A bigger grip

Discussion in 'Grip' started by DivingBirdie, Aug 20, 2006.

  1. DivingBirdie

    DivingBirdie Regular Member

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    What does over grip and... r. grip stands for?
    My Yonex's G5 grip is way small and it alway feels like it is gonna slip off my hands if I swing it too fast..

    Did a search for overgrip (over grip) but well, grip's a common word
     
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    i thought your first racquet is a 3UG4 AT700? http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35110

    If G4 grip suits you, why did you suddenly change racquets to a G5 grip?

    As a beginner myself, just to let you know that i started out with too large a grip (G4+overgrip) before switching to G5+overgrip. Too large a grip may affect your ability to hold the racquet in the proper grip. Consult a coach or experienced players otherwise you may start learning badminton using the wrong grip due to overly large grip size.
     
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    an overgrip is a second layer over the first grip which is usually the factory grip. Replacement grip is a grip that replaces the factory one. I hope i got that right. If u plan to use an overgrip, choose the racket grip size with an overgrip in mind, not what it feels right at the store.
     
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    Maybe you can replace the original Yonex grip with Prince DuraTac replacement grip which will upsize it to G4. Works for me.
     
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    I think I must be mistaken. 3U is I think, always paired with G5,
    My friend who's also using this account has a 4UG4.

    Hm, yes, my G5 feels small for my palms.

    By the way, the fella has already tore off the original Yonex grip, and replaced it with a thin Yonex grip. So, wouldn't I have to put 2 layers of.. say, if I use the Wilson Xtra tack>
     

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