How to Replace & Install All Types Sports Grip Tape
Bilingual step-by-step winding tutorial for tennis, badminton, pickleball, baseball racket overgrip. Simple guide for beginner players.
Remove Old Grip Tape
Unwind and peel away the worn grip tape, clean all residual adhesive on the handle base.
Prepare New Grip Tape
Unpack the new grip and peel off the transparent plastic backing film.
Start Winding From Bottom
Begin wrapping at the bottom of handle, keep steady tension. Overlap roughly 1/3 width of grip tape every circle.
Spiral Wrap Upwards
Continue spiral winding toward the top of handle. Do not pull the tape with excessive force.
Fix With Sealing Tape
Cut extra tape if necessary, then use the matching finishing sealing tape to secure the end firmly.
Final Inspection
Rotate the handle to check for wrinkles, loose sections and uneven tension.
- Useful Tips
- Avoid over-stretching grip tape; excessive tension leads to thinning, cracking, and quick loss of tackiness.
- For a keel badminton grip, align the raised ridge to fit the palm naturally for better control.
- Replace grip tape regularly once it becomes slippery, hardened, worn, or absorbs too much sweat.
- This winding method applies to tennis, badminton, pickleball, padel, baseball rackets & sticks.
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