I think it's also a marketing thing. The companies want their sponsored pros to use the white overgrips so that more people will buy the white ones in an effort to copy their favorite players. White ones get dirtier faster, and so people will change them out more frequently, which leads to more grips being purchased.
After trying MANY over grips I fell for the Tourna Mega Tac. I was using dark gray but decided to try white and just loved the look. Just had to reorder the gray because shipping on the white was too long... Now I both learned something and wished I had waited. Only 20 gray grips to get though.
I have been using Tourna Grip since it was first introduced way back in the day. I have tried other brands but I just like the feel of Tourna Grip. Along with the over grip I have stayed with Synthetic 16L and highest recommended tension. My racquet frames stayed similar with 110 head size and 23 mm beam. When you find what feel good stay with it. Always go to a match with fresh over grip and string in at least two frames.
If you love the Tourna Tac grip's feel, then definitely try out the Dunlop Super Tac. The feel is very similar but lasts A LOT longer and is way more durable.
I just tried it, and it's true. I found a good grip, it's the Head Dual Absorbing grip, it's nice and tacky and I have a black one and a light grey one on two rackets. I did the test blind and the light grey one is definitely more tacky. I just ordered some more light grey ones.. I don't like white grips! Maybe someone should do an un-died version!
Love Wilson pro overgrip. Can’t disagree. I’ve tried green and black. They do make black. In both cases they don’t start out as tacky and soft and don’t last as long as white. They almost become non-stick and rubbery whereas white just loses tack and gets dry.
I literally just bought the exact overgrip he had in his hand in black yesterday. Wilson Comfort overgrip Color Black. Dick's sports had only white. But Dunham's had it in black.
Second this, got a pack on sale to try it out and love the tackyness but more importantly its durability! Its way more durable than the Tourna Megatac and tourna tac grips.
Gamma RZR Tac is my grip of choice, always in white. When the weather gets muggy, it's the only thing that keeps my hand on the racquet with any consistency. But never noticed until this question how many pros use white grips.
Yes, it is true. And it is important to change it assiduously to avoid the racket fall from you hand in the serve for example. Changing the overgrip is cheaper than changing the racket...
I was thinking because they play outdoors in the hot sun, the grips would feel cooler. I found the same thing when I use grips. I thought Walmart didn’t carry Wilson pro overgrip in black, so now I know!
Maybe have her try Tourna Grip as well... its really good for people that have hands that sweat while playing. Its one of our best selling grips in our stores. We are located in Northern California so our summers are very hot as well! Almost every day in high 90s or over 100 degrees
Interesting but I can’t say I agree. I use Yonex Super Grap in mint green cuz I really like that color with my vcore pro racket. I also tried a white super grap but don’t notice any difference, other than the white one getting dirty faster (I’m playing on clay). I also read an interesting answer on a forum suggesting that because it’s getting dirty faster, people replace them more thus companies can sell more. And pros have a big influence on what the market buys. There might be a little bit of truth to the story of it being more tacky. But I think it’s negligible. In this world everything is all about money and in this case I think that is still mostly the case haha. But could be wrong.
I’ve experienced the same thing. I use the yonex overgrip and tried both white and black grips. I definitely prefer the white colored one as it feels more “grippy” when it’s brand new out of the box.
I can confirm exactly what you are saying. I remember Harry mentioned this previously in another video and thought I'd try the black Yonex supergrap overgrip because I wanted to apply a black overgrip on my Wilson RF97A (so it's completely black). The white was definitely more tacky than the black.
That's pretty neat, and explains why Tourna XL (not tacky) is that peculiar shade of light blue but Mega Tac is not, even though it is kinda like their trademark color.
Hi everyone, I've been having this issue since the last session. So during the play, my racket came in contact with the ground, which is clay. Since then I have this rattling sound in my frame, and it gets kinda annoying. I think it's probably granulated clay, I'm not sure since it's the first time I've been having this issue. Is there any solution to it? I've seen that the possible solution is to remove the bottom cap and let it fall out but the thing is that I've just put a new overgrip yesterday, it's a shame to go to waste. Have any idea how to get rid of this issue? Or any good tutorial on how to safely remove the bottom cap? Racket model is: Wilson Roland Garros Triumph . Thanks in advance!
