Tennis Menace:  Grips & Overgrips



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HOW DO I CHOOSE A GRIP? THERE ARE JUST TOO MANY STRINGS TO CHOOSE FROM.
IT'S NOT DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE WHAT IS THE BEST GRIP FOR YOUR RACQUET. WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST YOU IN MAKING THE SELECTION PROCESS GO EASILY.
GRIPS COME IN MANY VARIATIONS. BESIDES STANDARD SYNTHETIC GRIPS, THAT COME ON MOST RACQUETS TODAY, WHICH ARE MADE OF RUBBER WITH A FELT
BACKING. MATERIALS SUCH AS LEATHER & CALFSKINS ARE QUITE COMMON. THERE ARE ALSO SYNTHETIC SUEDE GRIPS, LATEX & SILICONE RUBBER GRIPS. THE
SURFACE TEXTURE AS WELL AS THICKNESS MUST ALSO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. THESE INFLUENCE HOW GRIPS PERFORM, DEPENDING THE UPON CONDITIONS
THEY FACE WHILE IN USE.

PLAYERS WITH SWEATY HANDS ARE OFTEN BETTER SERVED BY CERTAIN TYPES AS COMPARED TO THOSE WHOSE HANDS TEND TO BE MORE DRY. SOME PREFER
THAT GRIPS HAVE A TACKY FEEL, WHILE OTHERS PREFER A DRY SURFACE, EASIER TO TRANSITION ON DURING PLAY. THERE ARE CONTOURED GRIPS WITH RAISED
CENTER SECTIONS WHICH ARE MORE COMFORTABLE & EASIER TO MAINTAIN A GRIP ON FOR SOME, AS WELL AS GRIPS WITH ENHANCED CUSHION TECHNOLOGIES
FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM ARM PAIN. JUST LIKE SHOES, NO ONE GRIP IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE. WE'RE HERE TO ASSIST YOU IN MAKING THE BEST CHOICE
FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SITUATION.

"AUTHENTIC" FAIRWAY TENNIS GRIPS by Balmforth of England
These are not the currently marketed remakes! / See availability below.




Fairway Leather Tennis Grips by E.B. Balmforth of England

E.B Balmforth Ltd. of Leeds England was the manufacturer of Fairway Tennis Grips.
The company consisted of a farm where they raised their own cattle and a Tannery.
Production ceased in the late 90's and the land was sold for real estate development.
Contrary to an Urban Legend, the shut down was not due to a Mad Cow Epidemic.
No other tennis grip feels, lasts or performs like a genuine FAIRWAY Leather Grip.
Fairway Scams seem to be rampant on ebay, so we must warn you "Buyer Beware".

Other tennis retailers including Tennis Warehouse sell what they describe as Fairway Grips.
We consider them to be "Reproduction Fairways", as they're being manufactured today, decades
later by a the son of the Balmforth's, somewhere other than the Farm & Tannery (see above).
If you compare these current production grips marketed as Fairways & sold by many retailers
to originals made in Leeds, you will no doubt realize that they are 2 very different products,
with a different feel, although they certainly are made to look exactly like the original ones.
They even have the same Original Gold Fairway Gold Logo embossed on them. Tennis Menace
charges considerably more, for it's ORIGINAL Fairway Grips, and for a good reason.
Which Fairways do you want on your racquet?

Our Fairways, were made by the original Balmforth Tannery in Leeds England in the 90's.
They have been continuously stored in a temperature and humidity controlled safe. Fairways can
be "Cleaned and Retackified". Request instructions when purchasing. Be aware that Fairways came
in varying lengths & widths (1 inch = 25.4 millimeters). Be aware that there's no adhesive strip
installed on the back of Fairway grips. Use of an 18mm Narrow Crown Staple Gun, & either rubber
cement or double coated tape, is required to properly attach & stabilize them on a racquet pallet.
While the Photo shows all the grips we had at one time, only the ones with prices remain.

Fairway Leather Tennis Grips by E.B. Balmforth of England


PHOTO
(#2 in photo) BLACK NA

(#3 in photo, but wider) BROWN Super Tack Treatment #5 (48" x 15/16") 44.95

(#3 in photo, but wider) BROWN Super Tack Treatment #5 (50" x 15/16") (No Logo) 42.95

(#3 in photo) BROWN Super Tack Treatment #6 (50" x 13/16") 39.95

(#3 in photo) BROWN Super Tack Treatment #6 (35" x 15/16") 34.95
PHOTO
(#5 in photo) TAN (Pro Staff Sampras) (48' x 15/16") 2 Handed 39.95
PHOTO
(#5 in photo) TAN (Rust) (Pro Staff Sampras) (50"x 15/16") (No Logo) 2 Handed 37.95
PHOTO
(#6 in photo) TAN (Rust) (Pro Staff Sampras) (50"x 13/16") 34.95
PHOTO
(#5 in photo) TAN (Rust) (Pro Staff Sampras) (35"x 15/16") (1 Handed small gripsize) 29.95
BABOLAT TENNIS GRIPS

