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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Canners on November 02, 2010, 12:44:04 PM

Title: Grip preference/ combination
Post by: Canners on November 02, 2010, 12:44:04 PM

Having messed around with my grips for most of the season, starting off with the aero (Wrap) grip and finding this very comfortable in the hands just not quite grippy enough with gloves on, and then moving onto the spiral grip which i am very happy with.

However, I have just applied a combi grip to one of my bats and put a chevron grip over the top and i think this is the best grip combo for me grippy yet cushioned. was just wondering what everyone else favours on their sticks? what grips how many etc?
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Post by: tim2000s on November 02, 2010, 12:55:24 PM
I really don't tend to worry about it, other than to replace my grip when the current one wears through!
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Post by: ProWannabe88 on November 02, 2010, 12:56:09 PM
always used 2 grips, usually a chevron underneath a thick spiral grip.
however i got a lekka recently with the xtrax grip on it and thought the same as you, very soft but limited grip. so i put a wite combi grip over the top and its amazing.
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Post by: maxy1 on November 02, 2010, 12:57:47 PM
im currently using one with a thick spiral one one bat , and an addidas grip with a extra half underneath on the bottom on the other , just ordered a new bat think ill be getting a combi grip for that one , mite try putting one over the top like you .
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Post by: ProWannabe88 on November 02, 2010, 01:01:37 PM
i wasnt confident at first, expected it to be far too thick but with the xtrax being so soft underneath it works great.
after adding the extra grips etc the bats dead weight was over 2.13. heaviest bat ive ever used is 2.10.5 but it feels fine, still has a lovely balance and easy pick up.
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Post by: Simmy on November 02, 2010, 01:13:59 PM
same as above liam put same grip combo on my lekka and its fantstic!
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on November 02, 2010, 01:41:44 PM
I use a single Grip, Either a snake grip or a Chevron grip,
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Post by: Tumo on November 02, 2010, 01:44:21 PM
2 Grips, I use a Lord Taverners one because they look cool, and any old one underneath. Doesn't fuss me haha
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Post by: Perkins17 on November 02, 2010, 02:30:20 PM
Shock absorba and control grip on top :D
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Post by: Colesy on November 02, 2010, 04:02:32 PM
Depends on the handle thickness for number of grips, I like chevron/GM control or Shock absorba grips
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Post by: Canners on November 02, 2010, 04:08:33 PM

ive only recently come across the chevron and i think its great over the top of a spongey grip as it grips really well
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Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 02, 2010, 04:48:34 PM
Gunn & Moore shock absorba grip, I love it. So other grip for me! It feels so comfortable and is very grippy
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Post by: tommy2tink on November 02, 2010, 06:29:27 PM
I use either two chevrons or one whole chevron and then half of one underneath on the bottom half.
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Post by: roco on November 02, 2010, 06:32:26 PM
Single chevron then a thick spiral
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Post by: niceonechoppy on November 02, 2010, 06:56:55 PM
Either a Chevron/Octopus/Lekka combi in white on top, and a chevron underneath, so just 2 grips for me.
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Post by: Watsontotty on November 02, 2010, 08:54:41 PM
Depending on the thickness of the handle i go with either 2 or 3 grips, not concerned about the bottom 2 but the top grip i prefer gm shock absorba but they are difficult to get up here.
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Post by: johan95 on November 02, 2010, 09:06:42 PM
I go for a plain grip at the bottom and a spiral grip on top. Good grip and feel in my eyes :)
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Post by: The Finisher on November 02, 2010, 09:08:32 PM
i got for half a grip with a snake on top tape at teh top of the handle
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Post by: uknsaunders on November 02, 2010, 11:11:41 PM
wtf? - can we have some pics so I can make sense of what people are talking about!
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Post by: rp27 on November 03, 2010, 12:00:42 AM
I have a chevron on the bottom, half an octopus on top, then a snake on top of that, feels perfect
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Post by: craigwm on November 03, 2010, 04:02:07 PM
I always use pupa grips. Love the cushioned bit in the middle. Good colours to.
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Post by: kalph on November 05, 2010, 11:12:12 PM
2 grips 1 chervron one octapus or spiral ;)
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Post by: 19reading87 on November 05, 2010, 11:16:56 PM
Chevron on the bottom with a matrix,octopus or snake on top.

I'm used to a thick girth so it feel's natural ;) :p
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Post by: uknsaunders on November 06, 2010, 12:23:19 AM
like the octopus and matrix grips. I find the spiral a bit slippy, ditto the chevron. Not tried a shock absorba or snake.

Only 1 grip due to my small hands, as I like a thin handle to get my hands round. Some of the very thin asian handles I'll have a plain grip underneath and octopus and matrix over the top.

How do you use grips to turn an a round handle into an oval handle?
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Post by: Colesy on November 06, 2010, 11:29:01 AM
I've got a Puma grip on my bat atm and it's ok, not the best though

Nick, best thing to do is put layers of tape on the front and back of the handle but I suppose you can cut a grip up to do the same sort of job. If you use the tape then build up layers until you get the shape you want.
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Post by: uknsaunders on November 06, 2010, 04:23:42 PM
yep I was thinking of putting 2 or 3 gradually narrower and shorter layers of grip on top of each other, both sides of the first grip and then adding the second grip over the top.
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Post by: oldfudger on November 14, 2010, 11:09:28 PM
Hi
whats the combi grip (any pictures)
who produces them?
cheers
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Post by: maxy1 on November 14, 2010, 11:56:08 PM
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab250/J-Ridd10/SNC00320.jpg


the bat on the right in this picture has one ........ iv got some and there really good quality !

produced by lekka
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Post by: Canners on November 15, 2010, 12:10:11 PM
if you turn the bat upside down, thats what they normally look like lol, but i do agree theyre very good grips
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Post by: peplow on November 15, 2010, 12:15:32 PM
They are good, i suppose it depends on which hand if either you like thicker, top or bottom. They are good grips!
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Post by: Jacky on November 16, 2010, 06:42:42 AM
I have half Chevron then a white feather grip over that.
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Post by: SempreSami on November 20, 2010, 11:43:20 PM
Currently experimenting with three strips of elastoplast spread down the back of the bottom half of the handle, with a GM Control grip over that.