How to Regrip and Change your Tennis Racquet Replacement Grip! 

Awesome to hear!

Same, thank God is saw this video. Thanks coach Daniel.

Thank you! Glad to help!

She even makes a few cameos if you know which videos to watch!

hectorsoy that’s great to hear! Thanks for the comment!

Awesome!

Aaron Jones thanks for the comment! Glad you liked it!

It isn’t always pretty under the grip! Lol 😂 glad you were able to get your grip fixed up!

Great to hear!

That’s great to hear! Glad you were able to regrip your racquet yourself by following this tutorial!

Thank you so much! Glad it helped! Any other tutorials you’d like to see?

Thank you! I’m glad it helped!

Thanks for watching and letting me know!

Glad to help! Thank you!

wayy too long of a vid... just to wrap a grip

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Glad you like it!

You're very welcome!

That’s awesome! Thank you for the comment! Hopefully this helped pull out a win!

Jae Rob3 thanks!

Kevin McLaughlin glad it helps!

@Aleksa Jovanović I always start on the corner! For me the starting tip stays put better and most players seem to like the feeling better. When you start on the flat side it seems to make the grip cup more where you start.

@Aleksa Jovanović you are welcome!

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks! Glad you like the video!

Still use them almost everyday! Honestly they are the best scissors!

Glad to help!

stogierogy thanks for the comment! Glad it helped!

Thanks! Glad it helped!

Judy Cross awesome!

Great to hear!

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Awesome! That’s great to hear!

Thank you! Glad you like the content!

Seems to be a band made of “rubber” to hold the “grip”. I’ll call this one a draw! Lol

Awesome! Glad to help! Tournagrip doesn’t have any adhesive as it is actually an over grip meant to be wrapped over top the factory installed grip (or replacement grip). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8EsT0wVchVI.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE is my video on putting on an over grip! Hope this helps too!

@@HammerItTennis Since I just wrapped 2 rackets, any harm using it or will I have to start over? This means buying a grip with adhesive and then wrapping the over grip 2 more times for each racket. Your thoughts are appreciated!

@@evanm.jacobson1514 the factory grip and “replacement” grips not only have adhesive, but they are considerably thicker. Also, the racquets grip size is figured with the thicker grip. This helps give you more cushioning between your hand and the hard handle. I would suggest getting a replacement grip and then over gripping with your Tournagrip.

@@HammerItTennis Thank you for the advice. I will do as you suggested… Again, your guidance is appreciated. Carpe Diem! EJ

@@evanm.jacobson1514 let me know how it works out!

Healthy Wonders thank you! Glad it helps

It just depends on the grip if I take it all off or just a little at a time. Sometimes the paper backing is not on very well and it just falls as you are putting the grip on. Sometimes the paper is almost stuck on! Either way if you can just peel it as you go that is best! Glad you like the video!

We need more videos like these! If only to encourage more people to change their grips. Some of the peeps I play with have grips that belong in a Biohazard lab!! 😅👾👾

Yes! Can be a little gross!

You’re welcome! Glad to help!

Are you meaning the finishing tape? Or the tape that goes underneath along the handle ? If your talking finishing tape, electrical tape works well. Double sided tape is what you need for putting along the handle.

The staple will secure the grip the best, but finding a tacker that small can be hard now a days. Most grips have adhesive where the grip starts that holds pretty well.

Depending on the type of material that your grip is made of, which usually is a hard foam type material (could be plastic), it could possibly damage the grip its self as you will be putting more pressure on the material than you would if the force was dispersed by the thicker replacement grip. Also, if the bevels are "sharp" you will more than likely develop some bad blisters on your hand, and as you mentioned feel ALOT more vibration and "stingers" on off center hits. If you prefer the more firm feel I would recommend putting a leather replacement grip for a more traditional feel but still protect the grip material and your hand. Here are some grips Wilson Leather Grip: amzn.to/3i7bkXE Tourna Leather Grip: amzn.to/2DqNJCx Gamma Leather Grip: amzn.to/2DJOTso

If you feel that only using an over grip feels better, it’s probably because the original racket and grip had too wide of a grip. You’ll definitely lose out on vibration dampening but I would look for a smaller racket grip overall. There are lots of guides to determining what size you need online

Welcome!

