The main thing to know when you do it for the first time - it's not sticky, you can wrap/unwrap it as many times as you want, so just try it and redo if needed.
I feel like I've watched a lot of these and this was the most helpful. The close-up angle when you initially put the grip on, and going slow through the process really helped. I feel like I finally did a good job on my racquet. Thank you guys!!
If you don't overlap enough, the grip will separate. Also, if you have a two handed BH, you can wrap it higher up toward the throat. This will give you plenty of cushioning for your second hand.
I would add that if you use the finishing tape that comes with the overgrip, remove the backing before you begin wrapping as its tricky to remove while maintaining pressure/tension on the overgrip.
The tapered end is supposed to be at the top, not the bottom like he shows. That's why the sticky end of the tape on the narrow end is there so it will hold the overgrip in place as you finish off with the included tape. Why do you think the finish tape is so narrow? It's because it's supposed to be used on the narrow end at the TOP of the racquet.
I’ve been wrapping my racquet for 41 years. I do it the way he shows it here (tapered end at the heel). I do overlap it more. I don’t have any extra at the end.
The big tip I got, was starting up the racquet as soon as you come to your start point. I usually go further and always ended up with some small wrinkles the first couple of wraps. Well done, thanks
alternate idea...I start with the non tapered end and pull it really tight. It doesn't bunch up and create a seam. I overlap a bit more and it doesn't bother me because I use a 4 1/8 grip size. I use the whole wrap and wind up sticking the end with the adhesive and taper right at the very top of the grip. Works fine for me. And honestly with the Babolat with that elastic band it eliminates the need for the tape. YMMV.
I start with the non tapered end too, so no need for the scissors. And I will use all of over grip. His method use very little overlap. I prefer wider overlap that will give extra cushioning and ergonomics feel.
Thanks for the video. I’m new to the whole tennis thing and accidentally bought over grip instead of replacement grip. I ended up using electrical tape for the replacement grip and used this video for the over grip. Not bad for my first time.
Thanks for the video. 3 things that work for me... I apply the square end of the over grip to the butt. That way, there is no cutting of the other end. I also overlap about 1/4 inch. then there is nothing to throw away at the end, it also provided more cushion as some have mentioned. The tape that comes with the over grips is usually crap, so I use electrical tape.
Thanks! I just took an old racket who’s grip was deteriorating, and made it playable for a bit longer. I’m going to invest in a new racket soon as I haven’t played in years and have an old 40 or 50 dollar racket.
Thank you so much so clear just did mine, as applies my last one 30 years ago and saw what I did wrong! The beauty of TH-cam and you guys for putting this on here! So grateful and will give it a rest run tonight. Amazing video 🙏
I thought I had enough grip but it got finished 3/4 way up the handle so I taped it up and took another grip, cut it into the shape he showed at the end and finished it off to the end and taped it off. I've been playing with this for a week and so far so good.
I’ve re-wrapped baseball bats before, but never a tennis racket. Similar, but just to know how to start it and end it is key. I followed your instructions and it came out great! Thanks for the video!
Easy to understand explanation. Don't know if it's the perfect overgrip though. Each to their own, I guess. Personally, I do it the other way around and ignore that little sticky tap at the end (your start) but fold the grip tape in on itself when I start on the bottom of the racket.
Great demo! You demonstrated and improved on my preferred method of regripping my tennis racquet every couple of weeks. I remove the original grip down to the bare frame handle. I like to build up the butt capp with training tape to 33% of Gasquet style. I put several wraps of foam Pro tape on the handle shaft. I finish with Overgrip. Thanks!
I always thought the sticky part goes last as it tapers for you. And it allows you to wrap as much as you want on the racquet without having to cut anything. He essentially tapered it himself when the other end is made like that
With many of the overgrip tapes overlapping by 1/4 to 1/3 of the width allows the entire tape to be used and the end is already tapered so no need for scissors. Once you figure out what works for your brand of tape and grip diameter focus on consistently overlapping that much. At the start the hardest part is transitioning from the base wrap to the desired overlap in the second turn, but after a few tries you get the right spiral and tension to avoid wrinkles and get a good looking job.
Thank you so much for this. In the past I have always got truly terrible results doing this. After watching your video (twice!) I just did a perfect one.
I go consistently 1/3rd coverage and never have extra to cut off and discard. My advice: do it a few times and get a feel of how much overlap you need. It does not have to be as little as 2mm, get a feel of your racquet. In 30+ years of wrapping racquets I've never done nor have I seen anyone cut off excess grip. Also, someone else said it, do unstick your sticky tape and tack it to something. Holding the top of your gripped racquet and trying to unstick the finishing tape is difficult.