@@a2casius Thank you for your answer! Unfortunately, I'm unable to find the trapdoor on buttcap. Seems like I'm missing on something here www.protenis.com.pl/files/1689162695/rakieta-tenisowa-wilson-roland-garros-trumph00024.jpg This is how buttcap on my racket looks.
Hey! Could you go over the difference between high altitude and low altitude tennis balls? I heard the high altitude balls are a bit bigger. How do they play on a regular altitude court? With the current tennis ball shortage I’m struggling to get balls and might resort to playing with high altitude balls!
Coming from Mexico City, 7000ft, I can tell you size is pretty much the same; ball will bounce less vs a regular one at the same sea level. How much less? I'd say give it a try with a couple of cans, definitely not a whole case.
I like Tourna Grip because it slides easy to do grip changes and absorbs sweat. Never had trouble having racquet slide out of my hands. Maybe I grip it too firmly?
The pros can use any color with no problem. Manufacturers can make claims as such but the bottom line is that in a white color, it easily gets dirty and you replace it more. Thereby you buy more often.
New to tennis. A little confused. Just bought a yonex vcore 100. It has a stock black grip. It feels fine. Am i supposed to cover it with an overgrip? When this stock grip wears out cant i just take it off and put a new one on?
I bought a 4 1/8 grip on accident, is putting alot of over grips on it to get it closer to 4 3/8 a stupid idea? Is there a better way to do it? Its a bab pure aero
you'll lose the bevel feel. I've tried putting 2 overgrips on a 1/4 to make it closer to 3/8. get a replacement grip and wrap it over the stock grip, then wrap an overgrip. you'll add a lot more weight though
Makes no sense to me. I've got those Head overgrips(black and white), have played with them, and I see no difference between them. But what I do before playing, I always wash my hands with dish soap to make sure I have no soil or dirt over my hands; and we have a natural grease that sticks to any handle or overgrip. Therefore, I extend the life and tackiness of all my overgrips.
The real reason is that to produce Overgrips of color you have to add dye and the dye can be absorbed by the body. Those people don’t want to bein contact with dye. That is the same reason why players instead of using the official tournament towels during the match wear white hotel towels. It is essential to avoid being in contact with artificial dyes from “SOME WHERE OVERSEAS” when there is no need
Sounds like a marketing gimmick with white color grips. The grips get dirtier quicker forcing consumer to replace and buy more white grips. Nice try...
Wilson WRZ474210 NBP-KJ www.tennisexpress.com/wilson-pro-overgrip-30-pack-44547 (Black PRO Comfort) I agree, I like the white, how dirty it is helps me know how long I've played my poly strings. Also, once your grip is even a bit dirty it is likely saturated with sweat and becomes less tacky. IMO most people keep their over-grips on way too long; NASTY.
This is true. I have rackets with black grips that I mostly use for display and when I use them even for light play they feel like they're going to fly-off my hand. While my game rackets with white grip feels like a magazine from a book store with stuck sticky pages... if you know what i mean 😂
Man I have I learned so much from you watching this channel over the past few weeks. Today you made me laugh with your diaper analogy. So funny dude. And doing it with a straight face. All the way from South Africa here... Love your videos bro!
If you keep a good overgrip, and replace often, then you never need to replace the grip. You need to replace the grip usually due to sweat (or age) making it crack and crumble. A grip that hasn't been handled without an overgrip will outlast the head-guard / frame. Sometimes the butt end of a grip will wear out or start to fray, usually because the overgrip wasn't started out tight enough and then rubbed on the grip... but even that's not a huge deal... you'd want to regrip it if you were going to sell the racquet, but otherwise, you can just put on a proper overgrip and get down to playing. I am pretty sure some college players do not even take the plastic off the grip, they just play exclusively with overgrip because they then sell the racquet after one season and it makes the resale higher to have the plastic still on the grip.
Both dunlop and tourna Megatac grips get slippery during hot summer month when your hand sweats profusely. How do i combat this ? Sweat tend to stay on top of these megatac grip and racket can slip out during serve. Sweat moisture doesn't get absorbed into the grip as well with these Megatac grips. What should i do ??
