Best Pickleball Replacement Grips: 8 Picks Compared

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A replacement grip is the base layer on a paddle handle: you take the original wrap off and put the new grip in its place. PickleballCentral, a pickleball shop, puts the difference this way: replacement grips “are made of thick materials and are meant to entirely replace the grip your paddle came with (meaning you would take the original grip off and wrap the base with the new grip)”, while “Overgrips are meant to go on top of your grip.” This guide compares eight replacement grips you can buy new on Amazon today: two slip-on sleeves and six wraps, in synthetic and leather. If you want a thin wrap to put over the grip you already have, our guide to the best overgrips for pickleball covers those.

Three things shape the list. Every figure is the maker’s, read on 22 October 2026, or is labelled as coming from the maker’s Amazon listing or a retailer, with “not published” where we found no figure. Every pick names the exact listing the link opens (size, colour and pack), because several of these grips come in more than one. And every pick is sold as a replacement or base grip, not as an overgrip, on its maker’s own page or listing.

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Compare the 8 Replacement Grips

Every figure in the table is the maker’s, read on 22 October 2026, unless it says “listing” (the maker’s own Amazon listing, or the listing’s dimension field) or “not published”. We do not convert or estimate missing figures, and we do not compare grips on price.

How We Picked These Eight Grips

What we compared

• Whether the maker sells it as a replacement or base grip. A grip had to be sold to replace the paddle’s original handle wrap. Where a product is sold under both names, we kept it only if its maker calls it a replacement grip; Selkirk’s Comfort grip, which Selkirk’s page calls a replacement grip, is already a pick in our overgrip guide, so it is not repeated here.
• Length, width and thickness, each as the maker states it. Where only the maker’s Amazon listing gives a figure, the table says “listing”.
• Material, as the maker names it.
• Backing or adhesive, and how it goes on: a wrap with an adhesive strip, or a sleeve that slides over the bare handle.
• Tackiness or absorbency, only in the maker’s words.
• Where the listing sits on Amazon: new and in stock on 22 October 2026, at or below the maker’s own list price where the maker publishes one.

Pages and tests behind each figure, what owners say on r/Pickleball and grips we left out

Pages and tests behind each figure

Specifications come from Hesacore’s Original Grip page and Gel Grip page, JOOLA’s Feel-Tec Pure page, CRBN’s Replacement Grips page, and Supacaz’s Pure Leather and Super Sticky Kush pages. PickleTech and Kosher Pickleball have no web store we could find, so their figures come from their own Amazon listings, labelled “listing”. The one published review is The Dink’s write-up of Pickleball Studio’s Hesacore review. The retailer guides are PickleballCentral’s grip page, Rackets & Runners’ grip guide and Selkirk’s guide to replacing a grip; each of them sells grips, so we label what they say as a seller’s view.

What owners say on r/Pickleball

In a June 2024 thread asking “Favorite replacement grip?”, one commenter answers a question about Hesacore: “Replacement as in you take the original grip off first. But Hesacore is intended to have a wrap grip (over grip) on top of it.” Other commenters in the same thread name grips from GAMMA, Hesacore, Lizard Skins and PickleTech, and one says the Hesacore they installed was “the perfect PB grip” while another says they did not like its feel at all. In a February 2024 thread, “Hesacore grips – are they worth it?”, one commenter writes: “From my experience most people love them or hate them.” In a May 2024 thread on leather grips, one commenter writes: “Everybody that uses leather grips in tennis uses an overgrip. Leather has a firm feel with lots of feedback and sharp bevels but you need an absorbent or tacky overgrip.” These are single comments in small threads, not a survey.

Grips we left out

We looked for replacement grips from the paddle makers. GAMMA’s Pickleball Honeycomb and Contour grips were on Amazon above the price on GAMMA’s own site when we checked, and its other Honeycomb colours were out of stock, so neither is a pick. Selkirk’s Vanguard GEO replacement grip had no featured offer on Amazon. Onix’s Pro Team Perforated Replacement Grip, Tourna’s Pickleball Cushion Replacement Grip and Wilson’s Pickleball Cushion-Aire Classic Perforated Replacement Grip were each listed on Amazon above their makers’ own prices when we checked. We did not find a Franklin or Paddletek replacement grip on Amazon. Gearbox’s replacement grip showed only a future availability date, and Amazon’s data feed refused Hesacore’s Carbon grip. Vulcan’s Max Control grip is on Amazon, but Vulcan’s own site lists no such grip when searched, so we could not check it against its maker, and it is not a pick. Ethos sells its Pro Undergrip as an “undergrip”, so it is outside this guide. Tennis replacement grips such as HEAD’s Hydrosorb Pro and Babolat’s Syntec Pro, which Rackets & Runners suggests for paddles, are sold for tennis racquets, so they are named here but not reviewed.

