How long do your grips last?

**zuihoujueding** · 05-15-2006, 01:03 PM

I use those cheapo synthetic kindof grips. cost around as little as S$2 each. the only down sides are not very durable but since its so cheap, i just buy a dozen of assorted colors. and 2ndly, its not that sweat absorbant so i wear a wrist band.

**setaa** · 06-06-2006, 11:00 PM

using towel and i changed my grip last week and i think i need to change it again this week.. it feels so slippery when i start sweating like mad

**robc06** · 06-07-2006, 12:00 AM

Depends really, I cant find a grip size or feel that I really like, but I always use a Yonex grip. My doubles racket has a thin Yonex grip, while the singles racket has a slightly thicker grip.

**nelsonkong** · 06-07-2006, 12:27 AM

i am using yonex fabric grip...oh well...i change them like once a month or when it get to stink..

**Xanify** · 06-12-2006, 12:31 AM

It depends on what you mean by 'last'. Some people change the grip when it gets dirty and some people change the grip when it isn't sticky any more. I change my grips roughly every 2 months when the grip loses it's stickyness, starts giving off a smell and when some of the grip starts tearing. I use Ashaway and Sintec rubber grips most of the time.

**shibbish** · 06-17-2006, 07:24 AM

I use karakal pu super grip. lasts more than 2 months i use until the grip tears or is too dirty. tackiness not an issue as i use the grip with rosin bag. always stays tacky

**techno159** · 06-22-2006, 10:14 AM

Qn: wad is rosin bag?

**RevoWithin** · 06-22-2006, 11:20 PM

i use towel grip... can last about 1 month

**robc06** · 06-22-2006, 11:22 PM

rosin bag i think is like what rock climbers use for grip.

I'm going to change one of my grips to towel grip and see how it feels

**Finnex** · 06-22-2006, 11:29 PM

2 month . i using finnex super soft grip. 1 week 2 time play

**techno159** · 06-23-2006, 03:14 AM

hmm...i hav a bad impression for towel grip coz the grip will harden after ur sweat mixes with grip and left to dry...

**RevoWithin** · 06-23-2006, 05:09 AM

they said towel grip is for those who sweats a lot in their hand... although i'm not.. but i love to use towel grip... more thicker and good for me at least to smash...

i try those normal rubber grip..the feeling aint right...

**spinner** · 09-03-2006, 12:18 PM

mine last arround 3 weeks...but i always put a new grips on my racquets before a tournament even if the grips on my racquets are still ok

**madman** · 09-27-2006, 07:36 AM

I'm toying with an idea that has been on my mind for a few days now. I have been frustrated that my grips do not usually last long, probably after 10 games, the tackiness starts to wears off. I spent quite a lot on grips so I am in search of a better solution. Has anyone tried winding elastic rubber bands in place of the commercial synthetic grips? I figured that natural rubber would give a low cost solution for an equally effective grip. I am going to try this out tomorrow to find out.

**Freestyle** · 10-28-2006, 03:32 AM

madness. i have a karakal towel grip, i used to play a couple hours a week. never changed it since i put it on.. lol..

i would probably change mine every year at most..

**vince_kan** · 11-03-2006, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Freestyle

madness. i have a karakal towel grip, i used to play a couple hours a week. never changed it since i put it on.. lol..

i would probably change mine every year at most..

Wouldn't the towel grip be soaked with sweat and then harden as it dries? Then it'll become rough....how to use?