Types of Racket Grip and How To Grip Them

I discuss the different types of racket grip available in badminton, tennis and squash which are split into 3 types. PU replacement grip, thin grap or wrap and towel grip. There are also grip accessories such as the Cushion Wrap and grip powder. I also show you how to grip them onto your racket.
Tacky racket grips are mainly PU (Polyurethane) grip that split into different sizes.
Thick (over 1mm) grip are mainly called replacement grips. Thinner (less than 1mm) grips are called wrap/grap/overgrip.
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0:00 Selections of racket grips
0:40 Graps/Wraps/Overgrip
1:45 PU Replacement Grip
3:14 Towel Grip
4:18 Grip Tools & Accessories
5:29 Racket Prep for Gripping
8:51 Grap/Wrap/Overgrip Regrip
11:42 Towel Grip Regrip
14:14 Cushion Wrap Application
15:40 PU Replacement Grip Regrip
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[@borneostar734]

Goh v shem belum pernah di review bang

[@nazifahmed]

hey there, I was wondering whether the cushion wrap was necessary for graps, and if it wasn't the pros of using it.

[@wagjkproduction755]

To not have crease when applying super grap, just stretch it harder when you apply. The material is actually quite stretchy and they can shape to the handle unevenly and automatically remove the creases. Also make the stride a little shorter at the bottom cap & the top area, it'll have a less chance of having crease.

[@CKYew]

Yeah, I didnt want to stretch it really hard as I like some 'give' in the grip.

[@wagjkproduction755]

@@CKYew That's fair, just that I'm OCD🤣

[@sushobhitkundu8579]

Thank you for the very comprehensive guide of racket grips, i was very confused by the naming scheme of yonex grips, but now i have better understanding of what is what 👍👍

[@CKYew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ari-athbadminton0301]

A much appreciated overview for the grips.

[@khoimun]

I seen from some videos that cushion wrap is a norm for the whole team, it is getting popular recently as it allows adjustment of thickness of grip and reduce vibrations felt.

[@NyanBites]

my setup is wood->factory grip-> 2 layers of cushion wrap->thin microfiber towel grip and wrapping it up to the cone

[@adambe1126]

Only thing I would add is you have to think how the grips affect the weight and balance of the racket. Personally, I switched to towel when I started using my astrox 99s. Even though they increased the weight of the racket overall, they made it slightly less head heavy and easier to play with. Before, I was using ars 98k which was super headlight so I used the thinnest possible grip to compensate.

[@tertiuscillie9386]

I like your way of wrapping the towel grip it's different from all the others I've seen so far

[@CKYew]

Glad you found it useful 😊

[@zickau]

Karakal the legendary grip..my favourite grip back on those days..but since 2019 the yonex or wilson overgrip has taken the spot😁

[@rizaldyindra127]

those lining bladex 900 max sun looks fire. Waiting for your review and it's comparison to the 77 pro which a lot of people said has a lot of similarities.

[@gate133]

FINALYYYYY U MAKE THIS VIDEO.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@matzed1518]

This was an awsome Video! detailed funny and clear. Love it♥ i get a towelgrip ASAP! gonna try that..^^

[@dztryr]

Nice! I also wrap Graps the same way you do and I prefer them over towel grips and PU grips. As you've shared, making a mistake while wrapping with PU grips peels off the sticky part of the grip which is a no-no for me. It also breaks into very small bits which is annoying cause the bits get scattered in my bag. As for towel grips... I just don't like it because it smells LOL 😅

[@CKYew]

Haha gotta air those sweaty towel grips out 😬😬😂

[@Pirabeam]

I’ll be waiting for BladeX 900 max review🔥🔥

[@rockyboy976]

Great video as always mate. Which grip is set for very dry hands?

[@AbdLwS19]

Your videos are sooooo good please upload early and quick

[@CKYew]

Possiblyyyyyyyy 😉

[@ryzmi7427]

will wait for the lining blade x 900 max review 😁

[@superdaddy1973]

Lol....I've been using the sponge cushion over graps I think even before the racket manufactures started marketing them as accessories. They are the same as the first aid cushion wraps that are used to go over your sprained joints before you wrap the elastic support wraps. Buying the first aid generic version are way cheaper as well.