Detailed Reviews

Hesacore Pickleball Original Grip, Hexagonal slip-on sleeve

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. The Dink (write-up of Pickleball Studio’s review): Hesacore pickleball grips: white standard, blue gel and black carbon, sizes XS, S and M; texture per finding not stated.

Hesacore’s page says “Hesacore replaces your stock grip entirely. After installation, you can add one Hesatac overgrip on top to fine-tune feel and thickness.” Its Amazon listing says: “Always remove the original factory grip before installing Hesacore.” The page lists the Medium size at 5 1/4 inches long and 0.56 ounces, and its thickness table gives 1.5 mm for size S and 2.0 mm for size M; it adds that “Hesacore thickness refers to the material wall of the grip — not the handle size.” The listing says it is “Not recommended for handles shorter than 5””. Hesacore describes the grip as “Sweat-absorbing and anti-slip.” Hesacore does not name the material on these pages; its listing calls it a “semi-soft material”.

The Dink, writing up Pickleball Studio’s review, describes a Hesacore as “a silicone sleeve that slides over your paddle handle after you remove the stock grip.” It lists three textures: “Choose between blue gel (softest and squishiest), white standard (moderately firm), or black carbon (stiffest with the most defined bevels).” The linked grip is the white one. On a paddle with a 4.25-inch handle circumference, it reports the extra small at about 4.31 inches, the small at 4.43 inches and the medium at 4.56 inches; it does not say which texture was measured. It also says: “Playing without an overgrip on top of the Hesacore is slippery and not recommended.” Its conclusion: “Hesacores are solid if you want a new texture on your handle and enjoy the sensation of locked-in fingers. They’re not a game-changer, but they’re a nice-to-have for players who like to customize their setup.”

The linked listing is the Medium size in white, sold by HESACORE USA and shipped by Amazon; Hesacore’s own shop lists a US contact address.

Specs (Hesacore Pickleball Original Grip, Medium, white, the linked listing)

• Type: slip-on sleeve, fitted after the original grip is removed (Hesacore)
• Length: 5 1/4 in (Hesacore, read 22 Oct 2026); width not applicable
• Thickness: 2.0 mm for size M (Hesacore)
• Material: not named; “semi-soft material” (listing)
• Backing or adhesive: none stated; the listing says to use the provided plastic strips to fit it
• Tackiness: “Sweat-absorbing and anti-slip” (Hesacore)

Hesacore Pickleball Gel Grip, Gel slip-on sleeve

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. The Dink (write-up of Pickleball Studio’s review): Hesacore pickleball grips: blue gel named among three textures; size and gel-specific findings not stated.

Hesacore’s Gel page says the grip “is made from a gelatinous material that instantly conforms to the shape of your hand and acts as a cushion on every shot.” The page heading reads “5.25 Inches Long – Soft Feel – Light Blue”, and it carries the same thickness table as the Original (S 1.5 mm, M 2.0 mm); the Amazon listing gives “Size S (1.5 mm) or M (2.0 mm)” and, like the Original’s, says to remove the original factory grip first and to add a Hesatac overgrip afterwards. Hesacore does not publish a weight for the Gel Grip on its page.

The Dink’s write-up of Pickleball Studio’s review describes the blue gel as the “softest and squishiest” of the three textures; its measurements and conclusion cover Hesacore grips in general and do not name the gel version, so read them as the series’ review.

The linked listing is the Medium size in light blue, sold by HESACORE USA and shipped by Amazon. It is the Original’s sibling: same maker, length and thickness options, a softer material.

Specs (Hesacore Pickleball Gel Grip, Medium, light blue, the linked listing)

• Type: slip-on sleeve (Hesacore)
• Length: 5.25 in (Hesacore, read 22 Oct 2026); width not applicable
• Thickness: 2.0 mm for size M (listing; Hesacore’s table gives the same)
• Material: “gelatinous material” (Hesacore)
• Backing or adhesive: none stated; fitted with the included plastic strips (listing)
• Weight: not published

JOOLA Replacement Feel-Tec Pure Grip, Soft tacky wrap, 2-pack

Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: JOOLA’s product page.

