The Search For The Ultimate Grip [Archive] - Badminton Central Discussion Forums

Cheung

07-31-2001, 10:56 AM

I got a few of these recently from Luxis (where else).
Previously, I tried the Fleet tacky grip. OK initially but after a few sessions with the very hot and humid conditions, out went Fleet.
Then I tried a yonex grip (thick type), Has a ridge running along it with holes in the ridge. Actually, the tactile feel was excellent...in the beginning. Again, after a few sessions ---> into the bin.
So back to the Mizuno grip. It is a thin grip with a thin strip of sponge that runs down the centre of the wholelength on the underside (rather like a monorail). When wrapped around the grip of the racquet, it produces a slightly irregular surface good for tactile sensation. The grip seems to last better than the Yonex or Fleet grip. Not sure if that sponge absorbs some of the perspiration. I have an ordinary thin grip wrapped around the wood of my racquet and then this Mizuno grip on top of this.
So far so good. But it is expensive. I think it's a direct import from japan.

Jeff

10-07-2001, 12:18 AM

I was wondering what brand of grips you're using. Right now I'm using Yonex's super grap and I'm considering changing to the Yonex Towel Grip but I heard so many bad complains about it, especially the amount of sweat it absorbs over time. Is there any grip that feels like a sponge but won't add much weight to a racket???

Thanks!

Byro-Nenium

10-07-2001, 09:51 AM

I personally don't like towel grips, i tried it only once before and i really hated it.

I'm currently using a Yonex Kush Tec grip. Not the longest of lasting grips but its good enough for me.....

Avatar

10-07-2001, 10:42 AM

i have tried only a couple of grips over the past 14 yrs.
yonex towel, grap, tournagrip, kush tec, prince, and some no name.
the towel was only good for a very short while. most ppl who wanted to use towel is because they have a lot of sweat, like me. in general, if you have lot of persperation, grips will not last long for you. the towel grip has the lowest durability of all! probably 2 night's of play! i don't like it.
the grap was ok, as i am still using them. it does has some spongyness to it to absorb minor shock which the towel doesn't.
tournagrip is really great for heavy sweaters. they are light weight as well. their price is virtually the same as graps, may be a buck more. it really absorbs persperation well, but it doesn't last all that long. may be 2-4 months . this is the best grip for sweaty hands i find so far. the best thing is that it DOES NOT SLIP in sweaty palms.
the prince also has grip that is similar to the tournagrip. but i forgot it's name. i m going to try it next as my tournagrip is finished.
kush tec is very nice and spongy. it's a nice grip if you love thick grip. i only tried this grip for a night's play long time ago, so i can't remember now.

Simon

10-07-2001, 11:02 AM

Thanks for your input!

marshall

10-07-2001, 06:47 PM

Tournagrip. Pkg of 3 grips is $4 US, does not slip, as Avatar said, and is available in the sports dept. of big chain stores. Also, tournagrip is thin and doe not change the size of the handle very much. I tried thicker grips a few times, cush types, but could not adjust to the feel of the racquet in my hand.

I agree with Avatar's comments also.

Yogi

10-09-2001, 02:47 PM

Have any of u guys tried what a Grip! Man i really liked it a lot!

Josh

10-11-2001, 10:28 PM

I am currently using the Prince Duraperf Contour overgrip. I actually use it for my tennis racquet but I also like it on my badminton racquet. It's a little big but it still feels nice.

Phil

10-27-2001, 10:04 AM

Has anyone used this grip? My friend just bought one, and it seems to be really high quality, and it's only $8 CDN.

Clive

10-30-2001, 11:11 PM

Out of the box it is the tackiest, best grip I have used. When you sweat on it for long enough that tack goes but it's still OK. I have it on my squash racket and one of my baddy rackets. The ribbed version is the one I preferred at the time.

I also tried a tacky Slazenger grip and found that was less tacky to start with but stayed tacky for longer.

When I bought my MP100, however, I gave up on tacky grip replacements and started using cushioned overgrips instead. I obviously have to change them more often, but I prefer the softer feel and they seem to give me finer control over the balance of the racket. I use the ProKennex cushion grips because they are very cheap.

In a perfect world I would like the cushioning and the tackiness, but I can't be bothered buying every overgrip on the market until I find the perfect one. Any recommendations from anyone?

Clive.

russell

01-12-2002, 02:23 PM

I'm looking for durable comfortable grips that don't feel like slime when they get wet. Any suggestions? What do you people think of the yonex towel grips compared to their tour grap? Thanks.

Jason

01-12-2002, 05:35 PM

Yonex tower grips after a while feels sticky.. dpends on how much your palms sweat... but mine after 4 times of play (2-3 hrs each) they become sticky and kind of rough... and also... they are pretty heavy (they feel like they are about one third of my racket's weight)... so if your racket is head heavy... and you put the towek grip on it... u'll even out the weight a bit... so smashes are slower and they tend to be less accurate... (at least on my MP100 it's that way) so... i changed it back to the grip the racket came with... I'll test out the power on the smashes next week... n I guess I'll "report" back? ^^

Yogi

01-12-2002, 09:26 PM

This is a tennis grip! But I think It is very very good! So pls try it! I guess u would not mind spending 3USD!

Jason

01-12-2002, 10:41 PM

what???? the Yonex towel is a tennis grip??

Yogi

01-12-2002, 11:35 PM

"What a grip" is a brand name like Yonex, prince and wilson! They are speciality Tennis Grip makers! So i suggested them! I love them but in India u dont get them!

Jason

01-13-2002, 09:15 AM

o.. icic ^^".. haha.. I'm just learnin stuff about badminton equipment right now... so.. haha.... i tend to make a fool outta myself a lot when I'm learning ^^"

Yogi

01-13-2002, 10:11 AM

prob i was not clear enough! Chill mate!

Jason

01-13-2002, 11:09 AM

haha.. nah.. wasn't freaking out yet ^^"

Mag

01-14-2002, 05:20 AM

I'm not too keen on towel grips. I sweat a lot, but I found that I prefer a sticky grip over a towel grip... and a wrist band to act as a "stopper".

I really like the Prince Dura-Tred overgrips. They're sticky yet absorbant, and they keep their stickiness for much longer than any other overgrips I've tried.

jon

01-17-2002, 04:44 PM

recommend me a good grip...

dont b.s. me about every players different... and blah blah blah... just recommend a grip...

i want a long lasting grip, that'll stay planted on my hand!

Don

01-17-2002, 06:19 PM

karakal

jon

01-17-2002, 08:46 PM

Karakal?
... never heard of it...

gogo san pook

01-17-2002, 09:51 PM

The Shvabrah grip is the best by far. All professionals use it. It absorbs different amounts of sweat and releases when thirsty. You might want to check out the grip, it is highly recommended worldwide. Good luck on your grip search, i know i wasn't disappointed when i ordered a box of these slammin' babies.

Shuen

01-17-2002, 11:04 PM

Agree with karakal with reasonable lasting, RSL is even better but more expensive.

Mag

01-18-2002, 03:30 AM

Prince Dura-Tred (it's an overgrip). Lasting, tacky, absorbant. I've been through at least 10 brands. Nothing beats the Dura-Tred. It's actually a tennis grip, so it should be easy to find.

Yogi

01-18-2002, 10:20 AM

hey haev u tried the What a Grip!That is the best that i haev Tried so far!

Valentino

01-18-2002, 03:55 PM

i have pacific le grip, and its good against sweating and all that stuff

jon

01-18-2002, 11:39 PM

i'm currently using yonex grap...

it wears too quickly...

and i want something more permanent... i'll try out "What a grip! Prince Dura-Tred, and karakal"

The first i'll try is "what a grip" ... if i cant find this.. i'll try to get "Dura-tred"...
I'll come back with results when i've tried them...

badrad

01-19-2002, 12:14 AM

Yep. Prince DURATRED is great stuff. Yonex Grap is garbage, shreds to quickly. Wilson Cushionaire is not bad either.

kwun

01-19-2002, 02:21 AM

the very best grip (by far) that i have ever used is Mizuno Xyst.

it is very sticky (if you like sticky), lasts very long, the stickiness stays after more than 8 months of use, and it stays sticky when moist/wet. the feel is also very good. it is a little soft, but not too soft to be mushy.

the only down side is it is expensive. HK$50 per grip.

i found it in Luxis in Hong Kong. i have never seen it sold anywhere else...

i have used so many other types, Yonex, Prince, Alpha, Fleet, you name it. none of which is as good as Mizuno.

jon

01-20-2002, 06:44 PM

Thanks for the input kwun, and badrad...

Cheung

01-21-2002, 12:10 AM

I'll second Kwun.

Some of those Mizuno grips are amazingly long lasting.

Using other brands is a problem because then I have to grip more tightly and then racquet manoevrebility is reduced. I got really sweaty hands.

cooler

01-21-2002, 12:45 AM

we don't have much grip selection in canada but i like dura tred very much with the same opinion as mag, durable, tacky, and shock absorbing.

JOE

01-22-2002, 04:13 PM

YAH DURA-TRED!!!!

chris

03-01-2002, 12:55 PM

Due to my massively sweaty hands, I had to switch to towel grips. My experience with even expensive Yonex grips hasn't been good. They wear out too fast due to low thread count and feel so thin. I can't find good synthetic grips that absorb the kinda sweat I have :). Anybody faced similar problems?

Yogi

03-01-2002, 01:05 PM

First and foremost i have to ask u this! Does ur sweat run down from ur wrist and hands on to ur palm or Ur pam itself sweats in spite of wearing a wrist band! In case u hate to wear a wrist band then The Next best solution is Towel Grip!

