---
title: "Grip Fehler in Padel | Squeezing Too Hard, Wrong Size, and More"
url: "https://padel.how/de/mistakes/grip-mistakes/"
description: "Grip mistakes in padel explained: squeezing too hard, using the wrong handle size, letting the grip go slick, and how to fix them with simple changes."
date_published: "2026-06-01"
date_modified: "2026-06-01"
locale: "de"
---

## Direkte Antwort

> Grip mistakes in padel explained: squeezing too hard, using the wrong handle size, letting the grip go slick, and how to fix them with simple changes.

# Grip Fehler in Padel


A bad grip does not always look like a mistake. It often feels like tension, late reactions, or a handle that slowly becomes harder to trust over the course of a match.


## Grip mistakes and fixes


If the handle feels wrong, one of these issues is usually involved.


| Mistake | What you feel | Simple fix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squeezing too hard | Forearm tension and slow hands. | Relax the grip until contact. |
| Handle too small | You keep adding pressure. | Add an overgrip or change the base size. |
| Handle too large | Harder wrist movement and slower preparation. | Reduce thickness or test a smaller size. |
| Worn overgrip | Glossy, slippery, or uneven feel. | Replace it sooner. |
| Wrong texture for sweat | Loss of control in long rallies. | Choose tacky or dry feel by conditions. |


## How grip mistakes spread into shots


When the grip is wrong, every shot starts from a small physical fight. That is why players often blame technique when the real problem is simple hand tension or handle size.


The same grip error can show up as late volleys, unstable overheads, and overhitting on simple balls. Fixing the handle often makes the whole game calmer.


- [How to choose padel grip](https://padel.how/de/equipment/how-to-choose-padel-grip/)
- [How to choose an overgrip](https://padel.how/de/equipment/overgrip/how-to-choose/)
- [Can overgrip affect arm comfort?](https://padel.how/de/equipment/overgrip/arm-comfort/)


## What to test next


If you are unsure, test one change at a time: thickness, texture, or replacement timing. That makes it easier to see what actually improved the feel.


Do not keep a slick grip for too long. A fresh overgrip is one of the cheapest ways to stop squeezing harder than you need to.


- [Overgrip weight and balance](https://padel.how/de/equipment/overgrip/weight-balance/)
- [How to replace an overgrip](https://padel.how/de/equipment/how-to-replace-a-padel-overgrip/)
- [How often to change overgrip](https://padel.how/de/equipment/overgrip/how-often-change/)


## FAQ

### What is the most common grip mistake?

Squeezing too hard and creating unnecessary forearm tension.

### How do I know if the handle is too small?

If you keep gripping too tightly and cannot relax your hand easily.

### Can overgrip solve all grip problems?

No. It helps a lot, but handle size and tension still matter.

### Should I use a tacky or dry overgrip?

Choose based on sweat, temperature, and how stable the handle feels in play.

### How often should I replace the grip?

Replace it when it feels slick, hard, or uneven.


> **Related guides**
> - [Equipment mistakes beginners make](https://padel.how/de/mistakes/equipment-mistakes/)
> - [Injury prevention routine](https://padel.how/de/training/injury-prevention/)
> - [Padel drills for beginners](https://padel.how/de/training/padel-drills-for-beginners/)