Grip basics
Learn essential tennis grip habits, including overgrip care and pro routines for optimal comfort and control.
Key Points
- Overgrip Use
-Always use an overgrip to protect the base grip and improve feel.
-Change the overgrip when it gets too dirty, worn, or loses tackiness.
-If you sweat heavily, change it more frequently to maintain grip quality. - Pro Player Habits
-Most pros use standard synthetic overgrips.
-In hot/humid conditions, pros may change grips during matches to manage moisture.
-In cooler climates, they might use the same grip for multiple days during practice. - General Rule
-Match play = fresh grip.
-Practice = stretch use depending on sweat and feel preference.
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