CW and TH Grip

Does TH still grip his racquet with a bulge at the end?

Source: Getty Images (2010 Asian Games)

 

I really am starting to enjoy the Taufik gripping method now, it is actually really effective, and has helped me improve my gripping method (I used to hold the racket top high up for singles) and I actually find it quite comfortable. I will. Maybe post pics tomorrow. on my racket, it actually looks like I have ran out of towel grip 2/3rds through.... I don't care how it looks though, it is great to play with.

 

A bit adapted, but I like it this way : )





Btw, made with my mobile phone, wouldn't have thought it would be this sharp

 

you are blocking yy logo. Yonex is not going to like this method of gripping.. lol.

 

Luckily I'm not sponsored by them, and btw I don't think they find this a problem, I mean, Taufik does it as well.

 

The only YY logo visible to spectators is on the stings (as stenciled)

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Let's be serious... The only YY logo visible to spectators is on the stings (as stenciled).

Neither logo on the shaft nor on the end of the handle can be seen by spectators.
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The only YY logo visible to spectators is on the stings (as stenciled)

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Nor the logo on the racket frame (head) is visible by spectators at tournaments.
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I want to try Taufik's grip too just to see how it works, I'll see on Tuesday.

 

So its time for a new Grip and i tried the LCW style.

Now my ArcSaber 10 PG looks really cool without the black border of the yonex tape


But i hope the grip will not peel up when iam doing a backhand serv because i always put my thumb in that area....

 

The grip shouldnt come off I have also gripped my racket like that before and it shouldn't come off.

 

Towel Grip

Mirror Mirror on the wall, who has the fluffiest towel grip of them all?

 

do u guys know how to make the bottom caps looks obvious like the one showed in the 1st picture?

thanks

 

And I thought that has already been explained in detail in the posts above?

Here's the procedure in my own words:

1. You put on a layer on the butt cap. Use either [a whole roll of] 2.5cm fabric tape or (which is the way I do it) padded industrial double sided tape. Make the layer as thick as you like.

2. Put on the towel grip starting from the top of the handle then finish off at the butt cap. This ensures that the butt cap area has the fluffiest appearance.

Lastly, I shall repeat what one of our members have said in these situations with you guys re-asking questions that have been answered:

 

i know the extra thick bottom if for protecting the fingers when you're on the ground but ...

how would it affect your swing? would it act as a counter-balance and help your smash too? of would the burden of carrying an extra few grams be not worth the weight?

my arm gets seriously tired after playing 2 and half hours on medium flex 3u racket :S

 

sorry... bcoz maybe i've read fast, hehe.. anyway, thx alot Blitzzards, will try ^^

 

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Think of those who are playing with heavier training rackets.

They are but thinking of strengthening their arms and wrists.
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well, i just experimented this whole week on my game after making it bulge at the racket butt. smashes seems to be sharper and slightly more powerful. i believe its due to the fact that it improves the awareness of my hand position on the racket. i'm reminded to grip slightly lower to smash

and i didnt lose "touch" feedback since i made the top portion less overlapped than the bottom (middle finger downwards)

oh, i play with a 200g dry weight squash racket for shadow drills and 2u racket for warmup

 

i cant find any video of taufik gripping method...can someone give the link?

 

3 parts video from victor taiwan.. taufik racket butt grip style..

 

part 1..
[video=youtube;khlp4mxRgYA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khlp4mxRgYA[/video]

part 2
[video=youtube;sr1N_t_5OUw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr1N_t_5OUw[/video]

part 3
[video=youtube;4Zul_nlHMFQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zul_nlHMFQ[/video]