Does anyone still use leather grips? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-29T11:22:50Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/does-anyone-still-use-leather?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A1095673&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have a leather grip on my P…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-11-10:1869403:Comment:10956732013-11-10T01:43:50.460ZJazz Burkshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/JazzBurks
<p>I have a leather grip on my Prince EXO3 Graphite. That raquet never felt right and I still blame it for screwing up a trip to Nationals! I feel the bevels "too much" with that leather grip. I hate a "rounded" handle but I don't like the too sharp feeling of a leather grip. The synthetic grip give me that "just right" feel. I like the Prince Duratac with Solinco tac, Wilson Pro, or Prince Microtac on my Diablos.</p>
<p>I have a leather grip on my Prince EXO3 Graphite. That raquet never felt right and I still blame it for screwing up a trip to Nationals! I feel the bevels "too much" with that leather grip. I hate a "rounded" handle but I don't like the too sharp feeling of a leather grip. The synthetic grip give me that "just right" feel. I like the Prince Duratac with Solinco tac, Wilson Pro, or Prince Microtac on my Diablos.</p> first leather grip and then u…tag:tennisopolis.com,2013-10-31:1869403:Comment:10938562013-10-31T23:06:34.090Zpieter de rooijhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/pieterderooij
<p>first leather grip and then use 'tourna' overgrip</p>
<p>first leather grip and then use 'tourna' overgrip</p> Sounds good. I'll try one of…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-28:1869403:Comment:8582952012-02-28T18:02:52.228ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Sounds good. I'll try one of those Babolats then!</p>
<p>Sounds good. I'll try one of those Babolats then!</p> similar to the gamma leathers…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-28:1869403:Comment:8583802012-02-28T13:15:44.561ZJRhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/JRProstaf9
<p>similar to the gamma leathers... takes a bit to break in though. although once its fully broken in its got a nice and firm feel to it!</p>
<p>similar to the gamma leathers... takes a bit to break in though. although once its fully broken in its got a nice and firm feel to it!</p> Gamma feels pretty good. I ju…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-24:1869403:Comment:8567082012-02-24T18:44:11.516ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Gamma feels pretty good. I just tried one this week. So hard to find Fairways anymore, at least for me. Haven't tried Babolat. What are they like?</p>
<p>Gamma feels pretty good. I just tried one this week. So hard to find Fairways anymore, at least for me. Haven't tried Babolat. What are they like?</p> I've played with leather grip…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-24:1869403:Comment:8568362012-02-24T13:43:20.838ZJRhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/JRProstaf9
<p>I've played with leather grips covered with an over grip on all my rackets since college. Can't beat the feel and response you get with the leather base! I've played with several leather grips to try and find the best one and in my experience fairway grips were some of the best, however I've become a fan of Gamma or Babolat leathers. For over grips I started with tournagrips but then switched over to the Wilson Pro-Overgrips (white ones that fed uses) and have not played with anything…</p>
<p>I've played with leather grips covered with an over grip on all my rackets since college. Can't beat the feel and response you get with the leather base! I've played with several leather grips to try and find the best one and in my experience fairway grips were some of the best, however I've become a fan of Gamma or Babolat leathers. For over grips I started with tournagrips but then switched over to the Wilson Pro-Overgrips (white ones that fed uses) and have not played with anything else since.</p> You could just use 7 grams of…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-20:1869403:Comment:8547962012-02-20T17:33:52.987ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>You could just use 7 grams of lead on the handle and use the synthetic grip, or silicone inside the handle.</p>
<p>You could just use 7 grams of lead on the handle and use the synthetic grip, or silicone inside the handle.</p> I see. I was debating switch…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-20:1869403:Comment:8547852012-02-20T16:00:06.230ZJoe B. (BP, CA)http://tennisopolis.com/profile/JoeB
<p>I see. I was debating switching to a synthetic, but didn't want to change the balance of the racquet. I have heard that leather is usually heavier, but didn't know by how much. Maybe I'll stay with the leather for now, and hope my skin toughens up.</p>
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<p>I see. I was debating switching to a synthetic, but didn't want to change the balance of the racquet. I have heard that leather is usually heavier, but didn't know by how much. Maybe I'll stay with the leather for now, and hope my skin toughens up.</p>
<p></p> Yes, splitting skin at the th…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-20:1869403:Comment:8549722012-02-20T07:44:29.321ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Yes, splitting skin at the thumb joint is so standard.We chatted about this!</p>
<p>The weight difference can be drastic. Some leather comes in at 30 grams (Volkl/Boris Becker). Other leather comes in at 25 grams (Head Calfskin). Then the cheaper leather is at 20 grams. </p>
<p>Synthetic replacement grips are usually around 15 grams.</p>
<p>Yes, splitting skin at the thumb joint is so standard.We chatted about this!</p>
<p>The weight difference can be drastic. Some leather comes in at 30 grams (Volkl/Boris Becker). Other leather comes in at 25 grams (Head Calfskin). Then the cheaper leather is at 20 grams. </p>
<p>Synthetic replacement grips are usually around 15 grams.</p> My POG racquets came with lea…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-02-20:1869403:Comment:8548572012-02-20T02:41:03.238ZJoe B. (BP, CA)http://tennisopolis.com/profile/JoeB
<p>My POG racquets came with leather grips, and I'm assuming they are the Prince brand. I use Wilson Pro overgrips on them, but lately I seem to be splitting the skin on the first joint of my thumb. Is this standard fare for leather grips? Also, what is the difference in weight, versus a synthetic grip?</p>
<p>My POG racquets came with leather grips, and I'm assuming they are the Prince brand. I use Wilson Pro overgrips on them, but lately I seem to be splitting the skin on the first joint of my thumb. Is this standard fare for leather grips? Also, what is the difference in weight, versus a synthetic grip?</p>