Karry
For badminton enthusiasts who play regularly, overgrips are definitely consumables. Whether they are soaked with sweat, fostering bacteria, losing their stickiness, or severely worn out, overgrips need timely replacement. If you play often, it’s recommended to replace the overgrip every one to two months to improve your playing experience and protect your hand health. Today, I will introduce the specific steps for replacing a badminton racket overgrip and the key points to note.
1.Materials Preparation
Before starting to replace the overgrip, you need to prepare the following tools and materials: a new overgrip and scissors.
2.Steps for Replacement
- Remove the existing overgrip to expose the black base grip. Clean off any dirt inside and ensure the handle surface is dry.
- Unwrap the new overgrip, peel off the protective film on the outer surface, and secure the adhesive end at the bottom of the racket handle. Start wrapping from the base of the handle, using your thumbs and index fingers to apply force as you wrap upwards toward the racket head.
- While wrapping, make sure the overgrip remains flat, avoiding wrinkles or twists.
- After wrapping, trim the excess overgrip to create a neat edge. Secure the end of the overgrip with finishing tape, and you’re done!
With practice, you’ll get better each time. Pay attention to applying even tension when stretching the grip and maintaining equal spacing between wraps. The length of the overgrip is usually designed to be just enough for one racket, so if done correctly, the grip will cover the handle perfectly. New skill unlocked! Oh yeah!