BABOLAT NATURAL LEATHER GRIP / TAN

BABOLAT WOOFER GRIP / BLK

BABOLAT SYNTEC GRIP - WHITE

BABOLAT SYMBIO OVERGRIP (MICRO PERF).. BLK, WHT, GRY, ORN

BABOLAT ATP TOUR/SYNTEC OVERGRIP... BLUE, TEAL >

BABOLAT DOUBLE FEEL (RUBBER OVERGRIP)... Blk, Blu 9.95

BABOLAT EASY OVERGRIP... BLK,

BABOLAT VS OVERGRIP... BLK, WHT

BABOLAT VS OVERGRIP 12 PAK WHT
Gamma Racquet Grips

GAMMA SUPER PRO CALFSKIN BROWN (TACKY) (47" x 18mm) 26.00

GAMMA LEATHER REPLACEMENT GRIP / TAN 13.95

GAMMA HI-TECH GEL CONTOUR TACKY GRIP / BLK 8.95

GAMMA HI-TECH GEL TACKY GRIP / BLK, WHT 7.95

GAMMA HI-TECH CONTOUR TACKY GRIP / BLK 6.95

GAMMA HI-TECH SUPERSOFT TRACTION GRIP / BLK 6.50

GAMMA HI-TECH PERFORATED TACKY GRIP / BLK 5.95

GAMMA HI-TECH TACKY GRIP BLK, WHT 5.95

GAMMA RZR TAC GRIP BLK 6.95

GAMMA RZR DRI TRACTION GRIP BLK 6.95

GAMMA SUPREME TACKY OVERGRIP 3pak / COLORS 4.50

GAMMA SUPREME POWER TACKY / CONTOUR OVERGRIP BLK, WHT 3.50

GAMMA NEON TAC OVERGRIP 3 Pak OPT,ORN,PNK 5.50

GAMMA NEON DRI OVERGRIP 3 Pak OPT,ORN,PNK 5.50

GAMMA SAFARI or NEON SAFARI PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak 6.95

GAMMA COMBAT "CAMO" PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak 6.95

GAMMA REPTILE PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak $6.95

GAMMA BLAZE PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak 6.95

GAMMA RZR TAC OVERGRIP 3 Pak BLK,WHT 5.50

GAMMA RZR REACT TRACTION OVERGRIP 3 Pak BLK,WHT 4.95

GAMMA GRIP II TACKY OVERGRIP 3pak BLK 3.95

GAMMA SUPERSOFT DRY TRACTION OVERGRIP 3 Pak BLK, WHT 4.50

GAMMA PRO WRAP DRY OVERGRIP 3pak / BLUE 3.75
Gosen Sorbothane Grip System
The Gosen Sorbothane Grip System is the worlds most shock reducing racquet sports grip.
It reduces the amount of shock reaching your arm through the racquet handle interface.
Made of the same material, they're like a set of Dr. Scholl's Gel Insoles for your arm!
Add to that, They're Permanent, & value for the price becomes obvious. The System
utilizes 2 components; the Permanent Sorbothane Undergrip, & a layer or two of any
overgrip or your choice. The only maintainence required of you is replacement of the
outer layer of Overgrip, as you deem it is required.

The Genuine Gosen Sorbothane Grip System is available only from Tennis Menace.
Don't be fooled by others selling products called "GOSEN SORBOTHANE GRIP".
They are BLUE & come packaged as shown in the photo below. With both Gosen and
the Sorbothane Brand Name, If not, you're looking at a fake.

The proper installation of the Sorbothane Grip System is a rather problematic, unless
you are very familiar with the product and had experience installing them previously.
The Material is not anywhere near as strong as a regular replacement grip, & they do
not stretch. Even WE occasionally have problems getting them on properly, & often we
must toss the one's we were trying to install and open up another. Thus, normally we
will only sell them installed on racquets we sell, or racquets sent in to us for service.
If you are feeling lucky and choose not to heed our warning, we will sell Grips to you,
but once the packages have been opened, they are not returnable, for any reason! We're
willing to guide you or your stringer through the installation process by telephone and
can provide photo's of how it's properly done, however, we can't guarrantee that such
installation attempts (not done by Tennis Menace) will ultimately be successful.

