Kuikma Padel Adherence Overgrip Review

This overgrip was bought at a regular Decathlon store for €5.50 (3-pack). It wasn’t provided for review, and no one paid for advertising or promotion. The goal here is simple: understand what the cheapest Kuikma overgrip actually offers in real use.

I sweat a lot during play and tend to replace overgrips frequently for hygiene reasons. That makes low-cost options interesting — but only if they remain playable and reasonably comfortable on court.

Kuikma is Decathlon’s padel-specific brand, designed to cover the needs of regular and club-level players. Unlike many traditional racket brands, Kuikma products are built around accessibility, availability, and controlled pricing rather than premium positioning.

The manufacturer address listed on the packaging is 4, boulevard de Mons, 59665 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France, which is Decathlon’s headquarters. The overgrip itself, however, is manufactured in China, as stated on the packaging.

According to the manufacturer, the Kuikma Padel Adherence Overgrip is designed to complement the original grip by improving contact between hand and handle during impact. It aims to provide additional grip, moisture absorption through small perforations, and handle size adjustment.

The brand also highlights padel-specific dimensions and a dual-point finish with adhesive on both ends, intended to make installation more precise and easier on padel rackets.

Declared specifications:

• Length: 105 cm
• Width: 2.5 cm
• Thickness: 0.65 mm
• Material: 100% polyurethane
• Shelf life: 2 years

The packaging is open, which is typical for many Decathlon accessories. While this keeps costs down, it has clear downsides. During storage and transport, an overgrip can absorb moisture, collect dust, or be exposed to mold and fungi.

In this case, the packaging included a manufacturing date of 2025/09, meaning the product was less than three months old at the time of testing. That reduces hygiene concerns, but older stock could be less appealing for players sensitive to cleanliness.

At first touch, the surface feels neither fully dry nor aggressively tacky. The material feels soft and slightly textured, without immediately giving away its low price.

Installation is straightforward. The adhesive holds well, and the shape makes it easy to align during wrapping. Once installed, the overgrip sits cleanly on the handle and feels comfortable in the hand.

On initial contact, it doesn’t feel cheap. The surface offers a pleasant grip sensation and doesn’t force you to squeeze the handle excessively. There is no sharp or artificial feel that sometimes appears in very low-cost overgrips.

However, after some play, a faint white residue appears on the hands. It’s subtle, but noticeable. This could be chalk-like filler or surface treatment wearing off, and it’s where the price point starts to show.

Measured values differ slightly from the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Weight with finishing tape: 7 g
• Weight without finishing tape: 5 g
• Measured length: 102 cm

The difference in length is small and doesn’t affect installation on a standard padel handle. Weight-wise, 5 g places this overgrip firmly in the lightweight category, which is typical for thin polyurethane overgrips.

After cutting the overgrip open, the internal structure appears fibrous, with a thickness clearly below 1 mm. Precise measurement wasn’t possible with available tools, so the declared 0.65 mm thickness from the manufacturer is used as the reference value.

This overgrip showed strong absorption relative to its weight.

Test setup:

• Dry weight: 5 g
• Water applied: 10 ml
• Water applied over 1 minute
• Absorption time: 1 minute per side
• Surface water removed before final weighing

Final weight after test: 12 g

That means the overgrip absorbed approximately 7 ml of water, which is 140% of its dry weight. For a thin, low-cost overgrip, this is a notable result.

During play, the overgrip performs acceptably. Grip is secure at the start, and it remains playable throughout a session. As moisture builds up, the surface becomes slightly slippery, but not unusable.

For players with heavy sweating, this change is noticeable and can affect confidence during longer rallies. For moderate sweaters, the performance remains consistent enough for regular club play.

The biggest strength of the Kuikma Padel Adherence Overgrip is value. It’s affordable, comfortable on the handle, and absorbs a surprising amount of moisture for its thickness.

Its main limitation appears once sweat accumulates. The surface loses some grip and leaves residue on the hands, which can be distracting for players sensitive to feel and cleanliness.

This overgrip makes sense for beginners and recreational players who want a functional product without spending more than necessary. It’s also a reasonable choice for players who replace overgrips frequently for hygiene reasons.

For players with heavy sweating or those seeking maximum grip consistency throughout long sessions, this overgrip may feel limiting.

The Kuikma Padel Adherence Overgrip doesn’t feel like a “cheap” product in the hand, but its low price becomes evident over time and under sweat. It’s a solid entry-level option and perfectly usable for many players, especially those just starting out or playing casually.

For me, as someone who struggles with sweat, it’s not an ideal long-term solution — but it clearly shows that low cost doesn’t automatically mean poor performance.