@@lilies9251 is it as good as Tournagrip sampras uses in drying up ? i use the tournagrip in Summer time but i just don't like the way it feels on my hand
@@TheDrakulie it is completely different, it stays dry while having a good feeling, actually even a bit tacky. For me, the sandpaper feeling of Tourna and its short life time is a turn off. Just try it
But that isn't tacky. Those players are going for dry feel... it's a personal preference, but the more you sweat, the more you appreciate a "dry" grip.
White grip is the softest in feel, darker color grip is harder in feel. This goes the same to string. The color dye will change the property of the material. Usually, black color string are stiffer. the worst color grip orange, yellow, blue and pink. This color seems to stick to the main grip everytime you remove from the handle.
Ah ha... that explains why my technic fibre feels different between the black and other color. When I put on the black it doesn't feel cushy and tacky, unlike if I put on the one with a different color.
Hi Harry could you please explain the shoe sole grip that the pros use for Wimbeldon and is there a significant price difference in the shoe sole, where who you purchase shoe with that grip. I had also ask question with regards the French open how often to the pros change their shoes due to the red dust that falls into the shoe. Thank you
Because it goes well with any racket and it’s easier to tell if it’s time to change grips.
I think it's also a marketing thing. The companies want their sponsored pros to use the white overgrips so that more people will buy the white ones in an effort to copy their favorite players. White ones get dirtier faster, and so people will change them out more frequently, which leads to more grips being purchased.
@@DeeeFoo I mean let’s be real, dirty grips in any color lose tackiness and feel as well. Tournagrip lost its absorption as well.
After trying MANY over grips I fell for the Tourna Mega Tac. I was using dark gray but decided to try white and just loved the look. Just had to reorder the gray because shipping on the white was too long... Now I both learned something and wished I had waited. Only 20 gray grips to get though.
Haha... exactly the same with me. I thought it’s just a bad batch of dark gray Mega Tac I got :-)
hey quit whining...get a grip on yourself eh!!
so would you suggest tourna mega tac in white or blue? Wich is the natural colour of tourna?
I have been using Tourna Grip since it was first introduced way back in the day. I have tried other brands but I just like the feel of Tourna Grip. Along with the over grip I have stayed with Synthetic 16L and highest recommended tension. My racquet frames stayed similar with 110 head size and 23 mm beam. When you find what feel good stay with it. Always go to a match with fresh over grip and string in at least two frames.
Same with Tourna, but gave ADV a try and changed to them, I'm liking them better.
If you love the Tourna Tac grip's feel, then definitely try out the Dunlop Super Tac. The feel is very similar but lasts A LOT longer and is way more durable.
I just tried it, and it's true. I found a good grip, it's the Head Dual Absorbing grip, it's nice and tacky and I have a black one and a light grey one on two rackets. I did the test blind and the light grey one is definitely more tacky. I just ordered some more light grey ones.. I don't like white grips! Maybe someone should do an un-died version!
Love Wilson pro overgrip. Can’t disagree. I’ve tried green and black. They do make black. In both cases they don’t start out as tacky and soft and don’t last as long as white. They almost become non-stick and rubbery whereas white just loses tack and gets dry.
www.tennis-point.se/wilson-pro-overgrip-3-pack-svart-0076300157700000.html
Yes they do come in black!
"pro overgrip has never been made in black" me looking at my black pro overgrip confused xd
Must not be the sensation one
I literally just bought the exact overgrip he had in his hand in black yesterday. Wilson Comfort overgrip Color Black. Dick's sports had only white. But Dunham's had it in black.
How does he remember the fresh diaper feel!? 🤔
Clearly he still uses one🤷♂️
Dunlop Super Tac is my fav new thing this year.
Yep it's great.
Yes it's my favorite and it's black!👍
Second this, got a pack on sale to try it out and love the tackyness but more importantly its durability! Its way more durable than the Tourna Megatac and tourna tac grips.
@@miisakachan8727 yes on a cool night where you don't sweat much Mega Tac is the very best!!
Gamma RZR Tac is my grip of choice, always in white. When the weather gets muggy, it's the only thing that keeps my hand on the racquet with any consistency. But never noticed until this question how many pros use white grips.
