How to put on a perfect tennis grip (overgrip)? 🎾

[@PerfectEn3my]

The main thing to know when you do it for the first time - it's not sticky, you can wrap/unwrap it as many times as you want, so just try it and redo if needed.

[@noorjanaalmahboub5700]

Mine is a little sticky but did i do it Good?

[@caseygreyson4178]

@@noorjanaalmahboub5700 yes, you did fantastically❤️

[@midget420]

Over grip yes but most replacement grips are sticky

[@reubenkaseba5712]

Thanks for this advice 🙏🏽

[@chuckfriebe843]

If you don't overlap enough, the grip will separate. Also, if you have a two handed BH, you can wrap it higher up toward the throat. This will give you plenty of cushioning for your second hand.

[@TOXRaizou]

Even if it doesn't separate, I like the idea to have some overlap. Give me a little feel about where my hand stands.

[@chuckfriebe843]

@Sam Lee yep. I had forgotten that. It's been a while since I used it.

[@nolajoe580]

+ more overlap also means more absorption.... not sure i agree with his way. everyone is different. More over grip=more absorption

[@djepp]

I feel like I've watched a lot of these and this was the most helpful. The close-up angle when you initially put the grip on, and going slow through the process really helped. I feel like I finally did a good job on my racquet. Thank you guys!!

[@sahilkumawat790]

his finished grip looks so good

[@u4ea2m2]

I would add that if you use the finishing tape that comes with the overgrip, remove the backing before you begin wrapping as its tricky to remove while maintaining pressure/tension on the overgrip.

[@DennisComito]

The tapered end is supposed to be at the top, not the bottom like he shows. That's why the sticky end of the tape on the narrow end is there so it will hold the overgrip in place as you finish off with the included tape. Why do you think the finish tape is so narrow? It's because it's supposed to be used on the narrow end at the TOP of the racquet.

[@brettteeter3461]

I’ve been wrapping my racquet for 41 years. I do it the way he shows it here (tapered end at the heel). I do overlap it more. I don’t have any extra at the end.

[@SplitUpGoogle-tc2kl]

@@DennisComito don't check out the back of a HEAD overgrip, it will make you angry ;)

[@8RuTu5]

I like to overlap a bit more, adds a bit more feel for me personally.

[@AudiHere69]

Every time I need new grips I come back and rewatch this. Thanks for taking the time to make this video as it is timeless and quick to the point.

[@billtepsick4604]

The big tip I got, was starting up the racquet as soon as you come to your start point. I usually go further and always ended up with some small wrinkles the first couple of wraps. Well done, thanks

[@philrazor12]

I still get those wrinkles....

[@crazyb3fan]

alternate idea...I start with the non tapered end and pull it really tight. It doesn't bunch up and create a seam. I overlap a bit more and it doesn't bother me because I use a 4 1/8 grip size. I use the whole wrap and wind up sticking the end with the adhesive and taper right at the very top of the grip. Works fine for me. And honestly with the Babolat with that elastic band it eliminates the need for the tape. YMMV.

[@zolazon3009]

I start with the non tapered end too, so no need for the scissors. And I will use all of over grip. His method use very little overlap. I prefer wider overlap that will give extra cushioning and ergonomics feel.

[@uncleremus64]

Thanks for the video. 3 things that work for me... I apply the square end of the over grip to the butt. That way, there is no cutting of the other end. I also overlap about 1/4 inch. then there is nothing to throw away at the end, it also provided more cushion as some have mentioned. The tape that comes with the over grips is usually crap, so I use electrical tape.

[@davidhale8034]

Pretty much all of this!

[@dangeles95]

Used this to rewrap my daughters racquet and it worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@icemandl6]

Very well explained! I found the technique at top of the grip to make it neat and tidy to be very helpful! Thanks!

[@dukha82]

It shows that u know what u are doing. It looks perfect indeed

[@Dom-yv4nq]

I go consistently 1/3rd coverage and never have extra to cut off and discard. My advice: do it a few times and get a feel of how much overlap you need. It does not have to be as little as 2mm, get a feel of your racquet. In 30+ years of wrapping racquets I've never done nor have I seen anyone cut off excess grip. Also, someone else said it, do unstick your sticky tape and tack it to something. Holding the top of your gripped racquet and trying to unstick the finishing tape is difficult.

[@Cmi1267]

cutting off excess grip is extremely common. I am not sure where you are from but here in London I know many tennis players who do that.

[@Dom-yv4nq]

@@Cmi1267 ok. I live in the Caribbean and Toronto. I've played for over 30 years, never seen it done. Honestly. I wrap so there is a consistent overlap and it ends at the top. To each it's own. Happy hitting.

[@SilentTM]

Likewise, been playing for 25 years and haven't seen cutting, although I do have pretty big hands so I use 2 overgrips on my L3. I overlap 1/3rd as well although I'm very bad at it.

