What is an overgrip?
An overgrip for tennis racket is a thin tape of synthetic material that is wrapped around the replacement grip. It provides a good grip, dampens vibrations and protects the basic grip from excessive wear. Overgrips are much easier to replace than replacement grips. The overgrips are also responsible for absorbing sweat and helping to adjust the grip size if it is too small. Some players even use more than one overgrip to get the perfect grip size on their racquet.
Features and parameters of overgrips
The most important feature to look at when choosing an overgrip is its thickness. The thinner the overgrip, the better the feel of the handle angles which gives us better control and feel of the strokes. If the overgrip is thicker, we get more playing comfort at the expense of less control. Professional tennis players usually use very thin overgrips.
The second and very important feature we need to pay attention to is the surface of the overgrip. Tacky overgrips provide a firm, secure grip so that the racquet will not rotate in the hand. They are ideal for people with low hand sweating. Dry wraps absorb sweat better and are more likely to be chosen by tennis players with heavy hand sweating.
The final feature of the overgrips is perforation. Tennis overgrips with perforations have small holes that help to wick away excessive sweat. This prevents undue rotation of the racquet in the hand during strokes.
Wide range of overgrips in Strefa Tenisa
In Strefa Tenisa you will find a wide range of overgrips at bargain prices. We have overgrips from top tennis brands such as Babolat, Gamma, Head, Solinco, Toalson, Wilson, Yonex. Tennis overgrips are available in many different colours to match your tennis racket or tennis outfit perfectly.
