Babolat Xcel Gel Tennis Grip , White

The Babolat Xcel Gel Replacement Grip (White) is the flagship maximum-comfort base grip in Babolat’s lineup, dressed in a clean, classic aesthetic. Engineered as a premium shock absorber for your hands, it utilizes Babolat’s Advanced Comfort System Technology—fusing a deep EVA foam base with an integrated central gel strip. This creates a remarkably plush, heavily cushioned feel designed to eliminate harsh frame vibrations and dramatically reduce hand fatigue.

Performance Profile

1. Pillow-Like Shock Absorption: The unique dual-layer engineering of an internal gel core and soft EVA foam functions like a vehicle's suspension. It heavily dampens high-frequency frame shocks, making it exceptionally forgiving on the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
2. Elite Moisture Capture: Purpose-built for players who prefer to play directly on their base grip without an overgrip, the surface layer features a highly porous non-woven casing boasting a 130% absorption rating to quickly wick away sweat.
3. Tacky, Non-Slip Texture: The outer polyurethane layer offers a secure, reliable stickiness. This tacky finish prevents the racquet from twisting in your hand, even during off-center hits or heavy baseline rallies.
4. Bevel Softening & Size Expansion: Due to its robust 2.6 mm thickness, installing this grip will slightly round off the sharpest edges of your handle's bevels and naturally increase the overall handle circumference by roughly a quarter to half a grip size.

Best Suited For

1. Arm-Safety & Tennis Elbow Comfort: Players recovering from or trying to prevent joint pain, tendonitis, or wrist fatigue who need maximum impact dampening from their handle.
2. Direct-to-Base Grip Players: Tennis enthusiasts who dislike the feel of overgrips but still demand premium, tour-level sweat management and long-lasting tackiness.
3. Traditionalists: Players who love the classic, pro-tier aesthetic of a crisp white grip but want a much softer, more forgiving feel than standard factory grips.

Features

• Color:  White.
• Thickness: 2.6 mm.
• Weight: 18 g.
• Length: 115 cm.
• Type / Feel: Ultra Comfort / Heavy Cushion / High Tack.
• Grip Class: Premium Replacement Grip (Base).
• Absorption Rating: 4/5 (130% efficiency).
• Material Construction: Non-woven 100% PET + EVA Foam + Central Polyurethane Gel Strip.
• Quantity: 1 Grip per pack (Includes self-adhesive backing and matching finishing tape).