RKEP Grip

**bbi2004** · 11-23-2010, 11:48 AM

Hello Mr. Squash Eri

Is it necessary to use an overgrip after applying your Ultimate Grip (G05)?

**jhirata** · 11-23-2010, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by bbi2004

Hello Mr. Squash Eri

Is it necessary to use an overgrip after applying your Ultimate Grip (G05)?

No. It's all up to you, whether the grip feels right for you or not.

**kevindd992002** · 11-23-2010, 05:05 PM

So you guys still feel the contour of the wood of the grip of your racket? Does it hurt your thumb?

**super64** · 11-24-2010, 01:55 AM

in my case i didnt bcoz my hand is small so its hard to grip the racket also use a towel wrist band to help absorb sweat.

Originally Posted by bbi2004

It means you did not need any overgrip over the RKEP Ultimate. Am I true?

**singnflip4life** · 11-27-2010, 08:30 PM

It is important to not stretch out replacement grips, so the grip can provide maximum comfort and preserving tack. If you overstretch, the layers may tear and become thinner and uneven, making it less comfortable to use and in a state where it's qualities are not at an optimal level.

Kevin, if using the ultimate grip is still too thin for you, you can try the thicker ones like the King grip. But remember that feeling the bevels is very important for any racket sport. A good player should be able to instinctively feel where the racquet face is pointing by how the bevels and ridges in the wood feel in their hand. So while cushion is good, it is a bad idea to apply so much grip that you loose the feel of the bevels.

**kevindd992002** · 11-29-2010, 12:41 PM

Thanks for the advice man..

***kwun*** · 12-07-2010, 03:12 AM

i tried the 0.6mm one today, i think it was the G10.

the initial feel and first game is pretty good. appropriately tacky and not overly so. feel is very good.

a bit short though, i have to rewrap a few times to have it cover the whole grip's length.

will post longer term review when i use it more.

***kwun*** · 12-07-2010, 03:25 AM

and in terms of sweat. only after 5 game did i need to start regularly wiping off the sweat on the grip. this was in a pretty cold evening.

might not work with someone in hot and humid climate or someone who perspires a lot more than me.

**Squash Eric** · 12-07-2010, 05:56 AM

Did you ever try G09?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=140427550953

G10 and G11 using Japanese material that it got some kind of feel to be about similar to that of Y brand SUPER GRAB grip
G09 came from the same factory to that of K brand designed for best tacky feel

**what07** · 12-07-2010, 06:55 AM

I tried the G09 and it's really good. More tacky then the G10 and 11 and feels like a overgrip version of the Ultimate. What I find neat about RKEP is that the finishing tape actually stretches!

***kwun*** · 12-07-2010, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Squash Eric

Did you ever try G09?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=140427550953

G10 and G11 using Japanese material that it got some kind of feel to be about similar to that of Y brand SUPER GRAB grip
G09 came from the same factory to that of K brand designed for best tacky feel

i also have a pack of G9. will try that out on my next re-grip.

***kwun*** · 12-07-2010, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by what07

I tried the G09 and it's really good. More tacky then the G10 and 11 and feels like a overgrip version of the Ultimate. What I find neat about RKEP is that the finishing tape actually stretches!

how long does the tackiness last?

**what07** · 12-07-2010, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by kwun

how long does the tackiness last?

I change my grips every 2 weeks or until it looks ugly/wear. But the tackiness is still going even after the grip turns grey. I don't sweat alot but it still stays tacky when I do. Feels better then the Karakal nano 60's IMO

**bbi2004** · 12-08-2010, 11:20 AM

G09 is great. Everybody will love it.

**badder** · 12-09-2010, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by kwun

i tried the 0.6mm one today, i think it was the G10.

the initial feel and first game is pretty good. appropriately tacky and not overly so. feel is very good.

a bit short though, i have to rewrap a few times to have it cover the whole grip's length.

will post longer term review when i use it more.

They definitely need to make it a little longer.

**badder** · 12-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by kwun

and in terms of sweat. only after 5 game did i need to start regularly wiping off the sweat on the grip. this was in a pretty cold evening.

might not work with someone in hot and humid climate or someone who perspires a lot more than me.

Exactly same experience.

**what07** · 12-09-2010, 01:24 PM

Are you guys doing 50% overlap? I find that it just hits nicely undernerth the cone and I don't even bother trimming it to make it look neat. But I have a habit of always using the full overgrip no matter the length.

For the Note:
Yonex supergrab is 1200mm
RKEP G10/G11 1050mm
RKEP G09 1100mm