Wilson Shock Shield Replacement Grip Feel

[Benn]

Hi,

How does the Wilson Shock Shield affect the feel of a racquet? I'm currently using Babolat Syntec Feel, and love the way the racquet feels, but would like the increased weight towards the bottom of the racquet that the Wilson grip would add. I'm using the same overgrip for both of these, so the way the actual grip feels doesn't really matter. Anyone try the Shock Shield and have any thoughts? Does the dampening effect that the Wilson grip adds really change how the racquet feels?

Currently using the Babolat Pure Strike if it matters.

Thanks!

 

[Tennisist]

You will definitely feel it. It adds weight. It dampens well. The racquet will feel “nicer”. Not that it would turn a clunker into a magic saber, but a stiff racquet could benefit quite a bit from all that material on the handle.

You will lose the bevels somewhat. Some people love the bevels. They may get disappointed.