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title: "Qu’est-ce qu’un surgrip Padel ? Adhérence, sensation et quand le remplacer"
url: "https://padel.how/fr/equipment/overgrip/what-is-overgrip/"
description: "Découvrez à quoi sert un surgrip de padel, comment il modifie la sensation de la poignée, quand le remplacer et en quoi il diffère du grip de remplacement de base."
locale: "fr"
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## Réponse directe

> Découvrez à quoi sert un surgrip de padel, comment il modifie la sensation de la poignée, quand le remplacer et en quoi il diffère du grip de remplacement de base.

# Qu’est-ce qu’un surgrip Padel ?


A padel overgrip is the thin outer wrap you place over the racket handle. It changes how the racket feels in your hand, controls sweat, and helps keep the grip secure during rallies.


## What an overgrip actually does


The base grip is the thicker layer attached to the handle. The overgrip sits on top of it and is meant to be replaced more often.


A fresh overgrip gives better hand contact, absorbs sweat, and can slightly change handle thickness. It will not turn the wrong racket into the right racket, but it can make a good racket much easier to hold.


- [Overgrip vs replacement grip](https://padel.how/fr/blog/overgrip-vs-replacement-grip/)
- [How to choose a padel grip](https://padel.how/fr/equipment/how-to-choose-padel-grip/)


## Tacky, dry, thin, and thick overgrips


A tacky overgrip feels sticky and secure at first contact. A dry overgrip usually feels more absorbent and less sticky, which many players prefer in hot or sweaty conditions.


Thickness matters too. A thin overgrip keeps the handle closer to its original size. A thicker one can add comfort, but too many layers can make the handle feel round and imprecise.


- [Tacky vs dry overgrip](https://padel.how/fr/blog/tacky-vs-dry-overgrip/)
- [Thin vs thick overgrip](https://padel.how/fr/blog/thin-vs-thick-overgrip/)


## When to replace an overgrip


Replace an overgrip when it feels glossy, slippery, dirty, hard, or uneven. If your hand starts squeezing harder to keep control, the grip is already affecting your game.


Players who sweat a lot may replace it after only a few sessions. Cooler conditions and lighter play can stretch it longer, but the test is simple: if the handle no longer feels secure, replace it.


- [How often to change an overgrip](https://padel.how/fr/blog/how-often-should-you-change-an-overgrip/)
- [How to replace a padel overgrip](https://padel.how/fr/blog/how-to-replace-a-padel-overgrip/)


## FAQ

### Do padel rackets need an overgrip?

Most players use one because it improves hand feel, sweat control, and replacement convenience.

### Is an overgrip the same as a replacement grip?

No. The replacement grip is the base layer on the handle. The overgrip is the thinner outer layer you replace more often.

### Can an overgrip change racket balance?

A single overgrip adds only a small amount of weight, but multiple layers can slightly change handle feel and balance.

### Should beginners use tacky or dry overgrip?

Beginners should start with the feel that stays secure in their hand. Sweaty hands often need more absorbency.

### How do I know the overgrip is worn out?

It is worn out when it feels slick, hard, dirty, or forces you to squeeze harder than usual.


If your hand slips late in sessions, see the guide to [overgrips for sweaty hands](https://padel.how/fr/equipment/overgrip/sweaty-hands/).


For format differences, compare [padel vs tennis overgrips](https://padel.how/fr/equipment/overgrip/padel-vs-tennis-overgrip/).