How long do your grips last?

Discussion in 'Grip' started by Dill, Nov 21, 2004.

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how long does your grip last?

  1. up to one week

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  2. from one week to three

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  3. from three weeks to four

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  4. four weeks up to 2 months

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  5. longer than 2 months?

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  1. KyMurr

    KyMurr Regular Member

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    Currently playing 4 times a week, 8 hours total.
    I use Wilson Pro Overgrip and it lasts about 4-6 weeks.
     
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    Abnormal nope ;) .... EXPENSIVE, YES !! :D
     
  3. gundamzaku

    gundamzaku Regular Member

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    sir, that is very gross...but great for ashaway, hehehehe
     
  4. gundamzaku

    gundamzaku Regular Member

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    i play about 2-3 sessions a week, 3-4hr per sessions. i'm still using the RKEP G09 overgrip i bought two months ago and none of my rackets have flown out of my hand yet :)
     
  5. RazerCutter

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    3-4 sessions a week
    102ex last me the most 3weeks
     
  6. ricky.aditya

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    my ac102ex last about 2 month with 3hours play per week.
     
  7. Shinichi

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    that's quite durable
     
  8. Mendell

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    The problem I have with RKEP overgrips is that they seems to stick more the longer I use them, so rackets won't fly out of my hand but I will change them because they are too tacky for my taste. Another example is the Wilson profile overgrip. Playing 2 times a week for around 2 hours each time, these would take 2-3 weeks before not feeling too tacky in my hand. So they were pretty durable, lasting at least 2 months.

    Nowadays, I usually change overgrip after a month or so.
     
  9. kvyra

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    Using towel grip, and I change after every 4 sessions, or the moment the towel has 'flattened'
     
  10. Mads_Dk123

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    Usually when I use the benchmark AC102EX, one week, 8 hours total.
    With Gamma Supreme White? 3 weeks on going, still beautifully tacky.
    Very, very dry hands. Any bit of wetness is from swiping sweat. :p
     
  12. Lucastth

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    You change your AC102EX every 8 hours?? seriously? :eek:
     
  13. LeonKennedy

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    Yes! That is how rough and dry my hands are. Maybe because I stretch them a bit to grip past the cone a bit, and try my best to maintain original grip size.
     
  14. Lucastth

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    I see, I'm more towards sweaty hand but I have dry skin. I don't see why you need to stretch them though, mine is more than enough. Unless of course you intentionally make your grip real thick, but it's still... interesting to know you change every 8 hours. Mine is one month old so far.
     
  15. LeonKennedy

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    No my grip is extremely thin!! Sometimes depending on the handle size, it's just wood and overgrip.
    But yes, the AC102EX is awful for people like me, it's so bad that when I flip it over, it feels sandy and papery.
     
  16. Lucastth

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    Impossibru! Grip size? I've wrapped mine for G4 and G5 with original grip on, overlapping at the recommended guide of 1/8 inch, I can almost reach the middle of my racket shaft.
     
  17. LeonKennedy

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    It just starts to feel really velvety after 2 sessions.. :[
     
  18. Lucastth

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    Well if you're into thin grips and the AC102EX isn't for you, you may consider looking into karakal grips. They have a few thickness and excellent tacky feel
     
  19. LeonKennedy

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    Too difficult to access, New York is not in badminton hype.. YET!
     
  20. Lucastth

    Lucastth Regular Member

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    Yeah you're right, you'd probably have to import it but nah, too much trouble for a grip. Until then, good luck with your new... I have no idea what is gamma supreme grip :D
     

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