The best Wristband offerings of all time

[Power Player]

Down here in FL wristbands are a necessary evil. I don't really like to wear them, but I have to.

Anyway, what always happens with crap bands after a few uses and washings is that they get stretched out and start to slide down my arm when I am hitting. Super annoying and makes them worthless.

In other words - Avoid Nike dual sided wristbands.

BUT, the nike premier single sided wristbands are absolutely goat tastic. They last forever in terms of not getting loose on your arm after usage and washing. They feel great and are pretty much the best I have used.

They are not as easy to find though, and I would like to see if other brands like Adidas make an equivalent.

So with the Nike premier(there is no double sided premier wristband even though they try and fool you) as the benchmark, what is your GOAT wristband?

 

[mikeler]

I just stick with the Gamma wrist bands. They are $3 for 2 of them down at the local shop near me.

 

[hcb0804]

I have some Adidas black/white reversible that are better than the Nike's. They hold their shape better over time. That being said, all wristbands last longer if you wash and air dry; do not dry them in the dryer because that dries out the elasticity in the fabric faster, so they get loose and sag.

 

[Bri-guy]

It is all about Nike's Premier Doublewide non-reversible wristbands.

Besides comfort and looks, once nice thing about these wristbands is their overall thickness. I have fairly large forearms, and some wristbands are too thick and they just look odd on my arm. Nike's premiers are just thick enough to work well, but thin enough to feel like a part of my arm.

I'll post a pic of my Premiers when I get home later this evening!

Cheers!

 

[hcb0804]

It is all about Nike's Premier Doublewide non-reversible wristbands.

Besides comfort and looks, once nice thing about these wristbands is their overall thickness. I have fairly large forearms, and some wristbands are too thick and they just look odd on my arm. Nike's premiers are just thick enough to work well, but thin enough to feel like a part of my arm.

I'll post a pic of my Premiers when I get home later this evening!

Cheers!

Premiers are definitely the best, I have several of those too. I tend to wear them sparingly to keep them in good shape since they are hard to get & use other more common ones as the work horses.....the adidas reversible have been the best of that breed for me.

 

[Power Player]

Bri Guy I agree with you so far as well.

And I also agree that you have to just wash and air dry the bands. I never put mine in the dryer..same with my tennis clothes.

Do the Adidas have that nice dry fit feel that the Nike Premiers have? I love how those darn Nikes feel. They are just tough to find.

Do we have to hunt Nike Premiers like we hunted GHOATs?

 

[mikeler]

Bri Guy I agree with you so far as well.

And I also agree that you have to just wash and air dry the bands. I never put mine in the dryer..same with my tennis clothes.

Do the Adidas have that nice dry fit feel that the Nike Premiers have? I love how those darn Nikes feel. They are just tough to find.

Do we have to hunt Nike Premiers like we hunted GHOATs?

You changed your avatar after all these years. Perhaps it is time to change mine...

 

[Power Player]

Yes I need to keep it more exciting.

Someone told me Marit Safin retired and is not in the top 10 anymore.

 

[yonexpurestorm]

i sweat a lot and it drips down onto my hand and gets my grip really wet and slippery. this makes playing almost impossible. when i serve the crappy wristbands will slide down my hand and make it difficult to play. i have recently tried the prince double wides and found that for the price they are pretty good.

 

[kimguroo]

what is your GOAT wristband?

also made wristbands too.
slightly different material than nike but similar.
I felt nike wristbands are too long so made it 1" shorter.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...27990747.60938.206868216036612&type=1&theater

 

[SoBad]

I can't call a particular brand as the top manufacturer, but I think it's important that the wristbands are cotton and not polyester. And they should be large in size, unless you want to change them every five minutes.

 

[Wuppy]

GWOAT?

10char

 

[Bri-guy]

GHOATS and GWOATS!

As promised, here is a pic of my Premiers:

From top left:
White/Gray Sage
White/Gridiron
White/Dark Obsidian
White/Treasure Blue
White/Marina Blue
Football Blue/Dark Obsidian
Vibrant Blue
Photo Blue
Neptune Blue
Blue Glow/Sonic Yellow
9/11 US Open 2011
White/Peach Cream
Peach Cream
Solar Red
Hot Lime/Black
Action Green
Black/Sonic Yellow
Action Red
Sonic Yellow/Black
Nano Gray
Dark Obsidian
Anthracite

Some of these have been available at Pro tournaments, some not.
And for those of you already hating in your minds, I usually have a pair I wear, and a back up for when they wear out. Luckily, if you wash and air dry these guys, they last for quite some time!

Cheers!

 

[sports4eva115]

^^^^^all I can say is: wow.

 

[Bobby Jr]

I just stick with the Gamma wrist bands. They are $3 for 2 of them down at the local shop near me.

This ^.