[@JLneonhug]

My latest is g5 size, 1 layer of cushion and overgrip [0.5-0.6mm] (no electrical tape etc, makes it too handle heavy for me). My hand size is size 9-9.5 (m/l). Generally I like the manoeuvrability of the thin shaft and happy to sacrifice grip power. Edit: yes my ocd kicks in when people wrap over that cone... Specifically if you use power on the cone area, you can loosen the glue and eventually crack the handle because the cone is loose, the result is a clicky racket on swing. I've not had that since stopping to wrap all the way to the cone.

[@CKYew]

Thin grips for the win!

[@imataquito005]

Thinner grip gives more finger play and if you are like me who grips the handle with my fingers in sequence and flicking my wrist to generate lots power with a small swing a thinner grip makes a huge difference... My hands are relatively large but I still use a tiny grip...

[@momoma92sss28]

As an OCD XD I use a hairdryer if I wanted to remove the original grip, it is so satisfying to see the grip coming out in a full piece and the barcode still intact. Doing the same there, 2 to 3 rounds on the bottom, it is more comfortable and secure doing it that way, creases can be avoided by giving it a little pull. Creases on the grip is not acceptable it is an eyesore, it burns my eyes ^o^

[@fitraakbar5424]

cant wait ur blade x 900 max review!

[@CKYew]

😊😊

[@royboon2128]

Hi ck please make a video of the different model popular grip from lining

[@NoName-vq3uo]

can you do one with the pu twin wave grap cuz i use it and i want to see how you would do it. like if you are going to use the same way to wrap them

[@imataquito005]

Hi CK, do you feel that by using different grips with different weight it would change the feel and balance of the racquet when you swing it and on impact? Adding electrical tape does the same thing. I have weighted it and it seems electrical tape adds ard 4g, Yonex cusion warp at 4 layers 2g, and individual Yonex overgrap ac102ex that comes in 30 at 5g and individual graps at 6-7g. Tend to replace the electrical tape with cling warp from the kitchen due to weight concerns. Used to do it exactly like what you do until one day when I learned that my 4u racquet was so much heavier at 90+g and super headlight due to all the steps and pu grip I used. 😂

[@evokaiyo]

Usual tip: Most of the time, new rackets usually have shrink wrap over factory grip. Simply apply your choice of grip over that and you won't need to use electrical tape over the wood handle

[@krizaey8782]

Does the shrink wrap has protection against sweat like the electrical does?

[@evokaiyo]

@@krizaey8782 Yes, because it's plastic and covers the entire factory grip, so the sweat won't get into the factory grip. You can even replace the shrink wrap with a new one in case you tear it off accidentally. Electrical tape can be used, but I find it leaves a horrible sticky residue when you have to remove it

[@krizaey8782]

@@evokaiyo but it will wear quickly than electrical tape, right? The shrink wrap.

[@evokaiyo]

@@krizaey8782 No, because I don't use the shrink wrap as the grip. The shrink wrap is to protect the factory grip from dirt and sweat. What I do is to apply overgrip over the shrink wrap

[@whatwhat6563]

If i use 2 overgrips directly on wood, is that the same as using the factory grip of my racket and then adding an overgrip over it? Or is using 2 overgrips directly on wood thicker?

[@stitachi9720]

Can you do a review on the one piece rackets

[@GoofyAhhgg]

I still remember when you posted a video on how to wrap a grip 2 years ago?

[@NIUNAIMIANBAO]

Am i see the next racket review coming up. The blade x 900

[@harishkinkar5060]

Hey CK, nice video. I have been using overgrips since forever but they feel really slippery and lose their tackyness after a week or two. I want to use towel grip but it needs a lot of changing and smells . Which type of grip should I use?

[@ishfish]

Pu grips

[@same2799]

Lining bladex 900 review is coming i see ;)

[@jasonyoung4847]

Hey CK, thanks for the detailed breakdown of this underrated subject. I was wondering what you thought about towel grips breaking apart and leaving a sort of stain on your hand once you start playing and sweating? By breaking apart, I mean the little bits of the cotton that fall off onto your house's floor even when you're applying the grip to the handle and certainly during play. It gets a bit a messy I found; thoughts on that?

[@CKYew]

Yeah, when they’re fresh, that happens. But after one session or two. They should stop 👌

[@jasonyoung4847]

@@CKYew Ahh okay, glad to hear that. Thanks!

[@Messi10billy]

Hi When i play, more likely after smash My hand's skin get torn off. It always got on the same spot, the palm part where the flat part to my pinky, ring, and middle finger But pingky palm part always got torn off Is it due to my grip G size?

[@lumi5164]

If you fold the grip in half lengthwise when you begin wrapping it, you can get a more pronounced flare, then slowly unfold it as you wrap to create the angle.