@@Cmi1267 ok. I live in the Caribbean and Toronto. I've played for over 30 years, never seen it done. Honestly. I wrap so there is a consistent overlap and it ends at the top. To each it's own. Happy hitting.
Likewise, been playing for 25 years and haven't seen cutting, although I do have pretty big hands so I use 2 overgrips on my L3. I overlap 1/3rd as well although I'm very bad at it.
I just wrapped my squash racket and THEN watched this video...and I did EVERYTHING wrong.... But you learn more when you make mistakes. Will never forget. THANKS.
I was wrapping my over grip like that for a long time until one day a guy saw me and he told me that I am starting with wrong side of the wrap. He actually says that I need to start with the thicker side of the over grip wrap from the bottom so at the end I can stick it small part of the over grip wrap to the racquet with out holding it until I use the tape that comes with for the end of it and it makes sense to me.
Its unconventional but I start with the untapered end at the bottom and use the tapered end at the top to create a clean finish without scissors. Works for me.
Personally tasks like this or when I work on computers I like to wear silicon gloves. Don't want finger oils on the underside of your tennis grip. His hands looked really dry but last thing you under under your over grip is any oils / sweat etc.
Без этого познавательного видео никогда бы не догадался, как это делается. Жду в следующих сериях инструкции о том, как сварить яйца и как пользоваться зажигалкой.
Not gonna lie as a junior I ran out of over grip one time and decided to reuse the inner side of my old one. It worked just as well as a brand new one. Give it a try!
I just did a regrip and had to redo it because I put the sticky side facing in 🤦♀️ don’t be like me guys, sticky goes out so that it sticks to your hand
Cleaning the -soon to be covered- existing grip? The old grip sometimes have a "Sandpaper" texture on it. Any recomendations to remove loose/semi loose material bits? Methaylated spirits maybe?
use overgrip tourna mega tac as you think you already know the tourna do not have the call at the beginning that is they are not cut with initial adhesive to apply it a system to overcome what would it be?
hi harry, all replacement and overgrips from mfgs are set up for right-handers. how do "you" customize replacement grips and overgrips for a left-hander or does anyone care?
Hi, what about left hand players like me? should we re-grip orginal/basic grip and overgrip in opposite direction? i'm sure not many people think about this and i think that this small thing can change feeling of racquet...
Kobe Delee that’s just not true at all. There is no law or right or wrong way. It is personal choice so please don’t say it isn’t because that’s just ridiculous.I’m guessing you’re about 12 years old and have much to learn.
A much better method is to start with the non-tapered end; just overlap the square end with the first wrap and then your're at exactly the same point as you would be if you had started with the tapered end. This way when you get to the top of the grip you will have the tapered end (no scissors required) and the little sticky part will lay right on the existing tape from the original grip (comes right off with a rub of the finger) and you don't end up with all that sticky build up on the grip around the butt end. Cheers.
If you have an Head or vokl racket, you can chance the pallets of the racket.. if its an other brand no.. not possible, you have some specific shops/tuners that can mold a new grip size onto you racket... but thats expensive. Cheers
If you have a WiLSON or BABOLAT you can use a sander and sand down the bevels. You can do this yourself, but if you are worried about messing it up, consult a stringer that has experience customizing racquets. They"ll usually charge you, but if you don't want to buy a whole new racquet it is worth the cost.
@@andreh202 actually you can change pallets on Wilson racquets. I did change my RF97A to Head TK82S pallet. However, you may want to just use sand paper or some sort of sander. As, weights are embedded in the pallet itself on Wilson's... it requires little more knowledge.
The main thing to know when you do it for the first time - it's not sticky, you can wrap/unwrap it as many times as you want, so just try it and redo if needed.
Mine is a little sticky but did i do it Good?
@@noorjanaalmahboub5700 yes, you did fantastically❤️
Over grip yes but most replacement grips are sticky
Thanks for this advice 🙏🏽
I feel like I've watched a lot of these and this was the most helpful. The close-up angle when you initially put the grip on, and going slow through the process really helped. I feel like I finally did a good job on my racquet. Thank you guys!!
I like to overlap a bit more, adds a bit more feel for me personally.
If you don't overlap enough, the grip will separate. Also, if you have a two handed BH, you can wrap it higher up toward the throat. This will give you plenty of cushioning for your second hand.
