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HOW DO I CHOOSE A GRIP? THERE ARE JUST TOO MANY TYPES 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 A RAISED CENTER SECTIONS WHICH ARE MORE COMFORTABLE & EASIER TO MAINTAIN 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.

MANY MANUFACTURERS OFFER LEATHER GRIPS. EXAMPLES ALPHABETICALLY: BABOLAT, GAMMA, HEAD, PRINCE, VOLKL, WILSON, YONEX. ALL SIMILAR IN THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH SURFACED, NON PERFORATED, FIR THE MOST PART DESIGNED TO BE USED ALONG WITH AN OVERGRIP. THESE LEATHER GRIPS AREN'T CUSHIONED, THE INTENTION IS PROVIDING A SOLID & HIGHLY ACCURATE CONNECTION WITH THE HAND, SOMETHING DESIRED BY PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS FOR MAXIMUM ACCURACY. THESE GRIPS HAVE DOUBLE COATED TAPE ON THE BACK, JUST LIKE SYNTHETICS.

IN THE PAST, COMPANIES SUCH AS BALMFORTH (maker of Fairways), & NEUMANN HAD EXTENSIVE LINES OF LEATHER & CALFSKIN GRIPS INCORPORATING FEATURES SUCH AS: CONTOURED CENTER SECTIONS, PERFORATIONS & CHEMICAL TACKIFYING AGENTS, THAT ENHANCED THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE GRIPS, OFTEN ALLOWING THEM TO BE USED WITHOUT THE NEED FOR OVERGRIP. WHILE THESE COMPANIES ARE LONG GONE, TENNIS MENACE HAS AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OR THEIR PRODUCTS, WHICH ARE IN MANY WAYS FAR SUPERIOR TO THE COOKIE CUTTER LEATHER GRIPS OFFERED TODAY.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN TENNIS GRIP

THE EARLIEST WOODEN TENNIS RACQUETS WERE MADE ENTIRELY OF WOOD. THEY HAD NO GRIPS, LIKE MODERN RACQUETS, JUST BARE WOOD. IN THE LATE 1920's THAT CHANGED, AS MANUFACTURERS BEGAN TO INSTALL LEATHER GRIPS IMPROVING COMFORT. LEATHER GRIPS WERE THE ONLY OPTION UNTIL THE MID 1990's, WHEN SYNTHETIC GRIPS WERE INTRODUCED. PART OF THE REASON WAS COST, AS LEATHER TENDS TO BE EXPENSIVE, WHICH INCREASED TOTAL RACQUET PRODUCTION COST SIGNIFICANTLY. SYNTHETIC GRIPS ALSO HAD PERCEIVED ADVANTAGES OVER LEATHER, BEYOND JUST COST. WHILE LEATHER QUALITY IS INFLUENCED BY THE ANIMAL HIDE IT CAME FROM, SYNTHETICS COULD BE MADE IN MASS, ALL IDENTICAL TO EACH OTHER. THEY'RE MADE PRIMARILY OF RUBBER, AND CAN INCORPORATE COLOR, WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF THE DYES COMING OFF ON ONE's HANDS. SURFACE TACK AND THICKNESS CAN EASILY BE VARIED, NOT SO EASY WITH LEATHER. LEATHER GRIPS CONTINUE TO HAVE TWO DISTINCT ADVANTAGES OVER SYNTHETICS: FEEL AND DURABILITY. LEATHER CAN BE CLEANED AND TREATED, ALLOWING IT TO PERFORM FAR LONGER, IN FACT ALMOST INDEFINATELY, WHILE SYNTHETIC GRIPS ARE DESIGNED TO BE THROWN AWAY WHEN THEY GET DIRTY, AND REPLACED, ALBEIT AT A MUCH LOWER COST. A COMPARISON COULD BE MADE WITH AUTO SEATS. WHICH DO YOU PREFER, LEATHER OR VINYL?

"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


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Fairway Tennis Grips by E.B. Balmforth of England
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, where the grips along with other leather products were made. Production ceased in the late 90's and the land was sold for real estate development. Contrary to an Urban Legend, the shut down wasn't due to a Mad Cow Epidemic. No other tennis grip feels, lasts or performs quite like a genuine FAIRWAY Leather Grip. Fairway Scams seem to be rampant on ebay, so we must warn you "Buyer Beware".

Other tennis retailers are curretly selling Fairway Grips. We consider them to be "Reproductions, as they're being manufactured today, decades later by a the son of the Balmforth's, somewhere other than that Leeds England Farm & Tannery. If you compare these current production grips marketed as Fairways & sold by some retailers to originals made in Leeds, you'll no doubt realize they are 2 very different products, with a different feel, although they may look like the originals. They even have the same Original Gold Foil Fairway Gold Logo embossed on them. Tennis Menace charges considerably more, for it's ORIGINAL Fairway Grips, & for a good reason. Which Fairways do you want?

