THE SECRET WAY TENNIS PRO'S PUT ON A OVERGRIP

[@Shaunsweeney-Kubach71]

I have been wrapping my racquets this way for 3 decades now. I never knew that the pros did their wraps like this. My coach taught me how to wrap my racquet like that, and I always thought that was the proper way to wrap a racquet. Wow! You learn something new everyday!

[@DJBop86]

All I’m gonna say is that in the UK, “knob” is slang for the male appendage so hearing you go on about people “preferring a thicker knob so they can grip it better” was highly amusing to my juvenile mind :D

[@a2casius]

Be careful he might Spin your knob :))))

[@DJBop86]

@@a2casius I’ve heard that the trick to better play is to not grip it too tight ;p

[@omarsultanov362]

@@a2casius or rather spin his bullocks

[@omarsultanov362]

@@DJBop86 You can not be serious...

[@a2casius]

@@omarsultanov362 Or bollocks to his Spin :)

[@PedroCosta-fb3do]

1.25 playback speed is lowkey godly here

[@bousemaster3989]

lol I do the same on all his videos but 1.5x

[@cristianpotop1949]

Hahahahha. That’s the best tip of the day

[@caydenhohls2081]

Bruhh😂😂😂

[@MrMrlosteruk]

Legendary tip

[@karlopeternel7685]

Yes

[@fawooboogads]

2 types of viewers, ones that have always done it this way / similar to this way, and ones that had their minds blown. Good overgrip tip.

[@donquixote...]

A third, those that yawn because they don't like the enhancement of the butt cap/knob. Good vid, useful to some, not to all, but always great to hear from Harry and his guys...

[@miguelbarahona6636]

@@donquixote... Have you tried it?

[@donquixote...]

@@miguelbarahona6636 Nope, no reason to... I already don't like handles that have a relatively large buttcap/knob, so no reason to want to make the one's I like larger... But I'm not saying you shouldn't, I mean if you like knob go for it... 🤣 Sorry....

[@miguelbarahona6636]

@@donquixote... I just tried it today, and I liked it!.

[@donquixote...]

@@miguelbarahona6636 Good for you, that you figured out for yourself that you like a bigger knob...

[@jawsjawsjawsjaws]

This little trick changed my life! I was having a hard time keeping my bottom hand in place on my 2 handed backhand. This totally fixed that and now my bottom hand feels very snug and connected to the racket on the backhand. And on the forehand side it feels more snug and like I have more leverage and maneuverability. Thanks!!

[@rsan1704]

super helpful especially for Yonex racquets with no flare at the bottom of the handle. this method has really helped with stability of grip.

[@mannyphone6319]

Interesting way to put the overgrip on. I like the fact you do not have to trim any excess off when you are done. I have been doing it the opposite way for too many years to count. Now I have finally learned a new trick. Great video!!

[@dialindsey]

life changing!!! seriously!! extra padding on the butt end. thank you!

[@rohanrajah8839]

55😉😁😂

[@dutsroh]

I have been wrapping my overgrip the traditional way for over 20 years. I now use this method only, after watching this video! No scissors needed or finishing tape!

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

Just what I needed! I have an older ProStaff with a flaired butt cap, love it, now I just put on new overgrips an all my frames, Feels perfect!!!

[@lucg378]

I've been doing this for about a month or so now (after watching this) and I've finally got it down! I really enjoy how it feels since I tend to hold my racquet towards the very bottom of the handle.

[@notsofirstnoel824]

I've always been doing this method since I started learning how to apply overgrip. IMO, it really helped my grip on my Babolat Pure Drive since Babolat has a smaller butt on their rackets.

[@bigmishable]

So true

[@stilllifeproductions5017]

Thanks for enlightening those who change their OG oncourt. I train my students to do all gear prep off-court. About the flared buttcap -- there was a time in my playing career when I used medical adhesive tape (sometimes combined with lead tape) to significantly increase the butt diameter as I preferred big butts. As I got older, my preferences changed and now I tend to prefer slimmer butts - I no longer add any tape...

