Cheap alternative for yonex grip powder

**Shinyballoon** · 03-24-2012, 02:24 AM

Hi, FYI.. if you want a cheaper alternative to powder grip look for Teknik Chunky Yeti Chalk. Or any other powder that's made with pure magnesium carbonate. I find that the drying agents they add to some of the other brands leave a weird feeling. The yeti chalk is relatively inexpensive as well. You get a pail of about 250grams for $10CDN while the yonex powder grip is ~$15CDN and come with 25 grams or so. I just have a small container and fill it up. and store the pail in a dry place. You can find this chalk at the rock climbing places. Mountain Coop for example. It also doesn't leave your hand crusty after playing. I play about 2-3 hours a session 5 days a week. It's the same stuff as weight lifters and gymnastics people use.

I'd just thought I'd share.. Thanks for your time.

**CanucksDynasty** · 03-30-2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks for sharing your tip.

**RocKai** · 04-03-2012, 03:46 AM

Awesome tip!

**dsmbooster** · 04-03-2012, 10:43 PM

is the powder made with 100% magnesium carbonate?, I can get this substance in Chem shop for even less.

**Shinyballoon** · 04-25-2012, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by dsmbooster

is the powder made with 100% magnesium carbonate?, I can get this substance in Chem shop for even less.

Yeeup it sure is! The ones with added agents doesn't work as well. IMO

**Shinyballoon** · 04-25-2012, 01:37 AM

I actually use a lot.. Like I refill it in a smaller container.. But the small container is larger than the YONEX pwoder grip and I barely scratched the surface.. Unless you're making kilograms of this for the same price. I don't see why not just buy the Teknik Chunky Yeti Chalk. It's 8 dollars CDN..