Even if it doesn't separate, I like the idea to have some overlap. Give me a little feel about where my hand stands.
@Sam Lee yep. I had forgotten that. It's been a while since I used it.
+ more overlap also means more absorption.... not sure i agree with his way. everyone is different. More over grip=more absorption
Every time I need new grips I come back and rewatch this. Thanks for taking the time to make this video as it is timeless and quick to the point.
I would add that if you use the finishing tape that comes with the overgrip, remove the backing before you begin wrapping as its tricky to remove while maintaining pressure/tension on the overgrip.
The tapered end is supposed to be at the top, not the bottom like he shows. That's why the sticky end of the tape on the narrow end is there so it will hold the overgrip in place as you finish off with the included tape. Why do you think the finish tape is so narrow? It's because it's supposed to be used on the narrow end at the TOP of the racquet.
I’ve been wrapping my racquet for 41 years. I do it the way he shows it here (tapered end at the heel). I do overlap it more. I don’t have any extra at the end.
@@DennisComito don't check out the back of a HEAD overgrip, it will make you angry ;)
The big tip I got, was starting up the racquet as soon as you come to your start point. I usually go further and always ended up with some small wrinkles the first couple of wraps. Well done, thanks
I still get those wrinkles....
his finished grip looks so good
alternate idea...I start with the non tapered end and pull it really tight. It doesn't bunch up and create a seam. I overlap a bit more and it doesn't bother me because I use a 4 1/8 grip size. I use the whole wrap and wind up sticking the end with the adhesive and taper right at the very top of the grip. Works fine for me. And honestly with the Babolat with that elastic band it eliminates the need for the tape. YMMV.
I start with the non tapered end too, so no need for the scissors. And I will use all of over grip. His method use very little overlap. I prefer wider overlap that will give extra cushioning and ergonomics feel.
Used this to rewrap my daughters racquet and it worked like a charm! Thanks!
Very well explained! I found the technique at top of the grip to make it neat and tidy to be very helpful! Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I’m new to the whole tennis thing and accidentally bought over grip instead of replacement grip. I ended up using electrical tape for the replacement grip and used this video for the over grip. Not bad for my first time.
Thanks for the video. 3 things that work for me... I apply the square end of the over grip to the butt. That way, there is no cutting of the other end.
I also overlap about 1/4 inch. then there is nothing to throw away at the end, it also provided more cushion as some have mentioned.
The tape that comes with the over grips is usually crap, so I use electrical tape.
Pretty much all of this!
It shows that u know what u are doing. It looks perfect indeed
Thanks! I just took an old racket who’s grip was deteriorating, and made it playable for a bit longer. I’m going to invest in a new racket soon as I haven’t played in years and have an old 40 or 50 dollar racket.
Thank you so much so clear just did mine, as applies my last one 30 years ago and saw what I did wrong! The beauty of TH-cam and you guys for putting this on here! So grateful and will give it a rest run tonight. Amazing video 🙏
Thanks for the wonderful instructional video. I was able to wrap my son's tennis racket having never done it before. Thanks!
I thought I had enough grip but it got finished 3/4 way up the handle so I taped it up and took another grip, cut it into the shape he showed at the end and finished it off to the end and taped it off. I've been playing with this for a week and so far so good.
I’ve re-wrapped baseball bats before, but never a tennis racket. Similar, but just to know how to start it and end it is key. I followed your instructions and it came out great! Thanks for the video!
Ha - I just wrapped my old racquet and overlapped way too much, so the wrap only went halfway up the handle. I gotta redo that. Thanks for the video.
Easy to understand explanation. Don't know if it's the perfect overgrip though. Each to their own, I guess. Personally, I do it the other way around and ignore that little sticky tap at the end (your start) but fold the grip tape in on itself when I start on the bottom of the racket.
Wow it's very easy and simple. thanks so much😃
Great demo! You demonstrated and improved on my preferred method of regripping my tennis racquet every couple of weeks.
I remove the original grip down to the bare frame handle. I like to build up the butt capp with training tape to 33% of Gasquet style. I put several wraps of foam Pro tape on the handle shaft. I finish with Overgrip.
Thanks!
I always thought the sticky part goes last as it tapers for you. And it allows you to wrap as much as you want on the racquet without having to cut anything.
