Tennis Overgrip
Tennis players re-wrap more often than padel players, for a simple reason: longer handles, longer matches, more sweat per hour. That makes durability the deciding property rather than a bonus.
Znake Viper Tennis uses the same dense material as the padel line, cut to full handle length. It holds its structure across its whole life instead of turning slick after the first real session.
What to look for in a tennis wrap
The length has to reach
A tennis racket has a longer handle than a padel racket. A wrap made for padel won't cover it, and a join in the middle of the grip is immediately noticeable. Viper Tennis is cut for full length.
Absorption over tack
Outdoor tennis in heat demands absorption more than stickiness. A dry, ribbed surface moves moisture away better than a tacky wrap, which loses its hold once saturated.
Overlap when wrapping
An overlap of 2–3 mm per turn is the norm, but many players wrap right up to the edge of the ridge – it comes down to taste. The ridge should face down, toward the handle. Wrapping tighter makes the grip thinner and more direct; looser adds cushioning. Either works — just stay consistent between changes so the feel doesn't shift.
Tennis grip questions
How often should you change a tennis overgrip?
Competitive players often change every match or every other match. Playing a couple of times a week, a wrap typically lasts two to three weeks. Feel decides it, not the calendar — once the surface is slick or hard, the wrap is done.
How do you wrap an overgrip correctly?
Start at the butt of the handle with the tapered end angled upward. Wrap toward the racket head with 2–3 mm of overlap per turn (ridge facing down) and even tension. Finish just below the end of the handle and secure it with the tape supplied.
Can you use a padel grip on a tennis racket?
The material works, but the length makes it impractical — a padel wrap won't cover the longer tennis handle, leaving a join you can feel. Use the tennis version instead.
Read more before you choose
Grip guides — how to wrap, when to change and which feel suits you.
- How to put on a tennis overgrip – step by stepHow to put on a tennis overgrip: start at the butt, ridge facing down, 2–3 mm overlap and even tension. Plus base grip vs overgrip and when to change.
- Which tennis overgrip is best? Ribbed, tacky or dryHow to choose the best tennis overgrip: ribbed or smooth, tacky or dry, and why it must cover the full handle. Plus what the raised ridge actually does.