Incase u hate Towel grip then The next Best solution is something called WHAT A GRIP! Try it!

Best of luck!

jon

03-01-2002, 04:38 PM

okay...

I said i'd have a review for some grips...but so far i've only tried 2 types

YONEX WRAP
...Its good for the first 4hours of play... and then it shreds down to nothing!!!

Price duratred overgrip
This is the same size as the yonex crap...but its more durable, and more rubbery...

I find that combining the use of yonex crap as the first layer....and then duratred as the second layer...gives a very nice comfortable cushiony long lasting grip !!!

Daniel

03-01-2002, 04:53 PM

There are other brand name of grips that are cheaper yet good. I find that my palm is sweaty after the beginning of a game. Then I used those liquid/cream that dries up your hand (forgot the name) and they work very well. I personally don't like those tower grips so I stick to those sythetic grip, which I change quite often.

Cheung

03-01-2002, 10:16 PM

Mizuno grips. They are thin grips so another underlayer of a thin grip seems sufficient for me.
I also use Yogi's suggestion.
I consider my hands a very decent test of grips. Most grips are good new but the real test is how long for?

GregorPI

03-04-2002, 03:53 AM

I bought the PACIFIC towel grip. It comes in one long towel stripe (cca. 5 grips long). You must cut the length at your own need, which is cool cause you can make the grip thinner or thicker that way. It only costs as 2 Yonex towel grips but must remind you that you actually get 5 grips length.

The towel grip tends to harden when it dries out. That is manly because of salt, so I try to wipe the grip with wet (not soaked) sponge or towel, then let it dry and afterwards I use a hard brush (the one for hand-washing) to brush a grip.

It's not like new but is 70% better. Try it out. This is a trick I figured out recently. My palms sweat A LOT and the only grip that does for me is towel grip and this 'technique' keeps it in shape, so you don't need to change it that many times and u don’t get blisters either.

Good luck,
Gregor

Jay

06-02-2002, 11:33 AM

hey
umm i was just wondering which over grip should i use because my original grip is worn out. I went to go buy some and there were so many that i wasnt sure which one to buy so i was just wondering if someone could help me
thanks alot

Matt Ross

06-02-2002, 04:07 PM

Karakal are well known for making the best grips, for example the 'Kushy Grip' or the standard PU grip, both are these are very good and durable. I tend to use the Ashaway Super Grip, mainly because i get sweaty hands and these become more 'Grippy' (good word!) as your hand sweats. If your hand does sweat, then towel grips maybe a possibility, Yonex towel grips for example. But if you want a good frip then get the Karakal PU grip, it all goes down to preference...

Matt

Chen Dan :D

06-02-2002, 04:15 PM

Well i can't say which one is best to choose but try Karakal X-Shock Grip, or Karakal Kumfy Grip these two are my fave ones. I stuck with X-Shock grip for ages and see its price go up and up boo cry :rolleyes:

Matt Ross

06-02-2002, 04:20 PM

If you do suffer with sweaty palms though, get a towel grip they are super absorbant! Get a bundle of grips and try them to see what u preferre...

Matt

seanrachy

06-02-2002, 05:23 PM

Matt,

I find my racquet handle getting very 'wet' from perspiration. Where in the UK, do you get the towel grips from ?

cheers,
Sean

Jay

06-02-2002, 05:36 PM

Thanks for your help but i was wondering how do the yonex Super Graps compare to the karakal grips

Matt Ross

06-02-2002, 05:57 PM

Hi all,

Sean: What grip have you got at the moment and what do you mean wet, as in slippy?

Jay: I think it's quite close between Yonex and Karakal, but i think Karakal have the grip expertise and Yonex have the racquet expertise. Don't get me wrong, Yonex are good for grips, but i don't think you can beat Karakal.

Matt

TDotSmAsHer

06-02-2002, 06:11 PM

Yonex grips arn't durable... I haven't really used towel grip much but I don't think those are durable either...

Karakal ones feel pretty good although I only had a chance to use it when using friend's racquet.

Nanashi

06-02-2002, 09:59 PM

personally, i like the think cloth ones, because they have a nice feel... but unfortunately, i wear them down too fast.... so now i usually use the yonex ones... cuz they're quite durable... unless someone wants to recommend a durable cloth one...

Java

06-02-2002, 11:58 PM

For me, a grip usually lasts about 2 months (6 hrs play /wk) as my hand don't perspire much.

I prefer the Yonex Grap though I've tried other tacky-feeled grips without any noticeable differences. As to durability, you can always reuse the grap by unrolling and re-rolling from the other end. Though at less than $2/grap, I usually re-wrap with a fresh roll.

J.

seanrachy

06-03-2002, 12:06 PM

Matt,

Yes ....I do mean 'wet' as I seem to get a lot of perspiration in the end part of the grip handle ....

It does get slippery but instead of some powders/sprays you can get I thought it might be time to at least try a towel grip.

Do you know where I can get some towel grips ?

Sean

seanrachy

06-03-2002, 12:08 PM

Matt ...bit more ....I use (have used) various standard karakal grips.

Matt Ross

06-03-2002, 03:45 PM

Sean,

Well there are many good towel grips out on the market at the moment, for example the Yonex and Ashaway towel grips. But if you want a good grip which is super absorbant then i would get the Yonex towel grips.

Go to www.centralsports.co.uk I feel these are the best suppliers and they dispatch the product the same day as the recieve the order. The Yonex towel grips come in at £2.00, where as Ashaway do a long roll (20 meters) for £19.99 (red only). The choice is up to you, but it's up to you which ones. Also, the Ashaway grip powder would be good also.

Hope this helps

Matt

AKFT

06-04-2002, 07:54 AM

My current favorite is the Babolat "Pro Team", which has a dry, spongy feel. They also make a "VS", which is thinner and a little less spongy. That comes is a charcoal gray color which goes so well with the MP77!!

:)

Matt Ross

06-05-2002, 07:16 PM

Hi all,

It all goes on preference really and how your hand is. If you have a small hand, it's not worth having a chunk as thing on the racquet handle. The best thing is, sweaty palms go for spongy or towel grips, Yonex, Ashaway and Karakal just to name a few. Get a bunch and try em....

Matt

RyviuS

06-09-2002, 11:43 AM

Try TUF RE-GRIP grip wrap if u want a pic to see what it looks like goto blackknight.ca and take a look at the rackets, their accesory section doesn't have a pic. odd eh.. My friend has one and i borrowed it from him. I've only used it a few times but its comfortable and is grippy. SWEAT is not a factor on this thing!

modious

06-10-2002, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Jay
hey
umm i was just wondering which over grip should i use because my original grip is worn out. I went to go buy some and there were so many that i wasnt sure which one to buy so i was just wondering if someone could help me
thanks alot

Hi, if you're talking about Overgrips, I believe Toalson (made in Japan) or Tourna Grip are good reccomendations.

Cheung

06-10-2002, 09:55 PM

I found these two grips very similar.

Even in extremely sweaty conditions, the grips are still effective.

The Kimony grip is cheaper.

They are both thin grips. I have G4 grips (without the leather grip) with an ordinary thin grip over the wood and then the Mizuno/Kimony grip.

These grips are starting to become popular in HK. I've seen two friends also use the same grip.

TDotSmAsHer

06-10-2002, 09:58 PM

whats the pros and cons for big grip vs small grip? Big grip as in g3... small as in g4 and less

Chen Dan :D

06-10-2002, 10:00 PM

Hey i tried the Tourna Grip before although it has a good grip i ended up getting a big blister on my index finger (Ouch) .......... Alot of the tennis players use it. :eek: Too dry for my liking.

modious

06-10-2002, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by TDotSmAsHer
whats the pros and cons for big grip vs small grip? Big grip as in g3... small as in g4 and less

Generally, most pple (including internationals) will use a smaller grip. Not too small of course! If the grip is too thick, it may lock your wrist or cause some immobility. Also, having a thick grip may not enable you to switch from backhand grip to forehand grip (vise versa) properly or fast enough.

modious

06-10-2002, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by Chen Dan :D
Hey i tried the Tourna Grip before although it has a good grip i ended up getting a big blister on my index finger (Ouch) .......... Alot of the tennis players use it. :eek: Too dry for my liking.

I suppose your hand doesn't sweat that much, that's why. :)

Yogi

06-10-2002, 11:58 PM

Cheung,

I am surprised to see that ur rackets have Grips over the cone as well.I rarely see singles players do it! None of my singles rackets(Slim 10's) have this. It was surprising as I know that u are majorly singles player.

I would agree with Modious abt Toalson.They are very good and i love their repalcement grip.U could try wilson Champsport(R) or Pacific Over grip.If u want u could try WHAT A GRip for the feel and not for the durability.

But i woudl still say that Towel is the best and U can change it every 2 days if u prac regularly. All u need to do is buy a big towel of ur choice and some Glue. I would advise u to remove the Orginal grip which comes with teh racket and then add wiremesh bandage made of cotton which is used by doctors for dressing wounds.

after u carefully roll a small piece of it then U can stick ur Towel Grip with decent Glue on to the racket. Thsi way The racket will maintain balance as well give u the most Comfortable grip.

I always strip My racket handle naked and then use a Torno and then a towel grip.

Dont buy Towel Grips. U shoudl make them and it hardly takes 2 mins to get one done. With ur own towel u get the best choice of length and material that u want. Here the Big TURKEY TOWEL(as it is called) costs abt Rs 100/- and the Towel Grip is too pricey.I can make abt 40 Grips from a Towel and they will last me for abt 40 days for 2 rackets if i prac real hard.

