What are tennis overgrips?
Overgrips are straps of cloth like material that wrap around the racquet grip to provide an extra layer of comfort, support, stability, and sweat absorption for tennis players. If you choose to play without an
overgrip, it can become uncomfortable for long matches.
Overgrips need to be replaced once after a while. They are available in bulk in roll form usually a 15 30 count roll and individual units.
Tennis overgrips are designed with unique materials. They often look like cloth like materials, but most of them are sticky, absorbent materials. When you buy a racket, it comes with a built in black or white overgrip. To improve your comfort, thickness or sweat absorption, you can customize the grip by adding another
overgrip. Overgrips are made of rubber or synthetic material.
There are dozens of leading brands including
Babolat,
Yonex,
Varlion,
Dunlop and
Salming on the market offering a wide range of Overgrip 3 Pack. However, we can divide them into 3 main categories, dry, sticky, and full. Each type of overgrip offers a unique advantage to the player. You can choose the one that best suits your playstyle and needs.
Dry overgrips
These are great for players who sweat a lot or play in wet conditions.
Dry overgrips are thinner and absorb moisture exceptionally well.
Tacky Overgrips
Tacky overgrips have a very sticky feel. They provide an excellent grip on the racket. They usually last longer than a dry grip.
All around
These
overgrips offer the benefits of both dry and sticky grips. They are sticky as well as a good absorbent.