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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:01 am    Post subject: Let's Talk Grips Reply with quote

I am currently using the Head Hydrosorb grip. I live in Florida and its unbearably hot. i sweat alot because of the heat nd I find myself with a very slippery raquet. I botch shots because the raquet slips or I lose a grip. Somebody please tell me what's a good grip to use besides the hydrosorb.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

why don't you use an overgrip?

oh yeah, and luvrboi. where did you find that flexpoint userber in your sig?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:14 am    Post subject: Re: Let's Talk Grips Reply with quote

luvrboi wrote:
I am currently using the Head Hydrosorb grip. I live in Florida and its unbearably hot. i sweat alot because of the heat nd I find myself with a very slippery raquet. I botch shots because the raquet slips or I lose a grip. Somebody please tell me what's a good grip to use besides the hydrosorb.


I like VS Grip...it's good at absorbtion and has good tack. Doesn't last too long though....
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i really like the wilson pro overgrip, but anyway the vs, supergrap, and gamma supreme are good too (i like reading customer reviews at TW)
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, but I sometimes can't believe what the customer comparison tests have...totally wrong....
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

especially about the vs.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VS ORGINAL Babolat grip
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

if you want a replacement grip try the gamma hi-tech
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the suggestion. Could you explain more about the grip??
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TW describes it as a tacky, firm, extra durable replacement grip.

Here's the link:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACGAMMA-GHT.html
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i didn't know you needed replacement grip J-man, but anyway, most people say it is extremely durable and its tacky
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't. I just wanted infomation
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whoops.... Embarassed



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