U couls also wear a good Wrist band that will stop the flow of sweat from Ur forearm to ur wrist and then onto ur palms. I knwo very few plp actually sweat in their palms. so u try out a wrist band and then see whether u still sweat in ur palm. If u sweat a lot then u need more thab 2 WB ofcourse.

Have fun and best of Luck for the search of teh most suited grip.

Cheung

06-11-2002, 01:07 AM

Yogi,

I do play doubles sometimes:)

Although I keep a lot of racquets, it's inconvenient to take five racquets to a session. So I just take three and use them for doubles. Wrapping the grip up to the cone doesn't seem to make much difference..

jhl

06-11-2002, 05:09 AM

I find Toalson Extra Dry and Tack (spelling?) to be a little disappointing. Colouring from extra dry comes off and extra tack seems to slip after a short time. My hands do sweat a lot and I find extra tacky grips to have that slipping problem (eg Pacific Over Tack). It may be me but I find tacky grips to be less absorbent.

Tourna, I have not used for years but it used to give me blisters (at least initially). Its a thin grip.

I generally prefer thinner grips and I like the Pacific Le Grip and Ashaway (made in japan) which has cushioning for the last 2 fingers.

Pecheur

06-11-2002, 08:04 AM

You're going to have to tell us what you're like to suggest an overgrip.

I hardly sweat at all, however I play with a very loose grip and the handle moves around a lot in my hand during my shots (to get the extra finger punch ;)). As suchky grips give me blisters like crazy (and stick to my fingers so impede the last bit of acceleration through my hand ;P).

I started with a cheapy Pro Kennex overgrip, which was fan-bloody-tastic, however before I could buy them out of stock they stopped making them :P. I moved onto the Wilson Champ overgrip, which was tacky and sucked. Next Puma Duragrip, also didn't like. Found the Wilson H2Over grip which was really nice and incredibly smooth (also supposedly absorbs sweat well, butI wouldn't know). However IMO overgrips once applied over another rubbery grip should not move! This thing was nearly as slippery on the back as it was the front! Have to reapply every couple of hours play, eventually glued it, which is really a waste of a perfectly good grip underneath :P.

Now I agree with the other guy who said he like the Babolat Pro Teams, these ROCK! Not quite as slippery as an H2Over, but pretty close, just a slight bit of tack, and they don't move much on the handle. However they don't seem to last long :( I rotate between four raquets (well three now that I broke my TI SA) and the over grip on one is already quite worn, probably hasn't been used for more than about 20 hours.

modious

06-11-2002, 08:13 AM

Indeed.
I've tried Babolat Overgrips before and found them pretty disappointing.
Don't last long at all...

yonexfanatic

09-08-2002, 09:52 PM

Hey guys,

I was wondering what sort of good OVERGRIPs there are out there. Lately, i've been using some pro kennex grip but over the past half year, i've just been experimenting.

I'm looking for something that's thick, soft, and if even, something that reduces the number of blisters you get from playing a lot.

Thanks

yonexfanatic

09-09-2002, 08:26 PM

?? anwsers please?

zero

09-09-2002, 09:15 PM

Prince Duratred!!!

Jordan

10-21-2002, 06:47 PM

what is the best brand od towel grips yonex 1's seem to wear out after 5 hrs of play has any1 tried Bk or any other brands?

modious

10-21-2002, 06:53 PM

Yonex Japan Towel Grips (AC402 and AC404) are better than the normal Yonex Towel Grips....
I'm also using Pacific Towel Grips, not bad... but doesn't last long as well.

Towel Grips don't last. One way to slow the process is to use wrist bands. This way ALOT less sweat gets onto the towel grip IMO. I'm quite sure the towel grips will last 2 times longer at least!

Jordan

10-21-2002, 06:57 PM

thanx how could i get them from japan

benfok

10-21-2002, 08:06 PM

I always use wrist band, for both of my wrists. One for preventing sweat dripping down onto my grip and the other is to for wipping sweat off of my forehead. I have seen people of the long wrist band that cover about half of the forearms. If you sweat a lot, you will need it.

You don't want your racquet to fly in mid air during a smash.

Ben

jwu

10-21-2002, 10:39 PM

I sweat excessively that it's just pointless using towel grip, since I'll have to change it pretty much every match. Right now I am using a racquet ball glove on my racquet hand and that helps a lot, help me with better gripping and the glove also has decent wrist support and feels quite comfortable.

Xero

10-21-2002, 11:15 PM

I haven't really tried Towel grip myself... but only use it if your hands sweat...
if they don't you racket flys out of your hand...

I,myself, don't use towel grip because my hands barely sweat.. but I don't think towel grip is very effiencent because you have to change it fairly quickly..

zerochillnet

12-25-2002, 08:59 PM

Can anyone who reads this thread please tell me what grip they are using and what you think is the best grip???;) :confused:

Nick

12-25-2002, 09:09 PM

I use to use yonex super grap however i found that do not suit my purposes. At the moment i use Karakal PU super grip. They last for a fair amount of time and is very tacky even in the later stages of the grip life. I play once a day everyday and sometimes even twice a day and the PU super grip lasts me a lil over a month however keep in mind that the PU super grip is a replacement grip and isn't an overgrip like Yonex. IF you can get a hold of mizuno i've heard good things about them. Kwun should be able to give you more info about mizuno or better yet do a Search on Grips in the equipment forum. Hope this helps.

Merry Christmas,
Nick

|R|S

12-26-2002, 12:52 AM

i use kwista towel grip...
quality is only decent..
but it's cheap!!!
i can afford to change it after every session!
but it usually last me ard 2 weeks, which is around 6 sessions i guess

yonexfanatic

12-26-2002, 01:28 AM

well..i've asked this question b4...and answers i've gotten have been

-you gotta try them out and see which ones you like.

I know where you're getting..you'd like ppl to name a few so you can try them out? well, my advice is, once you find one you really like..don't bother trying other ones...stick with the one you like.

Well, i could suggest...
Pro kennex...not sure which one..but one of those in that line is pretty good

Ian G.

12-26-2002, 03:25 AM

I use the Gooseflites towel grip. It doesnt wear out easily but i change it once a week coz its really cheap! :)

Merquis

12-26-2002, 06:00 AM

I uses the Karakal towel grip, i feel that its no differene from other towel grip, but its cheap so i can afford to change it oftenly. 2 for S$5.

bigredlemon

12-30-2002, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by zerochillnet
Can anyone who reads this thread please tell me what grip they are using and what you think is the best grip???;) :confused:

I think it's best if you try out different ones yourself to see what characteristics suits you. I love my Black Knight competition grip because it's smooth and and hard. Most people would rather have soft and gel-like grippy. Also consider how well it absorbs sweat (BK competition is horrendous at this).

Zhi

12-30-2002, 11:08 AM

My ultimate grip has to be the Prokennex Soft Plus....

It is really tacky, lasts a long time and suprisingly, its thin and soft/cushy at the same time......

but the best part of it is, is that it comes in a pack of three for the cost of $5 Australian which is around $2.50 US

TOmike

12-30-2002, 01:07 PM

BK Ultra grip is pretty nice.. its pretty sticky at first, and it gradually decreases.. i don't sweat much so i couldn't tell you the sweat factor.. durability is good, it is not wearing off too much, been using it for about 2 months.. 7 hours a week. :D

SmashingBird

12-30-2002, 03:02 PM

Kimony..BEST GRIP EVER...

zerochillnet

01-05-2003, 11:56 PM

what are your thoughts on the kason super softa grip ?

Ian G.

01-06-2003, 06:04 AM

Never tried them. Are they synthetic or towel? I prefer towel grips since my hands sweat a lot and they are much cheaper to replace! :)

gengar

01-06-2003, 10:15 AM

i've tried all sorts of grip karakal,pro ace,ashaway,rhumell,yonex,pacific and the best of all tess!real value for money too...only cost RM6.00 thast around USD1.50?

zerochillnet

01-06-2003, 10:15 PM

the kason super softa grip is synthetic and i brought one for $8 New Zealand Dollar

Yodums

01-24-2003, 09:12 AM

I've used alot of grips and the only one I really liked so far is the Black Knight Competition Grip... I just put a new grip on yesterday: Yonex Super Grap - Synthetic Grip Wrap and I'm waiting to test that today. It feels pretty good.

jwu

01-24-2003, 10:19 AM

yonex super grap is pretty nice, but it wears out fast for most of my friends using. overall it is pretty good though. because of sweaty palm situation, I am using victor's towel grip and so far it is working out great. love the feel and the price isn't too bad if you buy them in roll which can wrap like 12+ times.

flipinese_azn

01-24-2003, 10:22 AM

personally i like to stick with the old fashion style grips like the alpha sticky grip...its juss a normal synthetic grip...taht worsk fine cuz when i play my hands sweat alot and the grip tends to keep in contact still and not slip..i find that twoel grips r good but they wear out pretty fast...:p

LazyBuddy

01-24-2003, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by flipinese_azn
personally i like to stick with the old fashion style grips like the alpha sticky grip...its juss a normal synthetic grip...

Wow... u refer to "Alpha all play" wet type right? hmmm... How come u and me always seems to have the same choices? :D

First is the cab20ms, now is grip... :o

flipinese_azn

01-24-2003, 10:29 AM

haha ya i like the alpha's their great and their soft and pretty cushiony to be able to play well...and i like a grip where u can squeeze and be able to get the full potential out of the racket, lol ya we do have same prefences

TOmike

01-24-2003, 12:03 PM

i have a no name chinese towel grip. its not attached to the grip in any way, instead it is elasticy towel that goes over the grip and u can remove it whenever u want..
whats it called, anyone know??
i think its great, especially when it comes right out of the dryer (when u wash it)
its comfy but the only down side is u have to wash it and when u wash it, it becomes thinner, after all, it is fabric..

i used to use BK Super Overgrip or soemthing, those are nice but i ran out.