[@CKYew]

Oooooo good tip!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@chaosshinn]

noticed the Lining Bladex 900 max! wondering if you’d be doing a review on it anytime soon?

[@CKYew]

Of course!

[@chaosshinn]

@@CKYew great! looking forward to that video! love ur videos btw!

[@CKYew]

Thanks for the support 😊😊

[@ihack5827]

Can you place towel grip over your original grip?

[@andipurnamayasa9235]

Review pls blade x 900 sun

[@SuperSans01]

On the Towel Grip Regrip ( 11:53 ) what brand and model of thar racket

[@nagodio]

Minions 🐐

[@sjc123]

Hi CK, the yellow grip you fixed now for left hands only. you did not mentioned that.

[@Lackschuh78]

Great Video o howto grip your racket and maintain it ;) remind me that I'll send you a new cool plier and cutter ;)

[@aldooxful]

My ocd soul just can't stand watching it 😂

[@CKYew]

😂😂 it’s not for the faint hearted 😂

[@NethulaNimsara]

I am waiting for the doura z strike review

[@AXMIM]

Is the towel grip more durable than the cheap pu grip?

[@electrlfy1320]

Nice

[@CKYew]

Thanks

[@ariathyf144]

Well done Sir. Something to note , I don't like the plastic/carbon handles because I mod mines to reduce their thickness (G6 grip size) and you cannot do that with those materials.

[@CKYew]

Niceeeeee💪🏻💪🏻 hardcore👌

[@lerisa_ch]

9:08 oh thank god I wasn't the only one who does this when wrapping a grip

[@willtjie3129]

Free core from Victor has a lot of problems here in Indonesia. They will eventually rotate the cone slowly but sure after using it for high end racket such as 100X. Even worse the handle will also rotate 😂 I understand why Yonex and Lining stick with wood. 😂

[@darrenliunardi2687]

have you seen a towel grip that feel and look like bone grips?

[@gouahh359]

The Peter Gade flex though 😂

[@CKYew]

The only player in history to lose whilst having him as a partner tho 😂😂😂😬😬😬

[@masterleecs]

It would be awesome if can deep dive racket material 😄

[@pangsienjoeygmss7742]

where can u buy electrical tape from? i dont see it in badminton shop in Singapore

[@Laffayette_]

Do they make replicas for the ryuga 2?

[@joevalfiel1124]

Good day sir, I just want to ask if its okay if I use electrical tape after the wooden handle and then overgrap at the top of it? or how should I set up my racket starting with my wooden handle because I prefer more the overgrap than towel, thank you!

[@CKYew]

Of course!

[@dreams3982]

THE BLADEX900!

[@CKYew]

😉

[@jimmyjose1778]

Hi, I am running an indoor badminton court at my place. Will you please explain what all those first aid medicine and kits should I maintain in case of emergency. Thank you.

[@epoxone]

Cold Spray :P

[@CKYew]

Not medical advise but standard and sport specific first aid kits should be present. AED devices would be good too. Do check with your local sport/medical specialists about what they would recommend too 😊

[@jimmyjose1778]

Thank you

[@baihaqiabdullah3779]

Hey CK, where is that shop at (@ 0:17)

[@khaledasultana7145]

I use 2 grips one original and another one is a thick grip i guess on my arc saber 11 pro

[@baldmanadventures3059]

I noticed that you left the plastic wrap on the li-ning racket.. is it advisable to just leave to shield the wood handle from moisture? Thanks

[@CKYew]

Its up to you entirely. I wasn't too fussed so i just left it on

[@viktoraxelsenfanoffical]

Please review astrox 8500tour

[@viktoraxelsenfanoffical]

Review it sir

[@SilverbackG-wq1cn]

bro massacred the re-gripping of that handle haha

[@harrykristanto7792]

@11:44 wow I see a HNDRD Racket there. Upcoming budget racket review from LiNing's Subbrand? 😗

[@CKYew]

Maybeeeee 😉

[@shivanshsingh2314]

Hello sir, I have a question, why the strings of every professional player are either white or yellow there are many different colours available but why everyone uses only 2 colours ,is there something to do with colour of strings or its just random that everyone chooses those 2 colours only (Except those who use aerobite strings)

[@CKYew]

Good question! Because the stringers use reels, instead of packs and reels generally only come in very selected colours such as white and yellow.

[@yuvrajsingh7265]

When will the review of bladex 900 max sun will drop !?