I bought a couple of packs of the Tourna ones - $2.99 for 2 from right here at TW. They're great > mostly cotton so absorb well and come in white, black, grey, blue.

I want to find some mid-width wristbands - bigger than the Tourna/Gamma ones but smaller than the 5-5.5 inch Nike ones... something like 4 inch would be perfect. Preferably unbranded > Prince make some but I can't bring myself to wear anything with Prince on it.

 

[Power Player]

Bri guy, nice. I have 3 of those you pictured. They are by far the best bands.

How long do the gamma and tourna ones last? My main point here was to find something similar to the premiers.

 

[Kevin T]

I just stick with the Gamma wrist bands. They are $3 for 2 of them down at the local shop near me.

Me too. Pretty durable, cheap and no labels = score.

 

[NJ1]

I can't call a particular brand as the top manufacturer, but I think it's important that the wristbands are cotton and not polyester. And they should be large in size, unless you want to change them every five minutes.

I used to only wear mostly cotton wristbands, but find the tennis-specific Nike Premiers (which are 95% nylon) absorb even better and retain their softness wash after wash.

btw, loving the collection Bri-Guy

 

[Power Player]

It is official :

The Nike Premier Wristbands are the GWOAT until someone proves otherwise.

Now..we track them down like wolves hunting their next meal.

 

[mikeler]

Me too. Pretty durable, cheap and no labels = score.

Agreed. PP, the Gammas seemed to hold up fairly well long term. I know they are not as sexy as Nike though...

 

[Power Player]

I think I used them and stretched them out pretty fast though. I will try again..I mean $3 is worth a shot.

Basically I made this thread since all my wristbands have gone to crap except the 6 Nike Premiers I have. And they are getting a little long in the tooth, but still work great.

 

[Kevin T]

Another great option is the Prokennex double wristband. You can find them at TW's sister site racquetballwarehouse. I have a pair in my racquetball bag that's at least 1 1/2 years old and going strong. But I think you went back to the dark side (Babs) and strayed from the 7g, PP?

 

[Power Player]

Yes I did. The 7G is one of my favorite sticks but the roddick is probably my favorite I have ever used. I was going to buy one a year ago, but my wrist was still messed up so I wussed out.

the 7G is awesome. No surprise that PK wristbands are good.

 

[kimguroo]

find something similar to the premiers

email me. I will send one proto type wristband and let me know what you think.

 

[ductrung3993]

True that Nike reversibles are ****. Mines are usable until like 5 washes. Should have spend my money on the real premiers instead...

 

[chrisberchris]

I have several pairs of the 2011 US Open Nadal/Fed wristbands and I love them, but explain to me what the difference is between 'premier' and other the nike wristbands on tw. I guess premier is just more durable, and not as accessible for purchase?

 

[leafscat]

I have tried most of the wrist bands out there living and playing in a high humidity area. Yonex are a bit more money but last after hundreds of washes they are still as good as new.

One of the keys is wash and then air dry as mentioned previously.

 

[ductrung3993]

I have tried most of the wrist bands out there living and playing in a high humidity area. Yonex are a bit more money but last after hundreds of washes they are still as good as new.

One of the keys is wash and then air dry as mentioned previously.

You meant the single wide or double wide? Are they better than the nike premier double wide/ 1 sided? I may pick up a pair if they are as good as you said. Cheers.

 

[macs971]

you can also try the Under Armour ones.. pretty similar to the single sided premier..

 

[Cygnas]

I like a brand called Gogo I got off amazon. Their about 4 inches, pretty thick, and best of all their cheap. I got 6 for less than 9 dollars. I've had them for about 2 years and still in good condition. They also come in a ton of colors.

 

[Power Player]

you can also try the Under Armour ones.. pretty similar to the single sided premier..

I am intrigued. These are 100% poly. Excellent.

 

[imajica77]

the Yonex double wides are awesome.

 

[NJ1]

I am intrigued. These are 100% poly. Excellent.

I don't like them at all. Bought a pair a year or so back and wore the once. Very poor absorbency and slick feeling. They share nothing in common with the single sided tennis premiers.

 

[ec51]

I was lucky enough to recently get my hands on the "Blue Glow/Sonic Yellow" premier wristbands - they are pictured by Bri-guy above the 2011 US Open set.

I was just wondering, is this color really "Blue Glow"? I thought they looked more like the newer Sonic color or even Neptune.

Ugh, Nike colors are so confusing; there are too many blues!

Does anyone know the Nike product # for these wristbands?

Thanks!

GHOATS and GWOATS!

