Dont act a fool

Discussion in 'Grip' started by GoDLee, Jul 12, 2010.

  1. GoDLee

    GoDLee Regular Member

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    I thought taking off the factory grip was a good idea... it is not, i had the feeling my racquet could get off my hand in a smash or a clear. :mad:
    You need to feel your grip, & it doesnt matter if you get a very tacky overgrip bcuz with sweat, it quickly becomes slippery anyway. I really dont know how ld or th do... mb that's bcuz they have a towel grip, but that does not change the fact you dont feel the grip as much as you should.
    I just figured out that after a couple of games tonight, definitely too thin, even for my not so big hand.

    (p.s. please answer the question from the topic)
     
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    Don't quite understand but I always remove the factory grip. I have found my perfect grip for G3 and G4 rackets i have. I also remove the grip then put sellotape on the wood so when it comes to changing grips its much easier.
     
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    erm, u need to remove the factory grip and yes, put on a tape for easier replacement.
    if u like it thicker, just put on another grip on top of the factory grip.
    but for your knowledge, thinner handles provide more control over the racket.
    it depends though.
    a towel grip is good if u sweat a lot. but for starters, towel grip will injure palm, but once u r used to it, then it will be fine.
     
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    What are you trying to ask in the first place...? I like to remove the original grip because the factor grip for different rackets are different. I usually just remove the factory grip (G5) and then apply a layer of towel grip. Its been working great for me.
     
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    It is nothing wrong to remove the original grip. If you find the grip to thin, then add another layer of over grip or another until you find the most comfortable size.
     
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    i had te same problem :O, it felt so wierd without the original grip, i took it off becuz it would be too big if i put another overgrip on it, but when it did it was too thin or it just felt too wierd..., does anyne know how to get a grip that has the same feel as the original grips ??
     
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    why not remove the original grip and use replacement grips instead of overgrips?
     
  8. GoDLee

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    Well, i'm happy with the lastest version of my grip. That type of overgrip suits me perfectly cuz it absorbs the sweat & does not slip cuz it's grooved. I do not throw unintentionally the racquet anymore.
    Okay okay, quite a very ugly looking grip with the Yonex stick @the wrong place but hey, they are too short !:D dam i aint a good worker with my hands:(
    I've actually layered 3 overgrips on that one since i cut off the factory grip.

    Note : both the racquet & overgrips are fakes
     
  9. DanhNguyen5.3

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    but some replacement grips are too big :(, i cant find a replacement grip with the same thinness like an original grip of any racket to be particular ( yonex original grips ).
     

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