Yonex AC 102 Super Grap: The Best Badminton Overgrip?

The grip is the cheapest upgrade in badminton and the one most players ignore. A worn, slippery grip costs you control on every shot and makes your racquet feel worse than it is. The fix is an overgrip, and the Yonex AC 102 Super Grap is the one most of the badminton world reaches for. Here's what it is, why it's so popular, and whether you want a single or the bulk pack.

What Is an Overgrip, and Why Bother?

Your racquet comes with a base grip already on the handle. An overgrip is a thin layer you wrap over the top of it. It does three things: improves tackiness so the racquet doesn't slip in a sweaty hand, adds a touch of cushioning, and lets you fine-tune the handle thickness to your preference. When it wears out or gets grimy, you peel it off and wrap a fresh one, without disturbing the base grip underneath. It's the simplest, cheapest way to keep your racquet feeling sharp.

The Yonex AC 102 Super Grap

The AC 102 Super Grap is the world's best-selling overgrip, trusted by elite players across badminton, tennis and squash. There's a reason it's the default: it hits the sweet spot between tacky and comfortable, it's thin enough to preserve feel, and it's durable enough to last. If you're not sure what overgrip to get, this is the safe, proven answer, and for the cost of a single grip, it's an easy yes.

Single vs 60-Pack: Which Do You Need?

• Single grip: perfect if you just want to refresh your racquet or try the AC 102 for the first time. Grab one (or a few) and you're set. Available in multiple colours. See the AC 102 single.
• 60-pack: the professional's choice for anyone who gets through grips: coaches, clubs, stringers, and players who re-grip often. At bulk pricing it's the most economical way to never run out. See the AC 102 60-pack.

If you play regularly, most players re-grip every few weeks, so a fresh overgrip is a small, ongoing part of keeping your game consistent.

How Often Should You Replace It?

There's no fixed rule, but a good sign it's time is when the grip feels slick rather than tacky, looks discoloured, or has started to unravel at the edges. Heavy sweaters and frequent players will get through them faster. Because they're inexpensive, most players change them well before they're truly worn out, since a fresh grip just feels better.

Ready to Re-Grip?

Pick up the AC 102 single to try it, or the 60-pack if you go through them, and browse our full range of grips & accessories. Genuine Yonex, dispatched from Melbourne, with free delivery on orders over $100.