Hesacore Tour Grip GEL

When you want maximum comfort on every single shot, an ordinary grip is not always enough. Within the Hesacore padel range, the Hesacore Tour Grip GEL is the softest version: a replacement grip made of a gelatinous material that moulds itself to the shape of your hand straight away and cushions every shot. The well-known hexagonal honeycomb structure with concave surfaces creates a bigger friction area — so you do not have to squeeze as hard, and vibrations are absorbed to a large extent. Your racket ends up feeling softer and more stable, without sacrificing any control.

🧑‍🎾 Who is this product for

First and foremost, the Hesacore Tour Grip GEL is aimed at beginners and at players who tend to suffer from vibration-related or overuse complaints in the shoulder, elbow or wrist. Does your arm often feel tired after a session, or do you want to upgrade your racket without changing equipment? Then this is a direct solution. Club players and recreational players who value comfort more than stiffness will also be well served by this grip. Being the softest grip in the range, it soaks up the most vibrations — exactly what spares your joints and arm over the long term.

💬 First impression from PadeLMQ

As soon as the grip is on your racket and you hit the first few balls, you can tell how different it feels from a standard grip. Under your fingers, the gelatinous structure gives a little, so your hand automatically settles into a calm, relaxed position. You do not need to clutch the racket tensely — the honeycomb structure takes care of that. Shot after shot, you feel vibrations being absorbed more gently than you are used to. If you have elbow or arm complaints, you will notice this difference after only a few games.

🧠 Did you know...

That the Hesacore Tour Grip is the very first and only patented grip concept of its type? Behind the design lie years of research into anatomy, sports biomechanics and the physics of padel. The concave hexagons enlarge the contact surface with the hand, so less gripping force is needed — a proven method for cutting down on overuse injuries.

🎾 Key features

• Gelatinous material – moulds itself straight away to any hand shape and absorbs every shot the way a pillow would
• Highest vibration absorption in the Hesacore padel range – shields the shoulder, elbow and wrist with every impact
• Hexagonal honeycomb structure with concave surfaces – thanks to a bigger friction area, you need less gripping force and gain stability
• Anti-sweat & anti-slip – holding the racket takes less effort, even when you are sweating heavily
• Compatible with all padel rackets – takes the place of the original grip and fits any racket available on the market
• Can be combined with an overgrip – for added grip and a thickness that matches your personal preference
• Made in Italy – manufactured from silicon gel composite, a material that is 100% recyclable
• Available in size S and M – pick your size based on how big your hand is and how many overgrips you usually use

🧬 Technologies

• Patented Hexagonal Ergonomic Structure – the patented honeycomb design leads the fingers into a stable, natural position and lowers fatigue, vibrations and gripping pressure
• Silicon Gel Composite – the soft, gelatinous material offers maximum cushioning and instantly adjusts to any hand shape; 100% recyclable

⚔️ Comparison with other Hesacore grips

The Hesacore padel range includes three clearly different variants, each one aimed at another kind of player:

• Tour Grip GEL (this model) – the softest version with maximum vibration dampening, ideal for players with arm complaints and for beginners
• Tour Grip (Classic) – the original all-round Hesacore, striking a balance between efficiency and comfort for club players
• Tour Grip Carbon – made with carbon fibres and offering a stiffer feel, suited to competitive and experienced players who favour power and direct control

Still unsure? If comfort and injury prevention come first, take the GEL. If an all-round upgrade is what you are after, take the Classic. If you want stiffness and a direct ball feel, pick the Carbon.

🎯 Why this product might be right for you

• After playing, you feel vibrations or fatigue in your arm
• You are a beginner and want to learn to play in a relaxed, comfortable way right from the start
• You would like to upgrade your racket without buying a new one
• You often play long sessions and want to load your joints as little as possible
• You squeeze your racket too hard without realising it and want to get rid of that habit
• You are looking for a grip that remains anti-slip even when you sweat

📦 Specifications

• Brand: Hesacore
• Model: Tour Grip GEL
• Material: Silicon gel composite (100% recyclable)
• Structure: Hexagonal honeycomb with concave surfaces (patented)
• Sizes: S (1.5 mm wall thickness) / M (2.0 mm wall thickness)
• Compatibility: All padel rackets
• Use: Replaces the original grip; can be combined with one overgrip
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Sales unit: Per piece

🔥 PadeLMQ test result

Going by the product specifications, the Hesacore Tour Grip GEL is the most cushioning grip in the Hesacore padel range. Together, the silicon gel composite and the hexagonal structure make up a well-thought-out system that pairs vibration absorption with an anti-slip contact surface — two qualities that usually clash, but work together nicely here. A major strength is that the self-adapting material fits any hand size straight away. Worth keeping in mind: because of its soft, cushioning nature, the GEL filters out a little more ball feel than the Classic or the Carbon — if you prefer a very stiff and direct racket feel, you are better off with the Tour Grip Carbon.

📊 PadeLMQ icon scores

• 🛡️ Grip: 🛡️🛡️🛡️🛡️
• 🤲 Comfort: 🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲
• ⏳ Durability: 🛡️🛡️🛡️
• 🧪 Ease of use: 🧪🧪🧪🧪

💡 Conclusion & Advice

Does your arm get tired sooner than you would like, or do you want to develop a relaxed, pleasant racket feel from day one as a beginner? In that case, the Hesacore Tour Grip GEL is the logical pick. Within the Hesacore padel range, this is the most cushioning and softest grip — made from a gelatinous silicon gel composite that absorbs vibrations effectively and leads your hand into a natural position. You do not need a different racket: fit the GEL over your current handle and feel the difference during your very first game. Put one overgrip on top for the thickness and feel you like best. Torn between the Classic and the GEL? Take the GEL if joint protection and comfort matter more to you than a direct ball feel.

🛒 Buying at Tienda Padel Point Mechelen

You buy this product on site in our self-service shop at Padel Club Pachanga, Lotelingstraat 5bis, 2812 Muizen (Mechelen). Pick it from the rack yourself, scan the QR code on the electronic price label, pay online and take it with you as soon as your payment is confirmed.

We do not ship anything through this website, and reservations or pre-orders are not possible. Would you like delivery or to pre-order for pickup? You can do that via PadeLMQ.be.

Questions? See the frequently asked questions or contact us on WhatsApp at +32 494 16 67 76 or by email at info@padelmq.be.