JOOLA’s page says the grip’s “soft, tacky surface improves handle feel” and absorbs moisture, and that “Each roll is long enough for paddles with extended handles like the Hyperion but can be easily trimmed for smaller paddle handles like the Magnus.” It says “Packs come with two black JOOLA Trinity logo rubber bands and clear instructions for easy application.” JOOLA’s page does not say how many grips a pack holds; the Amazon listing calls it a “2-PACK REPLACEMENT GRIP” and says it includes JOOLA branded finishing tape. JOOLA’s page gives no length, width, thickness or material.

One r/Pickleball owner, in a 2025 thread, says a different JOOLA replacement grip (the ridged one) was too thick with an overgrip added; that comment does not cover the Feel-Tec Pure grip.

The linked listing is the black 2-pack, sold and shipped by Amazon.com.

Specs (JOOLA Replacement Feel-Tec Pure Grip, black, 2-pack, the linked listing)

• Type: wrap (JOOLA)
• Length and width: not published; “long enough for paddles with extended handles” (JOOLA, read 22 Oct 2026)
• Thickness: not published
• Material: not published
• Backing or adhesive: not stated; finishing tape included (listing)
• Tackiness: “soft, tacky surface” (JOOLA)
• Pack: 2 grips (listing)

CRBN Replacement Base Grips, 2 mm elastomer, 3-pack

Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: CRBN’s product page.

CRBN’s page lists “3 grips per package”, “11 g each” and “Thickness: 2 mm”, and says the grips are made of a “Premium Elastomer Material” and “Does not contain latex.” It says they are “designed to absorb excess moisture” and offer “a cushioned feel”. CRBN’s Amazon listing calls it a “base grip” and repeats the “~2mm cushioning”. CRBN’s page gives no length or width.

The linked listing is the black 3-pack, sold by CRBN Pickleball’s own storefront and shipped by Amazon.

Specs (CRBN Replacement Base Grips, black, 3-pack, the linked listing)

• Type: wrap (CRBN)
• Length and width: not published
• Thickness: 2 mm (CRBN, read 22 Oct 2026)
• Weight: 11 g each (CRBN)
• Material: elastomer; latex-free (CRBN)
• Backing or adhesive: not stated
• Tackiness: not stated; “designed to absorb excess moisture” (CRBN)
• Pack: 3 grips (CRBN)

PickleTech Pickleball Paddle Grip Tape, Perforated embossed wrap

Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: PickleTech’s Amazon listing.

PickleTech’s Amazon listing calls it a “Perforated Embossed Replacement Grip Wrap” and lists a “diamond-shaped embossed pattern”, a “perforated surface to wick away sweat”, a “built-in anti-slip ridge” and a “TACKY FEEL”. It says the grips are “Suitable for all pickleball paddles”. The listing’s item dimensions read 31 x 1 x 0.2 inches and its material field says PU. PickleTech sells a separate overgrip line, and a similar AMA Sport-branded grip (AMA Sport is the listed manufacturer) is sold as an “Overgrip Replacement Grip”; we include it because PickleTech’s own listing names it a replacement grip. We found no PickleTech web store, so there is no maker list price to check against.

The linked listing is the black 2-pack, sold by PickleTech’s own storefront and shipped by Amazon.

Specs (PickleTech Pickleball Paddle Grip Tape, black, 2-pack, the linked listing)

• Type: wrap (listing)
• Length and width: 31 x 1 in (listing item dimensions)
• Thickness: not published; the listing’s item dimensions end in 0.2 in, which PickleTech does not label as thickness
• Material: PU (listing)
• Backing or adhesive: not stated
• Tackiness: “TACKY FEEL” (listing)
• Pack: 2 grips (listing)

Kosher Pickleball Leather Replacement Grip, Un-dyed cow leather wrap

Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Kosher Pickleball’s Amazon listing.

The Amazon listing describes “Genuine, natural, un-dyed cow leather”, “35.43 inches long – Sized to fit any pickleball paddle grip length”, “Slightly thicker than a standard replacement grip – It is quality leather after all” and “Tapered and backed with durable adhesive for easy installation”. It calls it a “Great touch for players who prefer an old-school true-feel wrap”. The listing’s item dimensions read 35.43 x 0.98 x 0.06 inches. We found no Kosher Pickleball web store, so there is no maker page or list price to check against.