[@davidhale8034]

Ah the old passive aggressive 'Ive never seen it done" comment. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jassay6435]

be with you, played for almost 20 years in China

[@Mister_Schwifty514]

Thanks for the video. I’m new to the whole tennis thing and accidentally bought over grip instead of replacement grip. I ended up using electrical tape for the replacement grip and used this video for the over grip. Not bad for my first time.

[@stemp1168]

2:28 beginning of wrap (covering the bits of the racket via the bottom)

[@stemp1168]

5:10 finishing up the cover of the racket (cutting the extra bits)

[@stemp1168]

5:58 push & pull tape to cleanly finish up the grip

[@dean3789]

Thanks! I just took an old racket who’s grip was deteriorating, and made it playable for a bit longer. I’m going to invest in a new racket soon as I haven’t played in years and have an old 40 or 50 dollar racket.

[@glenishii2022]

I’ve re-wrapped baseball bats before, but never a tennis racket. Similar, but just to know how to start it and end it is key. I followed your instructions and it came out great! Thanks for the video!

[@timothysmith1603]

Thanks for the wonderful instructional video. I was able to wrap my son's tennis racket having never done it before. Thanks!

[@Raaghav235]

I thought I had enough grip but it got finished 3/4 way up the handle so I taped it up and took another grip, cut it into the shape he showed at the end and finished it off to the end and taped it off. I've been playing with this for a week and so far so good.

[@vca73]

Easy to understand explanation. Don't know if it's the perfect overgrip though. Each to their own, I guess. Personally, I do it the other way around and ignore that little sticky tap at the end (your start) but fold the grip tape in on itself when I start on the bottom of the racket.

[@alanb76]

With many of the overgrip tapes overlapping by 1/4 to 1/3 of the width allows the entire tape to be used and the end is already tapered so no need for scissors. Once you figure out what works for your brand of tape and grip diameter focus on consistently overlapping that much. At the start the hardest part is transitioning from the base wrap to the desired overlap in the second turn, but after a few tries you get the right spiral and tension to avoid wrinkles and get a good looking job.

[@ClemsonTiger75]

Ha - I just wrapped my old racquet and overlapped way too much, so the wrap only went halfway up the handle. I gotta redo that. Thanks for the video.

[@hwayoung8333]

Wow it's very easy and simple. thanks so much😃

[@nicolasrulli]

I always thought the sticky part goes last as it tapers for you. And it allows you to wrap as much as you want on the racquet without having to cut anything. He essentially tapered it himself when the other end is made like that

[@williamchan4340]

How about a lesson on doing a replacement grip?

[@stel104]

Thank you, just followed your instructions put on a really good looking overgrip

[@josenoya-InspirationNation]

Thank you so much so clear just did mine, as applies my last one 30 years ago and saw what I did wrong! The beauty of KZbin and you guys for putting this on here! So grateful and will give it a rest run tonight. Amazing video 🙏

[@franciscocerutimahn]

I just wrapped my squash racket and THEN watched this video...and I did EVERYTHING wrong.... But you learn more when you make mistakes. Will never forget. THANKS.

[@92edro]

Its unconventional but I start with the untapered end at the bottom and use the tapered end at the top to create a clean finish without scissors. Works for me.

[@pietrononame4945]

HEAD's users manual also advises to start wrapping from the untapped end of the overgrip.

[@camlendrim7609]

Thanks. I have been incorrectly leaving a thin black portion of buttcap exposed which as you mention, sometimes causes irritation.

[@moos854]

Thanks! Good tutorial, I got my grip on in a few minutes. 👍

[@JustinTorrento]

First timer and this video was all I needed. Thanks bro

[@harrygoatleaf4032]

Thank you so much for this. In the past I have always got truly terrible results doing this. After watching your video (twice!) I just did a perfect one.

[@zacdillard2733]

Generally start the tapered end a centimeter lower and wrap towards the cap before down. Overlap cuts down on creases near the buttcap.

[@Maxnchees]

This was so helpful... This was my first time putting on an overgrip and I think it turned out good. Thanks for the video...😀🎾

[@LiaMatthews-y1x]

i just changed my first over grip by myself after playing tennis for 6 years...i feel so accomplished right now....

[@RC-infinity]

😅

[@sitianinditafarhani2782]

Just did this. Thank you for a great video!

[@MrsCrazyrange]

Thank you! So useful!

[@derrickmorrison5832]

Great demo! You demonstrated and improved on my preferred method of regripping my tennis racquet every couple of weeks. I remove the original grip down to the bare frame handle. I like to build up the butt capp with training tape to 33% of Gasquet style. I put several wraps of foam Pro tape on the handle shaft. I finish with Overgrip. Thanks!

[@manuarrom]

This helped so much! Thanks a lot!

