Leather grip = more feedback from the racquet and strings. A good middle ground is an overgrip over the leather grip (that will give you slightly more cushioning)
I have used leather all my tennis life and have never had any issues with my arm, shoulder, wrist or elbow. I played varsity football, basketball, and tennis. I also played summer baseball, so leather was always in my life in the form of a ball (football, basketball, and baseball), glove ( baseball) or a grip (tennis and baseball). I have always had excellent hand-eye coordination which is required for all four sports, and I hardly mishit the ball. Leather allows me to feel the bevels much better than synthetic grips which is why I prefer it. Also I'm a synthetic or natural gut user which could be another reason why I have never had any issues. Maybe for him the combination of the cold, leather and polyester strings is the cause if his pain and by eliminating the leather relived his pain. Perhaps he could keep the leather and eliminatate the polyester strings and have the same effect.
I agree 100% -- vibration equals feel; without the former, the latter doesn't exist. I have used leather and VT Advantec grips, and I enjoy both. For a bit less "vibration" I added a overgrip UNDER my leather grip. It also increased my grip size without taking it up a full notch, which was just enough for me. I would add, my hands don't sweat. If yours do, the VT Advantec might be a better choice...
Vibration is more likely to derive from the racquet and/or tightness / stiffness of the strings. The leather grip would only transmit the vibration and not cause it. My guess is that the leather grip is heavier than synthetic grips and changes the balance of the racquet - making it more headlight. Head heavier racquets have less vibration because there is more mass / weight coming into contact with the ball. Leather grips can also be more slippery that synthetic grips and require the user to squeeze the grip more tightly.
Great Video. Never replaced my leather grips; just use a Gamma over grip. So doing some research for a client/student that has a fare amount of elbow pain. I am probably going to use the head grip on her racquet and I might try out the leather one on my racquet as a test.
hi)) nice to met you )) but in Russia we don't play on on the open court)) but string stiffness does change in winter time ) And thank you for you blog. I try to see every series.
As much as I loved trying it on my tennis rackets, the added weight three off on my serve and I needed also less vibrations. So the Grips are now on my push mower and other lawn equipment and love it.
Lots of pro players who are using leather as base grip are also playing with Gut in the mains. This is the most comfortable string u can put in your racquet. The problem starts when using leather in combination with stiffer polys and racquets with no or very bad dampening capacity. This will cause issues at some point..
Love those Advantec Grips. I have them kn my Vcore 95s. And it add just the right amount of weight in the handle for the plow through you need for that racquet.
I would state it the other way. Cushion grips dampen vibrations, leather don't add vibration, per se. Leather grip with Wilson Pro or TournaGrip overtop. Perfect. Many professionals do this.
Cannot believe that anyone would want to use a leather grip in this day and age! All I can think about when “ leather grip” is discussed, is Ivan Lendl with a pocket full of white powder!
Leather grip = more feedback from the racquet and strings. A good middle ground is an overgrip over the leather grip (that will give you slightly more cushioning)
I use overgrip over leather and wrapped them Gasquet style to lessen the feedback
I have used leather all my tennis life and have never had any issues with my arm, shoulder, wrist or elbow. I played varsity football, basketball, and tennis. I also played summer baseball, so leather was always in my life in the form of a ball (football, basketball, and baseball), glove ( baseball) or a grip (tennis and baseball). I have always had excellent hand-eye coordination which is required for all four sports, and I hardly mishit the ball. Leather allows me to feel the bevels much better than synthetic grips which is why I prefer it. Also I'm a synthetic or natural gut user which could be another reason why I have never had any issues. Maybe for him the combination of the cold, leather and polyester strings is the cause if his pain and by eliminating the leather relived his pain. Perhaps he could keep the leather and eliminatate the polyester strings and have the same effect.
Leather grips are not the most comfortable ones but they do boost you feel and confidence for sure.
I agree 100% -- vibration equals feel; without the former, the latter doesn't exist. I have used leather and VT Advantec grips, and I enjoy both. For a bit less "vibration" I added a overgrip UNDER my leather grip. It also increased my grip size without taking it up a full notch, which was just enough for me. I would add, my hands don't sweat. If yours do, the VT Advantec might be a better choice...
Vibration is more likely to derive from the racquet and/or tightness / stiffness of the strings. The leather grip would only transmit the vibration and not cause it. My guess is that the leather grip is heavier than synthetic grips and changes the balance of the racquet - making it more headlight. Head heavier racquets have less vibration because there is more mass / weight coming into contact with the ball. Leather grips can also be more slippery that synthetic grips and require the user to squeeze the grip more tightly.
Just wondering. Leather grip vs. 2 overgrips as base grip. Which one has more feel?
Great Video. Never replaced my leather grips; just use a Gamma over grip. So doing some research for a client/student that has a fare amount of elbow pain. I am probably going to use the head grip on her racquet and I might try out the leather one on my racquet as a test.
hi)) nice to met you )) but in Russia we don't play on on the open court)) but string stiffness does change in winter time )
And thank you for you blog. I try to see every series.
Babolat and TW leather grips. 🙌🏼
As much as I loved trying it on my tennis rackets, the added weight three off on my serve and I needed also less vibrations. So the Grips are now on my push mower and other lawn equipment and love it.
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I love Fairways grips : lot lot of feel.
"Does" leather grips "Cause" vibration?? What happened to grammar , people?
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They’re Americans so it’s expected
Lots of pro players who are using leather as base grip are also playing with Gut in the mains. This is the most comfortable string u can put in your racquet. The problem starts when using leather in combination with stiffer polys and racquets with no or very bad dampening capacity. This will cause issues at some point..
What is the better racket for dobbel play. Intermidiate. Bless.
Love those Advantec Grips. I have them kn my Vcore 95s. And it add just the right amount of weight in the handle for the plow through you need for that racquet.
Leather grips r the best. Raw leather baby!!
Advantec might be great, but man… 40$…
I'd have liked you putting the name or link of the leather grip that is good for both worlds.
I would state it the other way. Cushion grips dampen vibrations, leather don't add vibration, per se.
Leather grip with Wilson Pro or TournaGrip overtop. Perfect. Many professionals do this.
Fairway - that's an old name. I still have two of them in the basement.
If you mishit- it may also be torque on your hand as well. High twistweight helps.
Cannot believe that anyone would want to use a leather grip in this day and age! All I can think about when “ leather grip” is discussed, is Ivan Lendl with a pocket full of white powder!
Blade v8, direct connect is not compatible with a leather grip with too much vibration.
Couldn't I just place the leather grip as an overgrip? That way it is cushioned underneath
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What's the point of doing a video based on a rhetorical question? Cushioned Grip !! The Clue is in The Name !!
Title: “Do” leather grips
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No, a leather grip does not "cause" vibration.
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All in the head Harry