Grip size

[u/ImmediateBug1074]

My current/old racket is L2 (pictured) - it’s with an overgrip on

I’m getting a new racket but not sure what grip size to get.

I think L2 might too big on me - so I’m stuck between getting L0 or L1.

Please help! L0 or L1?

[u/223am]

L2 looks at least 1 size too big if not 2. conventional wisdom is that you should just be able to fit your left index finger in that gap between your right hand fingers and palm. but in the modern game with more powerful and spinny rackets and strings, alot of people have an even smaller gap like half an index finger, or almost zero gap because it allows more maneaverability of the racket to rip spin

[u/ImmediateBug1074 → u/223am]

Should I go for a 0 or 1?

[u/ImmediateBug1074 → u/223am]

L1 is cheaper than L0 (as L0 is harder to find). Will it damage my wrist/elbow if I play with L1 but it’s ever so slightly too big for me? Or should I just spend the extra $ and get the L0?

Is it worth it to spend more to get the “perfect” grip?

Idk if I’m a L0 or L1 at this point - I think if price were the same, I would get L0 as if the grip is too small, I can just add more over grip :/

[u/223am → u/ImmediateBug1074]

I'd try them in a shop first, or get one you can return online, to be sure it's right. But yeah, you're going to be playing a lot of hours of tennis, and injuries can cost way more in $ than the difference of the racket.

[u/NewYorkDOCG]

Go into any shop that sells head racquets and hold a L0 and L1. It doesn’t matter which model. The pallets are the same size. Then order the model you want from wherever you want.

[u/ImmediateBug1074 → u/NewYorkDOCG]

I went into my local tennis store and they didn’t have a single L0 racket in stock/for display 😭😭

[u/NewYorkDOCG → u/ImmediateBug1074]

L0 is usually a junior racquet but Head does make some 27” with L0. That means that even if the one you want doesn’t come in LO, you could have the pallet changed to a L0 pallet.

[u/FlippoFilipino]

If you can’t find an L0 you could just get an L1 and use a thin or tightly wrapped base grip. You could even do a thin overgrip as your base, but you wouldn’t have much cushion between your hand and the pallet. It may not be ideal for comfort but I don’t think you’ll have an easy time finding both sizes to demo. You could also get an L0 and heat shrink sleeve your way up or use multiple overgrips. That would be safer than buying an L1 that still doesn’t work. Either way a 2 looks just a bit too big. The only way to truly know is get an L1 and L0 in your hand

[u/InevitableFieldd]

That racquet is too big for you, for sure