RyviuS

01-24-2003, 12:35 PM

for my racket i choose to buy a tennis overgrip instead of a badminton grip. The feel is pretty nice... I got the Head ones u find in sportcheck and stuff. They got like 5 testers. anways at first it was pretty thick cus of the way i wrapped but after re=wrapping it 2-3 times, it feels pretty damn good. Its not slippery and i bet it'll last a while

flipinese_azn

01-24-2003, 12:37 PM

i've tried a tennis grip...but then after i started playing with it i got blisters and stuff...i dunno if its the way i hold my racket or something else...but im not going back to tennis grips tahts for sure haha

yonexfanatic

01-24-2003, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by TOmike
i have a no name chinese towel grip. its not attached to the grip in any way, instead it is elasticy towel that goes over the grip and u can remove it whenever u want..
whats it called, anyone know??
i think its great, especially when it comes right out of the dryer (when u wash it)
its comfy but the only down side is u have to wash it and when u wash it, it becomes thinner, after all, it is fabric..

ohh man, that sounds good...usually the towel grips i encounter have that sticky thing on the back that allows it to stay/stick on the other grip or the handle? well, preferably, i would not want that...but from what how i understand it, ur towel grip doesn't have that sticky sticker thing? if i'm not mistaken? too bad you don't know the name..

bigredlemon

01-26-2003, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by Yodums
I've used alot of grips and the only one I really liked so far is the Black Knight Competition Grip... I just put a new grip on yesterday: Yonex Super Grap - Synthetic Grip Wrap and I'm waiting to test that today. It feels pretty good.

For performance, BK Competition grip is hard to beat (if they can make it more sweat-absorbant.) For comfort, Wilson Aire does a great job.

kwun

01-30-2003, 12:29 AM

after trying so many different types of grips, Yonex Grap, Yonex dunno what, alpha, Fleet, Kimony and a few i don't remember what they are anymore, the one i like best is still the Mizuno. soft, tacky, long lasting, good wet gripping.

it doesn't absorb sweat perfectly. so really sweaty palm or on very sweaty and hot days, they do get slippery. but that's rare and i usually just keep another racket around so one of them can sit on the court side to dry.

they last so long i have a few Mizuno grips that i switch from rackets to rackets when the first racket break! :)

zerochillnet

02-01-2003, 07:45 PM

never use the kason super softa synthetic grip the colour goes on to your hands

Yodums

02-01-2003, 08:27 PM

I use the Yonex Synthetic Grip Wrap.

Used it for 2 weeks and I have 3 overgrips on each racquet. That is just a start but when I change I just keep the other 2 grips which are a base and then I just change the top.

The stock grip with my racquet felt like crap. So slippery.

LazyBuddy

02-01-2003, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by Yodums
I use the Yonex Synthetic Grip Wrap.

Used it for 2 weeks and I have 3 overgrips on each racquet.

3 layers of grip? Why not just get a lager grip size racket back then???

Yodums

02-01-2003, 09:53 PM

It is not as thick as you would think.

Having removed the stock base grip, I had to add many layers to make up for that especially when the Yonex is rather thin and my handle is rather long.

Since there's wood under it, having one would not be grip, it would just add blisters to my play ;) I had to add 2 more to get that good feeling. Plus I added a knob too. :)

JChen99

02-01-2003, 10:55 PM

There's this overgrip that my friend gets fron Walmart(in canada) it's by wilson I beleive, and it's a tennis grip, but MAN! it's really good!

Yodums

02-03-2003, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by JChen99
There's this overgrip that my friend gets fron Walmart(in canada) it's by wilson I beleive, and it's a tennis grip, but MAN! it's really good!

I wonder if there is a difference between tennis, squash, and badminton grip? Does anyone really know?

Some tennis grips I know feel weird as it is rather "dry" compared to what I use.

Yodums

bigredlemon

02-03-2003, 12:08 PM

tennis grips are probably too soft/padded for many badminton players.

Tetra Ninja

02-03-2003, 07:58 PM

k i sweat alot i'm talking completyy soaked after a match , so i use wilson h2over grip. it may seem awkward but it works

NL-player

02-05-2003, 05:46 AM

I use the grips from Pacific. I buy them in the local sport shop, they are pretty expensive and are also used on tennis rachets. The grip feels a little bit 'sticky' which i like...

teleguy

02-05-2003, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by RyviuS
for my racket i choose to buy a tennis overgrip instead of a badminton grip. The feel is pretty nice... I got the Head ones u find in sportcheck and stuff.

I found a grip at Sports Authority called "What a grip". They have them in 2 varieties....Tennis and Squash. It is a one peice "sock" that slips over the racket handle with the aide of a plastic bag. It is super thin, very absorbant but best of all(for me at least) it is super tacky. Gives great control for touch shots and net play. Relatively cheap too at around USD$3.00 each. It comes in a variety of colors for those who care to be color coordinated with clothes etc...

:D

TOmike

02-05-2003, 02:18 PM

yonexfanatic:

yeah, think of it as a glove of fabric that goes over the handle, and its elasticy so it fits tightly (therefore no excess)..

i saw a pack of something similiar, when i buy it next time i go to the store i will tell u the name.

JChen99

02-05-2003, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Tetra Ninja
k i sweat alot i'm talking completyy soaked after a match , so i use wilson h2over grip. it may seem awkward but it works
I've used that grip, in fact, still got 2/3 of a pack sitting at home, it wears out too fast... WAY too fast

Cheung

02-05-2003, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by SmashingBird
Kimony..BEST GRIP EVER...

How do you get those?
I use Kimony and it's very good.

coops241180

02-05-2003, 06:49 PM

here's an odd one but anway - i'd been using the Karakal Super PU grips for as a long as i can remember because they're readily available and cheap over here in the UK - but i've got quite keen on the Standard Carlton Grip that comes with their racquets. The only reason i ever regrip racquets now is to see if i can make one grips stretch to two racquets - i prefer to feel my racquet - not the cushiness of the grip - i seem to lose control.

Neil

Yodums

02-05-2003, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by coops241180
here's an odd one but anway - i'd been using the Karakal Super PU grips for as a long as i can remember because they're readily available and cheap over here in the UK - but i've got quite keen on the Standard Carlton Grip that comes with their racquets. The only reason i ever regrip racquets now is to see if i can make one grips stretch to two racquets - i prefer to feel my racquet - not the cushiness of the grip - i seem to lose control.

Neil

I tried that grip and it was pretty good. By the feel of it, it seems pretty durable.

Yodums

kwun

02-09-2003, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by Cheung
How do you get those?
I use Kimony and it's very good.

i tried the Kimony that Cheung has, the model with the raised ribs. pretty nice, but i prefer it without the edge.

a friend of mine has the Kimony without the raised edge. it felt really good. if it lasts as long as the Mizuno. and i heard they are cheaper. then it will be a killer.

Chen Dan :D

02-09-2003, 07:58 AM

Hey have any of you guys tried using this Grip? i brought some when i went back to hong Kong. Sadly to say they don't sell them in the UK also they are the most expensive ones out in HK. Very Nice includes Stiching. Breathing Holes, Contour Lines and The grip is seperated half way dry sticky type and gloss sticky type. Hard to explain :D but if i can post the picture you'll know what i mean. I think they tried to include alot of features into one grip.

boilermaker

02-10-2003, 03:39 AM

I like "Takara" grip, I might have gotten the spelling wrong. My friend bought them from Malaysia, soft and comfortable.

bambini

03-11-2003, 02:18 AM

innotec and techno plus by yonex grap tec are the best for me.

Mesita1

04-19-2003, 01:38 AM

what kind of grip do you reccomnd, i have an mp-77 and stock grip on there. I tried puttig super-grap but it just made the grip reallli fat and i didnt like the feel of the grap...anyways im planning on changing the grip, im loking for something cushiony soft but not like fat, tried towel grpi and i didnt like it but i hve no swea issue problems with my hads causse theyre euiped with grip already....anyways let e knoe and omg the last person who had my rcket stapled the grip to the rakcter so im going to have lots of fun tying to get it out...:D

TI-SP-SS dude

04-19-2003, 01:44 AM

http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7376&highlight=best+grip

Yodums

04-19-2003, 10:41 AM

Did you just put one layer? Yonex Super Grap is just over grip so it shouldn't make it that FAT. I think that's as thin as it's going to get.

emjay

04-19-2003, 01:26 PM

Karakal Peachy overgrip is thinner than the Yonex, and has a nice peach-skin feel to it. I have two on my MP99, gives it a very nice feel that doesn't get sticky or slippery.

swijaya0101

04-19-2003, 01:47 PM

I use an extremely cheap towel grip ... around $0.10 cents ... coz I need to change everytime I play ... I sweat alot.

tarepanda

04-19-2003, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by emjay
Karakal Peachy overgrip is thinner than the Yonex, and has a nice peach-skin feel to it. I have two on my MP99, gives it a very nice feel that doesn't get sticky or slippery.

How much is it and is it sold in Ontario, Canada? I'm asking because i'm looking for that kind of grip but only found the Gosen OG Soft Ripple Grip to be the closest one I am look for.

Tare Panda

emjay

04-19-2003, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by tarepanda
How much is it and is it sold in Ontario, Canada? I'm asking because i'm looking for that kind of grip but only found the Gosen OG Soft Ripple Grip to be the closest one I am look for.