[@CKYew]

It'll drop when I've finished testing it 😂

[@Meogy]

my over grip style is different woth ck tho😂 i personally like the over grip gripped without any gaps in the handle like wave shape i like the smooth feeling so i wont put any gaps on the grip while i was gripping 🫶 but same 3 round in the bottom side but I'll make the grip out abit from the bottom to protect the handle bottom cover

[@katanyoobenjapormpadung6544]

Wait for bladex 900 review :)

[@CKYew]

😊

[@stevenjuniar9747]

I removed original grip. First use tape. If free core I will skip this step. Then,cushion wrap only 1 layer. Last, overgrip and done

[@hottestnews1679]

this time, your video did trigger my ocd with ALL your sample gripping holy smokes. Still good video

[@CKYew]

😂

[@Simon-fn1om]

Im from germany and im very sad that we dont have any good badminton shops here. i need to order everything from the internet. and i live in munich.

[@celestindupilon2773]

Oh, natürlich gibt's die in Deutschland auch. Hier in der Stuttgarter Gegend haben wir einen kleinen Laden. Die Auswahl an Schlägern, Saiten, Griffbändern, Schuhen, Bällen, Taschen ist nicht riesig aber sehr gut. Die Beratung ist erstklassig und ebenso die Bespannung. Ich kaufe _nie_ im Internet. In diesem Laden kaufe ich seit 20 Jahren alles, was der Verein oder ich fürs Badminton brauchen. Die Läden muss man eventuell suchen, weil sie klein sind, aber es lohnt sich. Gruß Célestin

[@aliridwan10]

9:42 My OCD ass really wanted to remove that crease so bad lol, that's what happened with me while I over grip my tennis racquet and I really don't like it at all, that's why it takes a lot of time just to over grip my racquet.

[@spiderqaz]

😅

[@drillanzer7941]

Grips: normal His hoodie:💀

[@Kripsy69123]

Can i put pu gripcon the original racket grip

[@CKYew]

of course!

[@Kripsy69123]

@@CKYew thanks

[@Kripsy69123]

​@@CKYewand would u recommend any budget pu grips and I wanna put them on the original grip of the racket and can u also please make some videos on budget rackets

[@justnobody4029]

My brain on the towel grip section : y in the world is he gripping the racket logo 🤣

[@CKYew]

😂

[@Riafajay02]

😊😊😊

[@heavenvillarin4812]

So basically I bought a racket for the first time. Is it ok, not to remove the plastic and put the grip already?

[@CKYew]

Of course! Customise it how you like it

[@soumyaranjanmisra8619]

Which of these is the cheapest and costly

[@rioalvianno]

Depend on the sustainbility dan how wet ur palm when u ar playing,personaly i think towel grip will cost u more if u have sweaty palm coz u will have to change it more often, its come smelly easily. For prevent to change my grip so offten usualy i using wristtowel. So its will save u much.

[@ehsannoorg.2172]

Wrapping AC102 the other way around, truly a man of culture ☕ Edit : Hndrd Nuclear 60 👀

[@CKYew]

It’s the 108 👌😉

[@michaelmelgar7588]

Dont remove the staples bruh. They actually prevent the cone cap and bottom cap from moving and detaching.

[@sayyidnaeemulhaquemayankak1627]

T-shirt 👕 ?

[@jebelkrong]

My OCD is massively triggered 😂

[@jame6125]

no

[@littleman787]

To this day I don't exactly understand grIp vs. grAp

[@CKYew]

Grip - thicker with sticky double sided tape. Grap - thinner with no sticky tape.

[@hasinafaras3623]

Sasta wala batao 😂😂

[@dpezzar]

Bro, the way you do your towel grip needs work la

[@dhonijames6195]

😂u sure don't have gripping skill lol

[@lahiruparanamana3442]

Ribbed, for extra pleasure

[@CKYew]

😝

[@priv8794]

So much cringe, you really thing moisture will get in the wood handle? Maybe stop playing while you sleep to let it dry for the next day.

[@markevinlagsac3252]

i hate your wrapping with a passion.

[@Taaj_Angad]

Sorry, but you are very bad at wrapping grips, reason why your towel grip comes off is because you are not wrapping it like over grip.

[@destreal]

Cringe at the wrapping 😬

[@bayupran]

I personally dislike the towel grips, but my wife loves it! Any tip on how to avoid smelly odor coming out of it after usage? I don't want to replace it often.

[@yichenchen9410]

I think there are friction powder with anti bacteria effects.