[@jcramirez77]

excellent, first time wrapping a racket and did it exactly thanks for the video

[@costamesa22]

Great tutorial this guy knows his stuff 😎👍

[@flurpy753]

Helps me so much man thank u

[@markblake9240]

Thank you, helpful video

[@asiatic1979]

Thank u so much for this!

[@andrewchudow9418]

Never start on the side of the butt cap (wide) - always the corner/turn (small edge of buttcap)

[@davidhale8034]

Good grief but people on here make a truly simple task far too complicated 😂😂😂

[@GoldeneSpits]

.. finally the video I needed to see and Unverstand how you exactly get this thing on. Like:-)

[@lirenchan]

Great video. Many thanks.

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

You're a great man, much appreciated sir.

[@johnvanbreugel2569]

Super helpful!

[@koslisted9458]

Personally tasks like this or when I work on computers I like to wear silicon gloves. Don't want finger oils on the underside of your tennis grip. His hands looked really dry but last thing you under under your over grip is any oils / sweat etc.

[@christoph1246]

Video starts at 1:45 👍🏻

[@williamchan4340]

Practice makes perfect!

[@ok-sx7uo]

Practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect

[@mznayduzallinthelifeofnanc8935]

What finishing tape did you use?

[@wreckanchor]

The WILSON overgrip is the best by a bunch in my opinion. Have tried them all.

[@bera3972]

Wilson is great but I find more comfort in the original tourna grip somehow lol

[@loluzardo]

Prince Pro Overgrip is similar than the Wilson’s one

[@brettteeter3461]

💯

[@Justkatie2012]

Thank you for the video

[@leonardocandela5184]

thanks very helpful

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

I preferred your other tutorial where Coach Chris revealed the "secret way" pros do it. No scissors necessary

[@Maximus-sw6uy]

I was wrapping my over grip like that for a long time until one day a guy saw me and he told me that I am starting with wrong side of the wrap. He actually says that I need to start with the thicker side of the over grip wrap from the bottom so at the end I can stick it small part of the over grip wrap to the racquet with out holding it until I use the tape that comes with for the end of it and it makes sense to me.

[@michelleschweizer9000]

Excellent!

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Excellent video 👍

[@scissorsharp9032]

Just did my first overgrip, nailed it so thankyou 👍

[@sterlingwalsh4700]

Thank you!

[@rsambro37]

A much better method is to start with the non-tapered end; just overlap the square end with the first wrap and then your're at exactly the same point as you would be if you had started with the tapered end. This way when you get to the top of the grip you will have the tapered end (no scissors required) and the little sticky part will lay right on the existing tape from the original grip (comes right off with a rub of the finger) and you don't end up with all that sticky build up on the grip around the butt end. Cheers.

[@jodunkley3452]

Agree I've always done it with tapered end at the top no problems at all doing it that way.

[@kderrick31]

i totally agree with this. i feel that is why there is the sticky part of the tapered end to keep in place before you put finishing tape on.

[@davidhale8034]

​@@kderrick31😂😂😂

[@liliannnguyen]

Thank you so much!! I’ve never wrapped an over grip before, this helped tons!!

[@anitaru2001]

shouldn't it overlap a bit more?

[@Ve-suvius]

Well done 👍👌

[@jonaskjetland9837]

You need to use more of The grip !!

[@cubicsrube2654]

I prefer overlapping more to provide more cushion

[@GLITCHINTHESYSTEM433]

Very nice!

[@nigel6780]

I just overlap the ending part several times, not gonna put my hand all the way up there anyways, no need to use a scissor imo..

[@christopherwhitehead8946]

Well you’re just not a perfectionist like me!

[@byLokie]

Cleaning the -soon to be covered- existing grip? The old grip sometimes have a "Sandpaper" texture on it. Any recomendations to remove loose/semi loose material bits? Methaylated spirits maybe?

[@TGKIM-q2e]

perfect!!

[@wsa2749]

한국인이다!!!!

[@naiadbaksh3996]

Nothing like a fresh Wilson Pro OG 😌

[@psangsuriyakul]

Not gonna lie as a junior I ran out of over grip one time and decided to reuse the inner side of my old one. It worked just as well as a brand new one. Give it a try!

[@RC-infinity]

Sigh.. all this while I was starting with the wrong end! 😅 and ending up always with wrinkles at the bottom of the handle 😁 Thx for this video! 😊

[@timeTrial4617]

CLEAN

[@INDI1899]

hello. Do I need to wind the tape on a new racket?

[@aroldoamoroso8978]

use overgrip tourna mega tac as you think you already know the tourna do not have the call at the beginning that is they are not cut with initial adhesive to apply it a system to overcome what would it be?

[@TennisSpin]

Aroldo Amoroso I will do a video tomorrow on this as you are now the only one with this problem.

[@taruntius1]

Where can one buy the grip cover / finishing tape cover for Wilson / Head?