[@agc11520]

I can’t help but wonder if this is anything more than your preoccupation with butt size …

[@bartholomewlyons]

Majority of people prefer slimmer buts, bro

[@stilllifeproductions5017]

gotcha- last sentence of post: "As I got older, my preferences changed and now I tend to prefer slimmer butts - I no longer add any tape..." I have TE now and discovered the big butt was altering my wrist position.

[@cheefussmith9380]

@@bartholomewlyonsnot if they want to drive my Mercedes

[@ayod0011]

Imagine showing this comment section without any context.😂

[@coachaltennis-sportslife9854]

Definitely been doing it this way for a looong time. I did see Richard Gasquet massively wrap the end like that once but didnt know why. Makes sense now. Thank you

Great trick, never heard of it and it actually makes sense. Definitely gonna try this. Thanks to coach Chris and Harry, great first attempt.

[@annandai5469]

My first time putting on an over grip and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much coach Chris!!

[@lirenchan]

Great different way of putting the overgrip. Many thanks.

[@VelascoRay]

Best video to explain how to put the overgrip! The hardest part is the end where you cut but here is very well explained in a very simple way. Bravo!!

[@cheefussmith9380]

I think you’re posting on the wrong one friend. No cutting in this video.

[@VelascoRay]

@@cheefussmith9380You are right, that was in another of your vídeos.

[@cheefussmith9380]

@@VelascoRay I only knew because I’d just watched both myself 😀

[@al23x56]

Tried it - it’s amazing, no need for scissors now (hated that part when changing overgrip), thanks guys!

[@donuts8232]

you never needed scissors you could just easily rip off the xs.

[@angeloskanellopoulos8194]

exactly! i really don't see the need for scissors

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Thanks Chris! More flare, better finished look, and no cutting. Great!

[@TheStringBreaker]

Great vid! I learned this from my coach when I turned 19

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

Not going to lie, the creases on that second row would have me rewrap that instantly. I cannot stand imperfections in my tape, and I would find it every time. I'm a head case.

[@cldavis33]

That's all I could see after he did it. I'm like go back, fix that ridge!!!

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

@@cldavis33 my wife laughs the entire time I’m wrapping our racquets. She doesn’t care, but I can’t not have it as close to perfect as possible.

[@thehandseesall]

Never a truer word said

[@luxr3148]

It broke me when he kept going

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

@@luxr3148 made me question his ability as a player 🤣🤣

[@lauriefitch6986]

I used to be a “Newb” with the whole grip wrapping thing- but thanks to your video I am now a Knob!

[@Cocytus]

@Tennis Spin - This tutorial is awesome Harry. I followed this tutorial to a tee and I had a perfect result. This was also my very first time in my life applying a new tennis overgrip. It was super easy. My thumb got quite the workout but I have that extra beefy butt now and it feels more secure in my hand. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@asotochallengeus]

Love it. I am a one handed backhand player, and the grip on the handle feels much more stable. Thanks for the tip!

[@danielplasencia7271]

Look up Gasquet instict racquet. Has a crazy lump at the bottom. Also doesnt hurt to see Gasquets backhand.

[@BrittanyAngeline]

I used your "spin" on putting on my over grip, and it looks amazing! THANK YOU!

[@felipebraga9218]

I just came back to say I can't do it other way anymore. Greatest tip from the channel, tks coach Coach Chris!

[@johnnyong]

Just did my 1st ever over grip thanks to Coach Chris! Did it even better than the guy in the Tennis store! Thanks sooo much for the tip. Really clean finish. Be sure to make sure you pull tight as you go along.

[@agc11520]

Coach Chris is The Man! This is my new favourite way of putting an overgrip, scissors are a fiddly pain in my burro! Thanks Harry and Chris for the share. 😎👍🏻

[@ssenssel]

I used to fold at the end and since I hit 1HBH I've always used to flip the grip from the top to bottom and have the unused end at the bottom. But I love this style, even before the video ended I already tried in one of my sticks. Coach Chris is the man!

