The Best Padel Overgrips in the UK: An Honest Guide
Let's get this out of the way first: we make an overgrip, so we're not neutral. But we're also padel players who've tried plenty of grips over the years, and we think the fairest way to write this is to tell you what actually makes a great padel overgrip, how the popular options compare, and let you decide.
What makes a great padel overgrip?
Tackiness
How securely the racket stays in your hand – and how long that feeling lasts.
Sweat control
Whether it stays grippy once your hands get damp, or turns slippery.
Durability
How many sessions before it goes shiny, smooth or frayed.
Length
Padel handles are shorter than tennis handles. A padel-length grip fits without trimming; a tennis grip leaves a tail you'll need to cut off.
Thickness and comfort
Thinner grips give more feel; thicker or layered grips add cushioning.
Want the full breakdown of materials and grip types? Read our essential guide to padel overgrips.
The popular padel overgrips compared
Wilson Pro Overgrip
The classic. The Wilson Pro is one of the best-known overgrips in racket sport and is used by top tennis professionals. It's very thin and stretchy with a tacky feel and plenty of fans for its consistent performance even as it wears.
The catch for padel: it's a tennis overgrip, made for a longer tennis handle, so on a padel racket you'll usually be trimming off the excess.
Best for: players who want a thin, familiar feel and don't mind a bit of cutting.
Wilson Padel Pro Overgrip
Wilson's padel version. It keeps the thin, stretchy feel but is cut to a padel length, so there's no material to waste.
Best for: Wilson Pro fans who want a padel-specific fit.
HEAD Padel Pro Overgrip
A padel-specific overgrip from one of the biggest names in the sport. HEAD describes it as a blend of comfort and tackiness with moderate cushioning, and it comes in a good range of colours.
Best for: players who want a reliable, padel-specific all-rounder.
VIBEPADEL Grip 'n' Rip
Our overgrip, built specifically for padel. The difference is the 3-layer construction: a tacky PU top layer for grip that gets tackier as you play, a non-woven microfibre middle layer to absorb sweat, and a PU base layer that holds firm on the handle.
It's padel length (no cutting), has more cushioning than a thin single-layer grip, and comes in 3-packs in colours and designs from All White to our Retro and Vibes packs.
Best for: players who want a tacky grip that stays grippy when they sweat, with a bit more comfort in the hand.
At a glance
| Overgrip | Made for | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Pro | Tennis (trim for padel) | Very thin, tacky | Maximum feel |
| Wilson Padel Pro | Padel | Thin, stretchy | Thin feel, padel fit |
| HEAD Padel Pro | Padel | Tacky, moderate cushioning | All-round reliability |
| VIBEPADEL Grip 'n' Rip | Padel | 3-layer, tacky, cushioned, sweat-absorbing | Grip that lasts when you sweat |
So which should you choose?
You want the thinnest possible feel: a thin single-layer grip like the Wilson Pro or Padel Pro.
You want a dependable padel all-rounder: HEAD Padel Pro is a solid choice.
Your hands get sweaty, or you want grip and comfort that last: that's exactly what we built Grip 'n' Rip for.
The best way to know? Try a few. Overgrips are cheap, and the right one makes a surprising difference to how confident you feel on every shot.
Try Grip 'n' Rip → 3-packs from £9.99. Buy any 3 packs and get £5 off plus free UK delivery.
FAQs
Can I use a tennis overgrip on a padel racket?
Yes, but tennis overgrips are longer, so you'll usually need to trim the end. Padel-length overgrips fit without cutting.
How often should I change my padel overgrip?
A good rule: as many times a month as you play a week. More in why use an overgrip?
Which overgrip is best for sweaty hands?
Look for one with a sweat-absorbing layer. Grip 'n' Rip's microfibre middle layer is designed for exactly this, while the tacky top keeps your hold secure.
