overgrip
Handle cushion layer
An overgrip is a thin, cushioned tape wrapped around the handle of a racket or club to improve grip, absorb sweat, and provide comfort.
Tennis, badminton, and squash players commonly apply overgrips over the original grip, replacing them frequently as they wear out.
The term also describes the act of gripping too tightly, which can reduce control and cause fatigue: She was overgripping the club, which threw off her swing.
Uproar, scam, or paddle
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
- handlePart for gripping
- badmintonRacquet sport with shuttlecocks
- squashFlatten by pressure
racquetball · pickleball · tennis · golf club · hockey stick · baseball bat · fishing rod · handlebar
Softening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- thicknessDepth of material
- absorbencyCapacity to soak up
durability · texture · feel · wrap · tape · layer · replacement · wear
Apt to adhere
- grippyHaving strong traction
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
non-slip · cling · hold · moisture-wicking · dry · slip-resistant · secure
Enclose by winding around
- wrappingOuter covering material
- overwrapExternal packaging layer
- installationProcess of putting in
- replacementWhat takes another's place
layering · winding · overlap · tension · starting point · handle · customization · buildup
Authority to direct
- feelPerceive by touch
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- spinRapid rotation around axis
power · comfort · confidence · feedback · consistency · stability · maneuverability · handling
racket
Uproar, scam, or paddle
squash · racquetball · pickleball · tennis · golf club · hockey stick · baseball bat · fishing rod · handlebar · bicycle
cushioning
Softening force or fall
absorbency · durability · texture · feel · wrap · tape · layer · replacement · wear · perforated
sticky
Apt to adhere
traction · non-slip · cling · hold · moisture-wicking · dry · slip-resistant · secure
wrap
Enclose by winding around
- wrappingOuter covering material
- overwrapExternal packaging layer
- installationProcess of putting in
replacement · layering · winding · overlap · tension · starting point · handle · customization · buildup
control
Authority to direct
spin · power · comfort · confidence · feedback · consistency · stability · maneuverability · handling
Wilson
Anglo-Saxon patronymic surname
- DunlopRubber and tire company