Yes! You know it is time to replace your grip when it starts coming off on your hands!

Good question! The rubber band is for using instead of using grip tape when you are putting an overgrip on top of the replacement grip. You can check out my video about putting on an overgrip and using the rubberband here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8EsT0wVchVI.html

The replacement grip is to be installed to replace the factory grip that comes on the racquet. It is much thicker and more durable than an overgrip. Over grips go "over" the factory/replacement grip only.

You can order some from different places. Here is a link to Tennis Express for Tourna brand ones: www.tennisexpress.com/tourna-grip-bands-70474 I use the bands rather than grip tape so I do not have to take the time to tape it!

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When you have the square end on the bottom you get a bump on the bottom of the grip. Both ends being tapered creates the best fit.

I would not recommend cutting an adult racquet down for a junior. Most major racquet brands have specifically designed racquets for juniors. Not just the cheap two piece metal designs, but basically adult frames that are scaled down. The grip size on an adult racquet is probably too big as well. Most adult racquets are not smaller than a 1 (4 1/8 inch grip). Junior racquets will fit your child's hands much better.

Marcelo Elgueta the side that is covered with plastic generally goes on the outside. Usually it helps keep a little tack to the grip. Some grips it’s more of a protective layer from itself when it’s in the package.

@@HammerItTennis thank you!!

Thanks!

If your grip is falling apart I think it is trying to tell you it's time for a change!

Alastair Kirkland depends on whether you are right handed or left handed and if you’ve undone the grip completely out of the way it is wrapped up in the package. Assuming you are right handed when you take a grip out of the package you have to wrap it with the rest of the grip on the right side so how ever the tamper is is how it has to be.

The rubber band usually comes with the racquet and some replacement grips (not over grips) will include a band as well. If you do not have one you can purchase them from this link as well amzn.to/3ZxObDd Hope this helps!

@@HammerItTennis Thank you very much 🙏😊

@@HammerItTennis BTW Can you use the rubber band instead of finishing tape with an overgrip (so you don't have to use the tape)?

@@stephanpetersen8386 absolutely! That is the point of the band! Much faster on a change over to use the band than to apply grip tape!

@@HammerItTennis Great!! 🙏😊🙏

You can try a couple different things. Gently take a knife/scissors and cut a line down through the glue and remains of the grip. If the handle is made of a hard foam type material be careful not to cut into the handle. You can also try using a hairdryer and heat up the remains and glue and see if that loosens it up enough to peel off. Lastly you could try goo-gone or mineral spirits or other solvent type chemical and try to rub the glue off. Hope that helps! Good luck!

Usually replacement grips have adhesive on the back. Overgrips typically do not because they are meant to go on top of your replacement grip and not damage it.

@@HammerItTennis Great, thanks a lot!!!

@@greekveteran2715 no problem!!

Obviously you’ll restring if/when strings break, but the frequency of restringing will depend on a lot of factors. How often you play, where you store your racquets, and the string type. A very general rule of thumb is if you don’t break strings playing, is to restring a year the amount of days you play per week. So if you typically play 2-3 days a week, restring at least 2-3 times each year.

Should work with all racket sports!

and feels overgrip nice with this grip?

There are links in the comment section for the different replacement grips and also for tournagrip overgrip (My personal favorite overgrip). I have also included links here - (Tournagrip overgrip- amzn.to/2MXate4) (Babolat replacement grip - amzn.to/2o9HM5q)

I like tournagrip overgrips. What grip is currently on your racquet?

@@HammerItTennis yeah im so dumb i used overgrip as replacement grip... i use Wilson pro

@@HammerItTennis cheers!

Not necessary, but is way more convenient than having to retape each time!

@@HammerItTennis thank you!

Are both racquet grips the same size? Also a new grip is going to feel larger typically because it isn’t worn down. Also sometimes players have a tendency to over lap too much and that will make the grip feel larger!

Slightly stretching helps keep it tight. Just make sure not to tear the grip by pulling too hard!

For left handed players instead of starting the grip wrap to the right (if the head of the racquet is down) you would start the grip to the left. Maybe I'll do a video on gripping for left handers!