He essentially tapered it himself when the other end is made like that
With many of the overgrip tapes overlapping by 1/4 to 1/3 of the width allows the entire tape to be used and the end is already tapered so no need for scissors. Once you figure out what works for your brand of tape and grip diameter focus on consistently overlapping that much. At the start the hardest part is transitioning from the base wrap to the desired overlap in the second turn, but after a few tries you get the right spiral and tension to avoid wrinkles and get a good looking job.
Thank you, just followed your instructions put on a really good looking overgrip
Thank you so much for this. In the past I have always got truly terrible results doing this. After watching your video (twice!) I just did a perfect one.
Thanks! Good tutorial, I got my grip on in a few minutes. 👍
This was so helpful... This was my first time putting on an overgrip and I think it turned out good. Thanks for the video...😀🎾
I go consistently 1/3rd coverage and never have extra to cut off and discard. My advice: do it a few times and get a feel of how much overlap you need. It does not have to be as little as 2mm, get a feel of your racquet. In 30+ years of wrapping racquets I've never done nor have I seen anyone cut off excess grip. Also, someone else said it, do unstick your sticky tape and tack it to something. Holding the top of your gripped racquet and trying to unstick the finishing tape is difficult.
cutting off excess grip is extremely common. I am not sure where you are from but here in London I know many tennis players who do that.
@@Cmi1267 ok. I live in the Caribbean and Toronto. I've played for over 30 years, never seen it done. Honestly. I wrap so there is a consistent overlap and it ends at the top. To each it's own. Happy hitting.
Likewise, been playing for 25 years and haven't seen cutting, although I do have pretty big hands so I use 2 overgrips on my L3. I overlap 1/3rd as well although I'm very bad at it.
Ah the old passive aggressive 'Ive never seen it done" comment. 🤣🤣🤣
be with you, played for almost 20 years in China
First timer and this video was all I needed. Thanks bro
excellent, first time wrapping a racket and did it exactly thanks for the video
Great tutorial this guy knows his stuff 😎👍
.. finally the video I needed to see and Unverstand how you exactly get this thing on. Like:-)
Practice makes perfect!
Practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect
How about a lesson on doing a replacement grip?
Just did this. Thank you for a great video!
I just wrapped my squash racket and THEN watched this video...and I did EVERYTHING wrong.... But you learn more when you make mistakes. Will never forget. THANKS.
Thanks. I have been incorrectly leaving a thin black portion of buttcap exposed which as you mention, sometimes causes irritation.
You're a great man, much appreciated sir.
This helped so much! Thanks a lot!
2:28 beginning of wrap (covering the bits of the racket via the bottom)
5:10 finishing up the cover of the racket (cutting the extra bits)
5:58 push & pull tape to cleanly finish up the grip
i just changed my first over grip by myself after playing tennis for 6 years...i feel so accomplished right now....
😅
Thank you! So useful!
Helps me so much man thank u
Generally start the tapered end a centimeter lower and wrap towards the cap before down. Overlap cuts down on creases near the buttcap.
Thank you, helpful video
Thank u so much for this!
Super helpful!
Great video. Many thanks.
Thank you for the video
Sigh.. all this while I was starting with the wrong end! 😅 and ending up always with wrinkles at the bottom of the handle 😁
Thx for this video! 😊
I preferred your other tutorial where Coach Chris revealed the "secret way" pros do it. No scissors necessary
I was wrapping my over grip like that for a long time until one day a guy saw me and he told me that I am starting with wrong side of the wrap. He actually says that I need to start with the thicker side of the over grip wrap from the bottom so at the end I can stick it small part of the over grip wrap to the racquet with out holding it until I use the tape that comes with for the end of it and it makes sense to me.
Its unconventional but I start with the untapered end at the bottom and use the tapered end at the top to create a clean finish without scissors. Works for me.
HEAD's users manual also advises to start wrapping from the untapped end of the overgrip.
Excellent!
Just did my first overgrip, nailed it so thankyou 👍
Excellent video 👍
thanks very helpful
Thank you!
Well done 👍👌
Never start on the side of the butt cap (wide) - always the corner/turn (small edge of buttcap)
Good grief but people on here make a truly simple task far too complicated 😂😂😂
Thank you so much!! I’ve never wrapped an over grip before, this helped tons!!
Very nice!
Nothing like a fresh Wilson Pro OG 😌
Personally tasks like this or when I work on computers I like to wear silicon gloves. Don't want finger oils on the underside of your tennis grip. His hands looked really dry but last thing you under under your over grip is any oils / sweat etc.
CLEAN
I prefer overlapping more to provide more cushion
perfect!!
한국인이다!!!!
