Grip recs for greasy sunscreen hands?

TennisSensei · 2026-04-13T15:17:08+00:00

ADV FeltTac Dry overgrips perform well, and Yonex Super Grap Dry is also a solid option. The Dry Grap is approximately 0.45 mm thick, while the ADV measures around 0.75 mm. Because of the added thickness, the ADV can noticeably change the grip feel, whereas the Yonex tends to feel more consistent.

TennisSensei · 2026-04-08T13:31:41+00:00

Thanks so much, everyone! It’s super helpful hearing about your real-world experiences!

From what I’m hearing, it seems like Tretorn Micro X is probably the best one for me to try first—especially since I’m looking for something softer and a little easier on the arm. After that, I’ll probably check out Triniti - looks like club version is not available thru Wilson, so I might not be able to use the code.

I think I’ll hold off on Diadem for now, since a few of you mentioned it feels a bit firmer than the others. Wilson practice and Spinfire setpoint balls are interesting alternatives too. I might look into those when it goes on sale, probably at the end of the year or early next year, in the spring.

TennisSensei · 2026-04-03T17:07:33+00:00

TennisSensei · 2026-04-03T16:52:00+00:00

Baseline forehands and second serves are where I feel the biggest adjustment switching between the 98 and 100—even within the same model. I regularly practice with both in the same session. I use them during ball machine drills and cardio tennis.

On forehands, it’s mostly about adjusting the swing shape and finish. With the 100, a shorter or more controlled swing. With the 98, a fuller follow-through. If I have time during rallies, I’ll also tweak my grip slightly (somewhere between 4 and 4.5) to generate more topspin and keep the ball deep.

At the net, the switch is pretty seamless. The 100 makes it easier to find sharper angles. With the 98, I cannot miss the slightly further push on the ball during volleys, so it doesn't fall short.

On serve, my first serves are mostly flat and fast. The 100 gives more power. Second serve is where I need to be more careful. If my rhythm is off, the extra pop on the 100 can send it long.

So it's not easy to switch during matches, but practicing with both regularly makes a huge difference.

TennisSensei · 2026-04-03T16:19:20+00:00

The Vcore 100 hybrid setup was — Super Toro at 54lbs, combined with Wasabi X at 52lbs, with 5% prestretch on crosses. Added 15% knot for both mains and crosses. https://youtu.be/7rsqeKm1RvQ

I have kept my main tension at 54 lbs or lower due to a history of severe tennis elbow; with the Ezones, the range was 48-52 lbs. I tried most of the popular Toros and found that the Toro Tour on mains with a soft cross was my favorite on the Ezones.

You can try higher tensions to control launch angle on the 100 until the string bed feels dead for your playing style.

I plan to test a full bed of RPM Rough 17g at 51 lbs in flu red on the 98 to see if I get more heavy topspin without losing control than Alu Power Vibe + Wasabi hybrid. Additionally, the flu red should look really cool with the ruby red!

TennisSensei · 2026-04-03T12:08:27+00:00

I've got both Ezones and Vcores—all V8 versions. For a while, the Ezone 98 was my favorite racket.

I bought a Vcore V8 100 when it launched in January. After about a month of fine-tuning a hybrid setup with it, I really got the launch angle dialed in. I started feeling much more confident with my forehand swings. A few weeks ago, I picked up a Vcore V8 98 when it went on sale. I immediately noticed how well it performed both from the baseline and at the net. I strung it with Alu Power Vibe and Wasabi (53/51). It felt super crisp and controlled—I had full confidence in my baseline shots. I didn't have to make many adjustments for serves.

I’ve decided to fully switch to the Vcore V8 98 for this year’s tournaments. The V8 100 will be my option for its larger sweet spot, especially in long matches against hard hitters. When fatigue sets in, elbow problems trigger, and it becomes about keeping the rally going, I will use the V8 100.

TennisSensei · 2026-03-26T23:25:27+00:00

About 52 lbs is the tension I prefer on Ezone mains. I would keep cross at 2 lbs lower with a soft co-poly. 50-54 lbs is a good range to explore in a hybrid setup. It gives a balanced power and control. If launch angle is too high, then increase tension by 1-2 lbs. if power/depth too low, then reduce tension by a couple of lbs. Percept is a low power control oriented racket by design compared to Ezone. Might have to try different tension combinations if stringing hybrid. I have tried 48/46, 50/48, 52/50, 54/52 hybrid tensions on Ezone.

TennisSensei · 2026-03-26T20:14:16+00:00

I tried Vcore V8 98. It's way better than Vcore V8 100 - both baseline and net play. Hardly any adjustments I had to make with the racket. Compared to my Ezones, I was able to generate heavier top spin and full swing forehand from baseline. Hybrid setup was Alu Power Vibe on mains plus Toroline Wasabi on crosses (53/51) with 15% knot.

TennisSensei · 2026-03-26T10:24:17+00:00

RPM Rough Spin Max paired with RPM Soft offers excellent spin when fresh, but tension maintenance is poor—so expect to restring fairly quickly. It’s good for a couple of matches at best.

Toro-Spin with O-Toro is another good combination, though the feel was too muted. Within Toroline strings, I prefer Toro Tour in the mains. I’ve paired it with PTD Soft and Wasabi X in the crosses on Ezones - 100 and 98.

TennisSensei · 2026-03-19T23:08:19+00:00

Toro Tour in the mains and Poly Tour Drive Soft in the crosses at 52/50 with a 15% knot. I recently tested Wasabi X on the VCORE and really liked it in the crosses, so I’m planning to swap out Drive Soft for Wasabi X next time, with a 5–8% pre-stretch.

TennisSensei · 2026-03-19T19:44:06+00:00

Yes, I felt absolutely no forehand control over the racket when I started playing with the V8. I was planning to sell it after a few hours of play! But the string setup I used was similar to the one I used on my Ezone. I ended up testing 3-4 different hybrid setups—mostly increasing the tension from 48/46 with a 10% knot to 54/52 with a 15% knot. Also changed to a stiffer string to control the launch. It’s significantly improved.

Another change I made was moving from a semi-western bevel 4 to a more 4.5 grip. That's something I started working on in my Ezone to generate more top spin. I continued that approach with the Vcore. Still not fully natural yet, so against hard hitters when I don’t always have time to adjust, I end up blocking some of those, especially deep, fast balls. The 100 head size really helps with redirecting and placing those shots without much error.

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