Wet hands

Steve Unknown Asked 16 years ago

Hello everybody

During playing I sweat much and my hands get really wet so that the balls get quite damp, if I take them into my hands. Trying to dry them with my T-Shirt doesn't work, I'm just smearing it all around and after 6 played points I go to my towel, but that's too rare.

What can I do?

Greets!

Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago

Hi Steve,

Initially before a match try to cool your hands by running cold water over them. This will work for the first game or so.

After that try to keep your hands as cool as possible by blowing air on them.

If your hands are getting really sweaty it is OK to ask the umpire for permission to wipe your hands more often that every 6 points. As long as you are not using this to advantage this should be permitted by the umpire as it will effect the game if you don't wipe your hands.

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Ji-Soo Woo Posted 16 years ago

I also have problem with perspiration on my hands as well. I had considered maybe getting some sort of grip for the racquet...maybe winding a tape around the handle. I guess that would increase the overall weight of the racquet however.

Paul Unknown Posted 16 years ago

I think if depends if handle has a varnish on. I had a couple of low end bats that I used in the beginning and I had to use a sand paper to remove it otherwise the bat was too slippery in tight matches when the pressure was on :). The original question was rather about the free hand that is used for serving. I guess if you don\'t clench your fist you should be good since open palm should be naturally ventilated.

Jon Unknown Posted 16 years ago

I have same problem and I was wondering if talcum powder would work? I've tried baby powder (it was readily available) and it worked a bit although it doesn't last an entire game.

What about the powder the gymnasts use on their palms?