As promised, here is a pic of my Premiers:

From top left:
White/Gray Sage
White/Gridiron
White/Dark Obsidian
White/Treasure Blue
White/Marina Blue
Football Blue/Dark Obsidian
Vibrant Blue
Photo Blue
Neptune Blue
Blue Glow/Sonic Yellow
9/11 US Open 2011
White/Peach Cream
Peach Cream
Solar Red
Hot Lime/Black
Action Green
Black/Sonic Yellow
Action Red
Sonic Yellow/Black
Nano Gray
Dark Obsidian
Anthracite

Some of these have been available at Pro tournaments, some not.
And for those of you already hating in your minds, I usually have a pair I wear, and a back up for when they wear out. Luckily, if you wash and air dry these guys, they last for quite some time!

Cheers!

 

[ec51]

Sorry, I meant they look more like the new "soar" blue above...

 

[ductrung3993]

I was lucky enough to recently get my hands on the "Blue Glow/Sonic Yellow" premier wristbands - they are pictured by Bri-guy above the 2011 US Open set.

I was just wondering, is this color really "Blue Glow"? I thought they looked more like the newer Sonic color or even Neptune.

Ugh, Nike colors are so confusing; there are too many blues!

Does anyone know the Nike product # for these wristbands?

Thanks!

It's on the package

 

[Power Player]

I don't like them at all. Bought a pair a year or so back and wore the once. Very poor absorbency and slick feeling. They share nothing in common with the single sided tennis premiers.

Ok, you just saved me the $7. I appreciate it from a GHOAT herder.

We must be picky about our gear.

 

[ec51]

It's on the package

Thanks, I do see a bunch of numbers - though the only 6 digit number is 042011. Not sure if thats it though.

 

[SoCalJay]

I like the Babolat double wides. They never seem to lose their elasticity (wash after wash) and do a tremendous job of soaking copious amounts of moisture.

 

[yem]

I like the Babolat double wides. They never seem to lose their elasticity (wash after wash) and do a tremendous job of soaking copious amounts of moisture.

This.

I order a set or 2 every time I place an order with TW.

 

[Blu_bomber]

email me. I will send one proto type wristband and let me know what you think.

hi, kimguroo. could you email me about a proto type wristband as well? wilsonblx23@gmail.com

 

[kimguroo]

hi, kimguroo. could you email me about a proto type wristband as well? wilsonblx23@gmail.com

I am out of proto types right now. Glad to hear positive feedbakc from people who got the wristband so far
I will send email shortly.

 

[RafatheChamp]

If prototypes are available soon, please notify me too! Bucklezz28@gmail.com. Thanks!

 

[Overheadsmash]

Adiddas double wides are pretty good. As someone said earlier, lay them flat and air dry.

 

[BreakPoint]

I hate the Nike New Reversible Wristbands that are made of nylon. They used to make them out of cotton and they were great. However, a couple of years ago, they switched to making them out of nylon. Why? I have no idea. The nylon ones feel terrible and don't feel like they would absorb any sweat at all, whereas, the old cotton ones were very absorbent.

Nike, if you're listening, please go back to making wristbands out of cotton and ditch the nylon. PLEASE!!!!

 

[chrisberchris]

Found some Nike premier wrist bands at Marshalls. Pretty happy about finding them because my stash was about gone. Black with white swoosh, color code 001
 

 

[Power Player]

I tried Kimguroos wristband and I was rather impressed. It is very very good. this was after 1 wear. I will update after a while, because the true test is how long they last. But the feel is very premierish.

Also will try some Yonex as well.

 

[kimguroo]

I tried Kimguroos wristband and I was rather impressed. It is very very good. this was after 1 wear. I will update after a while, because the true test is how long they last. But the feel is very premierish.

Also will try some Yonex as well.

Hopefully it will last long.
I washed several times and it worn out similar to premier.
BTW Wristbands are now available ^_^

 

[ductrung3993]

Hopefully it will last long.
I washed several times and it worn out similar to premier.
BTW Wristbands are now available ^_^

Hey Kim, I have a crazy idea and hope that won't think that it's too silly

Do you think that it is possible and better to make wristbands contour-shaped and not rectangular? Since everyone forearm only get wider from the wrists up so often times those normal wristbands would only stays in their place tight enough for...one end but not both like they should. So I think it might be useful to have that kind of "molded" wristbands that would theoretically have a longer lifespan.

Cheers.

 

[kimguroo]

Hey Kim, I have a crazy idea and hope that won't think that it's too silly

Do you think that it is possible and better to make wristbands contour-shaped and not rectangular? Since everyone forearm only get wider from the wrists up so often times those normal wristbands would only stays in their place tight enough for...one end but not both like they should. So I think it might be useful to have that kind of "molded" wristbands that would theoretically have a longer lifespan.

Cheers.

I think I've seen that shape of wristbands somewhere. Can't remember where it was though ....
I am not sure that the shape makes to extend durability of wristbands.
Usually, fabric worn out first.
Maybe I should try the design ^_^