Tare Panda

I'm in the UK so no idea about availability in Canada... I paid £3.99 for a pack of 3 grips from www.centralsports.co.uk - they do ship internationally if you really can't find them anywhere else!

TOmike

04-19-2003, 07:22 PM

Tare panda.. chk http://www.repulsivesports.com/pages/1/index.htm

nick, the owner, graces these boards once in a while..

he seems to be revamping the website.. try contacting him

sorry if this seems like advertisement..

tarepanda

04-19-2003, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by TOmike
Tare panda.. chk http://www.repulsivesports.com/pages/1/index.htm

nick, the owner, graces these boards once in a while..

he seems to be revamping the website.. try contacting him

sorry if this seems like advertisement..

Is he only doing stuff online? No store that I can walk into?

Tare Panda

TOmike

04-19-2003, 08:45 PM

i'm not sure where he has his store but there is one... he goes to a lot of dropin places in Toronto.. maybe there is a telephone number on his site.. or just email him.. sorry i haven't ordered before.

tarepanda

04-19-2003, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by TOmike
i'm not sure where he has his store but there is one... he goes to a lot of dropin places in Toronto.. maybe there is a telephone number on his site.. or just email him.. sorry i haven't ordered before.

Ah, I see. But do you know where he dropin? Like the days, time and location?

Tare Panda

wilfredlgf

05-11-2003, 01:20 AM

Can someone explain something to me:

What exactly is the Yonex GrAp? Is it the normal grip or is it some sort of special grip? I saw it on the website but I have never seen this kind of grip before, those that looked like cellophane tapes.

Most of those that we get here in Malaysia are 'folded'. Is the Yonex Duraplus, VibraTec, AeroTec etc a Grap? (my guess is that, it's not)

A few years ago, I did use DUNLOP, not sure if you guys have heard of it before but it was good. The racquet practically 'sticks' to your hands! :D

Haven't seen any Dunlops for the past few years, I wonder if they've stopped manufacturing them?

Yodums

05-11-2003, 07:34 AM

I don't know what kind of definition you're looking for but Grap is just a name. It is a super long grip made for tennis as well and it's very sticky and tacky at first. But as you play alot, it wears off and you can burn through the grip easily because it is really thin.

Yodums

bambini

05-11-2003, 09:20 AM

it's a replacement grip. that is why it is kinda thick. you might be referring to an overgrip. and yes, yonec aero tec is also a variant of the yonex grap tec i was saying.

graphite

05-18-2003, 06:43 AM

Hi guys! I searched the threads and read through so many replies about the topic but I still cant decide! I would like to change to new grips since towel grips smell and look bad after less than a week of use since I have pretty sweaty hands! What grips can you guys recommend that would work better than a towel grip but not smell as bad after a few days of use? (did I mention that I have sweaty hands/palms? :D ) I hope I can find the right grip this time! Thanks in advance! :)

Marcel

06-12-2003, 02:10 AM

*kick this topic*

I have very sweaty hands, the grip that suits me very well is the Toalson Tournament or the Pete Sampras from Wilson. The Toalson is a little bit thicker so more durable.

But the grip is perfect, the wetter it gets the more tackier it gets!

fhchiang

08-11-2003, 08:31 AM

hmm..

i got one thing to say bout yonex grips..

They SUCK!!!

very expensive...

i tried the ultimum-ti once..... bout RM18.

the first time i used it... the racquet flew from my hand....

now i'm using karakal pu super grip. i like it very much

unregistered

10-16-2003, 12:34 AM

For me.. i prefer those cheap $3 grip esp those bright colours that can be found in a bulk.. rather then the towel or $10+ ....

MarcRafles

10-16-2003, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by kwun
anyone use towel grip? i used them back when i was in high school, but they get dirty very easily and they are not as easily changable like the leather grips.

I still use Yonex Towel Grip on one of my rackets :-)
To keep it clean, I wash my hand before playing, keep my hand clean (ie. no McDonalds, no Dunkin Donuts :D) during break-time and I dry the grip (using hair dryer) after playing. Then I cover the grip with a small plastic bag.

Marc

bobz

10-18-2003, 02:43 AM

Towel grips are good for players who don't sweat much. When wet they add 10++ grams of weight to the racquet and they stink when they dry up. You can minimize the wetness by using a wristband.
I use Prince 'tackier when wet'.....up to the conical tip of the handle. For tournaments I add a whiff of tack powder.

carbonex21

10-18-2003, 10:39 AM

I strip the grip down to the wood then put on a blue plastic sleeve which shrinks when heated. This plastic sleeve is good for three reasons - it builds the grip size, it maintains the edges, and it lets you scrape of any bits of old grip. In other words you can have a really consistent grip. Over this I put a Karakal pu super grip. I've done this on all of my g4 Cab21.

Dill

10-18-2003, 10:44 AM

Where do you get the plastic sleeve?

Is it a hockey type grip like those used on hockey sticks and cricket bats??

carbonex21

10-18-2003, 01:11 PM

The ones I have are specifically for badminton but I suppose you can get it for tennis etc. I was given about 20 but I'm not sure of the supplier. The name is Tubex - grip enlarger. It's blue plastic and shrinks down really tight.

check out the link -
http://www.r-a-b.com/Pages/Tubex%20Grip%20Enlarger%20Page.html

Dill

10-18-2003, 01:39 PM

Thanks, I have sent an e-mail to them for price etc.

The biggest problem for myself and many other players is that when you add grip to your racket you loose the ridges or faces, I have slimmed down to 3 layers of grap instead of 2 layers of Karakal PU being topped with a Wilson Cusion air. I now remove the original grip and use 3 layers of grap, but even then you still loose the faces after the second layer of grap.

carbonex21

10-18-2003, 03:34 PM

Previously I was using 2 tubex sleeves and one yonex grap. It gave great feel and angled edges but grap just isn't tacky enough. When I switched one Tubex sleeve and a Karakal my power shot up and the touch is still pretty good.

I see a lot of people building up their grip until it becomes almost round but they must be losing a lot of feel. I mean, you need those edges to adjust your grip for all the different shots.

other

10-18-2003, 04:43 PM

Do you really need the edges? Surely the holding position is all relative to the racquet face. I mean, obviously backhands
are played with the thumb along one of the thicker faces......but we all know where the "thick" face is, whether you can feel the edges or not?

carbonex21

10-18-2003, 05:16 PM

It's a matter of degree. If your grip is totally round then your fingers would not be able to sense the exact postion of the racket face. Of course you don't need absolutely sharp edges, but it helps.

You can change you grip for all sorts of overhead shots, not just backhand. Cross-court backhand requires a special grip, slice smash/drop also. Even when you're stretching for a net shot you can shuffle your grip down the handle to gain a couple of inches reach. I'm constantly shifting my grip. A grip with edges just lets you do it better. Similarly a big fat grip reduces the touch because you can't easily adjust it with your fingers

I'll give you an example. Some guy who plays at my club puts a karakal grip on first and then another grip on top of that, resulting in a total roundness. He has never been able to develop delicate shots or good control because his racket may as well be a frying pan.

Imagine you could only have two hand positions - forehand or backhand but nothing else. I think it would be very difficult to play well.

Sgt_Strider

10-18-2003, 10:32 PM

Anyone tried the Black Knight grips yet? What do you guys think?

MarcRafles

10-20-2003, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by carbonex21
The ones I have are specifically for badminton but I suppose you can get it for tennis etc. I was given about 20 but I'm not sure of the supplier. The name is Tubex - grip enlarger. It's blue plastic and shrinks down really tight.

check out the link -
http://www.r-a-b.com/Pages/Tubex%20Grip%20Enlarger%20Page.html

Anyone can tell me, where can I buy the Tubex Grip Enlarger in Germany? The grip enlarger doesn't cost much, therefore it is too expensive (because of the shipping fee) if I buy from UK or other country.

Thanks in advance.

Marc

TM0001

10-20-2003, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by kwun

anyone use towel grip? i used them back when i was in high school, but they get dirty very easily and they are not as easily changable like the leather grips.

I have tried a Yonex Tower Grip for my first time a few months ago. I didn't like it right after the 1st usage coz first of all when it gets wet it makes it harder to control your racquet. Secondly my palm ends up being all BLUE coz it was a blue tower grip....

so now im using Yonex's super grap A440 and its fine till now :)

Sgt_Strider

10-21-2003, 02:49 AM

Karakal Airflow Plus Grip or Karakal Kushy Grip?

Sandman

10-22-2003, 01:08 PM

I don't use towel grips but my wife has sweaty hands so she uses them. I found a novel solution to the stinky towel grips you all hate. They're SOCK-TYPE towel grips from Carlton. As you might have guesed, they slip on the racket grip from the bottom end just like a sock and they're held on the grip by elasticity. Of course, it would help if the grip under the sock is as tacky as possible to avoid having the racket twist under the the towel-grip-sock. After every game, we just take of the sock and dump it in the washing machine with our clothes. Presto, a clean and sweet smelling towel gripi ready for use the next day. The towel material isn't too thick so you can still feel the "faces" of the grip under teh towel. We usually have several towel-grip-socks ready since a particularly hot day will necesitate changing the grip several times during the game.

For those of you who don't want towel grips(like myself), I like the wilson champ overgrips and the TOALSON "Wet" type overgrips and replacement grips.

cappy75

11-15-2003, 03:13 PM

Don't know about you guys, but I think I am regressing back to cheaper overgrips. Had the chance to finally break out a package of Yonex Super Grap I have been saving for emergency use... tried one roll on my newly strung CAB 20MS w/o the stock grip. Conclusions? It's actually quite decent. No more problem with sweaty grip since I started using more finger power. Just a little wear in the middle of the handle.

