This Pickleball Grip Is Changing the Game (and the Pros Agree)

A growing group of players are realizing it’s not just about what you wrap over your handle. It’s about what you place under it.

Most pickleball players think they’re doing enough by slapping an overgrip on their paddle, maybe even layering two if they’re feeling adventurous. And then there are those who (brace yourself)... play straight on the bare factory grip. No cushioning, no texture, just raw-dogging it like it’s 1985.

But a growing group of players are realizing it’s not just about what you wrap over your handle. It’s about what you replace under it. And it’s called Hesacore , a radically different kind of grip that’s changing the way people play, swing, and stay injury-free.

Where Standard Grips Fall Short Base grips aren’t created with performance or comfort in mind. They’re mostly aesthetic: a layer of foam and faux leather to make the paddle look clean on the shelf.

Overgrips add a bit of tackiness to help keep it from spinning in your hand, maybe some mild sweat absorption if you’re lucky. But that’s about it.

No ergonomic support. No shock absorption. No real advantage. Without shape or support, you end up gripping harder than you need to. That tension creeps up your forearm, your wrist tightens, and after a few hard games, your body’s begging for Advil.

PPA Pro Jaume Martinez Vich - Sponsored Player of Hesacore The Grip That’s Not Just a Grip Instead of wrapping the paddle in layers of tape and hoping for the best, I’ve started replacing my base grip wi... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/this-pickleball-grip-is-changing-the-game-and-the-pros-agree/