Which of the current Head overgrips feel closest to Wilson Pro overgrip?
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DeeeFoo
Rookie
No problem. Personally, I feel like Head needs to simplify their overgrip lineup, as currently they have quite a few different overgrips which can make it hard to keep track of.
Any reason why you aren't able to use Wilson Pro Overgrip? I think it also comes in black.
socallefty
G.O.A.T.
I used to play with Wilson Pro and Wilson Perf overgrips a lot until I discovered Kirschbaum Touch and to a lesser extent Volkl SuperPerf and Technifibre Pro Contact. They all come in white and/or red which matches the colors of my Pure Strike Tour racquet. Try these overgrips also.
babar
Professional
I have 2 Speed MP frames. I try to keep a black overgrip on the one with the lower tension and white overgrip on the one with a higher tension.
Also, I've never seen Wilson Pro in black.
DeeeFoo
Rookie
Gotcha. Are you in the USA? Tennis Warehouse carries the black Wilson Pro https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Wilson_Pro_Overgrip_12_Grip_Pack_Black/descpageWILSON-PRO12BK.html
I've also seen the 30-pack roll floating around on other stores.
babar
Professional
I am in the US.
I never looked at the bulk packs of overgrips to see the black version.
I agree that Head's overgrips are confusing.
Prestige Pro - tackiness and touch
Prime Pro - comfort and dry tacky feel
Prime Tour - tackiness and comfort
So, all are tacky and 2 have comfort and one has touch?
Yup! Clear as mud to me.
I never looked at the bulk packs of overgrips to see the black version.
I agree that Head's overgrips are confusing.
Prestige Pro - tackiness and touch
Prime Pro - comfort and dry tacky feel
Prime Tour - tackiness and comfort
So, all are tacky and 2 have comfort and one has touch?
Yup! Clear as mud to me.
HitMoreBHs
Professional
HEAD Prime Tour - as explained by Denis Fabian himself (44:27 into the video). Also goes on to explain differences between several overgrips (Pro, Prime Pro, Prime Tour & effect of colors) in HEAD’s line up. Their catalog and package descriptions are not especially helpful!
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HitMoreBHs
Professional
I’m currently trialing it, too. Feels slightly tackier and a hair thicker than Wilson Pro overgrip. First impressions are that it’s close enough to be a viable alternative for me. As you said, need to see how it wears with use before a final decision.
I’ve tried just about every overgrip on the market (past and present) and never really found anything comparable to Wilson Pro - perhaps I’m just too accustomed to it. Prime Tour might just be the exception.
I’ve tried just about every overgrip on the market (past and present) and never really found anything comparable to Wilson Pro - perhaps I’m just too accustomed to it. Prime Tour might just be the exception.
am1899
Legend
Agree with @HitMoreBHs. We carry Wilson pro at the shop I work at, so I’m pretty used to working with it. Just the other day, a customer brought me a single prime tour grip to put on his racquet. For me the prime tour is slightly thicker and tackier than the Wilson pro.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
USTA gives you a $44 off $100 on HEAD.com... just saying
If you're a USTA member and like these grips go get some for a killer price after discount
If you're a USTA member and like these grips go get some for a killer price after discount
dak95_00
Hall of Fame
Head Prime Tour is a great grip but it’s different than Wilson Pro Overgrip.
HPT is tacky and gets tackier when slightly damp. WPO gets slick when damp.
I use rosin to keep my hands and overgrip dry. WPO gets better when rosin is added to it. Rosin prolongs the life of WPO. When rosin is applied to HPT, it becomes slick. The powder just rolls off of HPT.
These two overgrips are not the same but both are great!
HPT is tacky and gets tackier when slightly damp. WPO gets slick when damp.
I use rosin to keep my hands and overgrip dry. WPO gets better when rosin is added to it. Rosin prolongs the life of WPO. When rosin is applied to HPT, it becomes slick. The powder just rolls off of HPT.
These two overgrips are not the same but both are great!
HitMoreBHs
Professional
After some extended testing, I’ve decided to stick with Wilson Pro overgrip. HEAD Prime Tour is almost as good and very similar, but when it gets very damp, it seems to get mushy with loss of elasticity, leading to the edges folding/curling over. Shame because I’m a massive fan of the brand and was hoping to switch to Prime Tour.
babar
Professional
I agree with HMB and papado. I found the HPT to play great when it's not humid outside. Gets slick and edges start to slip when wet. Wilson Pro has never done that for me. Overall, I like the spongier feel of the HPT, but might have to use the Wilson in the warmer months here and HPT in the cooler months.
