Regripping a Squash Racquet

Using equipment that you are comfortable with is vital to playing a sport well. Squash players occasionally need to re-grip their racquets, either to replace a worn one or to try a new style of grip. When you re-grip your squash racquet, you should ensure that you wrap the grip in the right direction for the hand you play with and that you do not leave any bumps caused by careless wrapping.

Things You'll Need

  • Needle nose pliers.
  • New grip
  • Pen
  • Scissors
  • Grip tape
  • Rubber band
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the old grip by unwrapping it from the handle. Pull out the staple securing it with a pair of pliers.

    • 2

      Remove about 12 inches of the backing tape from the new grip material. Line the tapered end of the new grip up with the butt cap of the racquet. if you are a right-handed player, wrap the grip to the right when the racquet is upside down and vice-versa for a left handed player.

    • 3

      Keep the head of the racquet sturdy against your leg or hip. Hold the grip firmly with one hand and rotate the racquet with the other to wrap the grip around the racquet handle. Overlap the edge about 1/16 inch over the previous lap. Remove the backing tape as you go to attach the grip to the handle.

    • 4

      Mark the line of the top of the handle on the grip with a pen, when you reach the top. Cut off the excess grip. Secure the top of the grip in place with grip tape or a rubber band.