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 is no adhesive strip installed on the back of Fairway grips. Use of either rubber cement or double coated tape, is required to properly attach & stabilize them on a modern plastic palleted racquet.

FAIRWAY (#1 in the photo) NATURAL [OEM Wilson Pro Staff Wood Grip] (dimensions pending)

FAIRWAY (#3 from the top in photo) BROWN Custom Super Tack (50" x 15/16") (No Logo) 42.95

FAIRWAY (#3 in photo) BROWN Custom Super Tack (35" x 15/16") (with Logo for Junior Racquets) 29.95

FAIRWAY (#4 in the photo) GREY (dimensions pending)
Fairway TAN FAIRWAY (#5 in photo) TAN (Rust) (Pro Staff Sampras) (50"x 15/16") (No Logo) 37.95
Fairway TAN FAIRWAY (#5 in photo) TAN (Rust) (Pro Staff Sampras) (35"x 15/16") (with Logo for Junior Racquets) 10.00

BALMFORTH "Super Quality Leather" Raised/Perforated/Tackified Brn/Blk (43" x 7/8" 25.00

BALMFORTH Raised/Perforated/Tackified Brn/Brn (41" x 15/16" 25.00

BALMFORTH Raised/Perforated/Tackified Blk/Red (41" x 15/16" 25.00
BABOLAT TENNIS GRIPS

BABOLAT "Natural" TAN (45.5" x .06") 15.95

BABOLAT XCEL GEL COMFORT GRIP - BLK or WHITE 8.95

BABOLAT SYNTEC TEAM GRIP - BLK or WHITE 8.95

BABOLAT SYNTEC EVO (MICRO PERF) GRIP - BLK or WHITE 8.95

BABOLAT SYNTEC PRO GRIP - BLK or WHITE 7.95

BABOLAT SKIN FEEL (THIN) GRIP - WHITE 7.95

BABOLAT PRO TOUR 2.0 OVERGRIP - WHITE (3 PAK) 8.95

BABOLAT PRO TOUR 2.0 OVERGRIP - WHITE (12 PAK) 32.95

BABOLAT DOUBLE FEEL (RUBBER OVERGRIP)... Blk, Blu 19.95

BABOLAT VS OVERGRIP... BLK, WHT 8.99
CUSHION GRIP U.S.A.

LEATHER (Neoprene Backed) TAN (40"x 1") 30.00
Gamma Racquet Grips

GAMMA SUPER PRO CALFSKIN BROWN (Super Tackified) (50" x 18mm) 30.00

GAMMA SUPER PRO CALFSKIN TAN (50" x 18mm) 25.00

GAMMA LEATHER REPLACEMENT GRIP / TAN 17.95

GAMMA HI-TECH GEL CONTOUR TACKY GRIP / BLK 8.95

GAMMA HI-TECH GEL TACKY GRIP / BLK, WHT 8.95

GAMMA HI-TECH CONTOUR TACKY GRIP / BLK 8.95

GAMMA HI-TECH TACKY GRIP BLK, WHT 8.95

GAMMA PURE TAC OVERGRIP 3pak / BLK, WHITE 7.95

GAMMA SUPREME TACKY OVERGRIP 3pak / BLK, WHITE 7.95

GAMMA SUPREME TACKY / PERFPRATED OVERGRIP / BLK, WHITE 7.95

GAMMA NEON TAC OVERGRIP 3 Pak OPT,ORN,PNK 7.95

GAMMA NEON DRI OVERGRIP 3 Pak OPT,ORN,PNK 7.95

GAMMA SAFARI or NEON SAFARI PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak 8.95

GAMMA COMBAT "CAMO" PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak 8.95

GAMMA REPTILE PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak 8.95

GAMMA BLAZE PATTERNED TACKY OVERGRIP 3 Pak 8.95

GAMMA RZR TAC OVERGRIP 30 Pak BLACK 64.95

GAMMA PRO WRAP DRY OVERGRIP 3pak / BLUE 7.99
Gosen Sorbothane Grip System
The 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 was the replacement of the outer layer of Overgrip, as you deemed it to be required. Due to the intricacies of installing the product properly we only sell them installed on racquets we sell, or racquets sent in to us for service.


 GOSEN SORBOTHANE GRIP SYSTEM (*A Tennis Menace Exclusive) 74.95
GUMMI GRIP (* A Tennis Menace Exclusive)

