Overgrip: Loosely Or Tightly Wrapped?

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  1. Scott Kam

    Scott Kam Regular Member

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    I switched from tightly wrapped to lightly wrapped once a coach told me to do so. Now I accustomed to it and cannot change it back. He said having a more comfy feeling is the purpose of the overgrip.

    How about you guys?
     
    #1 Scott Kam, Dec 10, 2006
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    Definitely tightly. I do overgrip over ridge grip, so, yeah.
     
    #2 westwood_13, Dec 10, 2006
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    yupp...tight one will brings u more feeling..
     
    #3 Smichz, Dec 10, 2006
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    Tight grip gives a much better & firm feeling.
     
    #4 cocobee, Dec 10, 2006
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    I used to grip tightly as well but have found that if you play frequently enough, you'll eventually get blisters. I now grip moderately. It also depends on the grip type, some ahave more cushion than others.
     
    #5 DinkAlot, Dec 11, 2006
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    Tight enough, so it stretches enough to wrap it 3-4 cm over the cone
     
    #6 Jan_BE, Dec 11, 2006
  7. Scott Kam

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    Is getting cuticle on thumb the result of playing too frequently on tightly-wrapped grip, or due to improper handling??
     
    #7 Scott Kam, Dec 11, 2006
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    Neither, that's a sign of dryness. You need to use more moisturizer/lotion on the cuticle to soften it.

    Cuticle is important because it's a barrier for keeping bacteria out.
     
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  9. Scott Kam

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    I see. Thanks:)
     
    #9 Scott Kam, Dec 12, 2006

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