[@LCn33d]

I always (since the 80s) just wrapped the wide end at the bottom and the tapper end at the top. With the skinny end at top the finishing tape will cover the entire end without any cutting. I think it is how the wraps are designed. Folding in half at the bottom is new to me though. I will probably try it next time!

[@Stellarffxi]

exactly how i do it as well.

[@SwingQM]

Just tried this, I like it much better on my Babolat racket. Thank you!

[@kutayyurtsever3619]

True.. a Yonex pro-stringer told me this as well and it can also be done without folding the flat side, but still starting from this side... depends a bit on racquet and feeling

[@ThorD4602]

Yeah no reason to do the fold trick at the bottom.

[@darricks2775]

@@ThorD4602the fold adds noticeably more flair to the base at the buttcap than without.

[@Richibald1]

Watch out Harry these guys are taking over the show. I tried Coach Gu's shoulder muscle strengthening exercises and I can't believe how much it helped my shoulder! 29 This one is sneaky I had noticed actually how the butt of the over grip was built up sometimes... Sometimes not and I prefer more edge to butt of handle so thank you to both your men for EXCELLENT pointers 👍👍👏👌

[@davced1]

Finally trying this now it takes a bit of practice to get everything smooth but feels promising so far!

[@0clouds0]

Just tried that on my new Vcore 98. Worked well. No more scissors!

[@deyongutube]

I like this new way of wrapping the grip with a knob at the end :))

[@miguelbarahona6636]

Nice! I´m going to try this.

[@miguelbarahona6636]

I tried this today, and it felt awesome. More confort and a more secure griping. I think those players that often drop theirs rackets during serve, must put the overgrips like this.

[@DavidBartosik]

Richard Gasquet comes to mind. He puts on a grip wrapping it several times foldered hence comes up short even finishing handle. I tried but didn't help getting that gorgeous one hander.

[@yakzivz1104]

this method is way better than the traditional method!!! I will use this method instead- thank you!!!

[@nabilfreeman]

Interesting... I have always gripped with the pointy end at the top "finishing", both in badminton and tennis. The folding is quite a nice addition

[@RigMaster_]

Tip for long term ease: Do the start as normal ie. Wrap the folded grip tape around the base once or twice, then cut it and tape it to the racquet. Now grip over it as normal so you don't have to do the folding thing each time. Hope my explanation makes sense.

[@tennnis498]

That’s what I do. You can just leave a piece of old overgrip on the butt end for additional thickness. Gasquet would not approve of any of this - not good enough for him. Hey, the dude had the insight to know he needs a big “knob” for his SHBH, especially.

[@philipng476]

It makes sense.. I did not think of this way, so instead I have one more layer overgrip wrap underneath only at the end of the grip to get the same result of double cushion effort. I only replace the overgrip on the top layer. I probably will try his way next time.

[@deyongutube]

This is a good way to do the over grips -now the bigger knob gives your pinky a firm anchor when you swing & serve. Better serve power too.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

I used a 1.5 playback speed; works just fine; brisk but perfectly fine. And the double folded start mode gives the end of the racquet a bigger butt edge that your palm pad can get a better grip edge on; more secure for harder hits etc.

[@williamtokyo]

It's called a "FLARE" LOL And i build mine up with very narrow strips of taping tape around the but to make the flare bigger. That just stays on the grip, and you tape over it each time you replace the overgrip. Works well for me - I got the tip from my man here in Tokyo who strings my rackets and a JTA official stringer, Japan Open, etc. Will try this method too to see if it's any better.

[@preppy9539]

I always started with the „wrong“ end, for having the taped at the end....everybody told me, your doing wrong....Thank you....i see i am not doing wrong....not wraping till know....cool thing. 👍

[@surv1vorfan]

I've always done it that way minus the fold at the bottom. I just don't like using scissors.

[@donquixote...]

Honest perspective...

[@miguelbarahona6636]

Folding at the bottom makes a great difference.

[@dutsroh]

You will still have to use a scissors to cut the excess as there is no fold.

[@Mysteryboy0007]

@@dutsroh if you have to carry a scissor around to wrap an overgrip you're doing it wrong.

