tennis grips

[a guy]

Hello could someone explain to me the difference between 'Overgrips' and 'replacement grips'.. just about grips basically.

I've had this racket for over a year now and the grip worn down and gone hard with sweat and dirt and it's torn a bit. I was thinking of taking the origional grip off the racket and replacing it with a PU super grip which i've had for a while. Is this right? Or should I leave the grip alone and put a thin leather grip over it or something? Is it not recommended that I attempt to actually replace the racquet's existing grip? :s

 

[TW Staff]

A replacement grip will replace the existing grip. Head to our learning center for the correct procedure:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/Regripping/Regripping.html

Whether you choose to use an overgrip or not, it sounds like you are in need of a new replacement grip first. If your racquet is only a year or so old, you should be able to find an exact replacement for the original grip. However, there are many types of replacement grip including leather. For a list of replacement grips head to:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catthumbs.html?CCODE=ReplaceGrip


An overgrip is placed over the existing grip. Many players choose to use an overgrip as they are easily replaceable, come in a variety of feels (tacky, absorbent, textured etc.) and come in a variety of colors. For a full list of overgrips head to:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catthumbs.html?CCODE=OverGrips
The beauty of using an overgrip is that you can quickly replace it during a change of ends if you feel your grip slipping.

Chris, TW

 

[a guy]

Thanks for the info.

I can't find an exact replacement grip though. My racket is pretty cheap really (slazeneger extreme force) but saying that, I can't seem to find any replacement Slazenger grips AT ALL.

Also, are Overgrips relitively thin? because I tried putting another grip on top of this one.. but it went from 4 3/8 to about 5 inches which is way too big obviously.

I'll replace the grip though. It's ripped and all sorts. Thanks.

 

[DX_Psycho]

yes, overgrips are thinner, because they are put over replacement grips. most overgrips are about half the size of replacement grips. i think yuo should go with a replacemnt grip. you don't need a grip from the same manufacturer of the racquet. i like wilson replacement grips. if you decide to get overgrips, i'd go with yonex super grap.

 

[JZImmer123]

I agree

I agree with Psycho. If you are going to go with overgrips, Yonex SuperGrap is the way to go unless you have real sweatly palms like I do. In that case, you should go with the Wilson H2O. I use this overgrip in the summertime when it gets massively humid here. Other than that I use the SuperGrap.

 

[a guy]

Thanks for the info. I'll take a look at the wilson replacement grips.