Sorbothane Grip System by Gosen


GOSEN SORBOTHANE GRIP SYSTEM (*A Tennis Menace Exclusive) 10 left! 49.95
GUMMI (* A Tennis Menace Exclusive)

GUMMI OVERGRIP (SILICONE) BLACK 34.95
Head Racquet Grips

HEAD LEATHER (RUST) 46" X 25mm

HEAD HYDROSORB TOUR BLK, WHT

HEAD HYDROSORB COMFORT BLK, WHT

HEAD HYDROSORB PRO BLK, WHT, YELLOW

HEAD SOFTAC TRACTION / BLK,RED,BLUE,GREY

HEAD CONTOUR CUSHION PRO GRIP / BLACK

HEAD XTREMESOFT OVERGRIP 10 pak ... WHITE
MOODY

ADHERE (SYNTHETIC SUEDE w/TAC) TAN (45"x26mm) 24.95
MUNDIAL

LEATHER PERFORATED TRACTION CALFSKIN BLACK (38" x 27mm) 25.00
NEUMANN

LEATHER PERFORATED TAN (40" x 25mm) 20.50

LEATHER PERFORATED DARK TAN (41+" x 27mm) 22.50

LEATHER PERFORATED BROWN (44+" x 25mm) 22.50

LEATHER PERFORATED BROWN (35" x 28mm) 20.00

LEATHER RAISED/PERF TAN (41+" x 26mm) 22.00

LEATHER RAISED/PERF BLACK (42" x 25mm) 21.50
Prince Racquet Grips

PRINCE PREMIUM CALFSKIN LEATHER GRIP

PRINCE RESI-PRO TRACTION GRIP (BLK,WHT,TAN, PINK) NA

PRINCE RESI-SOFT GRIP (BLK,WHT,PINK) NA

PRINCE DURARIB+ BLK NA

PRINCE DURAPRO+ GRIP ... BLK (No Adhesive)

PRINCE DURATRED+ GRIP BLACK NA

PRINCE DURAPERF+ GRIP BLACK NA

PRINCE RESI-PRO TRACTION OVERGRIP (BLK,WHT) NA

PRINCE DRYPRO OVERGRIP (GREEN) NA

PRINCE TACKYPRO OVERGRIP (WHITE) NA

PRINCE DURAPRO+ OVERGRIP (BLK,WHT,YEL,PNK,BLUE,RED) NA

PRINCE DURATRED+ OVERGRIP (BLACK) NA
Tecnifibre Racquet Grips

TECNIFIBRE X-TRA GRIP / BLK, RED
UNIQUE

TOUR GRIP (Replacement grip) Black

TOURNA OVERGRIP ORIG. (BLUE) (3pak)

TOURNA OVERGRIP ORIG. BLUE (30pak)

TOURNA OVERGRIP ORIG. X-LONG BLUE (3pak)

TOURNA OVERGRIP ORIG. X-LONG BLUE (30pak)

SOFTGRIP OVERGRIP - BLK, WHT, GRY (3pak)

TOURNA OVERGRIP HIGH TACK BLUE (30pak)
Volkl Tennis Grips

VOLKL LEATHER GRIP (BROWN) 24.00
Wilson Racquet Grips

WILSON PREMIUM LEATHER GRIP / TAN or BLK 17.95

WILSON PREMIUM LEATHER GRIP / SKY BLUE (51.5" X 13/16") 25.00

WILSON SHOCK SHIELD (GEL CUSHIONED GRIP) Blk 9.50

WILSON SUBLIME / WHITE 9.50

WILSON PRO PERFORMANCE Blk 9.50

WILSON CUSHION AIRE CONTOUR Blk 9.50

WILSON CUSHION AIRE SPONGE Blk 8.50

WILSON CUSHION AIRE CLASSIC Blk 7.50

WILSON MICRO-DRY+ COMFORT Blk 9.50

WILSON FEATHERTHIN 7.50

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 3PK Wht, Orn, Pnk, Sil, Yel, W/P/G 6.99

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 3PK Blade. Burn 6.99

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 12pk Wht 20.85

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 30pk Wht 42.85

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 50pk Wht 70.35

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP PERFORATED 3pk Wht,Grn, Pnk 6.99

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP PERFORATED 3pk Wht,Grn, Pnk 6.99

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP PERFORATED 12pk Wht 20.85

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 3pk Wht,Blk 6.99

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 12pk Wht,Blk 20.85

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 30pk Blk 41.75

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 100pk Asst 115.45

WILSON ELITE DRY OVERGRIP 3PK 6.99

WILSON ELITE DRY OVERGRIP 12PK 20.85

WILSON ELITE DRY OVERGRIP 30PK 47.25
Yonex Tennis Grips

YONEX "SUPER GRAP" OVERGRIP / COLORS



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