[@TOXRaizou]

@@Mysteryboy0007 he's not wrong, there is just no "right" way to wrap this grip. There are many ways to wrap it, and they all work perfectly fine. It's just how you're used to it or how you feel like playing with those grips.

[@ckchongchoongkian2256]

Thanks fr the new trick and the grip is far more better

[@xjcai]

I am glad to see this video and learned a better way to put on overgrip. Thanks

[@omarsultanov362]

Clash has the enormous knob. I had to change the whole grip to the Head one to ensure my pinkie is comfortable. And I keep it exactly as the coach Chris was demonstrating

[@crgb386]

Love this way… Makes better my tennis swing

[@tmass1]

i just wrap a narrow layer of grip tape all along the knob before i do the overgrip. and the knob is so it doesn't slip out of your hand. especially nice on serves

[@CharlesAmericanus]

Love the jump cut when Coach Chris is shaking his head no lolol.

[@enoch7564]

A coach from a tennis camp when I was younger wrapped my racquet like this and I've been doing it like that since.

[@cesarfernandezlopez5063]

Absolutely!! ,you are 100% correct ,thank you for the video 👍🏻❤️🎾

[@cardonbluh2313]

This is really interesting I might have to try this

[@kaialoha]

The knob is leftover from the old days when racquet handles were plain wood and slippage was an actual problem. Biomechanically the flare reduces the rotational range of the last two, most critical grip fingers - ask any swordsman. ( try pronation-supination with your pinky sticking out and then closed to test this ). ALL Sword hilts are universally straight ( pommels are for balance and never gripped ) to allow the freest wrist movement possible cuz blood is involved. I remove the buttcap and weigh the pommel to make it HL for speed AND mass both. I remove the grip and use only overgrip for best feel ( a swordsman would never pad his hilt ). Hand shock is due to unclean contact with the compensating oversqueezing and subsequent forearm fatigue. Simplest is to just hit clean. Tennis is a basically swordfight at 78 feet

[@augustblood6810]

If you use only an overgrip don't you get blisters?

[@Fred_P]

What kind of a pommel do you have on your grip? The flare on the butt cap is there instead of a pommel and prevents the racquet flying out of your hand without gripping it too tight. Also, I did the test you mentioned and I didn't notice any difference in rotational range.

[@johnwells7999]

I like volkl overgrips. My high school team does too. Tapered at both ends.

[@koslisted9458]

Great close up work on these.

[@KavishTanna]

Watched this and did my grip this way before my match tonight!

[@RokuX51]

I just ordered a Yonex racket and I was little worried about the small butt cap flare on their rackets. But this seems like this method should fix that concern so easily! Thank you for sharing.

[@kornchalsuwanprateep9125]

All the good stuffs are here. Thanks!!!!

[@juanmanuelromero3316]

Thanks, this is the japonese way and is the best for yonex grip form.

[@hiwerds]

I use the band that is made to cover the finishing tape to fatten the knob rather than folding method. But I see how that can work better on court.

[@Kjohnson618]

Very interesting,going to try it,thanks Chris & Harry!

[@joseppi4cinqua]

I’m gonna try this for sure. Never seen it before. I like it

[@rohanrajah8839]

Exciting. Let me try. Love to watch your videos. Very informative and upto date.

[@jonbadua1115]

I just did it and it works great

[@nealsarkar8742]

For some reason, I have always gripped my racquets like this, both tennis and badminton. I was very surprised when i found people with scissors and stuff, to cut an angle at the top and the finish. Glad to know that this is acceptable!

[@sanaalam9233]

I wrapped mine in one go after watching this :) with a pacific Xtack

[@betotaguchi5229]

Hello. I did and im trying. The tourna grip is too short for it, but liking so far

[@gunner2gunner]

I was doing that in ‘85. Great video!

[@_SasaBrand_]

А чо ты там в 85-ом делал!??🤣🌺🤣

[@gunner2gunner]

@@_SasaBrand_ no clue what you’re saying, I only speak and read English and German. I thought the video was going to teach me something new, I guess not!

