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Racquet Mods.

Racquet modifications—lead tape, dampers, grip work—shift feel and performance. We test setup methods, explain the impact, and grade what measurably works.

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Gear ·12 min · August 2026

Leather Base Grips vs Synthetic: Is 8-12 Grams Actually Worth It?

The question that brings most players to leather base grips is not really a question about leather. It is a question about eight to twelve grams — roughly what a leather grip adds over the synthetic…