Grips, and pallet shapes, and the effect they have on your game.

[GeoffWilliams]

The shape and type of pallet, ie, the handle and grip, effect the ground strokes more than most people realize. Just talk to p1, or Bosworth, and you will find that they recommend a rounder pallet and grip shape for heavy western ground stroke grinders, and a more defined, sharper edged grip for serve/volleyers! Why is that? The amount of time you have at the net is cut by 1/2-1/3 vs. time at the baseline. So, due to the smaller amount of time, you must know where your hand is on the pallet much faster than grinders, who have more time, and more margin for error with big topspin strokes that clear by a meter. The over lapping grip, which most employ, also makes it harder to find the beveled edge faster, yet, almost all use it, due to the maintenance issue on the grips! A totally smooth, non overlapped grip, and over grip, has been used by some pros. It provides a sharper edged pallet, and a smoother feel, for faster availability at the net, for grip changes, and grip consciousness. The initial grip wrap, must have no bevels, or overlap, to accomplish this, as the typical grip wrap has a 1/4" overlap, and creates bevels, and valleys. Try the totally smooth approach, and see if it does not yield better results for you!


Smoother pallet/grip, means less friction, and less time to achieve the right grip. Many people, get used to a Wilson, or a Head grip pallet shape, and when they change frames, they hate the new pallet, and can't get used to it. Some buy the old pallets, and change them on their new frames. The overgrips people use are also very personal. It's the connection of the hand to the frame that counts.

This whole issue, of grip/pallet, over grip, affects us so much, without most realizing how much, or why.

[tennis_chiro]

The shape and type of pallet, ie, the handle and grip, effect the ground strokes more than most people realize. Just talk to p1, or Osborn, and you will find that they recommend a rounder pallet and grip shape for heavy western ground stroke grinders, and a more defined, sharper edged grip for serve/volleyers! Why is that? The amount of time you have at the net is cut by 1/2-1/3 vs. time at the baseline. So, due to the smaller amount of time, you must know where your hand is on the pallet much faster than grinders, who have more time, and more margin for error with big topspin strokes that clear by a meter. The over lapping grip, which most employ, also makes it harder to find the beveled edge faster, yet, almost all use it, due to the maintenance issue on the grips! A totally smooth, non overlapped grip, and over grip, has been used by Federer, and others. It provides a sharper edged pallet, and a smoother feel, for faster availability at the net, for grip changes, and grip consciousness. The initial grip wrap, must have no bevels, or overlap, to accomplish this, as the typical grip wrap has a 1/4" overlap, and creates bevels, and valleys. Try the totally smooth approach, and see if it does not yield better results for you!


Smoother pallet/grip, means less friction, and less time to achieve the right grip. Many people, get used to a Wilson, or a Head grip pallet shape, and when they change frames, they hate the new pallet, and can't get used to it. Some buy the old pallets, and change them on their new frames. The overgrips people use are also very personal. It's the connection of the hand to the frame that counts.

This whole issue, of grip/pallet, over grip, affects us so much, without most realizing how much, or why.

Geoff makes a very good point. And indeed, hardly anyone ever makes any point of it. It would be nice if the companies would identify the kind of pallet they have on their frames as well as the grip size.

don

[johnyandell]

I must agree!

[julian1]

Is p1 a name of company/Website?

The shape and type of pallet, ie, the handle and grip, effect the ground strokes more than most people realize. Just talk to p1, or Osborn, and you will find that they recommend a rounder pallet and grip shape for heavy western ground stroke grinders, and a more defined, sharper edged grip for serve/volleyers! Why is that? The amount of time you have at the net is cut by 1/2-1/3 vs. time at the baseline. So, due to the smaller amount of time, you must know where your hand is on the pallet much faster than grinders, who have more time, and more margin for error with big topspin strokes that clear by a meter. The over lapping grip, which most employ, also makes it harder to find the beveled edge faster, yet, almost all use it, due to the maintenance issue on the grips! A totally smooth, non overlapped grip, and over grip, has been used by Federer, and others. It provides a sharper edged pallet, and a smoother feel, for faster availability at the net, for grip changes, and grip consciousness. The initial grip wrap, must have no bevels, or overlap, to accomplish this, as the typical grip wrap has a 1/4" overlap, and creates bevels, and valleys. Try the totally smooth approach, and see if it does not yield better results for you!


Smoother pallet/grip, means less friction, and less time to achieve the right grip. Many people, get used to a Wilson, or a Head grip pallet shape, and when they change frames, they hate the new pallet, and can't get used to it. Some buy the old pallets, and change them on their new frames. The overgrips people use are also very personal. It's the connection of the hand to the frame that counts.

This whole issue, of grip/pallet, over grip, affects us so much, without most realizing how much, or why.

I have tried google
"p1"+"osborn"+"tennis"

[GeoffWilliams]

Priority 1 is a pro frame/stringing customizer. Osborn was supposed to be bosworth.

[GeoffWilliams]

Geoff makes a very good point. And indeed, hardly anyone ever makes any point of it. It would be nice if the companies would identify the kind of pallet they have on their frames as well as the grip size.

don

It's part of the reason why we all have favorite sticks, the feeling of it, heft, wt, string response, all derive first from the grip! Let's see if someone out there is listening, and tries the smooth grip and over grip, with no overlap, and see if that does not improve your feel/confidence at finding shots under pressure.