Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Best Way To Apply Rubber Grip To Racket

racquetball-gripI've heard this come up a few times in the past when players decide its time to replace the rubber grip on their racket.  "What is the best way to stick the darned rubber grip to my racket?"

Much like there is more than one way to skin a cat, there is also more than one way to apply your grip to your racket.

The three techniques I've heard of all pretty much have the same process, the only major difference is the product you use as an adhesive.

The three products I know that DO work are the following:

  • Hair Spray
  • WD40
  • Lighter Fluid.

Ok, so you've got your chemical of choice and you are ready to get your grip on your stinking racket.  The first thing you are going to want to do is clean the handle of the racket to make sure no gunk is stuck on it.

Once clean, you are going to want to spray a little bit of your chemical (whichever you choose), onto a paper towel and rub it onto the handle making sure you don't use too much as it will take awhile to dry.

Next, apply some to the inside of the new rubber grip and push it onto the handle.  Again, make sure you only apply enough to make it slippery when putting it on.  If you over do it, you will be waiting forever for the thing to dry before you can use your racket.

Next, let your racket sit for 12 hours.  If you didn't use very much fluid, you may be able to use it earlier, but I would suggest waiting at least 12 hours to make sure that the grip has fully adhered to the racket!

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