News, tips and trivia
Notes on grip, sweat and the sports we love, from the Velmé ONGrip team.
Sweaty hands on court? Why your racket slips and how to fix it
Long rallies, humid courts and a grip that slowly turns slick. Here is what actually happens in your palm, and seven fixes that work.
Chalk, grip spray or towel: what works best for sweaty hands?
All three fight the same enemy: sweat. They work in different ways, and the best choice depends on your sport and where you play.
Tennis and padel overgrips: how to choose one and when to change it
The overgrip is the cheapest part of your racket and the one you touch on every shot. Here is how to pick the right one and know when it is done.
ONGrip now comes in a bundle of 2
Two 60 mL bottles for Rp250.000: one for your racket bag, one for home or your training partner.
Rosin, explained
From baseball's rosin bag to a violinist's bow: why this tree resin is so good at adding grip.
Humid court survival
Overgrips, towels, wristbands and sprays: how to keep your racket in hand during long matches in tropical heat.
How to use ONGrip, and when to reapply
Three steps before you play, a simple rule for reapplying, and the safety notes on the label.
Grip for the glass walls
Padel's fast exchanges at the net leave no time to re-adjust a slipping handle. Here is why grip matters even more.