It is funny how I put 2x speed on your videos and the speech still sounds normal! :)))
Yes, it is true. And it is important to change it assiduously to avoid the racket fall from you hand in the serve for example. Changing the overgrip is cheaper than changing the racket...
I was thinking because they play outdoors in the hot sun, the grips would feel cooler. I found the same thing when I use grips. I thought Walmart didn’t carry Wilson pro overgrip in black, so now I know!
My wife uses a rosin bag (like baseball pitchers use) along with a Wilson pro overgrip on these hot Florida days which seems to work for her.
Maybe have her try Tourna Grip as well... its really good for people that have hands that sweat while playing. Its one of our best selling grips in our stores. We are located in Northern California so our summers are very hot as well! Almost every day in high 90s or over 100 degrees
Interesting but I can’t say I agree. I use Yonex Super Grap in mint green cuz I really like that color with my vcore pro racket. I also tried a white super grap but don’t notice any difference, other than the white one getting dirty faster (I’m playing on clay).
I also read an interesting answer on a forum suggesting that because it’s getting dirty faster, people replace them more thus companies can sell more. And pros have a big influence on what the market buys.
There might be a little bit of truth to the story of it being more tacky. But I think it’s negligible. In this world everything is all about money and in this case I think that is still mostly the case haha. But could be wrong.
I’ve experienced the same thing. I use the yonex overgrip and tried both white and black grips. I definitely prefer the white colored one as it feels more “grippy” when it’s brand new out of the box.
I can confirm exactly what you are saying. I remember Harry mentioned this previously in another video and thought I'd try the black Yonex supergrap overgrip because I wanted to apply a black overgrip on my Wilson RF97A (so it's completely black). The white was definitely more tacky than the black.
Totally agree! Had the very same experience!
True. I use Yonex Supergrap and the white is much tackier than the Stan Wawrinka plaid version.
Love this, Yonex is the best
@@kayanoreeves1949 plaid ? What does it mean..Wawrinka uses white
That's pretty neat, and explains why Tourna XL (not tacky) is that peculiar shade of light blue but Mega Tac is not, even though it is kinda like their trademark color.
I use whats on sale....or the cheapest..
Why do firemen wear red suspenders?
Just want to point out that Ostepenko finally switched to a white OG and she is playing better recently.
Thanks for the information!! I like your videos man. Keep going.. Saludos from México.
your videos are amazing, keep them coming
how do we decide which racquet to get if we are changing after many years?
The most extensively used overgrip, the Tourna is blueish, not white.
Do you think since this post that colored grips have changed any? Y don't they just putt like a clear tacky chemical over the color grips?
You Miss Gamma supreme my favorites
Hi everyone, I've been having this issue since the last session. So during the play, my racket came in contact with the ground, which is clay. Since then I have this rattling sound in my frame, and it gets kinda annoying. I think it's probably granulated clay, I'm not sure since it's the first time I've been having this issue. Is there any solution to it? I've seen that the possible solution is to remove the bottom cap and let it fall out but the thing is that I've just put a new overgrip yesterday, it's a shame to go to waste. Have any idea how to get rid of this issue? Or any good tutorial on how to safely remove the bottom cap? Racket model is: Wilson Roland Garros Triumph
. Thanks in advance!
A lot of racquets have a Trap-door you can take off and see inside your handle without taking the whole butt-cap off. Have a look.
@@a2casius Thank you for your answer!
Unfortunately, I'm unable to find the trapdoor on buttcap. Seems like I'm missing on something here
www.protenis.com.pl/files/1689162695/rakieta-tenisowa-wilson-roland-garros-trumph00024.jpg
This is how buttcap on my racket looks.
@@sapphire-royal4449 Sadly, there doesn't seem to be a trap door on this racquet :(
Pro Overgrip is available in black (and white, pink, orange and yellow).
Hey! Could you go over the difference between high altitude and low altitude tennis balls? I heard the high altitude balls are a bit bigger. How do they play on a regular altitude court? With the current tennis ball shortage I’m struggling to get balls and might resort to playing with high altitude balls!
Coming from Mexico City, 7000ft, I can tell you size is pretty much the same; ball will bounce less vs a regular one at the same sea level. How much less? I'd say give it a try with a couple of cans, definitely not a whole case.