[@mario17-t34]

is direction is important for Lefty vs Righty ? I think in your example you do for Right Handed

[@t3r619]

I just did a regrip and had to redo it because I put the sticky side facing in 🤦‍♀️ don’t be like me guys, sticky goes out so that it sticks to your hand

[@dudleykuboi5274]

hi harry, all replacement and overgrips from mfgs are set up for right-handers. how do "you" customize replacement grips and overgrips for a left-hander or does anyone care?

[@denshota]

Без этого познавательного видео никогда бы не догадался, как это делается. Жду в следующих сериях инструкции о том, как сварить яйца и как пользоваться зажигалкой.

[@Peter-tx3bx]

What’s the black tape?? To close it off

[@MrJedrula]

Hi, what about left hand players like me? should we re-grip orginal/basic grip and overgrip in opposite direction? i'm sure not many people think about this and i think that this small thing can change feeling of racquet...

[@kobedelee6029]

You should wrap it in the other direction

[@edhwang2069]

left hand players will wrap it clockwise

[@bengray5013]

You can fit it whatever way you like, same goes for right handlers. There is no right or wrong way to do it.

[@kobedelee6029]

@@bengray5013 there is haha, right handed players must wrap it counterclockwise while left handed players must wrap it clockwise

[@bengray5013]

Kobe Delee that’s just not true at all. There is no law or right or wrong way. It is personal choice so please don’t say it isn’t because that’s just ridiculous.I’m guessing you’re about 12 years old and have much to learn.

[@Gidoza]

If I overlap it like that the grip always separates

[@brettteeter3461]

Yep, needs more overlap. I give it 3 or 4 mm

[@johnjohn76ify]

Which overgrip works the best?

[@LubaLuba1]

Which give me the specs for my tennis racket Yonex ??

[@y0shik0ry]

That baboblat with that grip is hard af

[@BuzzBolla]

This is actually how you DON'T put on the overgrip imo... The initial part of the overgrip, with the tapered side, is upside down: you should put on the straight edge of the tapered side of the grip along the butt cap and leaving the cut going down the grip during the first passage, in order to have an easier overlap and prevent bumps; furthermore, you can see that in the way shown in the video, there's the joint where the cut edge finishes that's exposed to the hand, while it should be covered during the first overlapping passage (min. 3:27)

[@ziltando]

That is a stupid feature of the Wilson overgrips. The way you suggest doing it would result in the overgrip running to the opposite direction than the actual grip. I recommend cutting that little joint off with the scissors and it'll run just fine like in the video.

[@BuzzBolla]

@@ziltando that's not true, other overgrips have it and the fact that you suggest to cut it is the proof that that's simply the wrong way, otherwise they wouldn't be engineered like that. I can assure you that the grip doesn't slip, unless you don't keep it for 9 months straight 🤣

[@andreh202]

is it possible to DIY reduce the grip size from L4 to L2 ?

[@2SmIk3]

If you have an Head or vokl racket, you can chance the pallets of the racket.. if its an other brand no.. not possible, you have some specific shops/tuners that can mold a new grip size onto you racket... but thats expensive. Cheers

[@andreh202]

@@2SmIk3 ,thanks a bunch. All of my racquets are Wilson,well that's the story.

[@chuckfriebe843]

If you have a WiLSON or BABOLAT you can use a sander and sand down the bevels. You can do this yourself, but if you are worried about messing it up, consult a stringer that has experience customizing racquets. They"ll usually charge you, but if you don't want to buy a whole new racquet it is worth the cost.

[@sktoreon7]

@@andreh202 actually you can change pallets on Wilson racquets. I did change my RF97A to Head TK82S pallet. However, you may want to just use sand paper or some sort of sander. As, weights are embedded in the pallet itself on Wilson's... it requires little more knowledge.

[@opencurtin]

I wrapped all round for years , ahhhh

[@lgeiger]

Are you sure it's overlapping enough? I think it's probably gonna seperate soon once it soaks up a bit of sweat...

[@nickthegreekgreek156]

Well done sir but why you wraped the tape on the old tape....? 😉

[@brunxzzz]

An one question... The overgrip have glue?

[@LornaLopez-h4k]

Hey Brad Gilbert in greenbrae right?

[@maryhenry9681]

Is the tape sticky I got mine n it's not

[@brijesh10]

Do you remove old grip first or just install new on top of old one?

[@mustardseed9969]

Same question here

[@timothybaker6596]

Remove old

[@johnlynch9940]

You add it on top since its an OVERgrip

[@toonsoffun5733]

You should remove the overgrip everytime but not the replacement grip (There is wood under the replacement grip). Imagine how thick it would get after a couple of times if you did not remove the overgrip.

[@johnlynch9940]

@@toonsoffun5733 Depends how think you want it. I usually have a couple overgrips on my racket minimum