Gear that actually changes how a racket plays

Strings, grips & arm supports

Strings and grip setup change feel and arm load more than most frame upgrades — and the right support can keep you playing while an arm recovers. Every entry below is a real product with verified, attribute-level facts. No prices yet: live offers arrive when retail feeds connect.
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Replacement grips
Base grips for sizing, feel, tack, and cushioning.
replacement grip
Babolat Syntec Pro
Firm, tacky replacement grip - the stock base grip on many Babolat frames.
Best for: Restoring a worn base grip · Firm bevel feel
replacement grip
Head Hydrosorb Pro
Thin replacement grip favoured for bevel feedback with light cushioning.
Best for: Players who customise with overgrips on top
Overgrips
Overgrips for tack, sweat management, and small grip-size adjustments.
overgrip
Babolat VS Original
Very thin, tacky overgrip that preserves the bevels and base-grip feel.
Best for: Players who want maximum bevel feedback
overgrip
Tecnifibre Pro Contact
Cushioned tacky overgrip with a slightly thicker, damped hold.
Best for: Players wanting extra cushioning from the overgrip
overgrip
Tourna Grip Original
The dry-feel classic: absorbs sweat aggressively, favoured in hot, humid conditions.
Best for: Sweaty hands · Hot-climate play
overgrip
Wilson Pro Overgrip
The most-used tacky overgrip in the game: thin, consistent, reliable.
Best for: Players who like a tacky, glove-like hold
Strings
Multifilament, natural gut, synthetic gut, polyester, and hybrid string setups.
co-polyester string
Babolat RPM Blast
The benchmark spin co-poly: an octagonal monofilament that grips the ball for heavy topspin with firm, controlled response.
Best for: Heavy topspin hitters · Frequent string breakers
natural gut string
Babolat VS Touch
Natural gut: still the reference for comfort, tension stability, and feel.
Best for: Maximum comfort and feel · Hybrid mains for the best of both
multifilament string
Babolat Xcel
Soft multifilament tuned for comfort and easy depth at moderate swing speeds.
Best for: Recreational players · Arm-comfort seekers
co-polyester string
Head Lynx Tour
Control-leaning co-poly with a slightly rounder feel than classic tour polys.
Best for: Control players wanting a friendlier poly
co-polyester string
Luxilon ALU Power
The tour-standard control co-poly: crisp, precise response trusted on the pro tours for decades.
Best for: Advanced players supplying their own power · Control-first hitters
co-polyester string
Solinco Hyper-G
Square-profile green co-poly balancing spin grab with surprising control - a modern club favourite.
Best for: Spin-oriented club players · Value-conscious co-poly users
multifilament string
Tecnifibre X-One Biphase
Premium multifilament with lively power and a plush, gut-like response.
Best for: Players wanting maximum comfort with pace
multifilament string
Wilson NXT
The classic comfort multifilament: soft, powerful, and easy on the arm.
Best for: Comfort-first players · Arm-sensitive club players
Elbow and wrist supports
Counterforce straps, compression sleeves, and wrist supports presented as adjunct comfort equipment, not treatment.
counterforce strap
Aircast Pneumatic Armband
Counterforce armband with an air cell that focuses pressure on the forearm extensors.
Best for: Targeted counterforce with adjustable pressure
elbow support
Bauerfeind EpiTrain
Knitted elbow support with targeted compression and a massaging pad around the epicondyles.
Best for: Play-through support during rehab phases
counterforce strap
McDavid 489 Elbow Strap
Simple counterforce strap that redirects load from the extensor origin during gripping.
Best for: Budget-friendly trial of a counterforce strap
wrist brace
Mueller Green Fitted Wrist Brace
Adjustable wrist brace that limits end-range extension while keeping a playable feel.
Best for: Wrist-sensitive players needing light restriction