Padel Grips & Overgrips Explained: Thickness, Comfort & Sweat Control

Purpose of Padel Grip Tape & Overgrips

Padel grips and overgrips play a crucial role in how a racket feels and performs in your hand. The main grip forms the base layer on the handle and provides structure, while overgrips are added on top to fine-tune the feel, size, and control of the racket. Together, they help players maintain a secure hold, reduce unwanted vibration, and improve confidence during fast exchanges and powerful shots.

Overgrips are especially important because they are the part of the racket you interact with directly. They wear out faster than the base grip, so replacing them regularly helps maintain consistent performance without needing to change the entire grip system.

 

Benefits of Padel Overgrips

Padel overgrips are essential for getting the correct feel with your racket, especially for those of us with sweaty hands while playing. The correct overgrip tape can help keep your grip firm and in control while you play and also create a comfortable playing experience and stopping the racket from moving or sliding while taking shots.

Thickness

Overgrips allow players to adjust the handle size to suit their hand perfectly. Adding or removing layers helps prevent the racket from feeling too thin or too bulky, which can improve control and reduce strain on the wrist and forearm.

Comfort

A good overgrip adds cushioning between the hand and the handle, making the racket more comfortable during long matches. This extra padding helps absorb impact and vibration, reducing fatigue and the risk of blisters or soreness.

Sweat Control

Overgrips are designed to manage moisture by absorbing or dispersing sweat during play. Effective sweat control keeps the handle from becoming slippery, allowing players to maintain a firm, confident grip even in hot or high-intensity conditions.

For Those with sweaty hands looking for additional grip there is a perfect product called 4on Total Grip spray which you spray directly on to your hands to create a perfect bond between hand and racket at all times.

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Overgrip Suggestions

Here we have a selection of overgrips that we have tried and tested and recommend to buy for those of you looking for overgrip tape.

 

Raquex Endure Pro - £6.50 for 3

 

 

Guetta Grip Pro - £3.75 for 1

 

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