RKEP Grip

**CanucksDynasty** · 10-17-2012, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by gundamzaku

i've never had more grip than the G09 overgrip. i think it's like the trident gum commercial. the G09 grip lasts so long you may never buy another grip again. of course for those who sweats, you might wannt replace it periodically or it may smell really bad.

One thing I have noticed is that the Yonex supergrap has a softer feel than the RKEP G09. But I don't care so much...so by price/performance ratio...RKEP G09 is the clear winner for me.

**gundamzaku** · 10-19-2012, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by CanucksDynasty

One thing I have noticed is that the Yonex supergrap has a softer feel than the RKEP G09. But I don't care so much...so by price/performance ratio...RKEP G09 is the clear winner for me.

there are two things i didn't like about the G09 and it's purely personal preference, the smell of it, and the lack of elasticity. i just don't like the way the G09 rubber smells initially when i first grip my racket. i love the way super grap smells, but it has absolutely nothing to do with performance. the second is that the G09 is not stretchy for i tends to stretch the grip a bit to make sure it's securely wrapped around the handle. again, it's strictly personally so i didn't mention in my review of the grip regarding the performance of it. what i'm doing here now is just a discussion rather than a review of the grip. but yes i agree that it's the best bang for the buck, ever!!!!

**karyaw** · 10-20-2012, 10:38 PM

anyone have RKEP G08 for sell?

**Shinichi** · 10-21-2012, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by karyaw

anyone have RKEP G08 for sell?

PM Eric...

**tobradex** · 10-30-2012, 03:31 PM

I recently tried the Red G11 and found that after 2 weeks a bit of the colour rubbed off on my other grips (I put the racquets together in the bag) and sometimes it would "bleed" colour onto my hands. Anyone else find this?

I'm now on the G09 Green one and haven't noticed anything yet (been a week). Will try the Grey and Blue as well since I have some.

Interested to know if anyone else gets this.

**visor** · 10-30-2012, 05:27 PM

Yah... The red colour bleeds the most, making my other white grips pinkish when I switch between them thru the night.

**davlee** · 11-01-2012, 11:14 AM

Has anyone compared RKEP Elite G09 with Toalson Power Grip or Neo Quick Grip? I am using Toalson overgrip now and love the tackiness... would like to know the tackiness of RKEP compared with Toalson. Thanks

**tobradex** · 11-06-2012, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by visor

Yah... The red colour bleeds the most, making my other white grips pinkish when I switch between them thru the night.

Thanks, So I guess it's a product characteristic and not just a bad batch.

It's not a huge deal right now, as long as it isn't toxic or gives me cancer or something of that sort 10 years down the road lol.

**gundamzaku** · 11-06-2012, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by tobradex

Thanks, So I guess it's a product characteristic and not just a bad batch.

It's not a huge deal right now, as long as it isn't toxic or gives me cancer or something of that sort 10 years down the road lol.

they all bleed, i have had yonex super grap orange bleed all over my white grips. the best color is still white since it's the natural color from a thread i read on here.

**visor** · 11-06-2012, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by davlee

Has anyone compared RKEP Elite G09 with Toalson Power Grip or Neo Quick Grip? I am using Toalson overgrip now and love the tackiness... would like to know the tackiness of RKEP compared with Toalson. Thanks

You like extra grippy and tacky? Then you'll love the pink or grey G09 Elites. They can be so grippy that they can cause a friction blister on your palm.

**weingseen** · 11-09-2012, 07:17 PM

Just wondering anyone had this green overgrip on his/her VTZF?

**gundamzaku** · 11-10-2012, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by visor

You like extra grippy and tacky? Then you'll love the pink or grey G09 Elites. They can be so grippy that they can cause a friction blister on your palm.

i agree!!! sometimes when i take a racket out of the bag by the head frame, the tackiness of the g09 grip got stuck together and i ended up pulling two rackets out of the bag...

one thing i notice, when i do get sweat drip down from my arm to my wrist, the grip isn't too absorbent. i never had this problem with the yonex supergrap. i am wondering if it's the tackiness that requires more glossy-rubbery material which doesn't allow much liquid to go thru?

again, i know i've said this over and over again, but my hand is considered very dry so even on a hot summer day when i play, my hand doesn't sweat, but my arm does, and the only way my hands would be sweaty is when i wipe my sweat off my face and fling it off court

just realized that maybe a thin wristband is the ultimate solution since my arm doesn't sweat THAT much. this way it will keep my hand completely dry throughout the game!!!

**kokmengng** · 11-18-2012, 11:30 PM

Has anyone try before - to put on a replacement grip with the upside-down method a.k.a LCW style? Mind to share the feel of it? Especially the feel at the cone when there is no finishing tape for the thickness of a replacement grip.