[@baomichael]

Thx coach chris and Harry best tennis 🎾 channel now I have tons more questions on strings clash😆

[@eduardinodecielo]

Soy un entrenador de tenis señor con muchísimos años de experiencia y acabo de probarlo y resulta que el método este de colocar el Over grip es genial. GRACIAS!!!!!

[@nancysiddoway9989]

love this way to do grip!

[@Tennisfan4Eva]

genius! never thought of griping that way.. handy if you are on the court and dont have any other gear..

[@bowsershark]

Harry, you were against the old school Square butt caps. But, now you are learning they serve a vital purpose. Congrats to the young guy (chris) for teaching a old harry dog a new or in this case a old trick.

[@justpar2012]

Thanks Coach

[@raulburneo1573]

I always start with the square end because it makes the buttcap more even. When I start from the tapered end if forms a buldge and it makes both sides of the handle feel too different, so you can only feel comfortable holding it on one side.

[@tommycartwright]

Guys this is fantastic! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@gnaca47]

Game changer for me.

[@dougm7737]

Great tip!! Gonna try this!!

[@jimmym4933]

Been doing it this way for the last 10 years. 👍🎉

[@tnthomas1954]

Yep, me too, but only one and a half turns before heading down. I frequently put a turn or so of old overgrip under the replacement grip to build it up a bit more. The combo is not as extreme as Ritchie Gasquet, but enough to feel.

[@neilhyman8165]

@@tnthomas1954 how do you stop it from bunching up after spreading the wrap from the folded-in-half position?

[@rbutthamilton]

I've doing it this way for years to save time not having to cut at the throat. I don't even bother with the finishing tape. Just use rubber collar. Works fine.

[@nirvana02]

You can do the same strategy of folding in half in the "normal" way at the end of the process. This will also avoid any scissors or additional messing around with the tape . Really the only benefit might be that the increased thickness at the racket end might give you more grip.

[@muhammadsohaibimran1402]

I have always done it this way except o don't fold the end. I agree. The notch created gives some extra grip and flexibility.

[@jowsiff]

Amazing video!! Many thanks

[@jasmine55000]

I tried it last night. This is great.

[@gavinlangford2984]

Nice tip. I have been using this technique since I first saw this video and I don't have to use any scissors now. One question. I own two Wilson RF97's with the wilson grip that is flared at the bottom. Do I still need to fold the grip in half to start the wrap on the Wilson grip shape as I don't see the point as the Wilson grip shape is already flared?

[@muhammadshairazzi5527]

We have been doing that.. but nice to see it from you

[@isladrum]

Recently saw Diego Schwartzman's racket... The but cap portion was enormous, like a light bulb on the end. Must be a version of this.

[@gnohn9366]

Great tip. Will give it a try.

[@ac55699]

Great video. I would like to go back and use a replacement grip. Would there be a method to replicate the folded up overgrip at the start of the process to a replacement grip?

[@tonylarussa7960]

I have just done this to mine. And I may be weird but I do an over grip and a Tournagrip over it. Doing this helps me with the creases issue plus I need a Tournagrip because my hands sweat so much during a match. It feels good in my hand. Hopefully it will help on the courts.

[@SachiBae]

This is how I normally grip my racquet just without the initial fold. And I learned how to grip a racquet on my own and found that it was easier to do the adhesive part last since it’s hard to cut the grip of your at a match. I think this is just a practical way of gripping your racquet since you can’t cut a grip while your at a match unless you have scissors. I really like that fold though so I’m gonna try that.

[@Stellarffxi]

Yeah exactly.. I always wanted the sticky part to finish it and hold it in place

[@Nick-sz7fs]

I love this method

[@mannymixedblags3381]

Good idea 👍👍🎉🎾🎾

[@jonathanchen1026]

I actually wrap it with the bigger side without folding it, and wrap it how you would wrap a tourna grip without folding, and then when I get to the top, I just rip off the extra tape and use the finishing tape at the top, I don’t mind the flaps at the top since it doesn’t bother me and I use a one handed backhand

[@Jamajalama]

Thanks coach Chris 😜