You will need a new replacement grip after you are done. I will post some pictures of my last project when I get back home.
I know. I usually take of the original grip and put on a towel grip. But that is with a G4 or G5 grip. I think it will be too big with a G3 grip.
Sanding tend to smoothen out the bevels on the handle, and you end up with a a circular grip (feel-wise). You can still feel the bevels though, but not as "defined" as before sanding. Another option is to plane the grip. Check out these miniature planes: Lee Valley: Minature Planes -dave
I'm not getting it how much should I take of the each side off the handle, to make it one size smaller?
Don't try to focus on a "number" too much and be conservative, shave off a bit off each side, then add your desired grip to see if it's right. If not, shave off a bit more until you find your desired grip size. If you shave off too much, you can't get it back.
If you shave off too much, glue on popsicle sticks (which you can shave on edges for angles to retain the hex shape of the overal handle). Popsicle sticks also have the benfit of straightening out (to a certain extent) some of the rougher areas that might result of using a plane or, as one person (silly) i know used, a wood chisel
Popsicle sticks are pretty thick. A good alternative is to use iron on wood veneer that is used to finish the edges of particle board shelving.
Hm.. Doesn't sound too bad. If anyone has a G4 and G3 racquet, is there any noticeable difference? I would prefer not to do anything to the grip, but if there are no other choices.
There is a significant difference between a G3 and G4 grip size, just like there is a significant difference between G4 and G5. Significant meaning you won't mistaken one for the other.
Before you sand the grip down, you definetley need to consider the appropriate grip size you want and do the measurements right. Sanding too much could cause lots of problems.
Yeah, I can imagine. Maybe I'll try it little piece by little piece. Any advice on tools/equipment I could use?
Exactly. That's why I prefer just use the sanding paper, and do each side alternately. After several shot on each side, you can put the grip(s) back on, and test it. If good, then stop. If still too big, repeat the previous steps. Of course, it might take a bit time to get to ur desired size, but it's a safe way, and surely worth the effort.
I guess that's what I'll do then. The thing is, I have 2 NS7K's, a G4 and a G3, and I can't get used to the G3 so I was planning to sell it, and replace it with another G4. But now that I read all this time for some DIY starting tommorow I'll let you all now how it goes.