The linked listing is sold by The Goode Shoppe, a third-party seller that also sells other Kosher Pickleball products on Amazon, and is shipped by Amazon.

Specs (Kosher Pickleball Genuine Leather Paddle Replacement Grip, natural brown, the linked listing)

• Type: wrap (listing)
• Length and width: 35.43 x 0.98 in (listing)
• Thickness: 0.06 in (listing item dimensions); “Slightly thicker than a standard replacement grip” (listing)
• Material: un-dyed cow leather (listing)
• Backing or adhesive: “durable adhesive”, tapered (listing)

Supacaz Pure Leather Pickleball Replacement Grip, 1.5 mm leather wrap

Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Supacaz’s product page.

Supacaz’s page lists “Material: 100% Pure Texas-Sourced Leather”, “Length: 800mm”, “Width: 25mm” and “Thickness: 1.5mm”, and names it a “Perfect Base for Overgrips”; its Amazon title also says over grip. The Amazon listing repeats the same four figures. Supacaz describes “Extreme Long-Wear Durability”; that is Supacaz’s claim, and we found no independent test. Supacaz does not say whether it has an adhesive backing.

The linked listing is the tan grip, sold by the SUPACAZ Official Store and shipped by Amazon, which showed limited stock when we checked.

Specs (Supacaz Pure Leather Pickleball Replacement Grip, tan, the linked listing)

• Type: wrap (Supacaz)
• Length and width: 800 x 25 mm (Supacaz, read 22 Oct 2026)
• Thickness: 1.5 mm (Supacaz)
• Material: leather, Texas-sourced (Supacaz)
• Backing or adhesive: not stated

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Pickleball Replacement Grip, 1.75 mm tacky PU wrap

Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Supacaz’s product page.

Supacaz’s page says the grip is “Engineered to replace your stock grip” and lists “Material: PU”, “Length: 1100mm”, “Width: 27mm” and “Thickness: 1.75mm”. It says the grip “provides off-the-charts tack” and calls it a “Perfect Base for Overgrips”; its Amazon title also says over grip. The Amazon listing repeats the figures. Supacaz does not say whether it has an adhesive backing.

The linked listing is the pickleball version in black/oil slick (Supacaz sells a separate tennis version), sold by the SUPACAZ Official Store and shipped by Amazon.

Specs (Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Pickleball Replacement Grip, black/oil slick, the linked listing)

• Type: wrap (Supacaz)
• Length and width: 1100 x 27 mm (Supacaz, read 22 Oct 2026)
• Thickness: 1.75 mm (Supacaz)
• Material: PU (Supacaz)
• Backing or adhesive: not stated
• Tackiness: “off-the-charts tack” (Supacaz)

Choosing a Replacement Grip

• Sleeve or wrap. The two Hesacore grips are sleeves that slide over the bare handle once the original grip is off; the other six are wraps you wind on and trim. Hesacore and The Dink’s review both say the sleeve needs an overgrip on top. For wrapping a handle, our guide to wrapping a pickleball paddle covers overgrip and replacement grip steps; follow your grip maker’s own instructions where it gives them (Hesacore’s listing points to a video via the QR code on its package; JOOLA includes an instruction sheet).
• Thickness and handle size. A replacement grip changes the handle’s circumference. The makers that publish a thickness here state 1.5 mm (Supacaz leather, Hesacore S), 1.75 mm (Supacaz Kush) and 2 mm (CRBN, Hesacore M). The Dink’s write-up reports how much each Hesacore size added on one paddle. To size a handle first, see our pickleball grip size guide. For the grip ranges sources give women, see our guide to paddle sizing for women: grip, weight and shape.
• Leather or synthetic. Two picks are leather (Kosher and Supacaz) and six are synthetic. The leather-grip comment quoted above describes leather as firm with sharp bevels and says it needs an overgrip.
• Overgrip on top or not. Hesacore asks for one, Supacaz calls both of its grips a “Perfect Base for Overgrips”, and JOOLA’s Amazon title says “for Use with Overgrip”; the other makers here do not say. For why players add one, see our explainer on why to put an overgrip on a pickleball paddle, and for picks, our overgrip guide. If sweaty hands are the reason for adding one, our comparison of pickleball grips for sweaty hands sets out each maker’s own wording on sweat or moisture.
• When to replace it. Selkirk’s guide lists wear signs: cracks, tears or wear on the grip, especially in high-contact areas, and discoloration or leftover residue; a grip that feels less cushioned or uncomfortable over long sessions; and a worn grip that makes the paddle harder to hold firmly, so it can slip out of your hand during play.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the type you want. For a slip-on textured sleeve, the Hesacore sleeves (Original and Gel) are the only picks with a published review, a write-up of Pickleball Studio’s test of Hesacore grips that does not say which texture it measured; it calls Hesacores a comfort and feel upgrade and a nice-to-have rather than a game-changer. The Original Grip (review 1) is the white sleeve and the Gel Grip (review 2) its softer sibling. For a synthetic wrap with a published thickness, CRBN’s 3-pack (review 4) is 2 mm and Supacaz’s Kush (review 8) is 1.75 mm. For leather, Supacaz (review 7) publishes all three dimensions and Kosher’s figures (review 6) come from its listing. We found no independent test that ranks replacement grips against each other.

