Playing without no replacement grip

[marian_4949]

Hi guys,

I have WIlson ProStaff 97 v.12, 315 g, 16x19. The racket is great for me, but too heavy. So I tried to play without replacement grip, only with overgrip. Its not possible to play one hour - my hand (fingers) are suffering and pain is intolerable. Any tips for it?
(I don´t want 280g version etc.) F. e. - I tried to put cotton wool under overgrip. But no results.

Thanks for advice.

 

[Jonesy]

Play with gloves.

 

[LeeD]

Switch to 17 g strings.

 

[graycrait]

If possible why not get a PS 97UL and weight it to your preference?

 

[esgee48]

Without using replacement grip, size of handle shrinks. You may be gripping the handle harder to keep from losing the racquet. Switch to 18 ga OGSM and put a replacement grip back on. I would also tell you to make the racquet at least 12 points HL.

 

[Shroud]

Hi guys,

I have WIlson ProStaff 97 v.12, 315 g, 16x19. The racket is great for me, but too heavy. So I tried to play without replacement grip, only with overgrip. Its not possible to play one hour - my hand (fingers) are suffering and pain is intolerable. Any tips for it?
(I don´t want 280g version etc.) F. e. - I tried to put cotton wool under overgrip. But no results.

Thanks for advice.

Easiest is to add another overgrip

 

[user92626]

Sell it on this site's used rackets and stuff. Use the money and get a proper racket. Life is too damn short for a lousy equipment.

That said, right after posting this, I'm gonna order a 17g reel instead of putting up with 16g string setup. I've had such a good time with it.