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Review on 🎾 Enhance Your Racquetball Game with Python Rubber Grip Replacement by Robert Lemons

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Non-slip tennis and racquet grip

I installed this grip and the next day I hit a man I've never hit. It has to be grip, not practice and hard work, that leads to victory. This rubber grip has parallel ribs that zigzag around the grip. Regardless of how the racquet is held, it has ribs to counteract any possible rotational movement. Compared to the original E-Force grip, the Python feels stiff without dampening. It's not a bad feeling, it's just different. After a few games the grip feels completely natural. Installing the handle is easy, just use a good quality rubber glue, caulk or double-sided tape with grease. Python suggests WD-40 or hairspray as an acceptable alternative to glue for installing the handle. Not! I tried both and of course the grip slipped off. Get it right the first time, remove the wrist strap, use rubber glue or caulk, and save yourself the hassle of re-gripping your racquet. The handle is slightly longer than the racket handle. First measure the length of the handle and cut off the excess before installation. I used regular scissors to cut off the bottom of the handle and the concentric rings because my E-Force racquet has a flared butt and no rings were needed. Slightly heat the grip and stretch the neck of the grip for easier attachment to the racquet shaft. Coat the handle and the inside of the handle. Slide the handle and position it as you like. Without the concentric rings, I installed the handle upside down to give the bottom edge a finished look. Wrap the top of the handle with a layer of electrical tape. Let the cement dry overnight, wipe off any excess, reattach the laces to your wrist, and you're done.

Pros
  • Tennis and racquet
Cons
  • There are flaws