Which racquet are you using? They aren’t specifically for any one particular racquet though.

@@HammerItTennis its a babolat drive z max

@@migo9625 check out tennis warehouses or tennis express www.tennis-warehouse.com/replacegrips.html any of these will work.

@@HammerItTennis thank you so muchh!!

Autumn H if you can start the grip you should be able to apply enough pressure that it should hold itself in place. If the handle is really slick foam or plastic you might try lightly using a glue stick to give it some tack. Otherwise take your grip back and get one from Wilson, Babolat or Gamma. Most major brands have adhesive on their replacement grips.

Autumn H it’s probably overgrip

Use doublesided tape.

António Maria absolutely! 😂 yes that’s the key! Haha. But in all seriousness, these are the best scissors I’ve ever owed. They never seem to get dull and cut about anything.

How is it tearing? Like what kind of tearing and where?

@@HammerItTennis idk how to describe it but it's like wearing down where I hold my racket which is towards the bottom

@@real_kunakintai5325 does it wear a hole through the grip? What kind/brand of grip are you using?

@@HammerItTennis yea it wears a whole through the grip and idk the brand

@@real_kunakintai5325 well you might try a different brand first. Second, sounds like you’ve got too tight grip pressure. You want to hold the grip, but not squeeze so tight your white knuckling the handle. The butt cap flares out at the end to keep the racquet from flying out of your hand. Try to lighten your grip pressure.

That takes a very advanced technique... ;) haha

Hey, I'm not sure I know what you are meaning? Are you asking what brand the grip is?

Not sure if I am following what you mean exactly. Are you referring to "Grip Tape" meaning a replacement grip and "Overgrip tape" meaning an over grip? They both are grips so to speak, excepting that the replacement grip is much thicker. An over grip is just a very thin layer that covers the grip. Think of an over grip as a sheet for a mattress. You could use the mattress without any sheets but then you'd probably want to replace it much sooner than you would if you used sheets over the mattress. Hope this helps!

@@HammerItTennis I see two different terms grip tape and overgrip tape are those the same thing?

Are you meaning the tape that secures the grip material to the racquet handle? Some people call the grip material "tape" but that is the grip. Literal tape is used to secure the top of the grip to the handle. Some people refer to a replacement grip as the "grip" and then over grips as overgrips/overtape. So, I'm having a bit of confusion trying to understand if you mean the material or the fastening tape. But an "over grip" is a very thin material. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8EsT0wVchVI.html check out this video in which I change an over grip. You can see the difference.

It’s hard to find good help 😂

@@HammerItTennis Their camera work is impressive!

It the older version of the Babolat Custom Damp in light blue and white, here's a link to the newer version: amzn.to/2VmpFXm

Boneshaker if you cut the bottom side of the grip and not the top, the taper of the grip towards the thick part of the grip gets cut off and it won’t fit as nicely against the previous wrap below it. If you cut straight on the top side you preserve the factory grip edge and cover your cut edge with the tape.

After a lot of use they begin to break down and you lose the cushion of the grip. Ultimately if it is used too much they tear up, although not as easily as an over grip.

@HammerItTennis I usually use my Babolat Pure Aero 23, and cushioning is great, but I'm trying and old Yonex R-27 with original grip and it feels very hard. Maybe I should change it then. Part of my thumb hurts.

@@bryanjonathan1580 absolutely I would change the grip! Changing the grip with a new grip should restore the cushion. Some players prefer that hard feeling and they’ll use a leather grip. The level of cushioning is up to you but if you prefer the cushion then replacing with a cushioning type grip should help out your thumb.

Tournagrip has always been my go to overgrip. Unique Sports makes some really good products.

@@HammerItTennis Indeed.

Sorry! I try different approaches to making videos and some work better than others! The background music can sometimes help cover over unwanted background noise though!

what music? you’re crazy

There is music

Your right! It's a 9:18 min video! ;)

What seems to be wrong?!?

@@HammerItTennis my 1st time putting one on ever 😳 From down up, I can flick the edges of the tape a little 🤔 might have put it too close idk o.o

@@yengthao8594 sounds like you may have over lapped too much. Just a little bit with constant tension! The more you over lapped, the more you’ll have a loose grip edge.