🚨(UPDATE: HOW TO CHOOSE A GRIP SIZE: I overlooked discussing how to determine the proper grip size and adding it here. Grip are measured and labeled in the following sizes, 4" (Grip #0), 4 1/8" (Grip #1), 4 1/4" (Grip #1), 4 3/8" (Grip #3), 4 1/2" (Grip #4), 4 5/8 (Grip #5), 4 3/4 (Grip #6). While these are all historical grip size options, many manufacturers are predominantly offering Grip sizes 1 through 4. (Grip #0, and Grip # 5 & 6 are becoming quite hard to find). The trend in tennis over the past many years has been moving towards smaller grip sizes due to the advantages it provides for generating spin more easily with proper wrist technique. For 95%+ of the players, choosing a grip between #1 and #4 is the way to go. 🟢Here is the simple way to choose a grip. If you are in between or unsure, leaning towards the smaller grip size is typically the right decision. ----------------------------------- Very very small hands: 4" #0 (If you can find them, and often the #1 is the better choice) Small hands: 4 1/8" #1 Medium hands: 4 1/4" #2 Large hands: 4 3/8" #3 Extra large hands: 4 1/2" #4
I've been so impressed with your videos TK. I think I started with the Toroline one and you've done a great job with your content so far. Keep it up, excited to continue to hear about your experience with those online-only string brands!
Thank you for the support, it means a lot when just starting off and trying to find your voice and style. I think most of my string reviews will be done in SHORTS like this past one: ruclips.net/user/shortsg2YlrRMCEpY?feature=share. I'm just not sure string review warrant long form videos unless there is something really noteworthy, but my opinion could change 😉
Grip size is really personal too, I’m 5’10 with medium sized hands I’d say and also according to snow gloves etc…but grip 41/2(Grip 4) with an overgrip is what I use and the old way of putting your hand on the grip and putting a finger in the gap measures correct for a grip 4 to. Hit with a few demos recently in 43/8(grip 3) which I used as a late teenager and I just found it a bit too small let alone a 41/4(grip 2), but a mate of mine who’s the same size loves grip 2.
100%. I accidentally omitted talking about grip sizes and pinned a comment instead to give some guidance. With today's spin friendly strings "most" players have been moving towards smaller grips, but that's a highly personal decision for each player to make.
@@TK-Tennis yeh I was surprised talking to a pro stringer at the Brisbane International that most pro men even being 6’+ with bigger hands are using 41/4, but it makes more sense because a lot of them grip right down around the butt of the racquet which is the thicker bit.
@@TheTennisDaddy That could be a subject matter all it's own. Some of the top ATP players such as Rafa, Tsitsipas and Medvedev have their hands quite far up from the butt cap, while others are very low. As a got older I tended to move my hand up on the grip, but recently started moving back down again. I was losing too much natural racquet head speed and natural wrist action.
🚨(UPDATE: HOW TO CHOOSE A GRIP SIZE: I overlooked discussing how to determine the proper grip size and adding it here. Grip are measured and labeled in the following sizes, 4" (Grip #0), 4 1/8" (Grip #1), 4 1/4" (Grip #1), 4 3/8" (Grip #3), 4 1/2" (Grip #4), 4 5/8 (Grip #5), 4 3/4 (Grip #6). While these are all historical grip size options, many manufacturers are predominantly offering Grip sizes 1 through 4. (Grip #0, and Grip # 5 & 6 are becoming quite hard to find). The trend in tennis over the past many years has been moving towards smaller grip sizes due to the advantages it provides for generating spin more easily with proper wrist technique. For 95%+ of the players, choosing a grip between #1 and #4 is the way to go.
🟢Here is the simple way to choose a grip. If you are in between or unsure, leaning towards the smaller grip size is typically the right decision.
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Very very small hands: 4" #0 (If you can find them, and often the #1 is the better choice)
Small hands: 4 1/8" #1
Medium hands: 4 1/4" #2
Large hands: 4 3/8" #3
Extra large hands: 4 1/2" #4
I've been so impressed with your videos TK. I think I started with the Toroline one and you've done a great job with your content so far.
Keep it up, excited to continue to hear about your experience with those online-only string brands!
Thank you for the support, it means a lot when just starting off and trying to find your voice and style. I think most of my string reviews will be done in SHORTS like this past one: ruclips.net/user/shortsg2YlrRMCEpY?feature=share. I'm just not sure string review warrant long form videos unless there is something really noteworthy, but my opinion could change 😉
Thanks for this. I'll come back to this next racquet 😁
Grip size is really personal too, I’m 5’10 with medium sized hands I’d say and also according to snow gloves etc…but grip 41/2(Grip 4) with an overgrip is what I use and the old way of putting your hand on the grip and putting a finger in the gap measures correct for a grip 4 to. Hit with a few demos recently in 43/8(grip 3) which I used as a late teenager and I just found it a bit too small let alone a 41/4(grip 2), but a mate of mine who’s the same size loves grip 2.
100%. I accidentally omitted talking about grip sizes and pinned a comment instead to give some guidance. With today's spin friendly strings "most" players have been moving towards smaller grips, but that's a highly personal decision for each player to make.
@@TK-Tennis yeh I was surprised talking to a pro stringer at the Brisbane International that most pro men even being 6’+ with bigger hands are using 41/4, but it makes more sense because a lot of them grip right down around the butt of the racquet which is the thicker bit.
@@TheTennisDaddy That could be a subject matter all it's own. Some of the top ATP players such as Rafa, Tsitsipas and Medvedev have their hands quite far up from the butt cap, while others are very low. As a got older I tended to move my hand up on the grip, but recently started moving back down again. I was losing too much natural racquet head speed and natural wrist action.
@@TK-Tennis 100% and I’ve noticed that too, slow motion videos have shown so many top players not having their hand around the butt