Ways to make my grip sticky?

**OHMAHGAWDZ** · 07-20-2007, 06:01 PM

I've been using Black Knight's rad cushion grip for awhile, and am very happy with how it feels. However, after a few weeks, sweat has taken its toll, and the grip now gets slippery when damp. Does anyone know of something I can use to make my grip more tacky and where I could get it?

**Matt** · 07-20-2007, 06:06 PM

Seems more logical if you get a more tackier grip.

**OHMAHGAWDZ** · 07-20-2007, 06:12 PM

It IS tacky, but very expensive (about $10 per grip). The grip is incredibly durable and feels great, but loses tackiness after a lot of sweating. I really like the grip, and I would rather find a way to renew its tackiness instead of switching to a different one.

**Double_Player** · 07-20-2007, 06:13 PM

dab some adhesive on it. it'll stick for sure. well, it's to be expected after a couple of weeks. time to change, that's all.

***kwun*** · 07-20-2007, 06:21 PM

no matter how sticky your grip is, it will get slippery in the presence of sweat.

there are a few way to make the problem better:

- wipe hand often
- get 2 identical racket and switch between them
- apply those grip powder (do a search to find out what they are)
- use wrist band, they stop some sweat from flowing down from the forearm
- switch to towel grip

i use one of the tackiest grip in the market, i am not as big a sweater as others, despite so, my grip will get slippery after a while. i use a combination of method 1) and 2) above.

**Hierkommtnils** · 07-20-2007, 08:19 PM

Try Yonex grip powder, for me it works very well.
But I use it only when my grip gets slippery, not all the time.

**OHMAHGAWDZ** · 07-20-2007, 08:28 PM

Thanks, I'll see if I can get my hands on some grip powder. In Canada, I don't know how much luck I'll have, but it's worth a try. If I can't get any, I guess I'll just take Kwun's advice and use towel grip.

**BennyC** · 07-20-2007, 09:14 PM

Black knight rad grip isnt tacky compared to other grips. Take a look at Dinkalot's grip review. Id recommend Gamma Supremes because they are moisture absorbing and tacky, the best of both worlds IMO =]

***drifit*** · 07-20-2007, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by kwun

no matter how sticky your grip is, it will get slippery in the presence of sweat.

there are a few way to make the problem better:

- wipe hand often
- get 2 identical racket and switch between them
- apply those grip powder (do a search to find out what they are)
- use wrist band, they stop some sweat from flowing down from the forearm
- switch to towel grip

i use one of the tackiest grip in the market, i am not as big a sweater as others, despite so, my grip will get slippery after a while. i use a combination of method 1) and 2) above.

i am a sweaty person, using method 3 and 4 but with karakal pu super overgrip......

**bluejeff** · 07-21-2007, 02:19 PM

grip powder is a good way to go, or you might apply some double-sided tapes on grips.

(maybe it's too sticky that you can't even move your fingers!)

**kikks9** · 07-22-2007, 05:17 AM

did you watch "something about mary"

A little bit of Cameron Diaz and the result is "super tacky" for you

eheheeh jj

**spence_31** · 03-09-2008, 07:21 PM

i bought this stuff from a local hockey store called "stickum" is like an aerosole tacky spray. i used it for baseball for my bats, and the stuff works awesome on my yonex super grap....u can get it all over the place

**Smashis** · 03-10-2008, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by spence_31

i bought this stuff from a local hockey store called "stickum" is like an aerosole tacky spray. i used it for baseball for my bats, and the stuff works awesome on my yonex super grap....u can get it all over the place

Which shops can i get this at exactly? I live in Mississauga Canada. Maybe National Sports? Sport Chek?

**wocdam** · 03-10-2008, 11:25 PM

i think it's more logical to use cheaper grips, as i found that the "tackiness" lifespan for most grips are rather similar. makes more sense for me to buy them cheap so that i can change them often