GUMMI "PERMANENT" OVERGRIP (SILICONE) BLACK 49.95
Head Racquet Grips

HEAD LEATHER (RUST) 16.00

HEAD HYDROSORB TOUR - BLK 9.50

HEAD HYDROSORB COMFORT BLK, WHT 9.50

HEAD HYDROSORB PRO BLK, WHT, YELLOW 9.50

HEAD SOFTAC TRACTION / BLK,RED,BLUE,GREY NA

HEAD CONTOUR CUSHION PRO GRIP / BLACK NA

HEAD PRIME TOUR OVERGRIP 3 PAK - Blk,Wht,Blu,Mnt,Gry,Yel,Pnk 7.50

HEAD PRIME TOUR OVERGRIP 12 PAK - Blk,Wht 20.00

HEAD PRESTIGE PRO OVERGRIP 3 PAK - WHITE 6.50

HEAD SUPER COMP OVERGRIP 3 PAK - Blk, Wht,Blu 5.95

HEAD XTREMESOFT OVERGRIP 3 PAK - Blk,Wht,Blu,Pnk 5.50

HEAD XTREMESOFT OVERGRIP 12 PAK - Blk,Wht 18.00
KLIPSPRINGER

LEATHER GRIP (Custom Tackified) BROWN (48"x 15/16") 17.50

LEATHER GRIP - BROWN (48"x 15/16") 12.50
MOODY

ADHERE (SYNTHETIC SUEDE w/TAC) TAN (45"x26mm) 29.95
MUNDIAL

LEATHER PERFORATED TRACTION CALFSKIN BLACK (38" x 27mm) 15.00
NEUMANN
Neumann Luxury Leather Tan LEATHER PERFORATED TAN/w GOLD (40" x 25mm) 25.00
Neumann Luxury Leather Dark Tan LEATHER PERFORATED DARK TAN/w GOLD (42" x 27mm) 30.00
Neumann Luxury Leather Blue LEATHER PERFORATED BLUE/w RED/GOLD (41" x 27mm) 20.00
Neumann Luxury Leather Brown/Blue LEATHER Perforated/Tackified Brn/Blue (35" x 28mm) [For small grips or Junior Racquets] 15.00
Neumann Luxury Leather Tan Raised LEATHER Raised/Perforated TAN (41" x 26mm) 20.00
Neumann Luxury Leather Dk Tan Raised LEATHER Raised/Perforated DARK TAN (42" x 25mm) 20.00
ROCKET

LEATHER Perforated/Tackified (49" x 3/4") 20.00
VICTOR / DAVIS

LEATHER PERFORATED BROWN (45" x 1") 25.00

LEATHER Perforated/Textured [Custom Tackified] BROWN (46.5" x 3/4") 25.00
Volkl Tennis Grips
Tennis Menace has the lowest prices on Volkl Grips & Strings.
We aren't even allowed to print our prices here on the Website.


 VOLKL LEATHER GRIP (BROWN) E-MAIL

VOLKL SUPERPERF OVERGRIP E-MAIL

VOLKL V-TAC OVERGRIP E-MAIL

VOLKL V-DRY OVERGRIP E-MAIL
Wilson Racquet Grips

WILSON "RF" PREMIUM LEATHER GRIP / TAN 22.50

WILSON CALFSKIN (40" x 7/8") 15.00

WILSON (made by Balmforth) PREMIUM CALFSKIN GRIP / SKY BLUE (54.5" X 13/16") 39.95

WILSON "Profile" LEATHER [by Balmforth] CORDOVAN [Custom Tackified] (43" x 1") 25.00

WILSON "Profile" LEATHER [by Balmforth] CORDOVAN (43" x 1") 20.00

WILSON SHOCK SHIELD HYBRID (GEL CUSHIONED GRIP) Blk 11.00

WILSON SUBLIME / WHITE 11.00

WILSON PRO PERFORMANCE Blk 11.00

WILSON CUSHION AIRE CLASSIC CONTOUR Blk 11.00

WILSON CUSHION AIRE CLASSIC SPONGE Blk 10.00

WILSON "RF" CUSHION AIRE CLASSIC SMOOTH - TAN 12.50

WILSON CUSHION AIRE CLASSIC PERFORATED - BLACK 8.50

WILSON MICRO-DRY+ COMFORT Blk 8.99

WILSON FEATHERTHIN 8.50

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 3PK Wht, Blk, Grn, Orn, Pnk, Sil, Yel, W/P/G 8.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 3PK Blade. Burn 8.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 12pk- Blk, Wht 23.50

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 30pk Wht 50.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP 50pk Wht 90.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP PERFORATED 3pk Wht,Grn, Pnk 8.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP PERFORATED 3pk Wht,Grn, Pnk 8.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP PERFORATED 12pk Wht 23.50

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 3pk Wht,Blk 8.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 12pk Wht,Blk 23.50

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 30pk Blk 47.00

WILSON PRO OVERGRIP SENSATION 100pk Asst 115.45

WILSON ABSORBX DRY OVERGRIP 3PK - Blk, Red 8.00
Yonex Tennis Grips

YONEX "WET SUPER GRAP" OVERGRIP 3 PAK - Blk,Wht,Yel,Blu,Grn,Orn,Red,Pnk,Purp, 8.00

YONEX "WET SUPER GRAP" OVERGRIP 12 PAK - Blk, Wht 23.00

YONEX "DRY SUPER GRAP" OVERGRIP 3 PAK - BLK, WHT 9.00



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