About This Project
Hi, my name is Max.
Before I started playing padel, I spent years playing table tennis. In table tennis, the wooden handle is a natural extension of the racket. You don’t wrap it, adjust it, or replace parts of it — you simply play.
When I switched to padel, I encountered something completely new to me: grips and overgrips.
My first padel matches were played with a rental racket. The overgrip was heavily worn, clearly used by many players before me. It was uncomfortable for two reasons. First, it felt unhygienic. Second, I sweat a lot during play, and the racket kept slipping in my hand.
Soon after, I bought my first padel racket. It arrived from the shop without an overgrip. I had to figure out what to buy and how to apply it myself. The first attempt was a disaster — I didn’t even remove the protective film from the adhesive strip.
Over time, I learned how to apply overgrips properly. I started helping training partners, rewrapping grips, and experimenting with different options. The learning curve was steep, but the experience accumulated quickly.
My main issue was sweat. I discovered that not all overgrips behave the same way. Some feel fine at first, then become slippery. Others absorb moisture but lose feel. Some harden quickly, others shift during play.
After about a year of trial and error, I found what worked best for me: Yonex Super Grap. It solved my personal problem — but it also raised a bigger question.
Why did it take a year of experimentation to arrive at a solution that could probably be explained more clearly?
At some point, I started wondering whether overgrips could be evaluated in a more structured way. Could they be measured? Compared? Documented beyond vague descriptions like “tacky” or “dry”?
That question became the foundation of this project.
The idea behind this site is simple:
to test padel overgrips in a consistent way, combine measurements with real on-court use, and present the results so other players don’t have to repeat the same year-long experimentation process.
Before I started playing padel, I spent years playing table tennis. In table tennis, the wooden handle is a natural extension of the racket. You don’t wrap it, adjust it, or replace parts of it — you simply play.
When I switched to padel, I encountered something completely new to me: grips and overgrips.
My first padel matches were played with a rental racket. The overgrip was heavily worn, clearly used by many players before me. It was uncomfortable for two reasons. First, it felt unhygienic. Second, I sweat a lot during play, and the racket kept slipping in my hand.
Soon after, I bought my first padel racket. It arrived from the shop without an overgrip. I had to figure out what to buy and how to apply it myself. The first attempt was a disaster — I didn’t even remove the protective film from the adhesive strip.
Over time, I learned how to apply overgrips properly. I started helping training partners, rewrapping grips, and experimenting with different options. The learning curve was steep, but the experience accumulated quickly.
My main issue was sweat. I discovered that not all overgrips behave the same way. Some feel fine at first, then become slippery. Others absorb moisture but lose feel. Some harden quickly, others shift during play.
After about a year of trial and error, I found what worked best for me: Yonex Super Grap. It solved my personal problem — but it also raised a bigger question.
Why did it take a year of experimentation to arrive at a solution that could probably be explained more clearly?
At some point, I started wondering whether overgrips could be evaluated in a more structured way. Could they be measured? Compared? Documented beyond vague descriptions like “tacky” or “dry”?
That question became the foundation of this project.
The idea behind this site is simple:
to test padel overgrips in a consistent way, combine measurements with real on-court use, and present the results so other players don’t have to repeat the same year-long experimentation process.
What this site is — and what it isn’t
This site is not a shop.
It is not sponsored by brands.
And it does not aim to crown a single “best” overgrip for everyone.
Instead, it documents how different overgrips behave, why they feel the way they do, and which types of players they tend to suit. Some conclusions will resonate with your experience, others may not — and that’s expected.
Padel players differ in sweat level, grip pressure, climate, and preferences. The goal here is not to remove choice, but to make choice easier and more informed.
It is not sponsored by brands.
And it does not aim to crown a single “best” overgrip for everyone.
Instead, it documents how different overgrips behave, why they feel the way they do, and which types of players they tend to suit. Some conclusions will resonate with your experience, others may not — and that’s expected.
Padel players differ in sweat level, grip pressure, climate, and preferences. The goal here is not to remove choice, but to make choice easier and more informed.
Why focus only on overgrips?
Overgrips are inexpensive, easy to replace, and often overlooked — yet they have a disproportionate impact on comfort, control, and confidence on court.
By focusing on one small piece of equipment and examining it properly, this project aims to bring clarity where there is usually only anecdote.
By focusing on one small piece of equipment and examining it properly, this project aims to bring clarity where there is usually only anecdote.
How this project continues
As more overgrips are tested, the data grows. Reviews are updated, comparisons improve, and patterns become clearer. This site evolves alongside that process.
If you’ve ever wondered why one overgrip works for you and another doesn’t — you’re exactly the reason this project exists.
If you want to contact me, use email maxonpadel@gmail.com
If you’ve ever wondered why one overgrip works for you and another doesn’t — you’re exactly the reason this project exists.
If you want to contact me, use email maxonpadel@gmail.com
