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Whether you are a recreational player or an ambitious tournament player, the grip tape is one of the decisive factors when it comes to control, comfort and slip resistance. Many amateur players underestimate how strongly a good grip tape influences the feel of the game, the stroke technique and even injury prevention. After all, the more securely you hold your tennis racket, the cleaner you hit the ball.
In this detailed guide you will find out:
The base grip tape is the foundation of your grip feel. It is wound directly onto the wood or PU grip core of the tennis racket and usually remains in place for a longer period of time.
Properties of a basic grip tape
For whom is the basic grip tape important?
The overgrip is wrapped over the basic grip tape. It is thinner, cheaper and usually white.
Properties of an overgrip
For whom is an overgrip important?
In short: for everyone.Particularly relevant if you have problems with sweaty, dry or slippery hands.
The all-rounder & price/performance winner
The Tennis-Point Premium Grip is the perfect choice for all players who are looking for a balanced, neutral and comfortable basic grip.It combines all the features that a modern replacement grip should have:
Whether you are a recreational player or an ambitious team player, this all-round grip tape offers you a solid basic feel that you can rely on at all times.
For comfort & thicker grip circumference
The HEAD HydroSorb Pro is the right choice for anyone who prefers a particularly hand-friendly and comfortable base grip. Thanks to its slightly thicker construction, it has a slightly cushioning effect and increases the grip circumference slightly, ideal if your current grip is a little too small.
It is particularly popular with:
In short: if you value cushioning, comfort and stability, this grip tape is a hit.
For a thin, direct, precise feel
Do you want a particularly direct feel without unnecessary padding? Then the Tourna Pro Thin Grip is just right for you. It is one of the thinnest basic grips on the market and is aimed at players who want to feel every feedback from the ball precisely.
It convinces through:
Popular with technically strong players looking for a clearly defined, unadulterated feel.
For absolute directness & professional feeling
The Babolat Natural Grip made of high-quality leather is the classic among the basic grip tapes and a favorite of many professionals.
It is:
Players like Federer and Djokovic have sworn by leather grips under their overgrips for years because they offer incredibly authentic, precise and responsive feedback.
For players who want to play without an overgrip
The perforated Tennis-Point Premium grip tape is ideal for all players who deliberately want to play without an overgrip. It scores points with its fine holes:
This grip offers you an immediate, natural feel without compromising on grip or safety.
The soft, non-slip classics
When it comes to overgrips, the Wilson Pro Overgrip and the Yonex Super Grap are among the absolute bestsellers worldwide and for good reason: both overgrips offer a pleasantly soft, grippy and reliable feel that is suitable for almost all types of players.
Your biggest advantages:
These overgrips are real "go-to" grips for beginners, club players and tournament players.
Strong price/performance ratio
The Tennis-Point Premium Grip offers you a grippy, pleasantly soft feel at an extremely attractive price. It is therefore ideal for players who train frequently and intensively and are looking for a high-quality but affordable overgrip.
Highlights:
Perfect as a training overgrip or for frequent players who change frequently.
The No. 1 for very sweaty hands
The legendary Tourna Grip is known worldwide as the overgrip that gets better instead of worse under moisture, a huge advantage in heat, intense matches and sweaty rallies.
His strengths:
No wonder so many professionals use Tourna Grip exclusively in warm weather.
For dry hands and maximum sticky feeling
If you tend to have dry hands or are looking for an extremely sticky overgrip, these two variants come into play:
HEAD Xtreme Soft
Tourna Mega Tac
Both models are ideal if you prefer maximum grip and a "sticky" feel.
This depends on the frequency of play.
⋅ Professionals & frequent players: after 1-2 sessions⋅ Recreational players: about every 3-6 hours of play⋅ In case of heavy sweating: more frequently
Important: It is time for a new strap at the latest when it becomes slippery.
Usually several months. Change it when:
⋅ it loosens⋅ becomes hard⋅ the damping decreases⋅ you start to feel the grip core
Only minimally (0.4-0.6 mm). If the grip is too large or too small, you will need to replace the basic grip tape or use a grip tape substructure.
Tips:
⋅ e.g. the Tourna Grip in case of heavy sweating⋅ dry the grip frequently with a towel⋅ change the overgrip more often⋅ only rewrap the grip tape shortly before the match
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