Good morning sir how we can order the tennis rocket thank you
I've been using white for years but I picked up a blue overgrip and it is lasting me about twice as long. Not sure why.
I like Tourna Grip because it slides easy to do grip changes and absorbs sweat. Never had trouble having racquet slide out of my hands. Maybe I grip it too firmly?
I rather the exceme spinner by head it’s so good
haha how did my man compare an over grip to a diaper
The pros can use any color with no problem. Manufacturers can make claims as such but the bottom line is that in a white color, it easily gets dirty and you replace it more. Thereby you buy more often.
LOL this guy... I am not going to get this out of my head now
Hey harry best string setup for 2021 radical mp?
Luxilon Alu Power/Wilson NXT 😆
New to tennis. A little confused. Just bought a yonex vcore 100. It has a stock black grip. It feels fine. Am i supposed to cover it with an overgrip? When this stock grip wears out cant i just take it off and put a new one on?
Yes, you can do that if you prefer. Most people prefer to use an overgrip because they are significantly cheaper and easier to replace.
In my praticre, white lasts more longer than black or any color
I bought a 4 1/8 grip on accident, is putting alot of over grips on it to get it closer to 4 3/8 a stupid idea? Is there a better way to do it? Its a bab pure aero
you'll lose the bevel feel. I've tried putting 2 overgrips on a 1/4 to make it closer to 3/8. get a replacement grip and wrap it over the stock grip, then wrap an overgrip. you'll add a lot more weight though
nadal used to use blue tho
Interesting, makes sense.
Hey man thank u so much
The vast majority are either white overgrips or purple (tournagrips).
Novak's and Roger's racket should be on the same level in your shop ;). Nice video, nice advice.
Makes no sense to me. I've got those Head overgrips(black and white), have played with them, and I see no difference between them. But what I do before playing, I always wash my hands with dish soap to make sure I have no soil or dirt over my hands; and we have a natural grease that sticks to any handle or overgrip. Therefore, I extend the life and tackiness of all my overgrips.
The real reason is that to produce Overgrips of color you have to add dye and the dye can be absorbed by the body. Those people don’t want to bein contact with dye. That is the same reason why players instead of using the official tournament towels during the match wear white hotel towels.
It is essential to avoid being in contact with artificial dyes from “SOME WHERE OVERSEAS” when there is no need
Do yourself a favor and change the video playback speed to 1.5 in all his videos. It's a life changer!
They use tournagrips now
If you're in a diaper, the color of your overgrip may be the least of your problems
When the white grip looks messy; time to change grips. Easy rule :D
Looks is nothing. Its the feel!
@@fingersm Of course! But I still find this to be a good rool of thumb :)
Does Tennis Spin heart comments?
5:40 ... Yeah... No .. I respectfully disagree. But, then again, I don't wear diapers yet.
Some years back during Sampras and Agassi era, many were using that blue-ish type overgrip. What was that about?
tourna grip
Tourna grip. Still widely used on tour
fun fact: every pro either uses a white or blue grip
Sabalenko uses a black one. Goes nicely with the Blade 98.
I buy 100 packs of Wilson Pro.
That’s some serious commitment
@@timothybaker8325 Not really. I'm really cheap.
Tournagrip ISN'T white
The traditional no, the other version, they do have white (tacky)
It all started with Roger Federer
Sounds like a marketing gimmick with white color grips. The grips get dirtier quicker forcing consumer to replace and buy more white grips. Nice try...
why does anyone care?
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Wilson WRZ474210 NBP-KJ www.tennisexpress.com/wilson-pro-overgrip-30-pack-44547 (Black PRO Comfort)
I agree, I like the white, how dirty it is helps me know how long I've played my poly strings. Also, once your grip is even a bit dirty it is likely saturated with sweat and becomes less tacky.
IMO most people keep their over-grips on way too long; NASTY.
This is true. I have rackets with black grips that I mostly use for display and when I use them even for light play they feel like they're going to fly-off my hand. While my game rackets with white grip feels like a magazine from a book store with stuck sticky pages... if you know what i mean 😂
Whoa ! Who is this guy ?! He has a signed Djokovic AND Federer racket !!! 🤩
And rafa
The name of his store is Brad Gilbert tennis Nation...Brad gets the racquets
Man I have I learned so much from you watching this channel over the past few weeks. Today you made me laugh with your diaper analogy. So funny dude. And doing it with a straight face. All the way from South Africa here... Love your videos bro!
interesting one, Harry. How about explaining when it's worth changing the grip, and not just the overripe ?