Yes. The 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook lists, under rule 3.D.6 Allowable Alterations, “Addition or replacement of grip wrap.” (3.D.6.h); that is the rule for the six wraps in this guide, and the rulebook does not mention slip-on sleeves. The same rule also lists “Replacement of OEM interchangeable grips.” (3.D.6.d; d covers the paddle maker’s own interchangeable grips) and “Changes to the grip size via inserts.” (3.D.6.g). Rule 3.D.6 also says: “Altered paddles must meet all specifications.” For the steps, see our guide to wrapping a pickleball paddle.

A replacement grip takes the place of the paddle’s original grip; an overgrip goes on top of the grip that is there. PickleballCentral describes overgrips as “very thin” and replacement grips as “made of thick materials”. Some products are sold under both names: Selkirk’s Comfort grip is one, and it is covered in our overgrip guide.

We found no maker here that gives a set interval. Selkirk’s guide tells you to look for wear: cracks, tears or worn areas, reduced cushioning, and a grip that makes it “harder to maintain a firm grip on the paddle”. For the layer on top, our overgrip explainer covers when to change an overgrip.

It depends on the grip. Hesacore asks for one, Supacaz calls both of its grips a “Perfect Base for Overgrips”, and JOOLA’s Amazon title says “for Use with Overgrip”; the other makers here do not say. Hesacore names its own Hesatac overgrip, and The Dink’s write-up says playing a Hesacore without one “is slippery and not recommended”.

Rackets & Runners, a racquet shop, suggests tennis replacement grips such as HEAD’s Hydrosorb Pro and Babolat’s Syntec Pro for paddles, and an r/Pickleball commenter in the original-grip thread suggests the Babolat Syntec Pro. This guide lists only grips their makers sell for pickleball.

Check your paddle’s handle length and your grip size first. Hesacore’s listing says its 5.25 in sleeves are not recommended for handles shorter than 5 in, and JOOLA says its roll is long enough for extended handles. Our guides to grip size and the best pickleball paddles cover handle sizes as paddle makers publish them.

The bottom line

Final Verdict

For a textured slip-on sleeve, take the Hesacore Pickleball Original Grip (check price) or its softer sibling, the Hesacore Pickleball Gel Grip (check price): the Hesacore sleeves (Original and Gel) are the only picks with a published review, a write-up of Pickleball Studio’s test of Hesacore grips that does not say which texture it measured; it calls Hesacores a comfort and feel upgrade. For a synthetic wrap, CRBN Replacement Base Grips (check price) give three 2 mm elastomer grips with weight published, the Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Pickleball Replacement Grip (check price) is a 1.75 mm PU wrap sold on tack, the JOOLA Replacement Feel-Tec Pure Grip (check price) is the paddle maker’s own tacky wrap without published dimensions, and the PickleTech Pickleball Paddle Grip Tape (check price) adds perforations and a ridge by its listing. For leather, the Supacaz Pure Leather Pickleball Replacement Grip (check price) publishes length, width and thickness, and the Kosher Pickleball Leather Replacement Grip (check price) gives its figures on its listing and is sold by a third-party seller. For an overgrip to go on top, see our overgrip guide.

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