Applying an Overgrip

An overgrip is a tacky tape-like grip that you apply to the handle of a tennis, badminton, or squash racquet. It prevents from dropping your racquet during play, and the way you apply it affects how it feels. If you like a stretched tight feel on your grip, simply wrap it tighter. If you like a loose absorent feel, grip it looser.

1. First you will need to see which grip you like. After you find the grip that suites you, take the wrapping off the grip. This step is easy although it is redone many, many times because the wrapping is clear therefore you cannot usually see it.
2. Place the edge with the little sticky part covered with paper on the bottom of the racquet handle.
3. Take off the paper covering the little sticky part. That will keep your grip secure while you are playing.
4. Place it as close as you can to the butt cap of the racquet and start to wrap it clock-wise. If you are a lefty, wrap it counter-clock wise.
5. Again, if you like your grip tight feeling, wrap it tighter. If you like it loose, wrap it looser.
6. As you are wrapping, 1/4 of an inch of the width of the grip should be covered.
7. As you are heading for the throat of the racquet, get your handy dandy scissors out and cut the grip shorter if it is too long. Cut it on an angle.
8. Finally, place the tape that comes with the overgrip over the cut end (near the throat) onto your racquet.
9. Throw your racquet into your bag, and go whoop some butt on the court!