Hi, I know this is a well discussed issue though I haven't been able to find anyone who could actually give me the advantages and disadvantages of a towel grip, I read it has to be changed often.. But there are still many things I do not know For the moment I use a karakal super grip but I was wondering if a towel grip doesn't get slippy and stuff.. can any of you give me the (dis)advantages of the towel grip.. cheers, Pat!
Personally I love towel grips, they don't get slippy even if you sweat alot and feel very good. But as you mentioned the problem is that they have to be changed after very short time, becaue they become very stiff which feels very uncomfortable for me. So I usually stick to usual grips cause it's pretty expensive to buy a new grip every week...
yeah, you still need to change it much more often than normal grips though. part of the reason is because they tend to hold more sweat and hence start to smell quicker. but if you like the feel of it, and don't mind the hassle and expense, then go for it.
you can make your own towel grips, all you need is a towel and double sided tape, its ez to do and self explanatory. Finally if you're only concerned over whether the grip will slip or not, try tournagrip, it gets even tackier when wet @@
just wanna ask err.. how long can a towel grip last when one plays badminton for lets say...2-3 sessions a week?provided that im wearing the wristband to prevent sweat from getting to the palm by a lil..
the advantage is that top players like lin dan and taufik prefer them. the disadvantage is, we are not lindan or taufik this kind of things i think you simply have to try it out yourself. unlike buying a new racket just to try it out, this exercise wont be that expensive. a grip performs differently for different players. i dont sweat so much but i still prefer towel grips. i like the feel of it. i did try other grips like soft tacky, tacky and just plain cheap ones. still i prefer towel grips. it is an advantage to me since it makes me comfortable when playing. try it out and see for yourself if it is an advantage for your game.
The feeling is great jus dat towel grip dun last long and it wil get hard after some time becos it tend to hold more sweat..
As I've read through the lines everywhere I guess Two weeks or so.. I can probably tell you in the future, because I just ordered a 12meters grip... so I can try it with an old racket first, I'm curious how it feels! Thanks!
wasn't there a solution to 'un-harden' the towel grips? someone know which thread is that? EDIT: also, since you can even make your own towel grip, does that mean cheaper towel grips from brands like Hi-Qua and Tactic etc are just as good as Yonex ones? its only a towel right? no technology is incorporated into those towels is there? i havent heard of Yonex Nanotowel
i think for people who sweats a lot maybe they can use the powder lin dan uses to keep the towel grip from losing it's gripping properties. and i seem to remember someone suggesting that you comb the towel grip after play and before play so that the towel stays aerated or something like that.
So a towel grip has excellent grip in the beginning but depending on how much you sweat the grip looses its "gripping capability" and hardens.. The solutions are numerous: 1. change the grip often 2. use Grip powder 3. Let your grip "breath" after playing (don't put it in the sack immediatly) 4. Rub with the grip over the edge of a table so the grip 'breaths' and the little fibers don't stick to each other. 5. User numerous (identical) rackets 6. Try wearing wrist bands to avoid sweat dripping from your arm to your hand 7... But the main advantages are: 1. comfortable feeling 2. absorps sweat (gives disadvantages check up) 3. Good Grip? 4. ... Is this a good summary or does anyone wants to add something
does anyone know what type of powder lin dan uses? i tried talcrum powder and after i finished my session of badminton...the smell was AWFUL!!!
advantage: perfect for those who have extremely sweaty palms like me, funny enough, the wetter my palm gets, the grippier it feels. disadvantage: short life-time, and the handle feels thicker with towel grips compared to rubber grips...
I'm a big fan of homemade towel grips. Anyway, from what I've seen. The more expensive towel grips are bit thicker and have softer cushioning for your palm from the hard wood grip. Can't really say much about durability though. On the same note, if you're going for homemade towel grips. (usually) the more expensive the towel, the better the grip. I kind of try to go for the middle of the range towels so that it's still dirt cheap to change grips even after every session. (net cost per grip incl. towel, two sided tape - 0.15 USD per grip.... cheap!) It's just a hassle to keep on changing the grip but hey, it's something to do while cooling down before a shower. hehe
I'll take a pic of the towel I've prepped for my grips, then post it here. Regarding the Double Sided tape, you need the one that's 1 1/2 inches wide. Regarding length, i suggest you get a store bought towel grip then bring it to where you are going to buy the towel. Then get the towel that's about the same WIDTH as the towel grip length. To give you an idea of lengths, A bath (or was it BEACH) towel is a bit longer than an ordinary towel grip. The next size lower is a bit too short.
As promised... sorry if it's late Stick the double-sided strips side by side, makes it a lot easier to cut up the grips when you need them. It's actually easier to prep the whole towel and cut the grips when you need them rather than stick the tape and cut the grips when you need them.
so any kind/brand of towel is fine? are eg Yonex towel grips (the material) any lighter than the conventional bath towel i can get at the store?
