RKEP Grip

Got a sample of the new G08 with my latest order. I don't really know what this is tbh. Doesn't feel G10'ish tacky, but also doesn't have not the cloth like feel of the old G08. And the weirdest thing - it's got "Guide" printed on the grip itself and also on the tape.

 

even the old G08 was horrible in black. do you have any green/orange/yellow to try?

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Nope, only got that one black sample.

 

I have the green, it feels a tad tackier than the black.

 

Any colour is tackier than black...

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I bought some G08, G09 and G10...

the G10 are probably the best, but I still prefer the Yonex AC102EX... also the RKEP grips are for some reason shorter and I cant grip as high as with Yonex grips (for doubles)

I found a way to buy the Yonex grips for almost the same price as RKEP so its no brainer for me. Yonex ftw.

 

Does anyone know which color is the best for g10, in terms of tackiness?

 

Pink, light green, white... in that order from tackiest first.

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Does the pink dye come off like other grip colours?

 

Nah, the light pink one is fine.

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does anyone know if you get charged customs fee if you get it shipped to Canada?

 

Never got charged customs fees

 

As long as the imported goods are worth less than 20 CAD there will be no custom duty or tax. See https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/courier/menu-eng.html.
If you're shipment is above that limit it's a matter of luck that your package slips through or not. If not, then there will be at least the GST of 5% (darn it, that's low...) you will have to pay (https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/postal-postale/dtytx-drttx-eng.html).

 

Been buying from Erik (Rkep) since 2012.
I'm quite fussy when it comes to grips and whenever I go abroad Asia or Europe I would try find a badminton shop and try some over grips.
I've yet to find a grip that suits my needs for the price of these grips. For me its always AC102 and RKEP G11 as my benchmarks.

I normally have cold dry hands so tackiness is ideal for me (and of course longevity). I prefer firm grip so I can feel the shuttle better.
# On a G4 handle, I would fold wrap G11 as base (on wood shaft) and another G11 normal wrap on top (I'm a size 9 glove, so this is pretty thin)
# I change top layer when I see some dull rips/imperfections which is normally about 1.5-2 months (if 2-3 sessions per week, 2 rackets), or when its time to restring my racket and I don't have time I put a new grip which gives better feel and "more power" to the strings, imo...

# Material consistency of these changes over the years but I tend to buy bulk (ie 60-70 pcs a go), so I can have time get used to the material.
# I find generally most colours are consistent except for the shades, ie black, white and greys (maybe placebo?), the odd pinks/red are sometimes different, I understand in some material plastics yellows and reds are "more difficult" to manufacture/perfect. Whether this plays a part, I have no 1st hand experience....