Grip size calculator
Your grip circumference roughly equals the distance from the middle crease of your palm to the tip of your ring finger. A 4 1/4 inch grip, the most common size, fits a measurement of about 4.2 to 4.3 inches. When you fall between sizes, choose the smaller grip and build it up with an overgrip.
You fall between sizes, so this rounds down. Building a grip up with an overgrip is easy; shrinking one is not.
A grip that is too small makes you squeeze harder, which is a common contributor to forearm and elbow strain.
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grip circumference (in) = palm crease to ring finger tip (in), rounded to the nearest 1/8 in and held between 4 and 4 3/4 in
The height method is a rougher fallback. Each overgrip adds about 1/16 in; a replacement grip under an overgrip adds about 1/8 in.
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How do I measure my pickleball grip size?
Hold your hitting hand open with fingers together. Place a ruler on the middle crease of your palm, where the main lines meet, and measure straight up to the tip of your ring finger. That distance in inches is close to the grip circumference you need. Most adults measure between 4 and 4.5 inches, and 4 1/4 inch is the most common paddle grip.
What grip size is most common on pickleball paddles?
The most common grip circumference on adult pickleball paddles is 4 1/4 inches, with 4 1/8 and 4 3/8 inch close behind. Many paddles are only sold in one grip size, so players who need something different usually buy the closest smaller size and build it up with an overgrip or a thicker replacement grip.
Should I go smaller or bigger if I am between grip sizes?
Go smaller. An overgrip adds about 1/16 inch of circumference, so a small grip is easy to build up, while a grip that is too big cannot be reduced much. A smaller grip also allows more wrist action for spin and quick hands at the net. Just avoid a grip so small that you must squeeze hard to control the paddle.
What grip size do women usually use for pickleball?
Many women measure between 4 and 4 1/4 inches with the ruler method, so those are the most common women's grip sizes. Hand size varies more than gender does, so measure rather than assume. Paddles advertised for women are often simply lighter with a 4 or 4 1/8 inch grip.
How do I make my pickleball grip bigger?
Add an overgrip, which adds about 1/16 inch per layer, or replace the base grip with a thicker one and add an overgrip on top for about 1/8 inch. Heat shrink sleeves under the grip add more. Build in small steps and play a session between changes.
This is researched general guidance, not professional advice. Specs and prices come from manufacturer listings and change often; confirm details on the product page before buying.