If your standing, you can place the racquet on top of a table to make it easier. Hold your new overgrip from the tapered end. If your grip has adhesive at the tip, remove the sticker.
You can begin from any side as long as you start at the top edge. As you wrap, apply light tension to the overgrip so that it lays flat. You may find it easier to pick up the racquet as you continue from this point forward. For the best result, the grip should overlap itself by roughly one-fifth of its width. Maintain a consistent size overlap for a uniform look and feel. If using the included tape, apply it to the new tapered edge of the grip to secure it and wrap it all the way around until it overlaps itself.
Apply tension to the tape to avoid wrinkles. If using the small rubber band-like device, simply pull it over the top of your overgrip to secure it. However, some players will apply multiple overgrips to increase the thickness of their handle for the perfect fit. As you apply additional overgrips, the handle will become rounder and lose its edges, which can make it difficult to hit without the racquet twisting.
Finding the best grip be a matter of trial and error. Overgrips range in thickness from about 0. Most overgrips will range from 0. The Wilson Pro is the preferred overgrip of players like Roger Federer and the Williams sisters and one of the most popular overgrips on the market. We give it our pick for the best overall because, in our opinion, it provides the best balance between sweat absorption and tackiness without falling too far to either side of the spectrum.
Plus, at 0. At only 0. A few other options you may want to check out are the Babolat VS Original at 0. On the other end of the spectrum, the Yonex Dry Grap is our favorite pick for the thickest non-ribbed overgrip on the market. Our favorite is the Gamma Supreme Power grip, which features a ridge down the middle to help increase traction.
Keep in mind that both grips will increase the size of your handle more than a typical overgrip. In tennis, sweaty hands and blisters are part of the package, but there are overgrips tactics you can use to ward them off.
Regardless of the sport, sweat is a natural side effect of being active. However, with tennis, it presents a unique challenge for players who sweat more than others because it can be difficult to maintain a solid hold of their racquet. Our pick for the best overgrip for sweat absorption is the Tourna Grip, but recognizing this is a common challenge among players, we wanted to provide a few extra tips beyond your overgrip to help deal with it.
Replace Your Grip Often As simple as it sounds, one of the best ways to deal with sweaty hands and loss of traction is to replace your overgrip more frequently. As you begin to play tennis with your grip, it will gradually lose its ability to absorb sweat effectively, so replacing it often will help you keep things dry to maintain a solid grip. Instead, bring it to the back of the court so you can wipe down between points.
Wear Wrist Bands One of the main reasons our hands get sweaty is because sweat makes its way down our arms to our palms. An easy way to prevent this from happening is to wear a wrist band on your dominant hand. Both are popular options that many players swear by.
For a relatively small cost, you can regularly swap out an overgrip to ensure you maintain a solid hold on your racquet. Choosing the right grip tape will likely take some trial and error, but once you find your favorite, they can help you perform at your best. Both are popular options that approach traction and sweat absorption differently and will provide a good point of reference for evaluating others.
Have questions or want to share your favorite overgrip? Discussion Boards Join the conversation with other members of the community. In-depth Resources Learn with comprehensive resources to help you improve your game. Your email address will not be published. This is a good time to inspect the replacement grip to see if it also needs to be replaced.
Use a measuring tape and determine the circumference of the handle it should measure the same or slightly larger than its stated size.
Take the piece of trim tape supplied to adhere the overgrip to the racquet and remove all the backing. Then, stick it to your table or another location to wait for application.
This will enable you to avoid releasing the overgrip to remove it later. Open a new overgrip and remove the plastic. The sticky side will be face up. Keep the piece of tape on the side, as you will need this in the end.
Stick the adhesive part of the overgrip to the bottom of the racquet, placing it on top of the original grip and start wrapping. For a right-handed player, start pulling the grip with the right hand and for the left-handed player; you will apply and pull with your left hand. If you have some extra overgrip material, wrap it around a few more times at the top or cut the excess amount off. It is recommended to trim the excess wrap at an angle similar appearance to the starting part to prevent it from unravelling.
Grab the tape you positioned on the side and wrap it around the top of the handle, firmly securing the grip. How do you change your Replacement Grip? Remove the old grip. Remember that replacement grips come with adhesive so it may require some added strength.
Be patient. Make sure the entire adhesive from the old grip has been properly removed from the handle of the racquet. If you are adding on a grip band or a grip collar usually a thicker black rubber band , slide it to the top of the grip before sliding on the replacement grip. Open the replacement grip package and peel off approximately one foot off the plastic sticking to the adhesive part of the grip. Place the smaller portion of the grip and attach to the bottom of the handle. For a right-handed player, start pulling the grip with the right hand and for the left-handed player; apply and pull with your left hand.
Stabilize the racquet — it should sit flat.
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