RKEP Grip

Discussion in 'Grip' started by perfectgravity, Feb 24, 2010.

  1. Tactim

    Tactim Regular Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2010
    Messages:
    924
    Likes Received:
    68
    Occupation:
    Nurse
    Location:
    Nor Cal
    Powermaster has a softer feeling than Ultimate and deals with sweat a little better. It also has a more "ribbed" feeling to it, more similar to the yonex wave grap if you've ever used that. I personally love powermaster and I plan to make it my main grip after I finish using up my Karakal PU grips. I also a big hand sweater, so that's the other reason why I like powermaster.
     
  2. kingzzz

    kingzzz Regular Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2010
    Messages:
    291
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NZ
    I found powermaster less tacky than the ultimates. The elites feel much better (yellow and pink) with more tack and sweat abortion. My current setup is 1 layer of electrical tape on the wood. 1 layer of ultimate with no overlap and then the elite overgrip on top of that.
     
  3. Avenger

    Avenger Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2010
    Messages:
    538
    Likes Received:
    14
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Indonesia
    power master IS not tacky
    ultimates almost rip my hand because it is very tacky
    power master is more comfortable to use for me
    they also have the ribbed design which gives feel of better grip

    I finished all my power masters while my karakal super PU still in the big along with RKEP elites..
     
  4. kevindd992002

    kevindd992002 Regular Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2010
    Messages:
    454
    Likes Received:
    1
    Occupation:
    Engineer
    Location:
    Ortigas
    Why do you prefer Powermaster more? How does it compare to the Ultimate grip?
     
  5. Nauroa

    Nauroa Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2011
    Messages:
    298
    Likes Received:
    1
    Occupation:
    IT Geek
    Location:
    Copenhagen - Denmark
    I like the softer feel of the powermaster along with the texture in the grip.
     
  6. Maklike Tier

    Maklike Tier Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2010
    Messages:
    3,659
    Likes Received:
    73
    Occupation:
    Unoccupied
    Location:
    Australia
    I have about 10 Powermasters here gathering dust. In fact, I seem to have developed rather sweaty palms this summer and even the Ultimates are not quite tacky enough at the moment.
     
  7. LD rules!

    LD rules! Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2009
    Messages:
    2,306
    Likes Received:
    235
    Location:
    Earth
    Guys, which (if any) of the RKEP grips, have similar thickness to Yonex AC420EX, but without the ridiculously soft feeling that it has, is there any "hard" feeling RKEP grips, with similar thickness?
     
  8. Accordaz

    Accordaz Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 6, 2011
    Messages:
    878
    Likes Received:
    14
    Location:
    Europe
    Someone any experiences with:
    RKEP G08 SOFT75

    Is it still tacky enough? I'm looking for an overgrip which is thicker than 0.60 and smooth like Wilson Pro Tournament overgrip.
     
  9. kachang putih

    kachang putih Regular Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2011
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    singapore
    Hi Pal,

    I am using RKEP G08 SOFT75, its nice to use, not too thin and not too think for me. As for tackiness, i cant really tell. As i am a heavy sweater, i wear a wrist band and apply grip powder on my palm. Hence, my palm is really dry throughout my 2 to 3hrs game.

    In the past, i tends to change my grip once in 2 weeks, now my grip is still going strong after 2 weeks of usage. My suggestion to heavy sweater like me, u can try applying grip powder and wristband like me to prolong ur grips life and most importantly to have a comfortable game and not worrying ur racket will fly off ur hands due to sweat.

    I will stick on to RKEP grips G08 Soft75 as long i am playing badminton.

     
  10. kokmengng

    kokmengng Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2011
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Kuala Lumpur
    Anyone can share with me which model of RKEP overgrip the thick-est? I am still looking for the answer. :)
     
  11. demolidor

    demolidor Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2003
    Messages:
    5,507
    Likes Received:
    127
    Location:
    @Hollanti
    It is written in the description how thick each one is so the only thing you have to do is compare the numbers ...
     
  12. kokmengng

    kokmengng Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2011
    Messages:
    151
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Kuala Lumpur
    Got it! ...G08 is the answer....:p is there a proper website by RKEP? Besides the one in ebay....
     
  13. a|extan

    a|extan Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2011
    Messages:
    798
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    singapore
  14. Avenger

    Avenger Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2010
    Messages:
    538
    Likes Received:
    14
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Indonesia
    I wonder why Eric stop selling G03 aka king grip?
     
  15. Squash Eric

    Squash Eric Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2010
    Messages:
    236
    Likes Received:
    3
    Occupation:
    trading company
    Location:
    taiwan
    KING grip is a very good grip except
    (a)very few color available
    (b)very expensive cost
    We currently sold out the model
    and the new batch will come in early May
    available color: BLACK BLUE RED
     
  16. Avenger

    Avenger Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2010
    Messages:
    538
    Likes Received:
    14
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Indonesia
    ok, thanks for the explanation

    I will wait till May for it
    actually I want to go for 6 power master and 6 king, but it seems it's above £15 limit for custom charge..
     
  17. BlueTornado

    BlueTornado Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2012
    Messages:
    714
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Bay Area, USA
    Just ordered 10 Elites. Will compare them to my Super Grap and GP101's. Elites already win in price :rolleyes:
     
  18. darkmagician

    darkmagician Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2011
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Singapore
    The grips are good but the end tapes really need some improvement.
     
  19. kwun

    kwun Administrator

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2002
    Messages:
    41,043
    Likes Received:
    2,066
    Occupation:
    BC Janitor
    Location:
    Santa Clara, CA, USA
  20. BlueTornado

    BlueTornado Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2012
    Messages:
    714
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Bay Area, USA
    I always wrap my grips upside down and skip the finishing tape altogether :p
     

Share This Page