So, I have gone from stock grips to Yonex Super Grap to BK T.U.F. RE-Grip to BK Competition RE-Grip to Yonex Super Grap. Things certainly get simpler and cheaper as time goes on:D.

kwun

11-15-2003, 03:24 PM

cappy, what were you using before?

cappy75

11-15-2003, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by kwun
cappy, what were you using before?

Opps... my apologies:o. I meant to list them in chronological order.

Stock grips => Yonex Super Grap (double/trip layers) => BK T.U.F. Re-Grip => BK Competition Grip => Yonex Super Grap (one layer).

iluvthesun

12-08-2003, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by teleguy
I found a grip at Sports Authority called "What a grip". They have them in 2 varieties....Tennis and Squash. It is a one peice "sock" that slips over the racket handle with the aide of a plastic bag. It is super thin, very absorbant but best of all(for me at least) it is super tacky. Gives great control for touch shots and net play. Relatively cheap too at around USD$3.00 each. It comes in a variety of colors for those who care to be color coordinated with clothes etc...

:D

which one did you get them in, tennis or squash?

and can you get them in the uk?

cheers

da ding

12-10-2003, 12:09 AM

for ppl in hong kong looking for decent grips at a reasonable price, they sell very good stuff at the store at the shatin sports academy (where the HK team trains)

the one i like is a black hi-qua replacement grip which is thick :D (which i like, i stuck two on one racket) tacky:D which i like and quite soft:D which i like. It is not v.longlasting but they only cost 9 or 10 dollars HK (7 for me, i havea special card)
so you can get 5 or 6 for the price of 1 yonex replacement grip.

btw there is also a grey version with ratheramusing shuttlecock patterns on and ismore durable but less soft and tacky

cappy75

12-11-2003, 06:19 AM

I couldn't find Yonex Super GRAP anywhere on sale, so I switched to HEAD Pro Grip... it's a cheap and thin PU overgrip. Recently bought two packages (3 rolls in one pack) for $6 each at Sport Mart. Only problem is... it shifts very easily, so now I increased overlapping from 1/5th to 2/5th with enough length left to wrap the cap as well.

Present Grip Configuration: Racquet handle wrapped with electric tape followed by a few overwraps of masking tape (only at the end of the handle to enlarge the butt) and one HEAD Pro grip overgrip.

panhandle

12-12-2003, 01:50 AM

Karakal PU Super Grip

They are world's number 1 PU Super Grip!! They seem to last longer than the other kinds I've used over the years. Best price for the quality at $7 CDN

panhandle

12-12-2003, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by Sgt_Strider
Karakal Airflow Plus Grip or Karakal Kushy Grip?

The Kushy Grip is really thick compared to Airlfow, but if you like cushion...then go with Kushy.

taneepak

02-05-2004, 08:55 AM

I believe in their search for the ultimate grip, many players drastically change the balance point of the racquet without realizing it. I have been stringing racquets that are G5 (circumference 80mm) but wrapped with grip that is closer to G2 (circumference 95mm) or even G1. I have seen AT700 that have their balance changed from head-heavy to handle-heavy. The balance point for the AT700 is somewhere near the '7', but some of them have been shifted by 12mm! It is no wonder they blame the racquet, especially the AT700.

ants

02-05-2004, 10:50 AM

usually i use towel grip. Yesterday i tried Prince Overgrip called microzorb. Its tacky and stik to your hand. Even if you sweat. No worries if your racket will fly away. I think this grip is good.

Kelvin

02-13-2004, 07:48 PM

Heheh...

this is a very personal thing, and I'm sure if you've read the comments by your fellow badminton players, they all use different types of techniques for gripping...

Mine is more of a process...

I've noticed with the change in grip sizes, for Yonex grips, that I now purchase racquets for personal use, with only a G3 grip size.

After I get each racquet, I then use one of 2 types of grip, but very very similar textures...
They are Yonex's super grap, or Gosen's anna Kournikova special.

Essentially it's the same type of material, but I notice the Anna's special, being somewhat "fresher" from the package... this perception may simply be due to the fact that the grips I have purchased, were packaged individually. I believe that the Yonex super grap line, that is packaged individually will have the same type of "freshness" LOL
Anyways...

I wrap the single layer of grap/ak over top of the original grip of the racquet.
Next, I apply roughly about 20-30cm length of hockey tape to the butt end of the racquet.
just to make it hardened.
If I do not have hockey tape, I will cut up any old grip into a strip, and wrap it around the butt end.
I prefer hockey tape, just for the fact it's cheap, and it's super sticky.

The reason I do this, is to give me more leverage on the end of my racquet, when I am squeezing my fingers, during pronation of the swing...

Just make sure if you're going to do something similar... make sure to squeeze down the layer of hockey tape to make sure it is solid. Also make sure that the layer of hockey tape is not too wide, otherwise you will really have a fat bottomed racquet, and throw off the balance.

Next, I will wrap an additional layer of grap, or anna's over top of the hockey tape, and first layer of grap, this time, though, I ensure I stretch the grap further, and wrap it up around the cone of the racquet, then I use a little bit of electrical tape to finish off the top of the grip... I find that the adhesive tape that generally comes with grips, doesn't quite do it's job.

So basically I use 2 layers of grap/or anna's, and some hockey tape for my gripping needs LOL
I have experimented with other grips, such as prince's line, and found them to be very nice as well...
This is assuming your hands do not sweat like Don's or Cheungs :D

For those of you with super sweaty hands... i recommend either a towel grip, or something with a fuzzy texture...
If you're on a budget, victor, and fleet, have some awesome products similar to the major brand labels that should suit your budget perfectly, just without the name.

Other than that, it's all good stuff... as long as you're not holding a damp sponge by the time you're done playing lol

Oh one last tip...
For those who are using towel grips...
If you've read Don's post earlier, about amount of bacteria your grips can harbour...
Do yourselves a favor, and everyone around you, to change your towel grips every so often, because they really do start taking in moisture, and bacteria does build up.

Also wash your hands, and never go licking or putting your mouths on people's racquet handles LOL
If so you might as well lick the floor. :eek:

bluejeff

02-24-2004, 01:03 PM

Well, I am sticking with the Super Grap since it's easy to take on and off, the cost is low, and there are many colors I can choose from (especially the asia versions).
Here is a picture of my grips in my apartment :):)

Brave_Turtle

02-29-2004, 12:12 PM

Woow nice collection Bluejeff,

I use karakal Pu super grip and it's so soft and confortable. However, it's so heavy, I put 1 layer of eclectrical tape+ thin layer of karakal PU super grip.

My original balance point with was 300mm but with the electrical tape and Karakal grip it makes it to 292-293mm and feel so much heavier than before.

292-293mm balance point= even balance or still head heavy?

bluejeff

02-29-2004, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Brave_Turtle
Woow nice collection Bluejeff,

I use karakal Pu super grip and it's so soft and confortable. However, it's so heavy, I put 1 layer of eclectrical tape+ thin layer of karakal PU super grip.

My original balance point with was 300mm but with the electrical tape and Karakal grip it makes it to 292-293mm and feel so much heavier than before.

292-293mm balance point= even balance or still head heavy?

It's even balance, but close to the head-heavy side :)

I would consider:
285< : head light
285-295: even
>295: head heavy

other

02-29-2004, 04:58 PM

this is assuming a regular length racquet? how long are they?

cooler

04-03-2004, 02:43 PM

pic of a homemade towel grip

bluejeff

04-03-2004, 07:38 PM

pic of a homemade towel grip
:rolleyes: What did you use?

homemade.....lol

Feng_MP-100

04-04-2004, 08:54 PM

pic of a homemade towel grip]

WOW!!! HOMEMADE!!! This is so neat!!! How did you make it?!?!?!

By the way, I use Yonex Towel Grip. It is very comfortable... I am in love with it...;)

The only bad thing that pisses me off is that the tape under the grip ruined my original grip on my racquet!!! Y_Y... my MP100.......... >_<... anyways, if i buy a new racquet, i wouldn't use it again... unless, Yonex takes off that stupid tape thing.........................................

cooler

04-04-2004, 09:05 PM

that is an old photo of one player i know.
The towel last and is it's free.
He often use washing machine to wash and reuse them
That person is still using towel grip and loving it.
His home made kind are much better because it's thicker and cushier.

ants

04-04-2004, 09:12 PM

cooler

04-04-2004, 09:33 PM

BlueJeff - does the yonex supergrap grip color stick to your hand after few times of playing? Coz i've been using this Toalson overgrip yellow color.. very nice tacky and a good grip.. but the thing is after using it.. i realised i have slight yellow color on my hand.. so i dont know weather the same case will happened to the yonex supergrap.

