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Ravel-free Racquetball Regripping

Some racquetball players have a chronic problem keeping the grip from unwinding at the butt end. The butt end is a critical area because these players hold the racquet on the lower part of the handle for additional wrist action. Couple this with frequent changes in hand position during play, and the replacement grip can unravel.

Here’s what I do for a lasting grip replacement:

• w Remove the old grip as normal.
• w Use a heat gun to soften the old glue.
• w Remove all glue residue from the handle by hand until it is spotless.
• w Use light sandpaper or a Scotch-Brite pad to roughen the surface.
• w Apply rubber cement on the handle area, and let it dry for about 30 minutes. This is key to the success of the replacement.
• w Install a new replacement grip, using staples as illustrated in the Stringer’s Digest.

E-force String & Grip Sample Pack (3 strings & 3 grips) to:

Frank Spadavecchia, MRT, Lynbrook, NY

From the October 2004 issue
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