Benefits
Each grip is unique, and its composition determines the benefits it offers you. As described in the different types of grips, the primary division of grips includes:
Replacement Grips
The replacement grip is essential. It serves as the base layer around the racket handle.
For whom?
Replacement grips are essential for every racket to dampen the vibrations upon ball impact and ensure a certain minimum level of comfort in the hand.
Replacement grips have primary and secondary characteristics, each with associated benefits. The categorization based on characteristics was introduced in the previous section "Type". Below, we will delve deeper into the benefits per category:
Feel-Tacky Replacement Grips
A thinner replacement grip that contributes to a strong connection with the racket. The surface is tacky, providing significant grip right from the start. These replacement grips are suitable for players seeking maximum racket feedback and who do not experience much perspiration during play.
Feel-Dry Replacement Grips
A thinner replacement grip that contributes to a strong connection with the racket. The surface is drier, offering extra grip during heavy perspiration. These replacement grips are suitable for players seeking maximum racket feedback and experiencing significant perspiration during play.
Comfort-Tacky Replacement Grips
A thicker replacement grip that provides additional cushioning. The surface is sticky, offering significant grip right from the start. These replacement grips are suitable for players seeking maximum comfort and who do not experience much perspiration during play.
Comfort-Tacky Replacement Grips
Comfort-Dry Replacement Grips
A thicker replacement grip that provides additional cushioning. The surface is drier, offering extra grip during heavy perspiration. These replacement grips are suitable for players seeking maximum comfort and experiencing significant perspiration during play.
Overgrips
Overgrips are optional. When applying an overgrip to your racket, it should be wrapped around the replacement grip. Overgrips are often used to achieve a specific feel, such as extra tackiness or improved moisture absorption.
For whom?
Overgrips are intended for players seeking an increase in grip size and an additional dimension regarding the feel of the grip in their hands.
Overgrips also have primary and secondary characteristics, each with associated benefits. The categorization based on characteristics was introduced in the previous section "Type". Below, we will delve deeper into the benefits per category.
Feel-Tacky Overgrips
These thinner overgrips minimize the increase in grip size caused by using an overgrip. The surface is sticky, providing significant grip right from the start. These overgrips are suitable for players looking for a minimal grip size increase and a tackier feel.
Feel-Dry Overgrips
These thinner overgrips minimize the increase in grip size caused by using an overgrip. The surface is drier, offering a good grip during perspiration. These overgrips are suitable for players looking for a minimal grip size increase and a drier feel.
Comfort-Tacky Overgrips
These thicker overgrips increase grip size slightly more significantly. The surface is sticky, providing a good grip right from the start. These overgrips are suitable for players looking for an increase in grip size and a tackier feel.
Comfort-Dry Overgrips
These thicker overgrips increase grip size slightly more significantly. The surface is drier, offering a good grip during perspiration. These overgrips are suitable for players looking for an increase in grip size and a drier feel.
Absorbent Overgrips
This category of overgrips specializes in moisture absorption. Absorbent overgrips can vary in thickness and thus in the extent to which they increase grip size, but they are ideal for players who sweat a lot during play. As they absorb moisture, the grip you experience is improved.