Cooler - Nice towelgrip.. it must be an expensive towel.. whats your cost?

it's not my towel grip, i'm not a towel grip user. That racket was from a player fren in my 1 of the club. I only gave him some suggestion on how to get started because he like towel grips but dislike the store kind. Cost of towel = 0$. Think hard, what do u dry yourself after a bath or shower? :cool: Your favorite towel for your body is also the best towel for your hand. :rolleyes:

ants

04-04-2004, 09:48 PM

it's not my towel grip, i'm not a towel grip user. That racket was from a player fren in my 1 of the club. I only gave him some suggestion on how to get started because he like towel grips but dislike the store kind. Cost of towel = 0$. Think hard, what do u dry yourself after a bath or shower? :cool: Your favorite towel for your body is also the best towel for your hand. :rolleyes:

Well in a way i disagree coz the towel for my body is way too thick for my hands :P

bluejeff

04-04-2004, 11:16 PM

cooler

04-04-2004, 11:25 PM

Well in a way i disagree coz the towel for my body is way too thick for my hands :P

maybe but this player that is using the towel grip is counting on the towel to build up grip size as well :) oh well, there are ways around everything :p

Feng_MP-100

04-05-2004, 07:37 PM

Anyone here use Yonex Towel Grip? You know there's tape under it. So the sticky tape thing will remain on your original grip after you take the towel grip off.....
Is that right?
How you guys use and change your towel grip?

bluejeff

04-05-2004, 11:06 PM

you can put a protective wrap before you add on anything that has a sticky-side tape.

ie: food warp (clin-wrap? I forgot the name.....the clear ones that you wrap the food :))

ants

04-06-2004, 10:49 AM

you can put a protective wrap before you add on anything that has a sticky-side tape.

ie: food warp (clin-wrap? I forgot the name.....the clear ones that you wrap the food :))
Its cLing-wrap. Btw bluejeff.. i wanted to try those supergrap. found some selling at US$5 each .. considered very good deal. But is it tacky? How does it respond to sweaty hands?

Gollum

04-06-2004, 10:56 AM

I think the Ashaway towel grip is slightly better than the Yonex one. You can get a 20m roll from central-sports (if they ever get it in stock....arggh!).

pentium4

04-25-2004, 05:56 PM

Well for me i use 2 grips.... either i get a Prince Durazorb overgrip and wrap it around the retail one that comes with my yonex or i use the Prince AirCushion Fit which is quite sticky (i have very sweaty hands) durazorb on bottom

http://www.wolfness.com/upload/aircushion_detail.jpg
http://www.wolfness.com/upload/durazorb.bmp

Brave_Turtle

05-03-2004, 09:38 PM

I only use 1 layer of Wilson overgrip over the wood handle. It gives better feelings and more precision.

Baddie

05-04-2004, 12:49 AM

Feng-MP100

To prevent the sticky tape from ruining your original grip, first wrap your grip with a thin layer of gauze, then tape that with a layer of scotch tape. the gauze and the tape combined will protect your original grip and is very thin and negligible. Then you can wrap your towel grips or whatever grip over the taped grip. The scotch tape will serve like a layer of protection and you can take off the grip with adhesive without damaging your original grip.

I learn this from my trainer in our club. ;) hope this helps

cappy75

05-04-2004, 08:18 AM

I came across a thin Babolat overgrip that's almost like Yonex Supergrap. Can't recall the name but it's tacky yet not so much as to induce rug-burn on my fingers like the Supergrap. However, it's messier since it leaves colour on the hand. Nonetheless, it worked well for me since I don't sweat much on my hand anyway (probably a little bit of genetics and gripping technique).

wilfredlgf

05-04-2004, 09:05 AM

Can't seem to find Yonex Supergrap anyway in most of the shops I went to, but the PU Super of Karakal is quite common. Been using the PU Super for some time and I think I'll be using it as long as Karakal is in the business...

Very keen on using towel grip - my brother swears by it although the specific type he uses is no longer found. Have anybody heard of the towel grip that can be taken off to wash and put back?

jgleasons

05-06-2004, 03:33 PM

Hey, I'm new here, but I've enjoyed reading the discussions in the past. This is my first post. :)

I use a ribbed overgrip that I got from C.Y. Badminton in Seattle. It has a foam rib going through the middle that makes the racquet really easy to hold without squeezing too tightly. It also increases the overall size of the grip. The grip weighs 10 grams, which changes the balance point of the racquet, but I don't mind that. I guess any overgrip will alter the balance point. Does anyone take this into account?

RichT

05-10-2004, 06:54 AM

Hi,

I wouldn't dream of using anything else but Karakal PU super grips. They last far longer than any others I've tried and don't cost me a fortune. i get them from a seller on ebay, Mel3383, and she sends the exact colour you want for only £2.20 delivered. She also does multibuy discounts and postage overseas. They are brilliant value for money.

other

05-10-2004, 11:07 AM

just buy a box of 24 like i did....its about 1.60 each all delivered:)

QWJr

05-10-2004, 11:24 AM

victor pro overgrip:

http://www.comido.de/shop/images/medium/victor_pro,_overgrip,_25_stueck.jpg

25 pieces = 14,-

altreality

05-10-2004, 12:05 PM

Interesting thread...
am not really a towel grip kinda person....
Personally, I like grips that have a single solitary ridge underneath... helps with control.... currently using the Yonex Ti2000 ... someone told me its a replacement grip and not an overgrip... but it works for me ! downside :- it ruins the original grip with the sticky strips.
Also noticed that tacky grips don't really work for me... they get slippery when a wet...

My current fad is to use white grips for my rackets.. think it looks very professional.....!

(Well if one can't play well - can at least look good !)
:D

RichT

05-13-2004, 06:41 AM

On ebay, there is a seller with karakal PU super DUO grips, they look like two grips stitched together down the middle. The seller says they are brand new in, does anyone know anything about them, or tried them?:cool:

blckknght

05-23-2004, 06:50 PM

I guess the best grips I've tried are the ones i dont really notice. What i mean is... you really notice the grips that start to come apart or feel weird. The last one i got was a Pointfore grip, it was pretty nice. Didn't cause me any problems... and what more can you ask from a grip? it's just a grip:-) get a grip!

Gollum

05-24-2004, 06:07 AM

For towel grip users in the UK:

You can order a 20m towelling grip roll from Ashaway (www.ashaway.co.uk) for £14.10 including VAT. That's about a quarter of the price you'd pay for single towel grips!

Order two and you don't have to pay delivery (£15 limit for free delivery).

s2k4mee

05-26-2004, 04:24 PM

Is there a way to get the original grips? I would like to get a couple of Armortec 800 grips, they are very nice. I think I've seen original muscle power grips as well.
If you need a close up pic of the 800 grip, you can go here
http://ca.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/yummiebaddy

bluejeff

06-02-2004, 06:06 AM

you can put a protective wrap before you add on anything that has a sticky-side tape.

ie: food warp (clin-wrap? I forgot the name.....the clear ones that you wrap the food :))I no longer use clin-wrap (food wrap) to pre-wrap the handle before putting on an overgrip.

Technology has advanced!!!

I am using shrink-wrap now!! :cool:

So, all my racket handles are now look just like the original Yonex Plastic Shrink-Wrap !! :) (without the logo on the wrap, of course :p)

I guess now I am a grip wrapping professional..... :p

jeremy

06-02-2004, 07:43 AM

I no longer use clin-wrap (food wrap) to pre-wrap the handle before putting on an overgrip.

Technology has advanced!!!

I am using shrink-wrap now!! :cool:

So, all my racket handles are now look just like the original Yonex Plastic Shrink-Wrap !! :) (without the logo on the wrap, of course :p)

I guess now I am a grip wrapping professional..... :p

Shrink wrap.. isn't that the thing they use for r/c batteries? like you heat up the plastic to mould into the racquet grip. Is it the same thing you use? hmm.. that really preserves the wooden grip. hey post some pics so that I can copy your thing! hehe.. :D

ttfoo

06-05-2004, 01:17 AM

I tried so many brand and so many type of grip before....
I have to say KARAKAL PU SUPER is the best one....
Now I use it for all my rackets:D

But.... I dont like its sticker (which is in silver color)
:(its ugly....

Feng_MP-100

06-05-2004, 03:12 AM

I no longer use clin-wrap (food wrap) to pre-wrap the handle before putting on an overgrip.
Why would you pre-wrap the handle before putting on an overgrip??? Isn't overgrip supposed to be wrapped around the original grip(replacement grip)???

hc806

06-07-2004, 07:49 AM

i jsut figured out that there is no poit to get grip now when u have new racquets because the new kinda grips are so nice, and better than a lot of grips u can buy in stores... well the grip im refering to are the yonex grips that comes with the racquet. the grip from my armortec 500 seems <---- SEEMS to be better than other grips for sale in stores, so i think depending on what your racquet is, ( how new it is) you will not have to purchase the grip..at least not to purchase yonex grips because they arent really good... well this is my opinion. ... :D neways gotta go ...in class right now :D

bluejeff

06-09-2004, 08:28 PM

Why would you pre-wrap the handle before putting on an overgrip??? Isn't overgrip supposed to be wrapped around the original grip(replacement grip)???
There are lots of grips has back tapes.....so if you don't use a slim wrap to protect the grip underneath it, it will destroy the grip below.

bluejeff

06-09-2004, 08:29 PM

cooler

06-10-2004, 04:27 PM

for people who is not satisfied with towel or foam grip, here is one i've learn from a jr.

He first wrap an towel grip, then he wrap yonex foam overgrip over the foam grip. He said it feel grippy and cushy. :)

other

06-10-2004, 05:20 PM

cooler

06-10-2004, 05:49 PM

this guy used supergrap, the thin one.

Apocalypse

06-12-2004, 05:58 AM

At £1 cheaper per grip I use http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3680082250&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT from ebay and the grips last me the same length of time as the Karakal 1's i.e. about 1-2 weeks

Hi,

I wouldn't dream of using anything else but Karakal PU super grips. They last far longer than any others I've tried and don't cost me a fortune. i get them from a seller on ebay, Mel3383, and she sends the exact colour you want for only £2.20 delivered. She also does multibuy discounts and postage overseas. They are brilliant value for money.

speedy shuttle

06-15-2004, 03:56 PM

I use Prince or yonex super grap. I prefer the prince though because it is slighly tackier and I find it a little more cushiony:p

hutoo

06-15-2004, 04:18 PM

Gollum

06-15-2004, 05:14 PM

The Karakal "sticker tape" is terrible. Electrical insulation tape is superb - use that instead.

