VIKING Durasoft+ Platform Tennis Replacement Grip

The Viking Durasoft+ Platform Tennis Replacement Grip (often styled as DuraSoft+) is a premium, cushioned base replacement grip engineered specifically for platform tennis and paddle players who prioritize comfort, dampening, and moisture management.

Unlike thin overgrips or harsh polymer wraps, the Durasoft+ is a full-thickness replacement grip designed to be wrapped directly onto the bare handle pallet of your paddle. Because platform tennis is played outdoors in brutal winter elements, it is chemically formulated to remain soft, flexible, and high-traction, even in sub-freezing temperatures.

Core Technologies & Performance

1. Max Shock & Vibration Absorption: The defining feature of the Durasoft+ is its dense, dual-layer polyurethane and foam construction. It serves as an exceptional shock barrier, soaking up the heavy vibrations and harsh feedback caused by hitting solid, cold platform tennis balls against rigid composite paddles. This makes it a stellar choice for players suffering from tennis elbow or wrist fatigue.
2. Balanced "Soft-Tack" Feel: The surface of the grip strikes a perfect middle ground—delivering a plush, comfortable "pillowy" feel that isn't overly mushy, combined with an immediate, reliable tackiness. This ensures your hand stays securely anchored to the paddle handle without needing an aggressive, fatiguing squeeze.
3. Enhanced Contoured Edge: The grip is manufactured with a slightly tapered, drop-edge design. When wrapped tightly around the handle, it creates subtle, defined ridges. This contouring improves your hand's natural physical indexing, making it much easier to blindly feel your bevels and swap between continental, eastern, and western grips.
4. Winter Weather Resilience: Standard factory grips often dry out, stiffen up, or crack when exposed to sub-freezing winter air and high humidity. The Durasoft+ material matrix is structurally stabilized to maintain its plush texture, flex, and tackiness through snow, damp frost, and freezing conditions.

Installation & Maintenance Advice

Important Installation Note: Because this is a true Replacement Grip with a full sticky adhesive backing, you must completely peel off your paddle's old factory grip down to the bare plastic/carbon handle before installing the Durasoft+.

Wrapping Tip: Start at the butt-cap and wrap upward with a steady, firm pull. If you prefer a highly pronounced contoured ridge, overlap the edges slightly more during installation; if you prefer a smoother, flatter handle, minimize the overlap.

Specifications

• Available Colors: Black, White.
• Grip Classification: Cushioned Base Replacement Grip (with self-adhesive backing).
• Material Base: Expanded Foam Core with specialized Polyurethane Outer Layer.
• Thickness Profile: Thick / Premium Cushioning (~1.80 mm to 2.0 mm).
• Surface Feel: Plush, Comfortable, Medium-High Tack, Contoured Ridge Finish.
• Primary Benefit: Shock reduction, maximum vibration dampening, and blister prevention.
• Packaging Configuration: Single pack (1 Full-length Replacement Grip including finishing tape).