Thanks so much mate! I’m glad you like it; this is the kind of stuff I’ll be focusing on even more as time goes by. The next upcoming vid is about a super niche equipment as well!
I use Howie's cloth Hockey tape in black 1 inch grip doing a 1/4 at most overlap on spiral at most and I do overlap after first loop over on top and on very bottom some Loctite Ultra Gel Control. For removing sticky issue, I use some dirt/soil and rub on and brush off then remove/work in little of soil/dirt using fully damp paper towel/rag. Of course, I usually do this second part when glue has dried enough for me but is not 100% dry. I find his works and lasts a long time becuse you are using a fabric for your over grip instead of a rubber or vinyl grip here on both the plastic is breaking down as soon as oils from skin and is a hair softer then using leather which requires some kind of oil per manufacture after X hours of use and needs to dry fully before use of racquet. Also is very thin so grip is closer to original size when using said over grip of a single layer.
That's definitely an interesting way of gripping a racket. Can't say I've heard of this before, but I'm never opposed to trying anything lol. I'm curious: how did you end up at this as a solution for gripping a racket?
@@11sweetspot11 I was needing an over grip in 2021 on my original racquet one from because the vinyl was peeling and I likes the size of the grip as is so as close as I could find was this tape I had. I also remembered that the end of the grip was not secured by anything so I used a waterproof glue I had on hand for a few other projects on the open end, having seen a few tennis pros in video in 1970's who used some kind of athletic tape for an over grip/replacement grip as modern rubber over grips besides leather/fake leathers were not available and having to between sets or matches add a little more tape for holding the grip down. I remembered some baseball players using soil/dirt on the tape becuse of sticky grip issues pre glove so I did the same and used some water for the speeding up process of feeling worked in (sweat) right after first initial bush off.
Yeah, unfortunately, these are hard (and sometimes expensive) to come by. Xamsa X-GLU will have to be ordered online and I checked that they ship to Singapore (airmail, no tracking, $15ish SGD). You can find them here: xamsasquash.com/products/x-glu-remplacement?variant=45159560741170 Bear in mind that these are replacement grips, not overgrips. Bow Brand Grip Tape can only really be reliably found in Japan. This is an overgrip, unlike the Xamsa X-GLU. I have seen them on Amazon.sg or Lazada from time to time but it's honestly a hit or miss whether they're actually available for shipping. There are services in Japan that buy things on your behalf and ship them internationally to you (really popular for cosmetics and stationary), but I personally haven't tried these myself yet so can't recommend any (sorry!). I think the best way is to either get them yourself if you end up going there for a visit or a friend who does can bring some back for you. I know it's not the best answer but it is what it is 🤷♂️ I use my supply pretty carefully too.
Hey mate, sorry, I think I should've added a "sometimes" in the bit where I say '...some parts of SEA like Singapore". I have seen them on Amazon.sg or Lazada from time to time but it's honestly a hit or miss whether they're actually available for shipping. Bow Brand Grip Tape can only really be reliably found in Japan. If you see someone with it, then it's likely that they got it from Japan. I got mine at the Windsor Racket Shop in Shibuya. There are services in Japan that buy things on your behalf and ship them internationally to you (really popular for cosmetics and stationary), but I personally haven't tried these myself yet so can't recommend any (sorry!).
I have tried it before! I agree, it’s an amazing grip tape as well. There’s something special about Japanese overgrips for some reason lol. They all feel better than the options I have in North America.
This is such a great channel! The variety and focus on niche racquet sport equipment is so refreshing. Thank you, Man!
Thanks so much mate!
I’m glad you like it; this is the kind of stuff I’ll be focusing on even more as time goes by. The next upcoming vid is about a super niche equipment as well!
I use Howie's cloth Hockey tape in black 1 inch grip doing a 1/4 at most overlap on spiral at most and I do overlap after first loop over on top and on very bottom some Loctite Ultra Gel Control. For removing sticky issue, I use some dirt/soil and rub on and brush off then remove/work in little of soil/dirt using fully damp paper towel/rag. Of course, I usually do this second part when glue has dried enough for me but is not 100% dry. I find his works and lasts a long time becuse you are using a fabric for your over grip instead of a rubber or vinyl grip here on both the plastic is breaking down as soon as oils from skin and is a hair softer then using leather which requires some kind of oil per manufacture after X hours of use and needs to dry fully before use of racquet. Also is very thin so grip is closer to original size when using said over grip of a single layer.
That's definitely an interesting way of gripping a racket. Can't say I've heard of this before, but I'm never opposed to trying anything lol.
I'm curious: how did you end up at this as a solution for gripping a racket?
@@11sweetspot11 I was needing an over grip in 2021 on my original racquet one from because the vinyl was peeling and I likes the size of the grip as is so as close as I could find was this tape I had. I also remembered that the end of the grip was not secured by anything so I used a waterproof glue I had on hand for a few other projects on the open end, having seen a few tennis pros in video in 1970's who used some kind of athletic tape for an over grip/replacement grip as modern rubber over grips besides leather/fake leathers were not available and having to between sets or matches add a little more tape for holding the grip down. I remembered some baseball players using soil/dirt on the tape becuse of sticky grip issues pre glove so I did the same and used some water for the speeding up process of feeling worked in (sweat) right after first initial bush off.
I love Bow Brand White! Used it a lot when I lived in Japan! Great tack but doesn't get too slippery.
I had a feeling you would know about it!
I have quite a stockpile of it 😆
hi when you said 5 hrs ,15 hrs or 25h hrs, do you mean hours of play time,???
Yes, I mean hours of actual playtime!
Good question, I should've clarified this in the video now that I think about it. 🙏
I want to buy these in the US!
Join the club!
Unfortunately, only in Japan for now.
I can't find Xamsa or Bow overgrips in Singapore.
I'm trying out Karakal Super PU replacement grip & Tourna Tac overgrips now.
Yeah, unfortunately, these are hard (and sometimes expensive) to come by.
Xamsa X-GLU will have to be ordered online and I checked that they ship to Singapore (airmail, no tracking, $15ish SGD). You can find them here: xamsasquash.com/products/x-glu-remplacement?variant=45159560741170
Bear in mind that these are replacement grips, not overgrips.
Bow Brand Grip Tape can only really be reliably found in Japan. This is an overgrip, unlike the Xamsa X-GLU.
I have seen them on Amazon.sg or Lazada from time to time but it's honestly a hit or miss whether they're actually available for shipping.
There are services in Japan that buy things on your behalf and ship them internationally to you (really popular for cosmetics and stationary), but I personally haven't tried these myself yet so can't recommend any (sorry!).
I think the best way is to either get them yourself if you end up going there for a visit or a friend who does can bring some back for you. I know it's not the best answer but it is what it is 🤷♂️ I use my supply pretty carefully too.
Where in singapore i can buy this? Im trying to search online but i cannot find one
Hey mate, sorry, I think I should've added a "sometimes" in the bit where I say '...some parts of SEA like Singapore".
I have seen them on Amazon.sg or Lazada from time to time but it's honestly a hit or miss whether they're actually available for shipping.
Bow Brand Grip Tape can only really be reliably found in Japan. If you see someone with it, then it's likely that they got it from Japan. I got mine at the Windsor Racket Shop in Shibuya.
There are services in Japan that buy things on your behalf and ship them internationally to you (really popular for cosmetics and stationary), but I personally haven't tried these myself yet so can't recommend any (sorry!).
Kimony hi soft ex ❤
I have tried it before! I agree, it’s an amazing grip tape as well.
There’s something special about Japanese overgrips for some reason lol. They all feel better than the options I have in North America.