Brave_Turtle

06-23-2004, 10:09 PM

Cut electrical insulation tape in two so it fits better, it looks very nice

FEND.

06-23-2004, 10:13 PM

Electrical tape eh? Mmm i'll go get some for the karakal grip. I have 2 racquets using it. One is using the karakal sticker only which is loose now, while the other has the karakal tape on it but has the yonex tape on top of it covering all traces of the karakal name ^^.

skkydig

06-25-2004, 02:30 AM

i use yonex supergrap, it is very durable and absorbent. im not comfortable using towel grip, tried it once.

stevesim89

08-07-2004, 07:33 PM

Babolat Symbrio (i think that's the name of the grip) Rocks!

It has an antibacterial coating so it doesnt get all smelly and moldy.

catbear

09-03-2004, 11:22 AM

U gotta try out the Victor replacement grip. I bought it for $6AUD from a coach.

http://www.victorsport.com/PRODUCTS/CPZX/cpdetails.asp?id=293

CatBear

cappy75

09-03-2004, 04:03 PM

I think electrical tape is better than the adhesive tapes that comes with all the grips. I find the electrical tape more resilient to wear and tear. For holding up the grip, nothing works better.

The Karakal "sticker tape" is terrible. Electrical insulation tape is superb - use that instead.

tcstay

09-16-2004, 11:35 AM

i love Babolat Grips...

FrozenHell

09-20-2004, 08:26 AM

PacificX(Control Tack 0.7)(Thicker)
Extreme Tacky
Extreme Control
Extra Dampening
The centre of the grip has some lining like a sponge(Rip Tech).This makes the racquet has a proper place to hold the racquet.

Wilson(Thinner)
Anti Twist and Anti Slip

Which do you think a better choice?
Thanks in advance for those who helped.

Bluechalice

09-27-2004, 07:22 PM

(Quote)
So, all my racket handles are now look just like the original Yonex Plastic Shrink-Wrap (Quote)

Hey Bluejeff...where do you get those shrink wrap stuff? I just got my new AT500 and it still has its original shrink wrap on the handles...so I think I am gonna just put a Yonex supergrap right over it...have you tried leaving the original factory shrink wrap on it?...will it stand up to normal play?

Bluechalice

09-27-2004, 09:09 PM

one more thing I forgot to ask is do your sweat go through the supergrap and reach the layer of grip underneath? I have only been using towel grip all this while so I dont know if super grap is waterproof on the other side...

chickenpoodle

10-07-2004, 10:52 PM

heres one combination that i've come to love.
black knight TUF grip, with yonex a440 super grap over it.
finished off with a lovely job of electrical insulation tape thats cut in half.
http://www.blackknight.ca/en/img/produits/ac082-grand.jpg

the black knight TUF grip felt a little slippery to me, but i like the ridges on it.
and the super grap fixed the slipper part. so with it on, all i have to do now is just replace the super grap if it wears out.

however, even after many months of usage, it still feels very good.

i think i'm going to cut and peel off the oem grip on each racquet from now on, and put on this combination.

cappy75

10-08-2004, 04:06 AM

OH MY GOSH:eek:!!! Doesn't the combo tip over your racquet's weight bias:confused:?! Your racquet must be really head-light with those stuff on... unless it's really head heavy in the first place (which might make it slightly balanced).

heres one combination that i've come to love.
black knight TUF grip, with yonex a440 super grap over it.
finished off with a lovely job of electrical insulation tape thats cut in half.
http://www.blackknight.ca/en/img/produits/ac082-grand.jpg

the black knight TUF grip felt a little slippery to me, but i like the ridges on it.
and the super grap fixed the slipper part. so with it on, all i have to do now is just replace the super grap if it wears out.

however, even after many months of usage, it still feels very good.

i think i'm going to cut and peel off the oem grip on each racquet from now on, and put on this combination.

chickenpoodle

10-08-2004, 06:44 PM

OH MY GOSH:eek:!!! Doesn't the combo tip over your racquet's weight bias:confused:?! Your racquet must be really head-light with those stuff on... unless it's really head heavy in the first place (which might make it slightly balanced).
its not bad actually. just the TUF grip, and the yonex wrap.

295mm balance point now. i'm not too sure what it was before.
i DO notice i have to work a tad harder to get the same amount of power out of my hits - as compared to when i tried my friend's mp - though.

cappy75

10-08-2004, 09:34 PM

Recently, I broke open the last T.U.F Re-Grip I had on my spare racquet. It reminded me again why I switched to Yonex SuperGrap and other thin overgrips in the first place. I changed my grip too much to feel comfortable with the enlarged grip size, the ridges actually hindered my finger movement and sometimes I couldn't find the face of the racquet w/o looking at the frame during a rally because T.U.F. Re-Grip made the grip rounded rather than hexagonal.

its not bad actually. just the TUF grip, and the yonex wrap.

295mm balance point now. i'm not too sure what it was before.
i DO notice i have to work a tad harder to get the same amount of power out of my hits - as compared to when i tried my friend's mp - though.

chickenpoodle

10-08-2004, 11:22 PM

Recently, I broke open the last T.U.F Re-Grip I had on my spare racquet. It reminded me again why I switched to Yonex SuperGrap and other thin overgrips in the first place. I changed my grip too much to feel comfortable with the enlarged grip size, the ridges actually hindered my finger movement and sometimes I couldn't find the face of the racquet w/o looking at the frame during a rally because T.U.F. Re-Grip made the grip rounded rather than hexagonal.i guess i lucked out...
i think its because i started with a small grip size, and only have one TUF re-grip as the base, and one SuperGrap layer on.
i hope you can see it in the following photos, but i think the hexagonal shape is still very prominant. :)

what do you use as your base layer now?

and have you tried the BK competition grip? if so, what do you feel about it?

cappy75

10-08-2004, 11:51 PM

Actually I moved on to BK Competition grip after BK T.U.F. Re-Grip:p. It's pretty good, but still not thin enough for me after I begin to use fingerpower.

Current combo: base layer is electrical tape to protect the wood followed by a roll of Yonex SuperGrap.

i guess i lucked out...
i think its because i started with a small grip size, and only have one TUF re-grip as the base, and one SuperGrap layer on.
i hope you can see it in the following photos, but i think the hexagonal shape is still very prominant. :)

what do you use as your base layer now?

and have you tried the BK competition grip? if so, what do you feel about it?

chickenpoodle

10-11-2004, 03:13 AM

i will have to try out the competition grip...
thanks.

cooler

10-30-2004, 07:54 PM

for those towel user out there, you should give a try with white colored synethetic grip. The one that i had tried is yonex grap. I don't know about white grip from other brands.

http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=191577#post191577

hongyi_2000

10-31-2004, 03:25 AM

there r...im using it as a base for my another grip...mine is a ashaway grap...lolx

Kai91

11-03-2004, 08:00 AM

I am using pacific x grip(rubber with thread) its good but it wears out VERY quick i just changed to grip at late july and hardly playing then and now its rather worn out.. However it absorb sweat and giving a tacky feeling and gives a very good grip...

A_F

11-04-2004, 02:17 PM

Here is my 2 cents worth...

Favourite grip of all time...Gripsy original, not sure if anyone knows if it is still available, it isn't here in Canada, not anywhere that I know of. Haven't seen it in 10+ years.

Tried lots of grips, favourite right now is Karakal Peachy in any colour or Klipper overgrips in white only. Even stretched out, it feels soft and spongy.

AF

shawn30_k

11-19-2004, 11:11 PM

im using a normal protech grip.it absorbs swear but if you use a light coloured grip it will turn black and dirty after a while.its something like the pacific smash grip.exp its cheaper i bought it 4 s$2.definetely worth itbut if u re competitive you will have 2 change it once a month.i think this qn has been ask be4 but can anyone tell me wad kind of grip the professional players are using im just curious to find out.

ViningWolff

11-24-2004, 01:06 PM

I've been using Prince Dera-perf for a couple years now. I sweat a terrible amount and I've found this to be the best grip that retains it's stickiness. When I can't get it ( it seems to be harder and harder to find) I use dura-tread, but I find the stickyness of the surface wears down faster.

Bieffe

11-29-2004, 07:26 AM

PArdon my ignorance but I have afew questions that my friends and I are arguing about with regards to the grip:

Over grip and re-grip are 2 different product designed to be used differently?
never remove the original grip that came with the racket, always wrap over it?
remove the orignal grip, then apply new grip over the wooden handle
Over grip are thin, re-grip are thick like tower grips
So which is fact and which is fiction?

Smash Crazy

11-29-2004, 08:49 PM

Recently, my friend told me that tennis grip on a badminton racket is usually better than badminton grip because it is designed to grip better when u sweat.. any comments?

Slayer

12-01-2004, 04:31 AM

extremepower

01-03-2005, 05:52 AM

Everyone wins. No hard and fast rules about the grip. As long as you like it, enjoy it! Many styles and colours comes with it.

rgds

tcstay

01-04-2005, 08:24 PM

Recently, my friend told me that tennis grip on a badminton racket is usually better than badminton grip because it is designed to grip better when u sweat.. any comments?

hmmm... i think this had been discussed before...

but you got to see...
tennis is played in the open, so if u play during the day, u may perspire more, and therefore a tennis grip may be made to absorb sweat better.

however, a badminton grip also serves its function well if u r in tropical countries and playing under hot and humid conditions.

all in all, u got to try out different grips for different purposes to come up with a conclusion for yourself.
there are good grips, so-so grips, and lousy grips.