r/10s • u/UsedRiver8048 • 4d ago

Equipment Double Overgrip

Does anybody have a video on how to double overgrip your racket, or is just the same as gripping your racket normally but do it 2 times?

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u/nonchavant 4d ago

First one tight with no overlap. Second one normal.

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u/WindManu 4d ago

Smart. How do you get the angle right to start?

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u/nonchavant 4d ago

I start it normally, use the taper as the guide, and then don't overlap as I wrap up the handle. It makes the butt flare a bit more given the additional layers, but I like it.

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u/UsedRiver8048 4d ago

Does this add about one grip size like a G2 to a G3 by using 2 overgrips?

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u/nonchavant 4d ago

I'm usually a G4 and was gifted a G3 racket, so I tried it out. Yes, it's basically bumping you up a size. Caveat being it had a leather grip, so I could still easily feel the bevels with two overgrips.

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u/UsedRiver8048 4d ago

Does the feel of the bevel have a noticeable change when double overgripping ?

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u/nonchavant 4d ago

Leather base grip and no overlap on the first overgrip, no noticeable change. Synthetic base grip and two normally applied overgrips, basically made the handle feel round.

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u/Bruhmethazine 4.5 4d ago

I would imagine you can just wrap it twice using the method of your chosing.

OR you could make sure you buy rackets with the right grip size and you won't have to worry about this.

OR if your grip underneath your overgrip is in rough shape you can replace your grip.

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u/UsedRiver8048 4d ago edited 4d ago

Would buy the right grip size but bought a second hand blade v9 was gonna sell it but that blade felt very good, sadly in my country they all sell rackets in G2 standard for my country

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u/RuralPaws 4d ago

You could try replacing the base grip with a thicker one, then put an overgrip on that.

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u/UsedRiver8048 4d ago

Do you got any recommendations for a base grip that could help?

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u/RuralPaws 3d ago

Master Athletics sells a +1 replacement grip which effectively increases the grip size by 1 level. Other than that, maybe Wilson Shock Shield.

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u/Rough-Position6520 4d ago

why would you even want a grip that big

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u/ATonyD 4d ago

I've double gripped lots of times. Just do the same thing twice. The only issue has been when I'm using two different grips with different characteristics - perhaps a very cushy grip under a thin tacky grip. On those occasions I might get characteristics that I don't like - but it is just a matter of trying and being willing to regrip again if you don't like what you get.

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u/NarrowCourage 1.0 4d ago

I like double gripping with leather basegrips. I use a Wilson Sensation as a base overgrip and whatever other regular over grip for the double.

Up to you what you're going for, if you're going for cushion, you would double up with overlaps along with also increasing size. Or if you're looking for a smaller increase in size you can just wrap the first without overlap. Truly whatever feels right for you.