Righty 2 handed backhand players: do you have callouses under the ring and middle fingers?

vokazu

Legend
I've been practicing my new 2 handed backhand daily and I got callouses under the ring finger and middle finger of my left hand.

I wonder if I should add another overgrip to prevent more callouses or is this normal for two handed backhand players?

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Rosstour

G.O.A.T.
I don't get those. But I don't get a lot of calluses from tennis at all except on my main hitting hand, middle finger.

I also do stock grip + overgrip so my grip size is 4 1/2 and my hands are pretty small. So I think that's got a lot to do with it
 

RyanRF

Professional
No I don't. The only time I had callouses that looked like that is back when I was playing a ton of golf.

I'm guessing it's related to your overgrip. Either the grip is too sticky and bothering your skin, or the grip is too slippery which causes you to grip harder. My personal recommendation is Yonex Super Grap, but you should try multiple options and see what works best for you.
 

Rosstour

G.O.A.T.
No I don't. The only time I had callouses that looked like that is back when I was playing a ton of golf.

I'm guessing it's related to your overgrip. Either the grip is too sticky and bothering your skin, or the grip is too slippery which causes you to grip harder. My personal recommendation is Yonex Super Grap, but you should try multiple options and see what works best for you.

Grip also may be too small
 

MyFearHand

Professional
I've been practicing my new 2 handed backhand daily and I got callouses under the ring finger and middle finger of my left hand.

I wonder if I should add another overgrip to prevent more callouses or is this normal for two handed backhand players?

20240919-144031.jpg
I get them under my ring finger, not my middle finger. I also get one further down closer to the palm sort of in the middle of my index and middle finger.
 

socallefty

G.O.A.T.
I get calluses if I don’t replace overgrips often as any microtears of the overgrip has sharp enough edges that can cause calluses for me. If I play with my wedding ring on, I get a callus in that area also.
 

Shroud

Talk Tennis Guru
I've been practicing my new 2 handed backhand daily and I got callouses under the ring finger and middle finger of my left hand.

I wonder if I should add another overgrip to prevent more callouses or is this normal for two handed backhand players?

20240919-144031.jpg
Yes! I used to get callouses. Now that my grip is huge not a callous on me!
 

vokazu

Legend
I get them under my ring finger, not my middle finger. I also get one further down closer to the palm sort of in the middle of my index and middle finger.
On your left hand?

I got callous on the middle of my right hand's palm, the location is below the ring finger, only when I practice Henin one handed backhand.
 
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Happi

Hall of Fame
I've added another overgrip, so that's 3 overgrips on top of leather grip on 4 ¼ handle.

It definitely feels more comfortable now for my left hand.
Leather grip might be the cause, try a new replacement grip + overgrip.
 

MyFearHand

Professional
On your left hand?

I got callous on the middle of my right hand's palm, the location is below the ring finger, only when I practice Henin one handed backhand.

Yes, on my left hand.

My right hand has callouses under my pinky, ring and middle finger as well as a couple in the palm.
 

vokazu

Legend
Adding one more overgrip definitely helps. The callouses are getting smoother now and it really feels more comfortable for my left hand.
 

SystemicAnomaly

Bionic Poster
Adding one more overgrip definitely helps. The callouses are getting smoother now and it really feels more comfortable for my left hand.
Gripping too tightly with your top (left) hand? The top hand moves a lot more than the bottom hand when executing a 2hBh. For many players the top hand takes on a more dominant role in the Bh. For these reasons, you might be squeezing too much with your top hand.

I noticed that Rafa often a lot of tape on his dominant hand / fingers. This could be due to the insane amount of topspin & RHS he employs on his Fh strokes. Even tho he usually hits a 2hBh, I've never seen images of his other hand with tape on it.
 
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