You need to use more of The grip !!
The WILSON overgrip is the best by a bunch in my opinion. Have tried them all.
Wilson is great but I find more comfort in the original tourna grip somehow lol
Prince Pro Overgrip is similar than the Wilson’s one
💯
What finishing tape did you use?
Без этого познавательного видео никогда бы не догадался, как это делается. Жду в следующих сериях инструкции о том, как сварить яйца и как пользоваться зажигалкой.
That baboblat with that grip is hard af
Not gonna lie as a junior I ran out of over grip one time and decided to reuse the inner side of my old one. It worked just as well as a brand new one. Give it a try!
I just did a regrip and had to redo it because I put the sticky side facing in 🤦♀️ don’t be like me guys, sticky goes out so that it sticks to your hand
I wrapped all round for years , ahhhh
Nice
If I overlap it like that the grip always separates
Yep, needs more overlap. I give it 3 or 4 mm
shouldn't it overlap a bit more?
I just overlap the ending part several times, not gonna put my hand all the way up there anyways, no need to use a scissor imo..
Well you’re just not a perfectionist like me!
Looks like so easier thanjs dude
Cleaning the -soon to be covered- existing grip? The old grip sometimes have a "Sandpaper" texture on it. Any recomendations to remove loose/semi loose material bits? Methaylated spirits maybe?
Video starts at 1:45 👍🏻
use overgrip tourna mega tac as you think you already know the tourna do not have the call at the beginning that is they are not cut with initial adhesive to apply it a system to overcome what would it be?
Aroldo Amoroso I will do a video tomorrow on this as you are now the only one with this problem.
That pink overgrip is just a crime
hi harry, all replacement and overgrips from mfgs are set up for right-handers. how do "you" customize replacement grips and overgrips for a left-hander or does anyone care?
is direction is important for Lefty vs Righty ? I think in your example you do for Right Handed
I guess you're not going to mention removing the plastic sheathing from the grip material?
hello. Do I need to wind the tape on a new racket?
Which overgrip works the best?
Where can one buy the grip cover / finishing tape cover for Wilson / Head?
What’s the black tape?? To close it off
Are you sure it's overlapping enough? I think it's probably gonna seperate soon once it soaks up a bit of sweat...
Well done sir but why you wraped the tape on the old tape....? 😉
Hi, what about left hand players like me? should we re-grip orginal/basic grip and overgrip in opposite direction? i'm sure not many people think about this and i think that this small thing can change feeling of racquet...
You should wrap it in the other direction
left hand players will wrap it clockwise
You can fit it whatever way you like, same goes for right handlers. There is no right or wrong way to do it.
@@bengray5013 there is haha, right handed players must wrap it counterclockwise while left handed players must wrap it clockwise
Kobe Delee that’s just not true at all. There is no law or right or wrong way. It is personal choice so please don’t say it isn’t because that’s just ridiculous.I’m guessing you’re about 12 years old and have much to learn.
A much better method is to start with the non-tapered end; just overlap the square end with the first wrap and then your're at exactly the same point as you would be if you had started with the tapered end. This way when you get to the top of the grip you will have the tapered end (no scissors required) and the little sticky part will lay right on the existing tape from the original grip (comes right off with a rub of the finger) and you don't end up with all that sticky build up on the grip around the butt end. Cheers.
Agree I've always done it with tapered end at the top no problems at all doing it that way.
i totally agree with this. i feel that is why there is the sticky part of the tapered end to keep in place before you put finishing tape on.
@@kderrick31😂😂😂
Which give me the specs for my tennis racket Yonex ??
Hey Brad Gilbert in greenbrae right?
is it possible to DIY reduce the grip size from L4 to L2 ?
If you have an Head or vokl racket, you can chance the pallets of the racket.. if its an other brand no.. not possible, you have some specific shops/tuners that can mold a new grip size onto you racket... but thats expensive. Cheers
@@2SmIk3 ,thanks a bunch. All of my racquets are Wilson,well that's the story.
If you have a WiLSON or BABOLAT you can use a sander and sand down the bevels. You can do this yourself, but if you are worried about messing it up, consult a stringer that has experience customizing racquets. They"ll usually charge you, but if you don't want to buy a whole new racquet it is worth the cost.
@@andreh202 actually you can change pallets on Wilson racquets.
I did change my RF97A to Head TK82S pallet. However, you may want to just use sand paper or some sort of sander.
As, weights are embedded in the pallet itself on Wilson's... it requires little more knowledge.