grips lovers
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juandv9307
New User
the yonex are more expensive than oehms, do you feel they are worth the extra 5 dollars?
Probably not IMO
superdave3
Rookie
Fairway is the only leather grip I have ever liked. As long as you keep them clean and use some oil after cleaning, there is nothing better.
I agree 100%. THE best leather grips out there.
Peter Dervan
Rookie
I read a comment from someone on TT that their opinion was .. that most people probably pull their leather grips too much when installing, resulting in not allowing some comfort/natural compression when using day to day. Others (most people it would seem), advise to pull very hard when installing.
Would anyone like to comment on the following direction for installation : Pull hard enough that it won't slip up the handle, but no harder - allowing for the grip to feel somewhat softer?
I'm asking - not advising, by the way. I have a few Oehms grey retro grips on the way and would like to get some opinions on how hard to pull them. (they'll be installed on Fischer Vacuum Pro 90 (authentic MIA) frames. (I believe they come with double sided tape already applied to grips).
Cheers
Would anyone like to comment on the following direction for installation : Pull hard enough that it won't slip up the handle, but no harder - allowing for the grip to feel somewhat softer?
I'm asking - not advising, by the way. I have a few Oehms grey retro grips on the way and would like to get some opinions on how hard to pull them. (they'll be installed on Fischer Vacuum Pro 90 (authentic MIA) frames. (I believe they come with double sided tape already applied to grips).
Cheers
djNEiGht
Legend
One caution as why not to pull too much is that the leather will stretch. I would use caution with the retro grips especially if the condition shows the age of it.
When I apply, I try to pull as taught as possible with out it stretching.
lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
The way I install my leather grip is I actually want it as tight and firm as possible. So I usually pull it tight, leave it for a little while, take it off and repull. I do that a few times to remove all the cushion out of the grip. On occasion i would take a rolling pin to compress the leather more on the ground. And by having the grip pulled tight, I dont need to have double sided tape, which help reduce the final grip sizing. With a Wilson overgrip install, that how I get the softer comfort feeling.
This is personally how I like it.
someone just gave me an oehms grip and it feels incredible. personally i'd go with this over fairway unless fairway can come with the adhesive already attached. i did just try a friend's angell racquet and it felt great as well. i'd probably get angell leather if the shipping were more affordable. for now i'll probably stick with oehms moving forward
Since that post I have bought a small cache of Oehms. It’s by far my favorite grip, and I’ve put it in most if my racquets - which is quite a few as a holic.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
Yes
chrischris
G.O.A.T.
Where can one get the classic Balmforth Fairway Calfskin grips nowadays..?
Had a bunch but ran out a few weeks ago.
Had a bunch but ran out a few weeks ago.
djNEiGht
Legend
I've been using diadem and solinco synthetic leather to fill this need for me.
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
Solinco Leather grips are also a little more cost effective
NYTennisNut
New User
Love leather grips above all else. But one of my racquets is a Wilson Pro Staff in #3 (4 3/8) and I have moved pretty much exclusively to grip size 4. And unlike Head (where you can switch pallets), Wilson handles cannot be switched around easily.
For anyone who has tried this - does putting a rubber heat sleeve to increase grip size and then adding a Leather grip take away from the feel? Should definitely have some impact but wondering if it takes away from the feel of the bevels.
Going to experiment with this set up but would love views from others who may have tried it.
For anyone who has tried this - does putting a rubber heat sleeve to increase grip size and then adding a Leather grip take away from the feel? Should definitely have some impact but wondering if it takes away from the feel of the bevels.
Going to experiment with this set up but would love views from others who may have tried it.
djNEiGht
Legend
It will slightly but since you are using leather you won't loose as much of the feel.
Keep in mind that a full size heat shrink will at 15g on average. You could also use a half size sleeve which shouldn't round out the handle nearly as much as a full size, weigh less, and not change the balance as much as a full size
djNEiGht
Legend
I like those grips too. But sometimes I don't want to add the weight and just want the bevel feel.
Tranqville
Professional
My hands sweat a lot when I play. I usually use moisture absorbing basegrips like Head's Hydrosorb. Is it still ok to use a leather grip with a moisture absorbing overgrip like Wilson Pro Perforated or Tourna Grip Blue Original? I worry about a racquet slipping out of my hand on a serve.
Recently started using Head leather grip with YY Supergrap OG again after many years. I am also a heavy sweater, especially when the temps gets warmer. I have also started using Tourna Rosin Grip powder, and it works wonders.
It will dirty the OG overtime, but the racquet won’t twist anymore and I won’t have to squeeze the grip as much anymore.
It is very nice to be able to feel the bevels too.
