Padel Overgrip
A padel overgrip has three jobs: absorb sweat, hold firm without you having to squeeze harder, and survive more than a couple of matches. Most wraps manage the first two for about a week and the third never.
Znake is made from a denser material than standard wraps and keeps its structure across its whole life — in practice 2–3 times longer before it needs replacing. Every option below fits all padel rackets.
Which one should you pick?
Ribbed or smooth surface
The ridge gives your hand a defined edge to lock against — useful if your grip slips during long exchanges at the net. A smooth surface makes even contact across the palm and feels faster when you change grip mid-rally. Viper is ribbed, Cobra is smooth.
Sticky or dry feel
A sticky wrap (Viper Sticky) grabs immediately and needs less hand pressure, which spares your forearm over long sessions. A dry wrap absorbs more sweat and suits indoor heat or naturally sweaty hands better.
1-pack or 5-pack
If you re-wrap every couple of weeks, a 5-pack covers a season and costs about 32% less per wrap. Starting with a 1-pack is sensible though — feel is personal, and the models differ more than you'd expect.
Padel grip questions
How often should you change a padel overgrip?
Playing two or three times a week, a wrap lasts roughly two to four weeks. Change it when the surface feels slick, when the material has gone hard, or when you notice yourself squeezing harder to keep control — the last one is the clearest signal and usually arrives first.
What is the difference between an overgrip and a base grip?
The base grip sits directly on the racket handle and is rarely replaced — it's part of the racket. An overgrip wraps on top of it, is thinner, and is meant to be changed regularly. You play with both at once.
Does an overgrip make the handle thicker?
Yes, but only slightly — around half a grip size. If you want to keep the original thickness exactly, you can remove the base grip and wrap with overgrip alone, though most players prefer both layers for the cushioning.
Can the same wrap be used for padel and tennis?
Technically yes, the material is identical. The difference is handle length: a padel racket has a shorter handle, so you use less of the wrap. Our tennis version is cut to a length that covers a full tennis handle.