If you keep a good overgrip, and replace often, then you never need to replace the grip. You need to replace the grip usually due to sweat (or age) making it crack and crumble. A grip that hasn't been handled without an overgrip will outlast the head-guard / frame. Sometimes the butt end of a grip will wear out or start to fray, usually because the overgrip wasn't started out tight enough and then rubbed on the grip... but even that's not a huge deal... you'd want to regrip it if you were going to sell the racquet, but otherwise, you can just put on a proper overgrip and get down to playing. I am pretty sure some college players do not even take the plastic off the grip, they just play exclusively with overgrip because they then sell the racquet after one season and it makes the resale higher to have the plastic still on the grip.
Tourna Grip is Blue!
“Where we put a grip on your tennis”
Super Tac must have something in it to be sticky
Both dunlop and tourna Megatac grips get slippery during hot summer month when your hand sweats profusely. How do i combat this ? Sweat tend to stay on top of these megatac grip and racket can slip out during serve. Sweat moisture doesn't get absorbed into the grip as well with these Megatac grips. What should i do ??
I use wrist band during summer time to prevent sweat from the arm dripping to my hand. It works if your hands don't sweat much.
@@mwang7034 my problem is my hand sweat like river during hot humid summer
If you can find it, try a Toalson Quick Dry. It is the only one I can use during hot humid summer days
@@lilies9251 is it as good as Tournagrip sampras uses in drying up ? i use the tournagrip in Summer time but i just don't like the way it feels on my hand
@@TheDrakulie it is completely different, it stays dry while having a good feeling, actually even a bit tacky. For me, the sandpaper feeling of Tourna and its short life time is a turn off. Just try it
Funny how loads of pros use the blue Tourna grip
But that isn't tacky. Those players are going for dry feel... it's a personal preference, but the more you sweat, the more you appreciate a "dry" grip.
@@gdeangelkick that’s funny, I use sigma overgrip and the more my hands sweat, more tackiness I feel with grip like your hand is in a glove
I noticed that most every player at Wimbledon is playing with BLUE over grip??
Its a grip called tourna grip , its very good and almost 65 percent of the wta and atp use it
I myself use it and its one of the best grips you could get
Tourna Grip... its a GREAT grip if your hands sweat a lot
Head over grip overall amazing but it really depends what works for u
White grip is the softest in feel, darker color grip is harder in feel. This goes the same to string. The color dye will change the property of the material. Usually, black color string are stiffer. the worst color grip orange, yellow, blue and pink. This color seems to stick to the main grip everytime you remove from the handle.
They have black Wilson pro comfort at tennispoint... But it says its exclusive for tennispoint 🙂 Thanks för the upload I like your channel🙂🙂
I agree with you 100% and I only use white grips (the sensations), but they make in black (the pro comfort and perforated).
Pros can use any colour. Since white don’t sell well, so Sponsors let the pros use them. It’s win win as it has the benefits that Harry said.
Ah ha... that explains why my technic fibre feels different between the black and other color. When I put on the black it doesn't feel cushy and tacky, unlike if I put on the one with a different color.
If you hate the white overgrips there is a spray that will provide that tacky feeling.
Decathlon sell an excellent tacky grip in both black & white.
Last time I bought a colored overgrip, some knd of babolat in dark blue I ended with the ink all over my hands.
Because you can tell when it's dirty better.
White one is softest and feels the best, next best is yellow.
Do a video on what grip size people should use and the different grip shapes of different brands
It’s funny that you post this video cos i was just researching about that
Harry wears Depends? Interesting.
Great explanation Harry, thanks
Rafa uses blue.
Hi Harry could you please explain the shoe sole grip that the pros use for Wimbeldon and is there a significant price difference in the shoe sole, where who you purchase shoe with that grip. I had also ask question with regards the French open how often to the pros change their shoes due to the red dust that falls into the shoe. Thank you
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